Monday, July 20, 2009

Rusty Update

Hi, this is Rusty's Mom again. I just spoke with Rusty's vet and he's doing fine. She told me I can pick him up around 6:30 EDT, they wanted to give him fluids one more time and make sure that he's cleaned up. She said that he's pretty much cleaned out now. She suggested giving him the Petromalt on a daily basis for a week or so, then every other day after that. She also told me that I could put some Benefiber in his stinky goodness food or try some canned pumpkin or even baby food squash, just to get him a little more fiber in his diet. I'm thinking that now he's going to join me and the Guy trying to keep things regulated around here.

She did tell me that the last x-ray showed some arthritis in his spine, which is not unusual for a cat his age. But, other than that, he's in great shape age considered. So, I'm relieved. He'll probably post something tomorrow and tell you all about it.

-Rusty's Mom

17 comments:

Jans Funny Farm said...

We're glad to know Rusty will be coming home!

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

That is good news. We are glad Rusty is coming home today.

Kaz's Cats said...

Woo hoo! We're so glad that Rusty is doing well,

Purrs

Gypsy & Tasha

Angel, Kirby and Max said...

We are glad Rusty is coming home today!

Whimpurr said...

That is FANTASTIC news! *purrs*

The Meezers or Billy said...

oh oh oh our the mom knows ALL those tricks about constipated kitties. she hadded one that was constipated on and off for 8 years.

We's glad that Rusty is feeling better

The Island Cats said...

Oh we're so glad he's doing okay! Rusty, we're sorry you hadta get those nasty enemas...that couldn't have been fun at all!

The Monkeys said...

Yay Rusty! We're so happy you're feeling better and at home!

The Creek Cats said...

Oh no! We are sorry we missed the news about Rusty, but we are so glad to hear he is coming home and is feeling better!!! We will purr that he continues to improve from here on out!!

Tuck said...

I'm glad that Rusty is doing better and is coming home!!

Anonymous said...

Poor Rusty! We're still purraying for you, furriend.

Cory said...

Rusty, we all know how you feel. Poor baby we are so happy you can come home. Our dear Michelangelo suffered from chronic constipation for years and we would give him laculose to help him along as best we could, but he still needed those enemas on a regular basis.

Reese =^..^= said...

That is good news. I'm sure you're both so glad to have you coming home.

Milo and Alfie said...

We are pleased Rusty can come home soon. We miss you big guy!

Parker said...

I'm so happy he is OK!

Anonymous said...

We're also glad to know Rusty is getting back to normal.

Amy & the house of cats said...

Oh I am glad that things worked out for him and everything moved along. I had no idea you could give the kitties benefiber - such a good idea that I may look into that myself.