The real Mischka hospitalized in ICU - Page 4

stormymater · February 3, 2010

Good thoughts for you & your loyal companion. Old dogs are just the best... everything.

seeker · February 3, 2010

Sending you and Mischka my prayers and very best wishes. I hope he'll be able to go home soon.

feraltomatoes · February 3, 2010

Hoping for the best.

David Marek · February 4, 2010

That's a lot of dog years. Hope everything works out well.

gardenpaws_VA · February 4, 2010

Praying for the best for your furry companion. I have never had dogs, but I don't think the human impact is that different with cats who've been a part of one's life through relocations, changes in status and career, etc.

**tomatoaddict** · February 4, 2010

Any updates M? I've been worrying about him. He sure is a handsome guy!

Barbee · February 4, 2010

Oh poor lil guy

Sending good thoughts for both of you.

user10 · February 4, 2010

Just think positive.
We are all wishing the best for Mischka.
Prayers and all.

**Mischka** · February 4, 2010

He's showing some improvement over the infection but refuses to eat or drink. They called me this morning to tell me that they inserted a feeding tube which is discouraging, only because I don't want him put through anything uncomfortable or traumatic like that. He did manage to hold himself upright, which is a positive thing among the negatives.

pete · February 4, 2010

All my prayers are with you. A feeding tube is not a bad sign, he needs energy to heal. Lots Of Love for the little guy,
Pete

mtbigfish · February 5, 2010

did the use any solu medrol otr other corticol steroid? for septic shock?

Barbee · February 5, 2010

Poor Mischka. Do you think they would let you try to get him to eat? You guys have been together for a long time and he might be refusing the food and water because he is unhappy to be away from you.

**Mischka** · February 5, 2010

I'm leaving in a few minutes to visit him and bringing some of his favorite treat, sliced roast beef. A relative of mine visited him last night and tried feeding him some turkey. He did chew one piece of it, they told me.

I'm not sure which medications that they've been treating him with. Honestly, I really don't pay attention if the vets start chattering in the background when I'm visiting. I've made it clear that my time spent there visiting him is for his benefit. I don't want to be distracted by talking with them for any length of time.

The vets call my home twice daily for updates and I consider that the best time for explaining and discussing the details of his treatment and prognosis.

Thanks again to everyone for your well wishes and concern. It means a lot to me.

stormymater · February 5, 2010

The whole gang here is rooting for Mischka & you too. I am glad you are able to spend time with your dear friend - good for both of you.

**tomatoaddict** · February 5, 2010

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The vets call my home twice daily for updates and I consider that the best time for explaining and discussing the details of his treatment and prognosis.

Well said. I hope your handsome guy is up and home soon!

February 3, 2010	#48
feraltomatoes Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Home=Napa Valley/ Garden=Solano County Posts: 245	Hoping for the best. __________________ Brad Gates-Wild Boar Farms ______________________________

February 4, 2010	#50
gardenpaws_VA Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern Virginia, USA - zone 7+ Posts: 161	Praying for the best for your furry companion. I have never had dogs, but I don't think the human impact is that different with cats who've been a part of one's life through relocations, changes in status and career, etc. Last edited by gardenpaws_VA; February 5, 2010 at 03:51 PM. Reason: fix typo

February 4, 2010	#51
tomatoaddict Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: zone 5 Posts: 1,459	Any updates M? I've been worrying about him. He sure is a handsome guy! __________________ Secretseedcartel.com

February 4, 2010	#52
Barbee Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,818	Oh poor lil guy Sending good thoughts for both of you. __________________ *Barbee*

February 4, 2010	#54
Mischka Tomatoville® Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Bay State Posts: 3,207	He's showing some improvement over the infection but refuses to eat or drink. They called me this morning to tell me that they inserted a feeding tube which is discouraging, only because I don't want him put through anything uncomfortable or traumatic like that. He did manage to hold himself upright, which is a positive thing among the negatives. __________________ Mischka One last word of farewell, Dear Master and Mistress. Whenever you visit my grave, say to yourselves with regret but also with happiness in your hearts at the remembrance of my long happy life with you: "Here lies one who loved us and whom we loved." No matter how deep my sleep I shall hear you, and not all the power of death can keep my spirit from wagging a grateful tail.

February 3, 2010	#46
stormymater Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pleasure Island, NC 8a Posts: 1,162	Good thoughts for you & your loyal companion. Old dogs are just the best... everything.

February 3, 2010	#47
seeker Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Harrisburg PA Posts: 95	Sending you and Mischka my prayers and very best wishes. I hope he'll be able to go home soon.

February 4, 2010	#49
David Marek Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: St Charles, IL zone 5a Posts: 142	That's a lot of dog years. Hope everything works out well.

February 4, 2010	#53
user10 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 29	Just think positive. We are all wishing the best for Mischka. Prayers and all.

February 4, 2010	#55
pete Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: cincinnati Posts: 202	All my prayers are with you. A feeding tube is not a bad sign, he needs energy to heal. Lots Of Love for the little guy, Pete

February 5, 2010	#56
mtbigfish Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chillicothe Ohio - left Calif July 2010 Posts: 451	did the use any solu medrol otr other corticol steroid? for septic shock?