Dr. Steve called the clinic in Dallas and worked with the people there over the phone. He sedated Shell and went in and lanced her ulcers (after determining they were full of salivary juice) Then he went in and injected two shots directly into each ulcer; a cortisone shot and an antibiotic shot. He also did a swab for the calicivirus at the same time.
I picked her up on the way home from the hospital and she is alert- at least her eyes are open. She isn’t moving much right now- but who can blame her? I have her all snugged down in her cage wrapped up warmly.
I can’t even describe to you gentle readers the amount of admiration and respect I have for each of you. For supporting this kitty you have never met, for opening your hearts to her story and spreading the word about her throughout the Internet. It just blows my socks off. You are all a testament to what true cat lovers are. How deeply we feel for each feline and how large that love is (and how contagious). Thank you for spreading this love on behalf of Shell, a kitty who deserves a life, and maybe, now, with a lot more effort, tons of prayer and TLC she might just have one here with us, living in our bedroom and soaking up our love for her.
Oh little Shell… We can’t even put to words how happy we are that you are starting your Stomatitis treatment with the Dallas Clinic now…. It has been wonderful for Bugsy… He went from a kitty in pain to a happy kitty with a healthy mouth… We can’t wait for you to get better and better too – We are sure you will – if anybody can get your mouth better, they can!
We are so proud of you! You are such a fighter! Thank you for coming into our lives… You make our days happier, you are our shiny star!
Much love,
Meowmy, Lucky, Bugsy, Hope and Gracie!
No, honey. We have the utmost respect, admiration and adoration for you! You are an angel here on Earth. Can’t wait for the auction!
Hang in there, Shellkittie. Things will get better soon.
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oh we are praying that all of this treatment works for little Shell!
Shell honey, you are a very very beautiful girl and you have found the bestest home! you are so loved and we know that loves goes a long long way in the healing process.
We are purring that Shell is on the road to healing!!
We are purring and praying real hard for Shell. You can do it, sweet girl!
oh, no, darlin’–it’s YOU whom WE respect for doing so much for this little one!! you are loving shell, feeding her, tending her in her sickness, seeing that she is warm and safe–you are doing your best for “the least of these”, and there’ll be stars in your crown.
baby shell–we love you, too, an’ purr that you will stay well an’ liff happily wif yer mommy fur a long, long time!