Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Tortie Tuesday - Purrs Needed

I'm not going to write my usual Tortie Tuesday post because my mom is really worried about Franklin. He has been coughing for a while - at first she thought he had hairballs, but she took him to the vet today and found out that he has bronchitis. They were at the vet office for an hour and a half because Franklin had to get X-rays and all kinds of tests. The vet doesn't know if it's because of an infection or allergies yet (we have to wait to get the blood test results back), but Franklin has to take antibiotics twice a day.

Even though I think Franklin is kind of a pain sometimes (you know how little brothers are!), I don't want him to be sick! So we're asking for your purrs and good thoughts for him.

P.S. from Katie - I am dealing with this and also some things at work that require a lot of attention, so I've been having problems with both writing posts and commenting on everyone else's blogs. Please bear with me. This is probably more scary for me than it should be, but after having lost two older cats to illnesses that manifested suddenly, I'm quite concerned. We do have a great vet, so that helps.

19 comments:

Cat with a garden said...

Franklin, we just sent a massive package filled to the rim with purrs your way. We are relieved that you have a good vet and are keeping paws crossed for the results. Please get better asap, dear furriend! And please keep us updated as much as you can.
We'sending healing thoughts and lots of love,
Siena & Chilli

milocat said...

Oh Franklin, we LOVE yoo, please please get betterer soon. We are sending ALL our purrs and prayers to help yoo. Alfie is distraught and send you extra smooches.
Just keep taking the medicines and yoo will get betterer.

Milo and Alfie (lotsa smooches)xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Anya said...

Franklin our friend
take care and take please your medicines !!!
We will purrr pray and think on you the whole day .
I am happy to read you have a good VET !!!
He/She will do everything to make you better :)
Katie I think also on you,
it must be a very difficult time for you :(
Take care Katie ...
We are sending
LOVE HUGS PURSS !!!

becky said...

Many purrs to him, hope he is felling a bit better soon.Love, Larry and kitt(my cats lol)

renovia said...

I hope you'll have time to update us soon about Franklin. If his sudden illness was dizziness or vomiting I'd be really really really worried but because Luxor used to have coughing problems I've see how antibiotics can really help. I'm sending Franklin prayers that he's just got a little kitty cold.

The Monkeys said...

I understand how worried you must be about your little brother, Tasha! We're sending over purrs for Franklin to get better soon! Our Mom said she is thinking of your Mom and understands how worried she must be and sends hugs to her.

the casbah kitten said...

Poor Franklin!! We'll certainly be purring for him today! Get better soon Franklin!

Tuck said...

It's very nice of you to post about your brother Tasha! Franklin, I am purring extra hard for you. I know that you will get better soon and be back to normal!

The Creek Cats said...

Our mom says she completely understands you worry, she is the same way after losing Sylvester with absolutely no warning at all in 2007.

We are purring and purraying our very hardest for sweet Franklin. We hope he recovers very soon without any more problems! A great vet is always a big plus!
~~pawsitive vibes headed your way~~

The Kitty Krew said...

Lots and lots of purrrrrrrrrs coming your way, Franklin, and hugs from our Mommy to yours as well. We hope you'll feel more betterer really soon.

Purrs and hugs,
The Kitty Krew

quiltcat said...

Poor Franklin! we're hoping the antibiotics will help him feel better soon and get rid of that nasty cough. And Katie-mom, Meowmie certainly understands how concerned you are...you're a good cat mom, and you want your sweet boy not to have something seriously wrong! many purrrrs and prayers heading your way

The Kool-Kittie-Krew said...

We are sending all our of purrayers to Franklin and your family! He WILL get better (it probably is just allergies). Hope everything eases up for your mommy and get well soon buddy!!!

The Kool~Kittie~Krew

Meghann LittleStudio said...

Oh Franklin! I'm so sorry you are under the weather. Arwen and I send you hugs - Arwen tried to send you kisses as well, but I didn't think you'd like that very much, so just hugs it is :)
I send you hugs too, Kat, and I will pray for your family to get through this quickly and safely :)
Take care,
Meg and Arwen

The Island Cats said...

Franklin, we hope that this isn't anything serious and you can get it under control and you will feel better soon. We're sending lots and lots of purrs your way....

Our mom totally unnerstands how your mom feels...so we're sending some purrs to your mom too...

JC said...

I hope he gets better fast !!!

BeadedTail said...

Oh Franklin, we're sending lots of purrs and Sadie is crossing her paws that you get better real soon. Please keep us updated. Tasha, you watch over your brovur!

Katie, I know just how you feel so I'm sending positive thoughts and hugs. Email me if you ever need anything. Take care.

Daisy said...

Franklin, I hope you feel all better soon! I am sending you my very best healing purrs!

milocat said...

We just popped back to see how Franklin is 'cos Alfie Marshall is worried about him ~ and we all love him.

More purrs.

Milo, Alfie and our Mom xxx

Amy said...

Oh Franklin I am so sad that you aren't feeling well. Since I am a day late in wishing you well I did peek ahead and see that it sounds like you are feeling better now, but we are stil sending you lots of purrs and prayers and good thoughts!