Back for something that thankfully turned out to be minor. But that visit really sucked and we’re both exhausted.
We’ve napped and are just resting for now. I’ll make another attempt at fluids when I get some energy. Very grateful someone has gone to grab the electrolytes and broth meat for me
I wish I could. Exhausted but my sleep is borked and anxiety has me wired
Whoa… Meat prices are off the hook. I haven’t eaten meat in so long I only ever look at it when making broth for the cat. I don’t have the energy right now to get to a butcher but really should.
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How the hell is a pack of hot dogs $10? A 500g tube of Coles brand sausage mince is the same as bougie premade rissoles. A blade roast that cost $5-10 when I was a teenager is now $25? And so is chuck steak. Premium prices for ribs.
Considered beef hearts but they are quite lean and also I’m not sure about brothing organ meats for someone with bad kidneys.
Unfortunately she’s allergic to chicken (which is the cheapest meat and offers things well suited like wings and necks). I was going to go for soup bones but she greatly prefers the meat broth.
I’ve chosen some $10 lamb shanks because they would stew well. Perhaps I’ll broth one and freeze the other for the next batch.
Good idea, she did like tuna juice so I’ll get more mini tins.
I’ve moved a small container of frozen broth into the fridge to thaw and am trying to clean the disaster area of my kitchen to hopefully cook more once I’ve had a bit of sleep.
I would much rather have kept her admitted and on iv fluids but the costs of that could get out of control very quickly. And she will need further care.
At least this way she has more familiar surroundings and her own bed…
Melbcat has been seen by the specialist. As an alternative to further hospital stays she’s home now on daily subcutaneous fluids, pain and nausea relief, and antibiotics. The idea is to support her body and keep retesting her values at least every three days while trying to let the acute kidney injury recover. 🤞If she worsens she will have to go back into hospital.
I’ll also try to encourage her to drink broth, offer those pouches of soup style meal toppers, and get some electrolytes from the pet shop.
Hi - because of hospital stay costs Melbcat has been allowed to come home with supportive care and monitoring to see if her kidneys recover. 🤞 If she worsens she’ll have to go back into hospital
I forgot this one.
Rotisserie chook + premade coleslaw + dinner rolls = sliders. Maybe add premade pasta salad on the side
I wanted to take her home tonight but didn’t risk it. I’ve managed to get her in for tomorrow with the vets who did the surgery so she’s being picked up and going straight there.
Thank you for ordering it, I hope it kicks in fully
Thanks, I’m hoping to catch a break. She’s eating today