Monday, January 20, 2014

PURRS, PLEASE, FOR DANTE

Dante needs your purrs right now.  He's in the animal hospital due to severe constipation.  The vet said this isn't something they could likely resolve in just one day because it's massive (like Dante himself).

Of course they will be doing blood tests, X-Rays, etc., too, to check him out in general, so we hope they don't find anything else that is wrong when all is said and done.


Apparently an enema alone would not rectify the problem.  They will have to try stool softeners first, and it may be necessary for Dante to go under anesthesia and have them removed manually.

We are hoping for the best-case scenario, and would appreciate all of your PAWSitive thoughts and healing vibes for Dante.

Comments are open.

94 comments:

Judi said...

Purrs and prayers from me--I just adore Dante, and having gone through constipation problems with one of my cats, I know how tough it can be. I hope he will be feeling better and home soon.

Brian's Home Blog said...

Sister Sascha is beside herself with worry, and we are all sending our very best purrs and prayers to handsome Dante. Be strong big guy!!!!

Random Felines said...

oh no.....sending lots of purrs

Gemini and Ichiro said...

Oh dear--we just saw this. Our purrs.

Zoolatry said...

Our paws are together for Dante ~ for you, for all. Be well handsome boy! With hugs and love,
the Zoolatry Girls.

ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...

Sending up lots and lots of purrs for Dante.

Samantha & Mom said...

Lots of purrs and prayers for Dante.
Your TX furiends,
Samantha & Clementine

Clooney said...

Oh no sweet Dante! Ok, we are sending mega purrs and prayers and big healing vibes and good thoughts in your direction for the best case scenario and for all to be resolved with ease. We love you buddy and want you to be well and back home again ASAP! Sending love and good thoughts to your Mom and family, too.

xoxo
Clooney & Neytiri

Kea said...

Oh no! We're purring and purraying for him, that all will be well. Lots of hugs and universal Light.

Kim, Nicki and Derry (Fuzzy Tales)

Cat said...

Dante we love you and we are all sending our strongest healing purrs to you!!!

SuziQCat said...

Sending purrs to Dante...hoping the vets can get things moving along!

Maggie May said...

We are sending massive purrs and purrayers for Dante! Get well soon, handsome friend!

Old Kitty said...

Awwww Dante!!! We send you many many many healing purrs and hugs! Please get better you beautiful boy! take care
x

Jacqueline said...

We are so sorry to hear this, Wendy and know how worried you and Walter are about your precious boy...Purring loudly and praying for gorgeous, regal Dante to get well soon with no complications...Big hugs, much love, dear friends...J, Calle, Halle, Sukki, Mommy Cat, Daddy Cat

Forty Paws said...

Many purrs and purrayers and headbutts for Dante! We hope that they can get that stuff out of him super quick!

Luf, Us and Maw

Marg said...

Oh Wendy, I am so so sorry to hear this. Poor Dante. We sure send many many purrs and prayers and sure hope they can do something to help him.We are crossing all our paws and the donkeys will cross their hooves too. Hugs to you Wendy. Take care.

Katie Isabella said...

I so appreciate being able to tell Dante that I still love him very very much and I will keep him in my purrs and prayers. xoxox Please keep us updated.

Cat said...

We are thinking about beautiful, gorgeous, handsome Dante!! Purrs, purrs and more purrs....times a gazillion. C'mon Dante...you will pull through this...take it easy big fella and let those doctors help you so that you can be home REALLY SOON!! We cats send you headbutts and the dogs are wagging their tails for you...we won't stop until we know you are ok. OK? Mom sends gentle kisses to you on that sweet head of yours. Tiny, Elioth and Chouchou (WeezDaBadCats) and Ellwood and Ginger (DaMeenDawgs)

Angel Ginger Jasper said...

You have my prayers and love sweet Dante. I hope all goes well at the vets and you are home with your family soon. Love and hugs x

Pip said...

Sending purrs to the big man-cat. Please get well soon Dante!

Anonymous said...

We just heard about Dante from Brian.... We came right over to give you our best purrs and to tell you that we are sending good thoughts for a speedy recovery.

hugs, Bugsy and Knuckles

Karen Jo said...

Poor Dante. That must be very uncomfortable for him. I hope that the stool softeners work for him. Poop, Dante, poop! I am sending hugs to you and all the kitties here sending Dante healing purrs.

Cat and DOG Chat With Caren said...

Sending TONS of purrs and prayers your way! ((((hugs))))

Andrea and the Celestial Kitties said...

Oh poor fella! We're sending prayers and purrs and good wishes to all of you!

Sherri-Ellen T-D. said...

Hello Dante & Wendy: We are Sherri-Ellen & Nylablue from The Purrfect Pad over on Wordpress. Just say Brian's post from Brian's Home & we wanted to come over to lend our support!!! We are hoping Dante's problem can be fixed w/out surgery....poor boy!
Nylablue sends her "eeowwz' & purrz for Dante to make a quick recovery & I am sending prayers & white light of healing for your precious boy.
Sincerely, Sherri-Ellen & Nylablue xx

CATachresis said...

Sending positive thoughts, prayers and megapurrs for Dante xox

Mandu said...

Oh, Dante!
Please get well soon!
Mandu

The Island Cats said...

We're purring like crazy for Dante and hope he will be okay.

The Furries of Whisppy said...

We're sending lots of purrs and keeping our paws crossed for Dante!

Layla Morgan Wilde (Cat Wisdom 101) said...

We're sorry to hear about Dante and send healing purrs for a swift recovery.

SailorEdgar said...

Very sorry to hear about Dante's medical problems...hugs from us and purrs from the kitties! (learned about this on Brian's blog)

The Lee County Clowder said...

Hang in there, Dante and pawrents. Purrrrrrrss that everything comes out OK in the end.

Is there a kittie version of ExLax?

bichonpawz said...

We are so sorry to hear about Dante. We are sending prayers for a swift recovery.
xo Chloe and LadyBug

da tabbies o trout towne said...

dood....stoppin bye with de best oh fishes N hopes ewe due knot hafta haz surgreez. manee blessings oh st francis two ewe that de vet haz ya home bye two morrow...ask yur mom ta ask de vet bout puree pumpkin...knot pie fillin...but pure pumpkin az it helps with thiz situation...would knot hurt ta haz sum on stand by....we bee ona mobile N can explain mor two morrow for ewe...xxxxxxxxx

The Florida Furkids said...

We're purring and praying for Dante. We hope he's better soon and that it's easily fixable.

The Florida Furkids

Terri said...

Jenna is rumbling for the big handsome man cat.
We hope there is nothing else going on that caused this :(

Pee Ess: Hugs for the humans, too.

My Mind's Eye said...

We are so sorry about Dante....my human sis's first cat often got backed up so we know how bad he must be feeling
Hugs madi

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

Poor Dante! We send lots of love and purrs for your big handsome boy.

Katnip Lounge said...

HUGE purrs from all of us here at the Lounge! Paws crossed that whatever the vet needs to do will go without a hitch and your giant boy will be home soon.

Angel Junior, Orion and Sammy said...

Sending purrs and prayers for gorgeous Dante!

Sparkle said...

I am sending LOTS of purrs Dante's way! Poor guy - this must be so horribly uncomfortable for him. Please keep us posted.

Angel MoMo said...

So sorry to hear Dante's plight. Purrs and we'll wishes heading your way. Hope all goes well for the gorgeous boy.

Angel MoMo said...

We mean 'well' wishes.

Connie - Tails from the Foster Kittens said...

Many many purrs for your handsome boy..

Mo and The Purries said...

Sending PURRS & PRAYERS from all of us at Purrchance To Dream and The Cat Blogosphere.

katsrus said...

Purrs and hugs for Dante. Sending healing thoughts.
Sue B
Charlie, Cashew, Garfield, Tubby

Mollie said...

Brain told us you weren't well Dante, sending you lots of healing purrs and love xxxooxxx

Mollie and Alfie

Marty the Manx said...

Hi this is Marty the Manx and the gang from over at wordpress. We saw you needed purrs and are sending you all the good karma we can from our corner of the world. Strong karma, get well soon.
Marty, mom and the gang

Fozziemum said...

Hello Dante i'm Fozziemum and my furbabies and I saw this news of you being unwell over at Brian's bloggie.we hope that you soon are well and can be home with your peeps..there is nothing scarier thatn being at the you know where! sending purrs,doggie licks and baa's and human hugs! Get well soon. Fozziemum and gang xxx

Ozark Mountain Cats said...

We hope you get to feeling better soon.

Pattyskypants said...

Wow, Dante, that's some bad stuff going on there. We hope your family is okay; I know how much the peeps worry when we hafta go to the vets. Purraying fur you and your peeps! xxoo Bhu

Oui Oui said...

We are purring as loud as we can for handsome Dante. We hope the vets can figure out what is causing his problems and fix them quickly. May he be home soon, and feeling 100%!

Photo Cache said...

we are sending healing purrs your way. hope you feel better soon.

emma and buster

Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs said...

We are sending our very best healing purrs to Dante. Crossed paws everything comes out soon and he is back at home where he belongs.

Ann Boyajian said...

Oh dear, Skootch has had that problem before. We went through all sorts of procedures and medicines, and after he was cleaned out he went on a daily regimen of lactulose in his food. NOW he has the opposite problem! We hope Dante gets sorted out and returns home soon!

Kitties Blue said...

We'll be adding Dante to our 24/7 purr-a-thon and Mom will add him to her prayers. This sounds quite serious. We hope he does not have some type of blockage. Have a great week. Purrs and paw-pats, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

Anonymous said...

Miss Camille Suzanne sends PURRayers and PURRS for the health of her Dante.

Anonymous said...

Miss Camille Suzanne sends her PURRayers and l♥ve.

Timmy Tomcat said...

We will be really purring for our pal Dante. That is so uncomfortable for our big furend!
Get well soon!

Mickey's Musings said...

We are sending BIG purrs for Dante and hope he will be well
soon and not need the operation.
Purrs Georgia and Julie,
Treasure,JJ
and Angels Tiger and Tillie

LP said...

We heard from Ann that your Dante was not well. We hope things are resolved without too much upset to Dante. We are sending you and Dante our love.

the critters in the cottage xo

Pretinha said...

Estamos enviando muitos ronronas para o doce Dante e sua família.

Quill and Greyson said...

Purrs to you sweet Dante, hope you feel better very soon!

Andy & Tater said...

Headbutts, hugs, purrs, good thoughts and prayers for Dante! Love, Cali, Andy, Tater and Shelly (C.A.T.S)

Unknown said...

Poor Dante!!
Wes all purraying hard for him that everything all comes out smoothly and he does not has to have any anesthetic!
Wes is also sending your peoples strength!
Kisses and Purrayers
Nellie, Kozmo, Jo-Jo, the hairy slobbery sisters Bob and Cinnamon and Mommy and Daddy

Unknown said...

Dante we are new to your blog however, any time we here of one of our furriends in need we are there!!!
The three of us and Mum are purring and sending lots of them and prayers your way and hope the vets can resolve your medical problem very soon! Mum we know you are worried and we Pray that our Lord brings you through this also!!
All The Best to All of You...
Miss Kitty Ino & Izzy, Loretta

tweedles said...

I am sending Power of the Paw,, and magic bubbles filled with healing and prayers tooo

love
tweedles

Cats Herd You said...

Lots of purrs for Dante. Feel better soon, buddy!

momsbusy said...

sending purrs and prayers for dante.

from kintaro, tt, & momsbusy

Mr Puddy said...

I quickly send my Best Best Purrs to Dante !
Paws crossed . I hope he will be safe and go back home very soon
Lots of love
xoxo

Puddy and mom

Sweet Purrfections said...

Dante definitely has our purrs. We hope everyone is okay very soon.

Furries said...

Healing purrs for Dante. I've been through this with one of my cats and we were lucky the situation resolved with lots of fluids, laxatives and enemas. Hopefully that will work for Dante.

CatInTheFridge said...

good luck!!! Rocky has had the same problem but we managed it without surgery and I hope you can, too. Purrs and good thoughts to you!

Cherry City Kitties said...

Sending our purrs for a quick recovery Dante!

Pawesome Cats said...

Get better soon Dante! Purrs and prayers from Australia and and a big hug for your mum too!

Angel, Kirby and Max said...

Dante, we are purring for you ans all your family!

Cory said...

All of us here at Casa de Cory are purring like crazy for Dante. My brother Ginger knows all about constipation...so he is sending along extra strong purrs since he knows that purr vibrations help move things along.

Cory said...

All of us here at Casa de Cory are purring like crazy for our furriend Dante. My brother Ginger is sending along extra strong purrs since he has chronic constipation issues...and he knows the purr vibrations work wonders for moving things along.

Cat Street Boyz said...

Oh no! We are purrrrrring very hard that everything goes well for the king of cats, sir Dante. All our pawz are crossed, get well Dante.......the CatStreetBoyz, ICE and Mom Holly

Cat Street Boyz said...

Oh no! All our pawz are crossed for your quick recovery sir Dante. theCatStreetBoyz, ICE and Mom Holly

Everycat said...

Dante I am sending you lots of soothing rumbly purrs to get that poop moving and to help you feel better so you can go home to be loved on your family.

Luff Mungo

Katie Isabella said...

I came back to see how you are dear Dante. I hope your mom and dad will have time later on to ket us know. Lots of purrs and loves.

John Bellen said...

My best wishes for Dante's complete recovery. This must be very stressful for him and his people, so I hope he can come home soon.

cats of wildcat woods said...

Snowball went thru this a few weeks back and is OK - hoping for the same for Dante too. Snowball was allowed to come home to see if he would feel more comfy 'GOING" AT HOME WITH US AND HE DID. Lily hit the cap button. Purring mega purrs for our big boy!!!

noodlecat said...

Please feel better soon Dante...

Purrs and prayers,

Noodle

meowmeowmans said...

Oh, Dante, we are so sorry to hear this. We are purring for a quick and complete recovery for you.

da tabbies o trout towne said...

dood....hope ewe bee reedin thiz frum de comfort oh yur own home....we wanted ta tell ewe ta tell yur mom ta haz sum puree pumpkin on stand bye...her can put de pumpkin in a ice cube tray N freeze it sew itz knot goin ta waste....tell her ta try about one teaspoon mixed in with yur foods.... ore if ya like it...strait frum de spoon...its helps with both constipation N diarrhea ...we dunno how...but it doez......mor blessing oh St Francis headed yur way....xxxxxxx

Unknown said...

Please get better very soon, Dante. We are sending many loud purrs your way!

Mariodacat said...

I'm purring for you buddy. i hope you can poop soon cuz we are all very worried bout you and want you well. M has you in her prayers too.;

Marg said...

Well darn, we thought that the Person had left a comment with lots of purrs for you
Dante. We sure hope you are feeling a little better now We sure have all our paws crossed for you. Take care.

Clarissa said...

We are sending mega-purrs to Dante and hope he is feeling better!!!

Little Miss Titch said...

get well soon Dante,snuggles xx Speedy

Sweet Purrfections said...

We came back to check on Dante. We're still purring.

Team Tabby said...

All of us send purrs for Dante. We hope things can be resolved without having surgery.

Mindy
Moe
Cookie
Mike