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Whiskers surgery – Peg tube problem 5-15-07

Whiskers surgery – Peg tube problem 5-15-07

This morning I could not get solids through the PEG tube.  I tied at least six times over two hours.  Out of frustration, I called the Critical Care facility and they suggested that I bring the cat in.   Once I arrived they took all the vital signs and found that the cat had lost one pound. They were concerned and gave me 8 cans of Eukanuba Veterinary Diet Maximum – Calorie food.  I was instructed to give 1 and…

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Whiskers – High respiration problem. 5-16-07

Whiskers – High respiration problem. 5-16-07

We gave Whiskers his normal feeding and medicine using the PEG tube. The cat vomited a small amount about a few minutes into the feeding. I had decided to administer the food over a 10 minute time instead of 5 minutes to minimize this problem. Whiskers took all the medications and food. We moved him into the laundry room with everything he would need for 10 minutes while I went to shower and shave. After dressing for my workout I…

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Retirement party at university.

Retirement party at university.

Sent by the university president’s office by e-mail: Good Morning, Could you please let me know if you plan to attend the retirement dinner on Thursday, May 24? Whether you plan to attend or not please RSVP by responding to this email as we are trying to finalize our count. Thank you and Congratulations on your retirement! Office of the President My reply: A faculty member friend came to me and suggested that I retire before the university moved our…

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