Maggie's Weight and Stuff

LindaH · **Posted:** Fri Jan 14, 2011 1:55 am

Since Paula asked, I weighed Maggie this morning before I left for work: 5lbs 2.2oz. This is 2oz over what she weighed on Friday (1/7). While it's not as much of a gain as I would like, I'll take it.

I spent most of today wondering why she didn't gain more. There's several reasons:

1) After the trip on Monday, she didn't eat much that day. (Too busy bopping people!)
2) I'm back to working so hubby has to feed her. She will not eat as much for him as she will for me.
3) Since she pigs out at night when I feed her, her digestion sometimes gets backed up if she doesn't poop overnight, like it did this morning.
4) She will be a tiny cat (I'm now guessing closer to 6lbs than 6.5), so as she gets near her ideal weight she will slow down eating and gaining.

Seeing her play yesterday and again this afternoon has made me realize just how far Maggie has come. She could hardly walk and now she's pouncing and climbing sofas. She weighed 3.2 lbs and now she's gained nearly 2lbs. She was bald and scalped in spots and now she's getting soft hair. (BTW, she purrs up a storm when I carefully comb her.) But the most touching of all -- she was sad and depressed at times through this ordeal and not she perky, fierce, and in-charge!

And before Paula or someone else calls me an angel or hero, please call yourselves angels. There were times I was depressed or scared about what would happen with her. I sometimes wondered if I saved her from a quick death to only torture her to death by trying to save her. Through all this, you guys were there with comforting words which helped me make it through this whole ordeal. You guys are my angels!

rhonab · **Posted:** Fri Jan 14, 2011 3:31 am

Thank you for the Maggie update/fix :heart:

Joan · **Posted:** Fri Jan 14, 2011 3:37 am

We love you Maggie.....such a strong willed little kitty!!

Purrs,
Joan

jensgt · **Joined:** Sun Mar 21, 2010 2:01 am **Posts:** 750

Glad to hear all is well in Maggie land. It was certainly scary for a while there I really hoped shed pull through for you and it looks as though she has. So glad for you guys.

Sheila · **Posted:** Fri Jan 14, 2011 8:46 am

It's great to hear that Maggie is doing so well now

Eva · **Joined:** Fri Apr 16, 2010 4:44 pm **Posts:** 168

Maggie is our hero-we want to know everything about her progress(and how many kitties has she bopped :twisted:

)Have fun sweet Maggie,you deserve it! :heart:

KarynK · **Posted:** Fri Jan 14, 2011 1:42 pm

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I sometimes wondered if I saved her from a quick death to only torture her to death by trying to save her

Linda this is great news!!! Believe me, she didn't know torture from you, you rescued her from being caged and led to die, but dont ever under estimate the love she felt from you and that you were trying to help her. She knew and for that she will always be thankful!

It is so unbelievable to hear how she is doing now. I wish you could get video of her, I would love to see this little darling in action!!

Continued prayers for our little hero!

twokatz · **Posted:** Fri Jan 14, 2011 3:04 pm

It is good to hear how well she is doing, and thank you for never giving up. :flower:

LILIANE · **Posted:** Fri Jan 14, 2011 6:11 pm

I love reading your posts about Maggie and I am very happy she is doing soo well !
One great thing (amongst many others of course) is that all the members try to help and always give advice and support.

As for Maggie being a small, little cat : Patts is small and little and light as a feather(8.8 lbs) but she is the B.O.S.S. Nels who weighs about 19.8 lbs is very cautious towards Patts and if he dares to annoy her, he gets a firm smack from her very very sharp little nails.

Kind regards - Liliane - Belgium

Paula · **Joined:** Tue Nov 09, 2010 3:16 am **Posts:** 307

LindaH wrote:

And before Paula or someone else calls me an angel or hero, please call yourselves angels. There were times I was depressed or scared about what would happen with her. I sometimes wondered if I saved her from a quick death to only torture her to death by trying to save her. Through all this, you guys were there with comforting words which helped me make it through this whole ordeal. You guys are my angels!

Linda, what a touching post! You have such a beautiful way with words, one is compelled to read your posts and want to know more.

I can only hope you have felt comfort and support through our 'presence'.

You have done wonders with Maggie and your other cats.
I loved hearing your trials and tribulations bringing Maggie back to health.
You are a true kindred spirit.
hugs
Paula

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