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    I was afraid of this too because of Terri's little Andy. Praying and ssneding white light for Sammy. I love you too Sammy.

    Posted 1 year ago by SammyandOliversmama #

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    thanks everyone i like to know someone cares other than me... he acts fine just he has all the syptoms... but they dont stop him from being him....:) love you sammy!

    Posted 1 year ago by Jessalyn #

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    ::kittenhugs::

    I'm sending positive thoughts your way Jessalyn, he looks like a little fighter!

    Posted 1 year ago by Poof #

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    Sending special prayers with blessings for little Sammy to enjoy this time with you. May heaven hold you & Sammy thru this special gift of life!

    Posted 1 year ago by jeankit #

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    thankyou.. sooo very much

    Posted 1 year ago by Jessalyn #

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    Jessalyn, how is sweet Sammy doing today?

    Posted 1 year ago by WillowandWindismom #

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    Poor Sammy. I'm so sorry Jessalyn. I too thought of the Tail-less Wonder, our Nilla Bean - Andy. *hugs and prayers for you*

    Posted 1 year ago by HuddysMama #

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    he is doing better eating a little less but its raining so all he realy has to do is sleep

    Posted 1 year ago by Jessalyn #

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    If you can you might try feeding him a little pumpkin. Love is always a wonderful medications--the best for everyone!

    Posted 1 year ago by SoxsMom #

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    I'm so sorry, Jessalyn. He is adorable, and this is awful news to have to hear and accept. As the others have said, just love him.

    Posted 1 year ago by Leeny #

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    ((hugs))

    Posted 1 year ago by Arcalian #

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    I am praying he is one of the lucky ones who will live a long life. Bless you for loving him!

    Posted 1 year ago by Sheba's Mom in Raleigh, NC #

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    I've only just seen this. I'm so sorry Jessalyn. Special {{{hugs}}} to you & ear tickles for Sammy.

    Posted 1 year ago by MadcatwomanintheUK #

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    i might try pumpkin... and thaks to all

    Posted 1 year ago by Jessalyn #

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    we may have to put him down.... first we are going to try to get his mom to nurse him again.... love you sooo much sammy

    Posted 1 year ago by Jessalyn #

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    Jessalyn, my CJ had all the symptoms of Manx Syndrome when she was a baby, and she is now a healthy, happy three-year-old. Everyone encouraged me to put her down, but I never lost faith in her. She is the kitty in my Gravatar. Hang in there!

    Posted 1 year ago by lisaeylau #

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    how did you get her to potty? because sammy pees every were and poos on him self if he even does go to poo

    Posted 1 year ago by Jessalyn #

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    please help me on how you kept her healthy and clean and does she still have blatter problems?

    Posted 1 year ago by Jessalyn #

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    Jessalyn....I'm giving pumpkin right now to one of my furbabies. His name is Buddy. He's 18 yrs.old He was attacked by a raccoon where I live & I had to bring him indoors to nurse his wounds. His wounds healed but he developed old age problems. I'd heard & read about the use of pumpkin in helping cats go the bathroom easier. I've been mixing a little bit of water with the pumpkin (make sure it's the pure pumpkin in cans without spices. Spices are bad for kitties. Then I put the pumpkin & water in a sqeeze eyedropper & squirt it into his mouth (I try to keep it on the side of his mouth so he won't choke on it. I give that to him twice a day. Once b4 his wet food breakfast & once b4 his wet food dinner. You might want to ask your mom if she'll help you with it.
    Buddy has been the perfect little trooper. And he's improving & I'm sure it's the pumpkin that's helping. Good Luck with Sammy. Don't give up the hope. If my old Buddy can beat this,maybe your Sammy can too.

    Posted 1 year ago by feral #

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    Jessamyn,

    I am very sorry to hear about poor little Sammy. I admit that I know nothing about Manx Syndrome, but I do know something about spina bifida in humans. Assuming that this is similar, then the nerves that control the bowel and bladder do not work properly. If he is unable to voluntarily empty his bladder, then he will "leak" a little at a time as the bladder overflows. Urine sitting continually in the bladder becomes infected, and the infection can travel to the kidneys and damage them. Also, having a really full bladder does not feel good.

    This site (http://www.handicappedpets.com/mediawiki/index.php/Express_a_dog_or_cat) discusses how to express the bladder manually. Ask your vet to show you how. In the meantime, does external stimulation as one does with tiny kittens work at all? If so, it may help make him more comfortable (sorry- I forget how old Sammy is).

    This site (http://www.handicappedpets.com/mediawiki/index.php/Bowel_management_in_incontinent_pets) talks about stimulating bowel movements by gently stimulating the anus. Humans with spinal cord injuries also need a bowel program, and if done properly almost eliminates accidents.

    Good luck Sammy!

    Posted 1 year ago by Kiplings_cat #

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    oh ok thanks.. iteresting... thanks so much!

    Posted 1 year ago by Jessalyn #

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    It's good to read what you can, Jess, and ask your vet questions (or ask your mom to ask the vet questions for you) and understand what they say. Please let your mom know about us here on TDK so if she has questions she can ask them too. We are a family-friendly site here and you're pretty safe.

    Posted 1 year ago by Siobhan #

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    BTW, some friends of mine have a son with spinal bifida, and because of their loving care, Jared is still alive at 25. This is very unusual for a human with his particular case.

    Posted 1 year ago by Siobhan #

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    well his ... special problam is called manx syndrome you can read about it and it will help you know more about sam sam!

    Posted 1 year ago by Jessalyn #

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    Bumping for Jess to re-read.

    Posted 1 year ago by SoxsMom #

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