Long Live Daedalus!

[judecorp]

Daedalus is home! They called this morning and said he had responded well to the IV fluids and the muscle relaxers, and they actually had to give him less than they thought because he didn't have any tremors or issues after midnight. Thank goodness! We picked him up this morning and he hid under the bed for a little while but within a couple of

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[oppendonnell]

Yay Daedalus!!!

[marshmelococoa]

Such great news!!

I've seen several 'Hartz murders' when I worked in the clinic. It really has no business being on the shelves anywhere. I'm not sure why the stuff hasn't been banned already. The reactions to Hartz products range from mild to death. I've nursed some kitties that I jus wish would have been euthanized because of their problems./rant

I'm sorry you didn't know about the product sooner. I'm just so glad it turned out well. There are other products that work so much better than Hartz, even for a bit more money - they don't equal ER bills. Feel free to ask me for my input if your vet didn't share with you already.

He is one handsome big cat!

[judecorp]

I have never had to buy any kind of flea medication for my cats because they have never left my house (and my houses have never had fleas). I know that you can get things like Frontline and Advantage or whatever and that you can get them at PetCo... but it was after 9pm on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend and Jen really wanted to protect the cats in case Fin brought something in with him. I have never bought that sort of product before... but there's really no reason to think that something sold on the shelf of major stores is actually toxic to cats.

[marshmelococoa]

I know, that's why it shouldn't be on the shelves at all. It happens to so many unsuspecting people. It's really sad. I don't know what it takes to get something like that pulled from the shelves.

I don't buy any of their products or support them in any way.

I'm thankful for you guys that it all turned out ok and your kitty will be just fine.

And my 'rant' wasn't to you guys, it was about Hartz. I just loathe that company.

[judecorp]

Yeah, I am a hater, too.

What's even worse is that when I called to report my cat's reaction, they were so blase about it. Like it happens all the time. (Which I know it does.) I mean, she was asking "does he have this symptom? this symptom?" I mean, if you know what happens, STOP EFFING SELLING IT!!!!

But it looks like they will definitely pay me off.

[siercia]

Oh, so happy to hear that he's going to be okay!

I'm sure it was his strong manly nature that pulled him through (I mean, he must have the kindeys of a horse, really.)

[drainbead]

Goodness, he IS a big kitty!

[yip95]

I'm so glad you have all your kitties home and healthy!
Daedalus looks very similar to our cat, Haiku. Except she's the tiniest cat in history. :)
http://flickr.com/photos/karin-emma/1454170368/

[judecorp]

Oh, they do resemble each other!!