Poor kid…
-
wrote on 10 Jan 2025, 03:38 last edited by
We were woke up at 2 last night by a little boy that wasn’t feeling well… Then after multiple dashes to the bathroom and two changes of sheets, we got back to sleep at 4.
Since then, he’s slept most of the day and been fighting a 101-102 fever. But he’s had a buddy nearby the whole time…
-
wrote on 10 Jan 2025, 03:53 last edited by
Awww. Nothings worse than a sick little one.
-
wrote on 10 Jan 2025, 03:56 last edited by
Yep. But it’s been a bit of a surprise at how much Pistachio has been cuddling with him.
-
Yep. But it’s been a bit of a surprise at how much Pistachio has been cuddling with him.
wrote on 10 Jan 2025, 05:29 last edited by@LuFins-Dad said in Poor kid…:
Yep. But it’s been a bit of a surprise at how much Pistachio has been cuddling with him.
Our middle kitteh does exactly the same thing. Pretty mild-mannered, but more or less keeps to herself the whole day unless you sit by her spot, in which case she might come and say hi.
When anyone's sick, though, she's in their room for the duration. It's weird but kinda nice. (I just hope she's not one of those death cats.)
So sorry to hear he's under the weather. Hope his fever's down.
-
wrote on 10 Jan 2025, 13:09 last edited by
Cats (and all animals) tend to know when you're not feeling well..
Sweet cat.
-
wrote on 10 Jan 2025, 13:10 last edited by
Hope the lad is better this morning.
-
wrote on 10 Jan 2025, 13:12 last edited by
Yep. our cats always snuggle up to my bride when she's not well. They know and are protecting her. Same with Pistachio. Hoping Fin feels better soon.
-
wrote on 10 Jan 2025, 14:31 last edited by
He’s feeling much better this morning.
-
wrote on 10 Jan 2025, 15:53 last edited by
I understand a strain of Norovirus has been making its way throughout North America as of late.
Remember to wash your hands well with soap and hot water often. Probably best to refrain from fast food outlets especially buffets and food courts for a while.
-
wrote on 10 Jan 2025, 16:44 last edited by
@Renauda Yup. I really double down on bathroom & kitchen surfaces & doorknobs. Everyone gets their own box of Kleenex. The sick one gets their own room and bathroom.
@LuFins-Dad Im glad he’s feeling better. -
wrote on 10 Jan 2025, 16:58 last edited by
A cuddly snuggle will do wonders. Glad Fin is feeling better.
-
@Renauda Yup. I really double down on bathroom & kitchen surfaces & doorknobs. Everyone gets their own box of Kleenex. The sick one gets their own room and bathroom.
@LuFins-Dad Im glad he’s feeling better.wrote on 10 Jan 2025, 17:15 last edited by Renauda 1 Oct 2025, 17:17Similar here. Norovirus is particularly insidious as it requires very little viral load to initiate an Infection and is resistant to alcohol based antiseptics. Frequent and thorough hand washing with soap and water is really the only preventative for a person although I would imagine a solution of water and bleach would be effective on surfaces like counter tops, bathroom fixtures etc.
-
wrote on 10 Jan 2025, 21:01 last edited by
And his fever is back. Blech…
-
wrote on 10 Jan 2025, 21:12 last edited by Renauda 1 Oct 2025, 21:16
Back to bed and sips of fluid. Stale room temp ginger ale might stay down. Poor fella.
Don’t envy him. I remember a dozen years ago our then little guy brought something home like what Finlay is suffering. Bouncing fever and both ends for close to 48 hours. He, of course, gave it to his mother after the first 24 hours. I looked after both and somehow avoided it. Mind you he did get me the year before with something similar if not the same.
-
wrote on 10 Jan 2025, 23:04 last edited by
Well, it's gettin' on to nighttime...
