January 29, 2007 (Monday)

Because of Ashley’s upper respiratory infection resurfacing after the Dexamethasone wore off, I had to hand feed her. She fought me a little bit by using her paw to try to push my hands away from her mouth. She’s having a tough time trying to eat and breathe through the congestion, which has come back. Her throat has swollen back up, as well.

I thought our prayers of her “cold” were answered, but I guess the prayer of peace for her was instead. She had a couple good peaceful days with purring enjoying her family.

I called Dr. Wellman’s office to find out how often she can get an injection of the Dexamethasone. He said once a week. I also asked, for how long she can take the Clindamycin. Chelsea, Dr. Wellman’s vet tech/assistant, was relaying messages for me to him and back again. She said she’d have an answer for me when I stop by to pick up some more Clindamycin, which I was about to do. When I did, Chelsea said she hadn’t had a chance to ask Dr. Wellman yet. When I got there, they were very busy. She said she would find out and get back to me.

Ashley’s breathing and congestion is getting worse. She fought me all throughout her supper. I’ve had to clean out her nose a couple of times tonight.

I can’t seem to stop her from going under the couch. She’s very restless because she’s having difficulty breathing and can’t rest.

The Clindamycin doesn’t seem to be working on her “cold”. I don’t know if there’s anything else she can have other than the Dexamethasone. I just pray that we can break up the congestion and clear up this “cold”.

Tonight, she is alternating breathing through her nose and mouth. If her breathing through her mouth gets worse, I’m going to have to call to see if there’s something we can do.