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Thank you to everyone for your support. I have just been beside myself these past few days and your kind words really make a difference. Miko was cremated today and when I went to pick up his ashes, some of the pet nurses that took care of him back in October started getting teary eyed. They...

As some of you may know, Miko almost passed away in October. He had undergone 4 surgeries in a matter of 5 days and spent 2 weeks in intensive care. He recovered well thanks to his amazing vets and staff. When he had surgery in October, we also learned that he had developed arthritis. Over the...

What awesome coloring/markings! You have a cool siggy too!

All of your kitties are so gorgeous! I especially love Binky's coloring.

She has excellent balancing skills. Haha.

I know exactly how you feel. Miko went through the same thing a few months ago. I'm glad to hear Mittens is doing well. Miko and I wish him the best!

He'll have to wear the collar for another 2 weeks. Then he goes back to the vet for another check-up and to have his second set of stitches removed.

Highly unlikely considering they saved his life and all. Not once, but 4 times. For those who do know Miko's backstory, he is doing excellent and getting better each day. We are so grateful for your prayers, good vibes and support. Christmas photos of the boys will be posted next month.

Backstory 2 months before: Day after Surgery #1 (Urethrostomy) - 9/29/05: After Surgery #2 (to reduce inflamation around the bladder) - 9/30/05 They just changed his IV which explains the facial expression: The afternoon of surgery #3. The medication given to him to make his bladder...

No experiences with z/d, but as for Natural Balance, I've I had the same problem with Miko. He was eating Natural Balance's Ultra Formula and suddenly developed a UTI. After his surgeries, the vet said it was okay to feed him canned as long as it was high quality since he HATED the c/d...

The veterinary hospital I go to had a low-cost spay/neuter program. Unfortunately it wasn't available when I got Miko so I had to pay full price. On the other hand, Kionu's was about $45. $20 for the inital surgery and $25 for anesthesia and the iv/catheter. They discontinued the program so my...

Miko has to eat Science Diet C/D for the rest of his life. He prefers the dry formula so I only give him a small amount every morning. I don't like the ingredients in SD, and neither does his vet so when she says he has to eat it, I'm going to listen. I've been feeding him Merrick's Cowboy...

Miko's vet bill was $1459.63. The price was for 2 weeks of hospitilization, surgery, antibiotics, ultrasounds and x-rays. Fortunately, his vets did not charge us for emergency vet hours, 3 out of the 4 surgeries he had, weekly check-ups and prescription food.

We're sending good vibes and wishes your way!

4 surgeries and 3 weeks later Miko is doing quite well. He was able to come home last Friday and we have been keeping a close eye on him. Our main focus was to make sure he ate a normal amount of food and used the litter box. He seemed to do well with the litter box, but he didn't want to eat...