Guess who is 100% better!?

This was him on his 9th birthday (a year ago) 20 pounds of sassy mancat:


This was him 3 months later give you reference This was when he started losing weight, puking everyday, and almost died. He was on IV liquids, wet food only, and "max cal" high calorie spplement:






This was Billy near October, on the mend!



And now! 15 pounds, shiny, eats premium cat kibble and gets treats whenever I pass the treat bag (he isn't spoiled, just...ok he is spoiled)





So Thank you again everyone who donated money, bought stuff from me, and held my hand while I freaked out about my baby.

And to that douche bag who told me "I think you are wasting your time, he is probably going to die" ? IN.YOUR. FACE. asshat.

KJ

Stupid easy sweet buns

Stupid Easy sweet Buns:

3 cups flour
3 tsp gluten
(or use 3 cups bread flour, but making your own is SO MUCH CHEAPER)
1/4 cup Olive/Canola oil
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (or one envelope)
3 tbsp sugar
1 cup warm water

Mix yeast, sugar and warm water together and let proof in warm place for 5 minutes. While yeast gts foamy, mix together remaining ingredients.
add yeast mixture and mix together until wet dough forms.

Using a scraper/flexible spatula turn dough out on lightly floured surface. Knead dough until dough is uniform in texture (should be slightly sticky, use too much flour your buns will be dry)

Place dough ball back into greased bowl and let rise while oven is warming to 375.

After 20 minutes form buns by dividing dough in halves, then quarters, then into 6 uniform balls.

Place on single baking sheet. Let rise another 20 minutes if possible.

Place buns in oven, bake 15 minutes until tapping on the bun makes a hollow sound.

Take buns from oven and lightly spray or brush with olive oil, let cool.

Makes 6 buns.

Kayne's Best Punkin Krunch Cookies

So my mama tells me I am gluten sensitive. A night after eating spaghetti and having a rumble tummy makes me think she may be on to something. But since I am her handsome little man and she knows whats' what, she made these kookies for me.

These Kookies use wheat alternatives. For this recipe mama used Oat flour. Now we don't buy oat flour. We are frugal crafty people. Mama buys bulk oats cheap rolled oats, then throws them in the "food processor" and scares the bejeezus out of me, and Voila oat flour.

Mama says "God Bless Kitchen Aid"

My Kayne's Best Punkin Krunch Kookies are awesome because they have "holistic" ingredients like Pumpkin, cinnamon, and flax which I think means they make woman rapturous with desire to kiss and talk baby talk to you. More important they have ingredients dogs love like Peanut butter!

So Kayne tested, and approved. Mama is going to write you a recipe and you should go make some for your favorite doggie today! (my address is available for testing kookies)

Kayne's Best Punkin Krunch Kookies:



First Preheat your oven to 350 degrees

Then in a small bowl combine:

1/4 C whole rolled oats
2 C Oat Flour
1/4 C Flax meal
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

In another larger bowl combine
1/2 C Pumpkin Puree
2 whole eggs
2 Tbsp Peanut/Cashew Butter
1 Tbsp Agave/Honey

Whisk together moist ingredients, then slowly incorporate dry ingredients until JUST moist! Do not over mix! Futzing with the dough too much will result in crumbly Kookies that won't hold their shape.



Line a pan with parchment paper.

Using a teaspoon scoop small balls onto the lined pan, after 24 kookies are formed use a fork or your oiled fingers to gently press the cookies down to about 1/2 inch thick.



Bake for 20-30 minutes until dry and firm to the touch, 30-40 minutes for crunchy kookies (they may fall apart easier)



Makes 24 small Kookies.

See? And cleanup is EASY:



This recipe is RIDICULOUSLY easy,even my mama can do it. And once you have the ingredients it is easy to double it and make enough treats for a few months OR for friends, bike shop dogs, Mechanic shop dogs, neighbors dogs, mail people's dogs, the nice lady at McDonalds who gives you a free kiddie cone because you are devastatingly handsome... you catch my drift.

Now Mama has my samples cooling on the window sill, so I gotta run.



Big sloppy wet nosed kisses!

Kayne Michael and Mama

Billy Update

So Billy has almost fully recovered. We have been fighting to find the right balance of food and supplements in order to curb his puking and help him gain more weight.



However he is back to smacking the 75 pound dog in the face, jumping on his sister Jayne's back and trying to ride her like a bucking Bronco when she gets uppity, and demanding to explore the front porch. In fact I was in the back bedroom when my fiance comes tearing in screaming "Billy is on the ROOF and he will NOT come down!"

I went out there to see Billy calmly standing in the rain gutter gazing fully amused at Crash wringing his hands and demanding I DO something.

I took one look at him and said "William Mercutio ******* you come down RIGHT now!"

He was inside the house in 15 seconds flat.

Crash kept saying "I called and tried treated and yelling and nothing worked!"

My friend who had seen the entire thing said "KJ used the mama voice. Mama says move it, you MOVE!"

His food still needs to be pureed and emulsified with fish oils and water (oh the smell, the horrible horrible smell)

And he still gets High Calorie Supplementation that my vet friend managed to get me "Veterinarian Strength" I asked if it was a RX he looks at me confused and says "No just simpler ingredients and cheaper in bulk"

As if I am supposed to just KNOW these things.

Billy actually comes RUNNING when he hears the cap being unscrewed. Who would have thought Fish oils, black strap molasses and vitamins would be a favorite treat. It Also has the added side effect of curbing his horking up of food. The vet thinks he was processing hairballs. Whatever, as long as this stops the constant never ending piles of partially digested cat food which I usually found barefoot at Midnight going to the can.

KJ

Billy is on the mend!!!

So its been a long time of prozac, doxycycline and Famotidine and we finally got whatever Billy had wrong with him KICKeD!

He will have to eat wet food from now on (more fat) and gets Nutro Max mixed in and also has to take antacid (or he throws up dry food)

But he is eating 2 cans of food a day trying to recover his fighting weight.

He looks GREAT.

Thank you so much for all your calls, emails, notes and prayers.

KJ and Chris

Not quite there yet

So Billy is doing FANTASTIC. The addition of the pepcid and pumpkin to his daily sustenance seems to suit the furry minion. I am posting updated pictures now:

Before as of last Wednesday:



And After as of yesterday. He has claimed that box as being THE perfect box and there for we cannot throw AWAY his box because its HIS.



Yes the little man seems to be on the mend. He is demanding an ENTIRE can of wet food a day and eating dry food at night (though we may have to switch because it seems to make him barf)

Yes my little man seems MUCH better!

KJ

Amusing Billy recovery note

Woke up to Billy beating the living crap out of his sister. Yeah I think he is on the mend... He is eating 4 times a day (prednisone does wonders for the appetite)

He gets meds twice a day, am laying off on fluids as he is drinking water on his own. And last night he and Kayne Michael decided that BOTH of them needed to lie on my chest by my face. HOOOOOOT

I made a donation today to Spay and Neuter Syracuse for Billy's Fund starter. it was only 20 bucks so far, but we are still selling things. We want to donate to Shamrock fund next.

Then Humane Association, then Wanderers Rest, then helping hounds, then Hell and Back...

Animals need MONEY!

KJ

Look who is up!

Billy is up and feeling better it seems! He is on Twice daily Doxycyline and twice daily prednisone. Also thrice daily lactlose...but after this AM of him having liquid #2 the vet and I decided to dial down the lactolose to 1/2 ml twice a day and 1/2 tsp raw pumpkin mixed in with his food twice a day. He is still getting 200 units suc cu fluids once a day (what a trooper!) AND finally 3 tsp Max Cal a day (which he LOVES so at least that and the pumpkin/wet food PUREE isn't difficult to get him to eat!)

Hopefully since he really isn't eating solids yet it will keep him hydrated AND help him not to become impacted again.

He slept with me all night only getting up to go potty (yes, freaky fur mom woke up when he got up and followed him...I also wake up when the dog has nightmares ok?!)

He is walking on his own and prefers to walk after me, only wanting to be carried by the end of the day when he is tired.

Currently he is asleep behind my head on the chair purring and putting his paw on my neck every few minutes (as if to make sure I know he is there)

THANK YOU to everyone who donated, wrote letters, called, listened to me sobbing on the phone, gave us rides, lent us carriers, and let us do mounds of puked and pooped on laundry in their washing machines!

Also on a special note, although it was too late for her to help me thank you to Shamrock Fund for giving me the idea to apply for Care credit with a co-signer and for calling our vet and getting them to give us a discount. We will hopefully be making some money for you and SANS soon! Thank you especially to Paula and Margot Hoyt, Sara (you are freaking amazing!) Wolfkens from Reddit, Amber Coon from SANS (Spay and Neuter Syracuse) Coriander, Chris' coworkers for helping him finish early to take us to the vet, Chris' brother Jeff for giving us a ride for Billy's emergency dimpaction, Ken at Erie Petco for giving me the MaxCal and wet food advice, The entire Cripple Crew for writing, calling and listening (you know who you are!!!) and my Long Hair Community Rebels "Grouchcore forever!"

I am forgetting someone, or some group I am sure, but know that Billy and his peon er..I mean Mama thank you.

KJ and Billy da Bear

Emergency disimpaction

So Billy had to go to the emerency vet and be disimpacted. We then spent the night cleaning his behind as he leaked #2 everywhere when he was too weak to get to the litter pan.

Finally he stopped having the urge to go all the time after 300ML Saline Subcu fluids.

So far our vet bill is 279 dollars. Of which we have had 140 dollars in donations and sales!

We have a balance of 139 dollars that we were able to cover with Care Credit bu at 26% interest. Who knew not having a job and being broke made you a credit risk...huh...

Today Billy demanded cuddles and is now camped out watching his Mom do some online work:



he remains unimpressed by mom's efforts:



But he and his mom thank everyone from the bottom of their hearts!

KJ

Felt Hair Facinators

All colors and combination's available. All to benefit "Billy's Fund" to help other people in the same situation get help for their companions.

http://imgur.com/FMhRz

Come on small hair clip. Very pretty. 7 dollars shipped.

Billy's Fund

"Billy's Curios and Oddities Shop"

More eclectic items for sale HERE All proceeds go to Billy's Fund. Please peruse and purchase by contacting Keenjoy@gmail.com to confirm purchase and get invoice!

Thank you.

Billy

Update: "Billy's Curios and Oddities Shop"

Billy is on Sub cutaneous fluids, Clavamox, and Nutri-gel. He is anemic but eating wet food and not vomiting.

Treatment for either of the conditions he may have is prenisone (prednisolone) and Metronidazole. We need a blood panel soon to diagnose and then start treatment rather than triage.

He sleeps in between sub cu fluids and still wants cuddles and kisses.

Keep him in your prayers,donate if you can. ANY money we recieve that we do not need for Billy's treatment is going to "Billy's Fund" at Spay and Neuter Syracuse. It will be an fund for people who need treatment for their animals but can't afford it. Sort of a scholarship.

Watch for more stuff on ColdFeet Knits and Crafts under "Billy's Curios and Oddities Shop"

Billy's Mom

Billy progressive pictures...warning..sad...

Update: Friday vet visit. They gave him fluids and said to put him on two rounds of clavamox until I can raise enough money for a cbc chem 7 complete blood panel. Which is 85 dollars.

The vet said his liver does not feel enlarged, he was not constipated, and his bladder was empty but he was seriously dehydrated. They gave him sub cutaneous fluids and told me to save up for a blood panel. His Kidneys were a little small but smooth, but the vet didn't tell me what that meant. He is NOT drinking or eating in excess, he doesn't throw up every time he eats (and honestly he has been a puker since he was a year old) If it is the thyroid it will need the same medication as if it were the kidneys. We need help. Any donations would be appreciated.

UPDATE: Today is day three of antibiotics. He ate all the wet food and some dry food we gave him. Going to go get him some nutro-gel today. Sold my vintage Aretha Franklin LP to a DJ friend (Thank you, you know who you are)

Also HUGE Thank you to Margot Hoyt for her donation to Billy's Vet Bill. With the money we have and the sale of a few video games to a pawn shop we have money enough to at least get him an appointment and hopefully the blood test.

To everyone helping, thank you. I spent yesterday crying and got calls from 5 people who stayed on the phone with me for hours just letting me sob. Your hearts are huge and you don't know how precious you are to me.

KJ "Billy's Mama"

First off we are not jerks who are spending money on stupid sh*t while our little boy is sick. It literally snuck up in the last month of him being so thin and we are BEYOND broke because of my having Syringomyelia and only having one income.

We saved up and tried everything we could (hand mashed fish,glucosamine, even spent out laundry money on fattening gels and antibiotics) but he is still not gaining weight and I am so worried.

Every time we saved up something happened hat HAD to have our money. Rent, Electricity, gas to get to Fiance's job.

We managed to make 35 bucks in a day but its not enough.

Here are the pictures of my little man:

the cuteness (two months ago)



A month ago: we then noticed he looked thinner and started trying to give him som holistic wet food with his dry. He ate both normally.



Now: My poor skinny boy



He is only 13. He has a sister who is 17 and healthy and playful. Siamese 13 is not too late to help, he has at least 4 more years if we get him help. He is my little boy. He was with me through a domestic violence situation, when my brother died, when my dad died, when I found out I had Syringomyelia.

He gave me all the love he could and I can't get him help. I need to get him a vet visit and a blood panel. Its not cheap. And if he has Hypothyroidism he will need radioactive treatment (one shot) that will cure him. If you can, please help me help my little man. Even if it is to help him say goodbye without pain.

Donations can be sent via paypal to Kissyfur_74@yahoo.com

You can purchase something from the Billy to the Vet Buy Wars HERE

We can be contacted via gmail Keenjoy@gmail.com

Thank you.

KJ "Billy's Mama"

Billy's Vet Trip Buy-Wars

UPDATE!!!7/6/2011 Vet friend had me do exam of Billy at home. Thinks he may have an infection. Starting Clavamox (thought I was going to have to wait until the weekend Chris found an unopened box cleaning out the fridge!) So, thus far its too early to tell. We may have at least bought more time.

All proceeds go to send Billy to the vet. All "prices" include shipping but please feel free to offer more than the minimum!

Everyone who buys something or makes a "Bill-nation" gets a email with a Billy pic, your item shipped ASAP USPS First Class/Priority (whichever is cheaper) in a padded mailer.

All prices payable with PAYPAL. Send requests to KEENJOY@GMAIL.COM

Once you email me and say "I want!" I will send you an invoice.

Thank you so much in advance, and have fun!

KJ and Billy

THE GOODS: First items Hair Accessories

Large Flexi-8 with dogwood flower in center. SOLD!!!


(clickable!)

Wood and Bead fancy hair comb..er...thing? $5.00 shipped

(clickable!)

Goldstone and bead hair comb...er..bling? $5.00 shipped

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Faux pearl, gold and krystal beaded comb...er...perfect for a bride! $5.00 shipped

WANT ALL THREE?! Buy all three and I will do 13.00 Shipped (in honor if Billy)


Ric the Combmaker Purpleheart wood fork. Almost 6 inches long this hair fork is a WORKHORSE. $10.00 shipped


Keoma Woodcraft Hair sticks. Another WORKHORSE set of hair sticks, perfect for heavy hair but light as air! $10.00 shipped


Ultralight Metal Hairfork. Will hold up the HEAVIEST hair! $10.00 shipped


THE PLUGS!

First the tiny guys!

0 gauge plugs:



Pirate Dios plugs Made of horn. $10.00 shipped


Bone Lotus flower plugs $10.00 shipped


Unakite plugs: $10.00 shipped


7/16 gauge plugs:



Black Silicone flat front plugs $5.00 shipped


Black Silicone Tunnels $5.00 shipped


Light Purple Silicone Tunnels $5.00 shipped


Pink Sparkle Tunnels $5.00 shipped


White NARROW (1/4 inch) Silicone Skin Eyelets $5.00 shipped


Want them all? $20.00 shipped and free honey glass bullet plugs.


Buy, Donate, ask questions? EMAIL Keenjoy@gmail.com

(Buyers note!!!Invoices will be from Kissyfur_74@yahoo.com)

HAPPY BIDDING and BILLY THANKS YOU!!!

Billy's Buy Wars Introduction

All the proceeds of these products are going to my cat Billy's vet bill.

I am unemployed, have a SCI, and try to get a job everyday but its just not a happening.

Billy is my 13 year old siamese. He traveled accross the states with me, saw niagara falls with me, went to college with me, and even has an OLDER sister who is 17 years old and still happy and healthy. Billy is seriously losing weight and having trouble walking and jumping up on things. His appetite is great,he uses his potty normally, and he loves to cuddle but seems so tired and skinny...

We tried Chondro-gluco mixed in with some wetfood/pureed fish mash. He eats that with gusto. Then spends the day sleeping.

He HAS to go to the vet. I am selling every valuable thing I have (that I haven't promised to friends months ago...)

Make a bid, feel free to jump someones bid or to pay more than something is worth. I know, a cat, but 13 and siamese isn't really that old and either way I need to find out what is going on and get him help.

He is my best buddy, my little bear, and the thought of him suffering is killing me.

Help if you can.

Thank you.

Billy's Mama