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Post by dulcemama on Dec 24, 2014 14:13:22 GMT
One of our cats has been a bit lethargic lately so we took her to the vet to get checked out. They ran some tests and we got a call yesterday letting us know that the test indicate that her kidneys are failing. I'm so sad. We don't know how long she has but she seems to be getting worse, even since we took her to the vet a few days ago. I really hope she makes it through the holidays. Poor DD is heartbroken, as are we all. UPDATE: After further discussion with our vet, we decided it was time to let our dear kitty go. Her kidney failure was fairly advanced and we just felt uncomfortable putting her through too much when the end of her life was likely near no matter what. We had her put down yesterday and will have her ashes back in two week. I am feeling a little guilty that we did not catch the signs sooner but she was always a fairly reclusive cat and this may have kept us from seeing the signs a soon as we might have with a more social cat. Thank you all for your kind thoughts and advice. It means a lot to us. Here's a picture of our sweet girl.   |
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Post by Miss Ang on Dec 24, 2014 14:13:50 GMT
Aw. So sorry.
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Post by craftsbycarolyn on Dec 24, 2014 14:23:21 GMT
So sorry.
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Post by KikiPea on Dec 24, 2014 14:26:37 GMT
Oh, I am so, so sorry. I understand how you feel. Hugs and prayers for you and your family.
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Post by miss_lizzie on Dec 24, 2014 14:27:35 GMT
I am so sorry. She knows how much you love her and she feels that love every day.
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Post by dulcemama on Dec 24, 2014 14:35:36 GMT
I am so sorry. She knows how much you love her and she feels that love every day. Aww. Thank you for that. Our dear kitty was a rescue kitty and was abused when she was young. We are taking comfort in the fact that we were able to give her a peaceful, happy home for many years. |
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Post by iteach3rdgrade on Dec 24, 2014 14:37:51 GMT
If your kitty can get a vitamin B shot and some sub q fluids, it should help for a few days. One of my cats went through this and it's tough especially during the holidays. I'm sorry!
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Post by emelle64 on Dec 24, 2014 15:45:58 GMT
I'm so sorry.
Emelle
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Post by amandad74 on Dec 24, 2014 15:49:55 GMT
So sorry.  |
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Post by gailoh on Dec 24, 2014 16:45:13 GMT
it was that way for Miss Kitty, we were shown how to use an IV 3 times a week and it gave her a good nine months of quality life...I so miss my sweet little girl...you may be able to try that for a bit...hugs
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Post by dulcemama on Dec 24, 2014 17:11:42 GMT
Gailoh, how difficult was that for your cat? We have discussed medical intervention but don't want to do anything that would be traumatic for her, given her past history.
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Post by ~Zoey~ on Dec 24, 2014 17:16:46 GMT
I'm so sorry. Our pets take over a piece of our hearts when we invite them into our lives and to see them suffer hurts tremendously.
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Post by onescrappygirl on Dec 24, 2014 17:17:55 GMT
So sorry. Sending hugs.
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Post by gmcwife1 on Dec 24, 2014 17:20:15 GMT
I'm so sorry |
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Post by librarylady on Dec 24, 2014 18:00:34 GMT
I'm so sorry. Our pets take over a piece of our hearts when we invite them into our lives and to see them suffer hurts tremendously.
Yes, to this post. I am sorry it is happening, but especially at this time of the year. |
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Post by mimima on Dec 24, 2014 19:18:25 GMT
I'm sorry
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Post by fairycat on Dec 24, 2014 19:45:42 GMT
Gailoh, how difficult was that for your cat? We have discussed medical intervention but don't want to do anything that would be traumatic for her, given her past history. We've had two cats we've done the sub q fluids with. the first was annoyed by it (and quite vocal) but that was pretty much it and we did it off an on for almost 7 years.
The second cat was much further on in the disease before we started and she really resisted.
I don't think either cat was traumatized by it but we don't know the early history of either as they were both adult cats when we adopted them.
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Post by dulcemama on Dec 24, 2014 19:47:04 GMT
Thank you all for your thoughts. Kitty seems to be feeling a little better today. She has been up and about and ate and drank more than she has in the past few days.
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Post by janniepea on Dec 24, 2014 19:50:03 GMT
I'm sorry, these pets are family and it's so hard when they're sick |
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Post by lisacharlotte on Dec 24, 2014 21:46:36 GMT
we had a cat dx at 1 year and he went pretty fast. we did the sub q for a few weeks before he died. sweetest cat I've ever had. Attachments:
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Post by valincal on Dec 24, 2014 21:49:38 GMT
So sorry. |
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Post by Zee on Dec 24, 2014 21:53:54 GMT
I'm so sorry |
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Post by elaine on Dec 24, 2014 21:57:44 GMT
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Post by janeliz on Dec 24, 2014 22:28:55 GMT
I'm sorry.  |
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Post by purplebee on Dec 24, 2014 23:22:16 GMT
Oh how sad.....but so good that you have given him a loving home. Sorry.....
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Post by snappinsami on Dec 24, 2014 23:29:17 GMT
Oh, I'm so sorry. Sending big (((HUGS))) to you all.
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Post by gailoh on Dec 25, 2014 17:35:19 GMT
dulcemama, my husband put the iv in her 3 times a week and it was not bad and she was good in getting it done...it was when she stopped eating we knew it was time to let her go...she was my daughter to me and my friend...she gave so much love and helped me through some real bad times and would know when I needed a hug she followed me everywhere and took naps with me as well...I miss her so much but it did give us about 9 more month and in that time she got very special treatment from us all...she let me know when she needed the help to cross over...that was so hard...
hugs to you and your sweet baby...
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Post by gailoh on Dec 25, 2014 17:37:20 GMT
dulcemama, my husband put the iv in her 3 times a week and it was not bad and she was good in getting it done...it was when she stopped eating we knew it was time to let her go...she was my daughter to me and my friend...she gave so much love and helped me through some real bad times and would know when I needed a hug she followed me everywhere and took naps with me as well...I miss her so much but it did give us about 9 more month and in that time she got very special treatment from us all...she let me know when she needed the help to cross over...that was so hard...
hugs to you and your sweet baby...
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Post by miominmio on Dec 25, 2014 17:37:27 GMT
I'm so sorry!
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Post by gailoh on Dec 25, 2014 17:38:54 GMT
dulcemama, my husband put the iv in her 3 times a week and it was not bad and she was good in getting it done...it was when she stopped eating we knew it was time to let her go...she was my daughter to me and my friend...she gave so much love and helped me through some real bad times and would know when I needed a hug she followed me everywhere and took naps with me as well...I miss her so much but it did give us about 9 more month and in that time she got very special treatment from us all...she let me know when she needed the help to cross over...that was so hard...
hugs to you and your sweet baby...
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. I'm sorry.
