Gramto6 March 4, 2023 Share March 4, 2023 Prayers for you Anela and your family. I know how hard this time is, but know you gave that sweet kitty all the love and cuddles during its life and eased its passing just by being there. (((Hugs))) 1 3 Link to comment
badhaggis March 4, 2023 Share March 4, 2023 I'm so sorry Anela. It is so devastating when the vet doesn't recognize how urgent the issue is. I'm sure you did everything you could. Hugs and sympathy to you my friend. 3 2 Link to comment
supposebly March 4, 2023 Share March 4, 2023 I'm so sorry, @Anela. This must have been so difficult. My condolences for your loss. 6 Link to comment
Bastet March 4, 2023 Share March 4, 2023 I'm glad you woke up in time to hold him as he died, but I'm sorry this happened, and that the days leading up to it played out as they did. It is always horrible, but when we have resentment over what others did/didn't do and regrets we can't go back and do things differently, it's even more to deal with. These early days in the grief process are brutal, and my heart goes out to you. Nothing, and certainly not words, can make this any less terrible, but I still want to offer my heartfelt condolences. (Perhaps ask your vet about hepatic lipidosis as a secondary condition -- something she 100% should have talked to you about before in a cat who was not eating, so I also understand if you're not real keen on a conversation with her right now. I just know necropsy can be quite expensive depending on the testing that winds up being needed, so hope you might be able to get information without that.) 7 Link to comment
Suzn March 4, 2023 Share March 4, 2023 I'm so sorry for your loss Anela. It hurts that we have them for such a short time. All we can do is remember that we gave them love and the best life we could. 1 5 Link to comment
JustHereForFood March 5, 2023 Share March 5, 2023 Sorry for your loss, Anela. That whole experience sounds so sad, take care of yourself. 4 1 Link to comment
secnarf March 8, 2023 Share March 8, 2023 Well, one of my new cats has decided she prefers my bed to the litterbox! Took her to the vet and did a blood panel and urine sample - everything came back normal except for some blood in the urine (microscopic, not enough that I can see looking at it even when she pees on my white sheets). She is a high-stress cat, and the thought is that the stress is causing bladder inflammation also. So, we will be adding yet another litterbox to my very tiny apartment, and starting her on fluoxetine. Wish us luck! This is a photo of her inspecting the new waterproof blanket I got for my bed. 1 15 Link to comment
Bastet March 8, 2023 Share March 8, 2023 31 minutes ago, secnarf said: She is a high-stress cat, and the thought is that the stress is causing bladder inflammation also. Ugh, the joys of idiopathic cystitis. Sorry to hear that, and I hope the Prozac helps her. I'm sure they told you it takes up to a few weeks to take full effect, so don't get discouraged if you don't notice any difference at first. 6 2 Link to comment
SuprSuprElevated March 9, 2023 Share March 9, 2023 (edited) On 3/7/2023 at 10:01 PM, secnarf said: Well, one of my new cats has decided she prefers my bed to the litterbox! Took her to the vet and did a blood panel and urine sample - everything came back normal except for some blood in the urine (microscopic, not enough that I can see looking at it even when she pees on my white sheets). She is a high-stress cat, and the thought is that the stress is causing bladder inflammation also. So, we will be adding yet another litterbox to my very tiny apartment, and starting her on fluoxetine. Wish us luck! This is a photo of her inspecting the new waterproof blanket I got for my bed. Sorry you're going through that. Ugh! --------------------------------------------------------- Hopefully, a feline version is in the works. Edited March 9, 2023 by SuprSuprElevated 4 Link to comment
SuprSuprElevated March 9, 2023 Share March 9, 2023 Spotted this in another forum. Thought maybe someone here would have a tip. Link to comment
Mindthinkr March 9, 2023 Share March 9, 2023 7 hours ago, SuprSuprElevated said: Spotted this in another forum. Thought maybe someone here would have a tip. Have they tried the usual ones? A Dawn dish soap, Oxyiclean, lemon juice and putting it in the sun (don’t try this on a colored fabric as it may bleach it), 4 1 Link to comment
Popular Post Writing Wrongs March 10, 2023 Popular Post Share March 10, 2023 My mom got a new shelter dog. A 3yr old Terrier mix named Daisy Mae. After Mylie died, she had been really wanting a new companion. 13 16 Link to comment
SuprSuprElevated March 10, 2023 Share March 10, 2023 2 hours ago, Writing Wrongs said: My mom got a new shelter dog. A 3yr old Terrier mix named Daisy Mae. After Mylie died, she had been really wanting a new companion. Very sweet! 7 1 Link to comment
Mindthinkr March 10, 2023 Share March 10, 2023 2 hours ago, Writing Wrongs said: My mom got a new shelter dog. A 3yr old Terrier mix named Daisy Mae. After Mylie died, she had been really wanting a new companion. Daisy Mae looks like a happy little girl and should be a wonderful companion for your Mom. I applaud her adopting and not shopping. 7 3 Link to comment
Rose Quartz March 10, 2023 Share March 10, 2023 5 hours ago, Writing Wrongs said: My mom got a new shelter dog. A 3yr old Terrier mix named Daisy Mae. After Mylie died, she had been really wanting a new companion. Her tail is a blur. 😀 What a sweetie! 7 2 Link to comment
oliviabenson March 10, 2023 Share March 10, 2023 Sweet name and a cutie dog! Congratulations! 6 1 Link to comment
Writing Wrongs March 10, 2023 Share March 10, 2023 She is very sweet and super chill. Rides in the car with no problem and slept through the night. House trained. She made a good pick. 10 2 3 Link to comment
secnarf March 11, 2023 Share March 11, 2023 On 3/8/2023 at 11:01 PM, SuprSuprElevated said: Sorry you're going through that. Ugh! --------------------------------------------------------- Hopefully, a feline version is in the works. They have a feline version! https://www.hillsvet.com/pet-nutrition/cancer 5 Link to comment
Scarlett45 March 13, 2023 Share March 13, 2023 I am so sorry for your loss @Anela. 1 4 Link to comment
Scarlett45 March 14, 2023 Share March 14, 2023 On 3/10/2023 at 4:53 AM, Writing Wrongs said: My mom got a new shelter dog. A 3yr old Terrier mix named Daisy Mae. After Mylie died, she had been really wanting a new companion. I love that blurry tail! So sweet. What a lovely companion she will make for your mom. Her ears are also so floppy, gives her a sweet face. 4 3 Link to comment
SuprSuprElevated March 14, 2023 Share March 14, 2023 PSA - Dog food recall recall-recalled-recalls-pet-food-potentially-elevated-levels-vitamin-d 1 2 Link to comment
JTMacc99 March 14, 2023 Share March 14, 2023 I woke up to about a half foot of snow in the backyard, and it's still coming down. I let Norman out about 20 minutes ago. He's still frolicking around / exploring every square inch of the yard and showing no interest of coming back in. Since he likes it so much, I should see if I can train him how to shovel the front walk. 2 1 16 Link to comment
peacheslatour March 14, 2023 Share March 14, 2023 6 hours ago, SuprSuprElevated said: PSA - Dog food recall recall-recalled-recalls-pet-food-potentially-elevated-levels-vitamin-d Whew. We don't use that. Link to comment
SuprSuprElevated March 15, 2023 Share March 15, 2023 Another PSA - Vitamin toxicity again stratford-care-usa-inc-recalls-omega-3-supplements-cats-and-dogs-because-possible-elevated-levels 3 2 Link to comment
SuprSuprElevated March 15, 2023 Share March 15, 2023 My Onyx would have totally done this, if she had opposable thumbs. Nothing was off the table when she was hungry. Thos little baseboard doorstop spring thingys?? >boing<>boing<>boing< 1 10 Link to comment
peacheslatour March 15, 2023 Share March 15, 2023 4 minutes ago, SuprSuprElevated said: My Onyx would have totally done this, if she had opposable thumbs. Nothing was off the table when she was hungry. Thos little baseboard doorstop spring thingys?? >boing<>boing<>boing< Elizabeth is a toast junkie. You have to guard your toast or she will try to drag it off the her lair. 11 Link to comment
Popular Post Writing Wrongs March 19, 2023 Popular Post Share March 19, 2023 Daisy has really made herself at home. She's had a go at laying on all the furniture and rugs, has a routine of going for walks with my brother and hangs out with my step dad. After all of that, she conks out next to my mom in bed. She's living the good life. 6 20 Link to comment
secnarf March 20, 2023 Share March 20, 2023 12 hours ago, Writing Wrongs said: Daisy has really made herself at home. She's had a go at laying on all the furniture and rugs, has a routine of going for walks with my brother and hangs out with my step dad. After all of that, she conks out next to my mom in bed. She's living the good life. She looks so happy!! I am so glad she is settling in well. Always love to see a shelter animal find a good home. 4 7 Link to comment
Bastet March 20, 2023 Share March 20, 2023 LOL at the end, with the resigned this thing's going to grow up soon, right? look on the adult cat's face as the kitten goes to town on his head. 8 Link to comment
Yogisbooboo64 March 21, 2023 Share March 21, 2023 (edited) My beloved Spookyjuice passed away tonight! We grew up together during my unemployment, finding a job and moving back to care for my mom...14 years of crazyness, goofy cat songs and kitty kisses. He has been sick and it was only a matter of time, I was told. But not while I was at work! I didn’t get the chance to say goodbye. Now I have to wrap him up to take him to the vet for cremation. Fuck me, but I'm going to miss my baby boy!! Edited March 21, 2023 by Yogisbooboo64 14 10 Link to comment
badhaggis March 21, 2023 Share March 21, 2023 54 minutes ago, Yogisbooboo64 said: My beloved Spookyjuice passed away tonight! We grew up together during my unemployment, finding a job and moving back to care for my mom...14 years of crazyness, goofy cat songs and kitty kisses. He has been sick and it was only a matter of time, I was told. But not while I was at work! I didn’t get the chance to say goodbye. Now I have to wrap him up to take him to the vet for cremation. Fuck me, but I'm going to miss my baby boy!! @Yogisbooboo64 I am so sorry for your loss. Virtual hugs to you. 7 Link to comment
supposebly March 21, 2023 Share March 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Yogisbooboo64 said: My beloved Spookyjuice passed away tonight! I'm so sorry for your loss. Taking him to the vet is going to be so hard. 4 2 Link to comment
Bastet March 21, 2023 Share March 21, 2023 @Yogisbooboo64, I'm sorry to hear about the death of Spookyjuice; I'm glad he was at home, but I know you hate you weren't there with him. And I also know just what you mean about a cat being your constant through a long period of several significant life changes. You'll be on my mind tonight, and my cat Riley will get some extra cuddles in memory of your baby boy. 3 6 Link to comment
Yogisbooboo64 March 21, 2023 Share March 21, 2023 (edited) Just wrapped up his body and placed it into a box to take to the vet tomorrow...I put the box on one of his favorite places to sleep, my red ottoman. Crying has slowed down a bit, I'm sure it'll crank up in the morning. Thanks for your kind words. Edited March 21, 2023 by Yogisbooboo64 15 Link to comment
Suzn March 21, 2023 Share March 21, 2023 2 hours ago, Yogisbooboo64 said: My beloved Spookyjuice passed away tonight! We grew up together during my unemployment, finding a job and moving back to care for my mom...14 years of crazyness, goofy cat songs and kitty kisses. He has been sick and it was only a matter of time, I was told. But not while I was at work! I didn’t get the chance to say goodbye. Now I have to wrap him up to take him to the vet for cremation. Fuck me, but I'm going to miss my baby boy!! I'm so sorry that you lost your beloved baby. 3 4 Link to comment
SuprSuprElevated March 21, 2023 Share March 21, 2023 Terribly sorry @Yogisbooboo64. Just the worst.😢 1 3 Link to comment
Mindthinkr March 21, 2023 Share March 21, 2023 Our condolences @Yogisbooboo64 They are so much more than just pets. **hugs** 😿🌈💔 4 Link to comment
secnarf March 22, 2023 Share March 22, 2023 I'm so sorry for your loss @Yogisbooboo64, and that you couldn't be there. That's so hard. 1 2 Link to comment
Yogisbooboo64 March 22, 2023 Share March 22, 2023 Rough day today. Caregiver of my mother didn't show up so had to wait half a day for the replacement. Snapped at her when she finally showed up as she was late. Cried all the way to the vet, caressing Spooky's cold paws...glad I wore a mask so the Uber driver couldn't see the ugly snotting cries. Couldn't go into the office so staff came to the car and took his body. His remains should be ready for pickup in a few weeks. Cried all the way back home. 18 1 Link to comment
peacheslatour March 22, 2023 Share March 22, 2023 I'm so heartily sorry my friend. I wish words could make you feel better but (((hugs))) and gentle thoughts are what I am sending to you. 3 5 Link to comment
Popular Post Moose135 March 23, 2023 Popular Post Share March 23, 2023 Happy Bark Day! Jake is 5 years old today! 4 1 21 Link to comment
Mindthinkr March 23, 2023 Share March 23, 2023 🎉 🦴🦴 Happy Birthday to the handsome Jake 🦴🦴🎉 4 3 Link to comment
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