Smokey - RB

On Feb 27, 9:38 pm, Sam wrote:
Our elder statesman (17YO) began his journey to the Rainbow Bridge today.

He had not been eating well for some time. Three weeks ago, the vet
thought he found a mass and did a needle biopsy on it. The report came
back all clear, but he still wasn't eating normally and was losing
weight. The vet had us try appetite stimulants which seemed to work.
At least he was eating better. He was scheduled for an ultrasound today
to see if they could find anything wrong inside without being invasive.

During the ultrasound, he was so nervous and jumpy that the radiologist
asked for Smokey to have a very light anesthetic to settle him down long
enough for his ultrasound to be completed. That was done. During the
ultrasound, they found 4 different cancerous masses inside. While they
were bringing him out of anesthesia he just stopped breathing. The vet
intubated him and tried to revive him without success.

We had known for some time that Smokey was slowing down and withdrawing
from us so we think he knew it was time. At least passing as he did, he
wasn't in too much pain at the end.

I'll post some memories of Smokey in the next few days.

Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe

I'm so sorry, Sam. Given what they found with the ultrasound, it was
probably the gentlest way for him to start his journey over the
Rainbow Bridge. Still, what a sad blow for you, and for Mistletoe.
This way, Smokey won't have increased pain and unwelness in his
future, and has probably found a nice sunny spot on a couch in the
afterlife to await your coming in comfort. Still, it's awfully sad
coming out of any vet's office with an empty cat carrier!

Melissa

((((((((((Sam))))))))))

--
Joy

"Sam" wrote in message
...
Our elder statesman (17YO) began his journey to the Rainbow Bridge today.

He had not been eating well for some time. Three weeks ago, the vet
thought he found a mass and did a needle biopsy on it. The report came
back all clear, but he still wasn't eating normally and was losing weight.
The vet had us try appetite stimulants which seemed to work. At least he
was eating better. He was scheduled for an ultrasound today to see if
they could find anything wrong inside without being invasive.

During the ultrasound, he was so nervous and jumpy that the radiologist
asked for Smokey to have a very light anesthetic to settle him down long
enough for his ultrasound to be completed. That was done. During the
ultrasound, they found 4 different cancerous masses inside. While they
were bringing him out of anesthesia he just stopped breathing. The vet
intubated him and tried to revive him without success.

We had known for some time that Smokey was slowing down and withdrawing
from us so we think he knew it was time. At least passing as he did, he
wasn't in too much pain at the end.

I'll post some memories of Smokey in the next few days.


Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe

Sam wrote:

We had known for some time that Smokey was slowing down and withdrawing
from us so we think he knew it was time. At least passing as he did, he
wasn't in too much pain at the end.

I'm so sorry to hear this, Sam - purrs for you for his passing.

Deb.
--
http://www.scientific-art.com

"He looked a fierce and quarrelsome cat, but claw he never would;
He only bit the ones he loved, because they tasted good." S. Greenfield

Sam wrote:
Our elder statesman (17YO) began his journey to the Rainbow Bridge
today.

He had not been eating well for some time. Three weeks ago, the vet
thought he found a mass and did a needle biopsy on it. The report
came back all clear, but he still wasn't eating normally and was
losing weight. The vet had us try appetite stimulants which seemed
to work.
At least he was eating better. He was scheduled for an ultrasound
today to see if they could find anything wrong inside without being
invasive.

During the ultrasound, he was so nervous and jumpy that the
radiologist asked for Smokey to have a very light anesthetic to
settle him down long enough for his ultrasound to be completed. That
was done. During the ultrasound, they found 4 different cancerous
masses inside. While they were bringing him out of anesthesia he
just stopped breathing. The vet intubated him and tried to revive
him without success.

We had known for some time that Smokey was slowing down and
withdrawing from us so we think he knew it was time. At least
passing as he did, he wasn't in too much pain at the end.

I'll post some memories of Smokey in the next few days.


Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe

Oh dear. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Jill

I'm so sorry, Sam. He lived a good long life with you but it is always
so hard to lose them. Hugs and purrs,
--
Britta
Purring is an automatic safety valve device for dealing with happiness
overflow.
Check out pictures of Vino at:
http://picasaweb.google.com/badwilson


Sam wrote:
Our elder statesman (17YO) began his journey to the Rainbow Bridge
today.
He had not been eating well for some time. Three weeks ago, the vet
thought he found a mass and did a needle biopsy on it. The report
came back all clear, but he still wasn't eating normally and was
losing weight. The vet had us try appetite stimulants which seemed
to work. At least he was eating better. He was scheduled for an
ultrasound
today to see if they could find anything wrong inside without being
invasive.
During the ultrasound, he was so nervous and jumpy that the
radiologist asked for Smokey to have a very light anesthetic to
settle him down long enough for his ultrasound to be completed. That
was done. During the ultrasound, they found 4 different cancerous
masses inside. While they were bringing him out of anesthesia he
just stopped breathing. The vet intubated him and tried to revive
him without success.
We had known for some time that Smokey was slowing down and
withdrawing from us so we think he knew it was time. At least
passing as he did, he wasn't in too much pain at the end.

I'll post some memories of Smokey in the next few days.


Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe

"Sam" wrote in message
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Our elder statesman (17YO) began his journey to the Rainbow Bridge today.

Purrs from us lot for the old stalwart on his last journey and the bereaved
who stay behind.

Gordon, Bandit, Snowball, Claudius & Raki



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Sam wrote:
Our elder statesman (17YO) began his journey to the Rainbow Bridge
today.

I'm so very sorry, Sam, I will light a candle for Smokey. :-(
--
Adrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera)
Cats leave pawprints on your heart.
http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/...l=eng&gi=Smoke
--
Adrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera)
Cats leave pawprints on your heart.
http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk

On 2007-02-27 23:38:01 -0600, Sam said:

Our elder statesman (17YO) began his journey to the Rainbow Bridge today.

He had not been eating well for some time. Three weeks ago, the vet
thought he found a mass and did a needle biopsy on it. The report came
back all clear, but he still wasn't eating normally and was losing
weight. The vet had us try appetite stimulants which seemed to work.
At least he was eating better. He was scheduled for an ultrasound
today to see if they could find anything wrong inside without being
invasive.

During the ultrasound, he was so nervous and jumpy that the radiologist
asked for Smokey to have a very light anesthetic to settle him down
long enough for his ultrasound to be completed. That was done. During
the ultrasound, they found 4 different cancerous masses inside. While
they were bringing him out of anesthesia he just stopped breathing.
The vet intubated him and tried to revive him without success.

We had known for some time that Smokey was slowing down and withdrawing
from us so we think he knew it was time. At least passing as he did,
he wasn't in too much pain at the end.

I'll post some memories of Smokey in the next few days.


Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe

Oh I am so sorry! ((((((hugs))))) I am glad it was quick but it's just
i feel bad for you. He had a well loved life. i always think that is
something to be proud of. ((((hugs))))

Sam wrote:
Our elder statesman (17YO) began his journey to the Rainbow Bridge today.

He had not been eating well for some time. Three weeks ago, the vet
thought he found a mass and did a needle biopsy on it. The report came
back all clear, but he still wasn't eating normally and was losing
weight. The vet had us try appetite stimulants which seemed to work. At
least he was eating better. He was scheduled for an ultrasound today to
see if they could find anything wrong inside without being invasive.

During the ultrasound, he was so nervous and jumpy that the radiologist
asked for Smokey to have a very light anesthetic to settle him down long
enough for his ultrasound to be completed. That was done. During the
ultrasound, they found 4 different cancerous masses inside. While they
were bringing him out of anesthesia he just stopped breathing. The vet
intubated him and tried to revive him without success.

We had known for some time that Smokey was slowing down and withdrawing
from us so we think he knew it was time. At least passing as he did, he
wasn't in too much pain at the end.

I'll post some memories of Smokey in the next few days.


Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe

So sorry to hear this. We'll be thinking of you.