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TED's verdict on Kitty Farmcat this afternoon.
Christina Websell wrote:
She did not maintain the slight improvement I saw which caused me to cancel [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] Please know that I am right now sending up a bundle of prayers for you and the venerable KFC. For strength, for both of you. I'm bracing myself, Baha. I am reasonally sure she won't be here with us in two weeks time but of course you can never be sure with KFC, she does like to pretend to die now and again to keep me on my feet but this time I think it's for real. I know it's not easy. Who the hell am I kidding--it sucks, it just sucks. it sucks the joys out of living and the spirit and energy out of a living soul. And I wish it didn't have to happen. I respect KFC. She is a Grande Dame, an Auntie Mame. If she were one of us clumsy two-leggers she'd probably wear purple slacks, a big red hat with a feather, and drink tea with her pinky stuck out--hell with the funny stares--or a shot of Old Krupnik with the morning news. I'd take her for coffee. I know that, deep in your gut, the decision you'll make will be the right and ethical one. I had a time when my Fritzie left us. I like to say he went into retirement, after the work he did in laying out his own religion. I hope neither you nor anyone else would handle it the way I did (stoned.) We of course will be here to love and support you. I also strongly suggest a chat with the good and compassionate people at www.petloss.org. Or is it .com? Oy... even a good social worker who handles grieving can be of great benefit. I wish I had known there were support groups locally, and that website. We will be with you; we love you, we pray for you and we'll be here. Right now, I'll still be praying for you and the venerable KFC. Blessed be, Baha -- Message posted via CatKB.com http://www.catkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx...dotes/200806/1 |
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TED's verdict on Kitty Farmcat this afternoon.
This is so hard when the question is not "is she in pain" like cancer
or a car accident, it's "has she got good quality of life." As long as she's still happy, even if she's a little confused, it doesn't matter but when she's upset, agitated, bewildered because she can't remember where she lives or how to eat, then you will know it is time. Bright Blessings for you and KFC. --Fil We will be with you; we love you, we pray for you and we'll be here. Right now, I'll still be praying for you and the venerable KFC. |
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TED's verdict on Kitty Farmcat this afternoon.
On Jun 24, 12:05 pm, "Christina Websell"
wrote: She did not maintain the slight improvement I saw which caused me to cancel her appointment last week. I said I would give her over the weekend and she how she went. She hardly ate on Sunday, no matter what lovely food was provided. Monday morning she ate nothing, Monday after work I phoned TED to make a new appointment for today. She went missing again last night, she sneaked out somehow despite my best efforts about shutting the door quickly after me even when I just pop outside to put something in the garbage bin. It took me ages to find her, I was climbing through neighbour's gardens, over fences, and up and down looking in the street. Eventually another neighbour came to find me. They'd rung my doorbell - but I was out looking for her. "Your cat is here" and so she was, sitting on their doorstep like she thought she belonged there and with no idea that her home was here or how to get back to it. I cannot seem to resolve the poo problems she's had since she first went missing either. She poos everywhere and anywhere because she's "loose" She pooed in her carrier on the way to the vet. This is what he said. He will give her some injections to help her appetite and a multi-vitamin injection. He said he is reluctant to recommend more fluids for her "it will cost you a lot of money and is a very short term solution for her." " So, here is the verdict from TED. "you must think about calling it a day if she doesn't get better from these injections" I knew he was being kind, he wanted me to make a decision today. I wasn't ready for that. She has until after the weekend to improve, after that, if she doesn't, it's Rainbow Bridge. I am crying now over an old fiesty cat that I never wanted but have grown to love, so I have to go Tweed As a vet tech, I see this all the time. I've seen older cats and dogs that are hospitalized and bounce back from organ failure. It's always a good thing to see them do that, however in the back of my head I know its only a matter of time before it happens again. The only way me and other techs have dealt with it is that you pray that it doesn't happen too soon. Then they come back later and this time the pet is critical. The doctor and the owner talk everything out, but as a tech it is painful to watch, because you know only so much can be done. I hate to say this, but TED is right. There's only so much that can be done at this point. Supportive care will buy her time, but there are some things that medicine can't fix. I'm not trying to suggest anything, please bear in mind. this is YOUR decision. And having seen this a lot, I KNOW the pain you are in... Hugs and purrs for you, Kristi |
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TED's verdict on Kitty Farmcat this afternoon.
"Christina Websell" wrote
| So, here is the verdict from TED. "you must think about calling it a day if | she doesn't get better from these injections" Purrs coming over the big pond for the two of you - KFC to respond to the vitamin shot and you to feel relieved no matter what happens. |
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TED's verdict on Kitty Farmcat this afternoon.
Christina Websell wrote:
She did not maintain the slight improvement I saw which caused me to cancel her appointment last week. I said I would give her over the weekend and she how she went. She hardly ate on Sunday, no matter what lovely food was provided. Monday morning she ate nothing, Monday after work I phoned TED to make a new appointment for today. She went missing again last night, she sneaked out somehow despite my best efforts about shutting the door quickly after me even when I just pop outside to put something in the garbage bin. It took me ages to find her, I was climbing through neighbour's gardens, over fences, and up and down looking in the street. Eventually another neighbour came to find me. They'd rung my doorbell - but I was out looking for her. "Your cat is here" and so she was, sitting on their doorstep like she thought she belonged there and with no idea that her home was here or how to get back to it. I cannot seem to resolve the poo problems she's had since she first went missing either. She poos everywhere and anywhere because she's "loose" She pooed in her carrier on the way to the vet. This is what he said. He will give her some injections to help her appetite and a multi-vitamin injection. He said he is reluctant to recommend more fluids for her "it will cost you a lot of money and is a very short term solution for her." " So, here is the verdict from TED. "you must think about calling it a day if she doesn't get better from these injections" I knew he was being kind, he wanted me to make a decision today. I wasn't ready for that. She has until after the weekend to improve, after that, if she doesn't, it's Rainbow Bridge. I am crying now over an old fiesty cat that I never wanted but have grown to love, so I have to go Tweed Purrs coming for you and KFC. When the time comes, know that you've done your very best. That's all that any of us can. Sam and Mistletoe |
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TED's verdict on Kitty Farmcat this afternoon.
Christina Websell wrote:
So, here is the verdict from TED. "you must think about calling it a day if she doesn't get better from these injections" I knew he was being kind, he wanted me to make a decision today. I wasn't ready for that. She has until after the weekend to improve, after that, if she doesn't, it's Rainbow Bridge. I am crying now over an old fiesty cat that I never wanted but have grown to love, so I have to go I'm so sorry, Tweed. With her age and health problems, we knew it would be inevitable, and sooner rather than later. but it hurts so much. She's such an excellent little soul. {{{Tweed}}} We're purring. -- Marina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. |
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TED's verdict on Kitty Farmcat this afternoon.
On Jun 24, 12:05*pm, "Christina Websell"
wrote: She *did not maintain the slight improvement I saw which caused me to cancel her appointment last week. *I said I would give her over the weekend and she how she went. She hardly ate on Sunday, no matter what lovely food was provided. *Monday morning she ate nothing, Monday after work I phoned TED to make a new appointment for today. She went missing again last night, she sneaked out somehow despite my best efforts about shutting the door quickly after me even when I just pop outside to put something in the garbage bin. *It took me ages to find her, I was climbing through neighbour's gardens, over fences, and up and down looking in the street. *Eventually another neighbour came to find me. They'd rung my doorbell - but I was out looking for her. *"Your cat is here" and so she was, sitting on their doorstep like she thought she belonged there and with no idea that her home was here or how to get back to it. I cannot seem to resolve the poo problems she's had since she first went missing either. *She poos everywhere and anywhere because she's "loose" She pooed in her carrier on the way to the vet. This is what he said. *He will give her some injections to help her appetite and a multi-vitamin injection. *He said he is reluctant to recommend more fluids for her *"it will cost you a lot of money and is a very short term solution for her." " So, here is the verdict from TED. *"you must think about calling it a day if she doesn't get better from these injections" * I knew he was being kind, he wanted me to make a decision today. *I wasn't ready for that. She has until after the weekend to improve, after that, if she doesn't, it's Rainbow Bridge. I am crying now over an old fiesty cat that I never wanted but have grown to love, so I have to go Tweed Sending huge Restorative Purrs to KFC and my heart aches with and for you, Tweed. I'm hoping she'll perk up by this weekend and extend her lease on life a while longer. Love her and pay close attention to her for the next few days. As wise a kitty as KFC will let you know if she feels it's time to say farewell. Alas, one day, mortality will catch up to us all, however hard we try to outrun it. I say this not to be cruel, but simply in acceptance of this unpalatable truth. But I'm still hoping KFC will rally and defy TED's prognosis. Melissa |
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TED's verdict on Kitty Farmcat this afternoon.
Christina Websell wrote:
So, here is the verdict from TED. "you must think about calling it a day if she doesn't get better from these injections" I knew he was being kind, he wanted me to make a decision today. I wasn't ready for that. She has until after the weekend to improve, after that, if she doesn't, it's Rainbow Bridge. I am crying now over an old fiesty cat that I never wanted but have grown to love, so I have to go Tweed Oh dear. Purrs KFC rallies from those injections. And that she stops wandering off and scaring you! Jill |
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TED's verdict on Kitty Farmcat this afternoon.
On 24 Jun., 21:05, "Christina Websell"
wrote: She *did not maintain the slight improvement I saw which caused me to cancel her appointment last week. *I said I would give her over the weekend and she how she went. She hardly ate on Sunday, no matter what lovely food was provided. *Monday morning she ate nothing, Monday after work I phoned TED to make a new appointment for today. She went missing again last night, she sneaked out somehow despite my best efforts about shutting the door quickly after me even when I just pop outside to put something in the garbage bin. *It took me ages to find her, I was climbing through neighbour's gardens, over fences, and up and down looking in the street. *Eventually another neighbour came to find me. They'd rung my doorbell - but I was out looking for her. *"Your cat is here" and so she was, sitting on their doorstep like she thought she belonged there and with no idea that her home was here or how to get back to it. I cannot seem to resolve the poo problems she's had since she first went missing either. *She poos everywhere and anywhere because she's "loose" She pooed in her carrier on the way to the vet. This is what he said. *He will give her some injections to help her appetite and a multi-vitamin injection. *He said he is reluctant to recommend more fluids for her *"it will cost you a lot of money and is a very short term solution for her." " So, here is the verdict from TED. *"you must think about calling it a day if she doesn't get better from these injections" * I knew he was being kind, he wanted me to make a decision today. *I wasn't ready for that. She has until after the weekend to improve, after that, if she doesn't, it's Rainbow Bridge. I am crying now over an old fiesty cat that I never wanted but have grown to love, so I have to go Tweed {{{{{{{{{{Tweed}}}}}}}}}} Bettina |
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TED's verdict on Kitty Farmcat this afternoon.
"Christina Websell" wrote in message ... She did not maintain the slight improvement I saw which caused me to cancel her appointment last week. I said I would give her over the weekend and she how she went. She hardly ate on Sunday, no matter what lovely food was provided. Monday morning she ate nothing, Monday after work I phoned TED to make a new appointment for today. She went missing again last night, she sneaked out somehow despite my best efforts about shutting the door quickly after me even when I just pop outside to put something in the garbage bin. It took me ages to find her, I was climbing through neighbour's gardens, over fences, and up and down looking in the street. Eventually another neighbour came to find me. They'd rung my doorbell - but I was out looking for her. "Your cat is here" and so she was, sitting on their doorstep like she thought she belonged there and with no idea that her home was here or how to get back to it. I cannot seem to resolve the poo problems she's had since she first went missing either. She poos everywhere and anywhere because she's "loose" She pooed in her carrier on the way to the vet. This is what he said. He will give her some injections to help her appetite and a multi-vitamin injection. He said he is reluctant to recommend more fluids for her "it will cost you a lot of money and is a very short term solution for her." " So, here is the verdict from TED. "you must think about calling it a day if she doesn't get better from these injections" I knew he was being kind, he wanted me to make a decision today. I wasn't ready for that. She has until after the weekend to improve, after that, if she doesn't, it's Rainbow Bridge. I am crying now over an old fiesty cat that I never wanted but have grown to love, so I have to go Tweed Came to this late. We are sending you the biggest purrs we've got. We all want the best for your special old girl. -- Theresa, Stinky and Dante drtmuirATearthlink.net Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh |
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