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On Nov 9, 12:58*am, "Kelly Greene" wrote:
"MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message . .. I'm so sorry to hear this. *It sounds far more serious than an inner ear infection to me (even with bone problems). *This sounds like neurological problems. *I have no medical training, so that's purely guesswork--I'm very glad that you sought a second opinion. *Even if there is no way to save this little kitty (and it's sounding that way), you have at least given her a chance. *Thank you! MaryL She's still very bad. *There's been no improvement at all. *I'll call the vet tomorrow and see what she recommends now. This whole thing is getting extremely depressing for us. *This past month has been the worst we've had in years. *Like us humans, not all cats born are destined to live long healthy lives. *I think it's time we let her go....... * *:*( Sorry to hear. I can imagine how depressing this is. FirstHit |
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"FirstHit" wrote in message ... On Nov 9, 12:58 am, "Kelly Greene" wrote: She's still very bad. There's been no improvement at all. I'll call the vet tomorrow and see what she recommends now. This whole thing is getting extremely depressing for us. This past month has been the worst we've had in years. Like us humans, not all cats born are destined to live long healthy lives. I think it's time we let her go....... :*( Sorry to hear. I can imagine how depressing this is. FirstHit We're waiting for the vet to call us back but that's really futile. We plan to take her to the shelter in a nearby town this afternoon that humanely puts them to sleep. She's losing control of her bladder now. She appeared to have a seizure last night and it's clear she's in utter misery and most likely pain. To prolong the inevitable would be cruel, both to her and us. |
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On Mon, 9 Nov 2009 11:13:30 -0600, "Kelly Greene"
wrote: "FirstHit" wrote in message ... On Nov 9, 12:58 am, "Kelly Greene" wrote: She's still very bad. There's been no improvement at all. I'll call the vet tomorrow and see what she recommends now. This whole thing is getting extremely depressing for us. This past month has been the worst we've had in years. Like us humans, not all cats born are destined to live long healthy lives. I think it's time we let her go....... :*( Sorry to hear. I can imagine how depressing this is. FirstHit We're waiting for the vet to call us back but that's really futile. We plan to take her to the shelter in a nearby town this afternoon that humanely puts them to sleep. She's losing control of her bladder now. She appeared to have a seizure last night and it's clear she's in utter misery and most likely pain. To prolong the inevitable would be cruel, both to her and us. Oh, I just hate reading this but thanks for posting anyway. Sometimes you wonder if you waited too long to put them out of their misery but whatever is going on with this cat is just too much. At least you won't have that internal debate. Purrs however it goes. |
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Kelly Greene wrote:
"FirstHit" wrote in message ... On Nov 9, 12:58 am, "Kelly Greene" wrote: She's still very bad. There's been no improvement at all. I'll call the vet tomorrow and see what she recommends now. This whole thing is getting extremely depressing for us. This past month has been the worst we've had in years. Like us humans, not all cats born are destined to live long healthy lives. I think it's time we let her go....... :*( Sorry to hear. I can imagine how depressing this is. FirstHit We're waiting for the vet to call us back but that's really futile. We plan to take her to the shelter in a nearby town this afternoon that humanely puts them to sleep. She's losing control of her bladder now. She appeared to have a seizure last night and it's clear she's in utter misery and most likely pain. To prolong the inevitable would be cruel, both to her and us. You have done everything possible to ease her suffering. Now let her rest in peace. ",,,,Rise up slowly, Angel...." It's hard to let you go. Condolences to those who mourn. MLB |
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"Kelly Greene" wrote in message ... "FirstHit" wrote in message ... On Nov 9, 12:58 am, "Kelly Greene" wrote: She's still very bad. There's been no improvement at all. I'll call the vet tomorrow and see what she recommends now. This whole thing is getting extremely depressing for us. This past month has been the worst we've had in years. Like us humans, not all cats born are destined to live long healthy lives. I think it's time we let her go....... :*( Sorry to hear. I can imagine how depressing this is. FirstHit We're waiting for the vet to call us back but that's really futile. We plan to take her to the shelter in a nearby town this afternoon that humanely puts them to sleep. She's losing control of her bladder now. She appeared to have a seizure last night and it's clear she's in utter misery and most likely pain. To prolong the inevitable would be cruel, both to her and us. I'm so sorry to hear this, but I really do appreciate the efforts you took to help her (both emotional and financial). This is the most difficult of all decisions when taking care of our furbabies, but it eventually becomes the most humane thing to do--a true act of kindness and love. MaryL |
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"Kelly Greene" wrote in message ... "Phil P." wrote in message ... "Kelly Greene" wrote in message ... The cat had a severe relapse last night. She was acting odd all yesterday evening. Restless, with what looked like a weakness in her hind legs and little appetite. She didn't eat or drink much all day. When we went to bed we feared the worst. We woke up to find her in a tight curl to the left, hardly able to move at all. This was the worst she has been in since she walked in our door 5 weeks ago. We could see she was in severe distress. Her eyes were glazed and her voice very weak. Enter a new Dr. The new Dr put her on Enrofloxacin for 21 days. She also has her on Pred' as did the other vet, but so far there has not been the positive response to Pred as the first time. The first time it acted like a miracle drug in only a few hours. She's in her carry case (by choice) almost all day today. After these 21 days on the new antibiotic, the vet said we'll discuss what can possibly be done next should she not respond. The last antibiotic apparently did nothing. The cat is still suffering. It's plain to see. Other symptoms are her poor coat. It's worse now than when she wandered over here. She's been getting mostly wet food with Missing Link Omega3 added for a month. I also add some chicken fat or butter to her dinner. But her coat looks worse by the day. It looks like the coat of a very very old sick cat or one infested with parasites which she is not. Also, muscle wastage. Her muscles are wasting away. The few ounces she gained in the past 5 weeks are most likely fluid from the Pred. Tests for internal parasites, cat AIDS and Leukemia were again negative. Blood work shows no evidence of kidney failure. Did you have her T-4 checked for hyperthyroidism? Not all hyperthyroid cats have ravenous appetites- so don't be too quick to rule it out. Good luck. I don't think she was checked for that since it doesn't cause tight curling to one side and loss of balance. The curling to one side is her main issue. Ventral flexion of the neck is one of the clinical signs of hyperthyroidism. Your cat is displaying several clinical signs of hyperthyroidism. If I were you I'd order a T-4 test. Its only $40. |
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"Kelly Greene" wrote in message ... "FirstHit" wrote in message ... On Nov 9, 12:58 am, "Kelly Greene" wrote: She's still very bad. There's been no improvement at all. I'll call the vet tomorrow and see what she recommends now. This whole thing is getting extremely depressing for us. This past month has been the worst we've had in years. Like us humans, not all cats born are destined to live long healthy lives. I think it's time we let her go....... :*( Sorry to hear. I can imagine how depressing this is. FirstHit We're waiting for the vet to call us back but that's really futile. We plan to take her to the shelter in a nearby town this afternoon that humanely puts them to sleep. She's losing control of her bladder now. She appeared to have a seizure last night and it's clear she's in utter misery and most likely pain. To prolong the inevitable would be cruel, both to her and us. I'm sorry I didn't read your post before I replied. In light of the latest developments, I think you're giving her the greatest gift of all. My condolences, Phil |
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"dgk" wrote in message ... Oh, I just hate reading this but thanks for posting anyway. Sometimes you wonder if you waited too long to put them out of their misery but whatever is going on with this cat is just too much. At least you won't have that internal debate. Purrs however it goes. I had a good cry and we took her. We knew it was the right thing. She seemed to be in a daze, unaware of what was going on. Her rear legs were stiffening, getting paralyzed. They treated her with total respect and I know tonight she's in a better place. Her suffering is over. I think my husband and I both knew there was no hope for her some time back, but wanted her to have a chance. But from the end of one's life came life for two more. We went over to look at the cats and kittens in the adoption section. My heart broke for them. We adopted two little girl kitties. One is a 6 wk old brown tabby Main Coon fuzzy type, just weaned, and the other a gray mottled with white 4 month old American Shorthair kitty. The little one is Phaedra and the larger Zephyr. Zephyr is a total lap cat. Phaedra is too young yet to seek much attention and just wants to run around and play with her toys and "attack" Zephyr. Zephyr uses the poor little thing like a toy but little Phaedra loves it. What a pair. :-) Phaedra finally fell asleep in the laundry I was about to wash, so I left her there. I can do the laundry tomorrow. Zephyr, her little "play toy" sleeping, was going back and forth from my husband to myself... from one lap to another. She finally settled down on one of the chairs near my desk and is grooming her beautiful coat. :-) |
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"MLB" wrote in message ... Kelly Greene wrote: We're waiting for the vet to call us back but that's really futile. We plan to take her to the shelter in a nearby town this afternoon that humanely puts them to sleep. She's losing control of her bladder now. She appeared to have a seizure last night and it's clear she's in utter misery and most likely pain. To prolong the inevitable would be cruel, both to her and us. You have done everything possible to ease her suffering. Now let her rest in peace. ",,,,Rise up slowly, Angel...." It's hard to let you go. Condolences to those who mourn. MLB It was so hard, so very hard to let her go. We had so hoped she would recover. :*( |
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"MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message . .. I'm so sorry to hear this, but I really do appreciate the efforts you took to help her (both emotional and financial). This is the most difficult of all decisions when taking care of our furbabies, but it eventually becomes the most humane thing to do--a true act of kindness and love. MaryL We gave her the care she needed at the end of her life. She didn't die alone under the outbuilding or in the woods. I know I'll see her again at the Rainbow Bridge. I have to believe that tonight........... :*( |
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