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Post by tabatha on Feb 22, 2008 21:34:48 GMT -5
 I'm worried. My cat is so sick. He's been having problems when it comes to going to the bathroom. Just when you think he's going to get better, he gets worse. He's peeing blood. It's bad. His eyes say that he's getting close. I hate it, and I don't want him to suffer...he went to the vet, we gave him meds, tried everything. He was getting better...I try not to let it get to me that hard, but I'm not heartless. I have eight cats and when one is sick, I worry. I'm a country girl, I get by with the cats.
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Post by number1fan on Feb 22, 2008 21:45:03 GMT -5
{{{hugs}}} to you tabs...i know exactly how you feel...i only have 2 cats but my oldest is 18 now and is aging fast...you hate to see them suffer... 
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Post by aaosmts19 on Feb 22, 2008 21:50:51 GMT -5
Tabatha, I'm so sorry to hear about your cat. I'm a cat person, too. The 'smts in my name is all for my cats...Smudge, Madison, Tyson and Sophie. It's very hard to watch them suffer, especially since we can't understand what they are thinking.
How old is your cat and what is the prognosis....is she older and perhaps in renal failure?
What does the vet say?
I understand about your not wanting them to suffer. If you see in her eyes that her time is coming, perhaps the best thing you can do is help her over to the other side in a caring and loving manner? The hardest thing is letting go, especially if she wants to be let go.
Hard decision.....sending you a hug.
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Post by jennaceeta25 on Feb 22, 2008 21:53:47 GMT -5
I know how it feels. I had to put my cat down a year ago. She was 19, I think. She was sooooooo thin.  Please PM if you need a friend to talk too! I'm always here girl! God bless!  |
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Post by tabatha on Feb 22, 2008 22:22:09 GMT -5
He's only 4 going on 5. The vet said he didn't really think that he'd make it. I lost Franny last year, she was in her teens. If I have to put him to sleep to save the suffering then I will. Striker loves him, she's the shyest of the bunch. It's so sad cause he is so loving. We will probably talk it over tomorrow. My mom knows more of the details than I do.
Thanks everyone. It's nice to have support.
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Post by jennaceeta25 on Feb 22, 2008 22:28:01 GMT -5
He's only 4 going on 5. The vet said he didn't really think that he'd make it. I lost Franny last year, she was in her teens. If I have to put him to sleep to save the suffering then I will. Striker loves him, she's the shyest of the bunch. It's so sad cause he is so loving. We will probably talk it over tomorrow. My mom knows more of the details than I do. Thanks everyone. It's nice to have support. How many cats do you have? If you do put your cat down, get another one right away! That always helps. I also lost a bird too. |
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Post by tabatha on Feb 22, 2008 22:39:11 GMT -5
I have 8 cats. And have agreed on taking another. Crazy I know, but I hate seeing a healthy cat be put down. I get plenty of food every month, they are all taken care of. And when the weather is good, most are outside anyway. My landlord likes feeding strays. He has a soft spot for them. That's where two of ours came from. poor bird. I lost a dog and cat with in 6 week. It was tough. |
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Post by jennaceeta25 on Feb 22, 2008 22:43:47 GMT -5
I have 8 cats. And have agreed on taking another. Crazy I know, but I hate seeing a healthy cat be put down. I get plenty of food every month, they are all taken care of. And when the weather is good, most are outside anyway. My landlord likes feeding strays. He has a soft spot for them. That's where two of ours came from. poor bird. I lost a dog and cat with in 6 week. It was tough. Oh gosh. Uh-oh. I hate losing pets, they're like family. I hate to see my puppy die. I've had her for 13 years of her life. Glad you have many cats to help you through this. Why did the cat pee blood? |
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Post by tabatha on Feb 22, 2008 23:54:58 GMT -5
He has some kind of infection, or something more serious. They had to hurry up and use a (bad spelling) catheter to get the urine out. He was blocked, and bloated. It's hard to see.
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Post by lizzbeth on Feb 23, 2008 0:55:53 GMT -5
He has some kind of infection, or something more serious. They had to hurry up and use a (bad spelling) catheter to get the urine out. He was blocked, and bloated. It's hard to see. Sounds like FUS or feline urologic syndrome. It's a chronic condition. Your cat need a special diet. One of my cats had a problem with FUS at about the same age your cat is....he lived until 15 years and died from cancer. They can surprise you. Hang in there. |
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Post by rach2crazy on Feb 23, 2008 12:40:28 GMT -5
Sorry, tabatha. Hopefully your cat will get better.
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Post by tabatha on Feb 23, 2008 13:22:14 GMT -5
News isn't that good. Found out that the only chance at a real surving rate was if he had a kidney transplant. He has eaten in two weeks, stopped drinking. Wasn't able to control his bladder. So we decided to put him to sleep. I couldn't wait knowing what the outcome would be. I can't let him suffer. I'm not like that. It's not in me. It's really sad because he's not even that old. Now we have to bury him. I'll be back later on today, if I'm not, then you'll know why.
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Post by linmiste on Feb 23, 2008 14:22:03 GMT -5
Sorry, tabatha! It's hard losing a beloved pet. I hope things went as well as could be hoped, and that you are feeling more cheerful and taking in another stray soon.  You have a sweet heart. |
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Post by daisymomma on Feb 23, 2008 15:44:08 GMT -5
I am so sorry to hear about your kitty!I know what it is like my little dachshund had something similar to what your cat did and I had to make the hard choice to put him to sleep.Praying for you and sending you big hugs.
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Post by apolosgal on Feb 23, 2008 16:23:40 GMT -5
I'm so sorry about your cat Tabbi. Losing a pet is one of the hardest things ever. If you ever need to talk PM me, i'm here for ya. |
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