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Aww Em, I’m sorry 😥 It does sound like Katie has let you know it’s time for her to move forward… I’m sure she’s grateful for having such a loving mum and that you are brave enough to help her through this last trial. Ethan & Sean are sitting here and we’re all sniffling for you… Hugs for you from me and the boys and kitty kisses for Katie from Loki and Pixel.
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Oh Emerald, I’m so sorry..it’s never easy to make that decision. My heart goes out to you and Katie Boo.
I feel bad now; everyone is being so nice. We went to set up our tent at the Renaissance Festival, and when we came home, Katie greeted us at the door, looking all happy and energetic. She ate a little, and is now taking a nap on our bed. It seems she is doing a little better now, so we’ve decided to wait and see how things are after the convention. I’m sorry to make everyone so sad and cry. I was so upset this morning, that I just felt that I needed to express it.
Don’t worry about it, Emerald. That’s great news! Cats are amazingly resilent. I hope she continues to rally.
Hey….that’s what we’re here for…to share the highs and the lows. I’m just glad she’s better at the moment. Take it one day at a time and keep us updated. 😀
Don’t feel bad. Feel happy that Katie Boo is doing better! I know we are! She sounds strong; hopefully she’ll be alright.
Like someone said earlier, don’t feel bad that Katie is feeling better, that’s a good thing! Hopefully she continues to improve and especially hopefully she stops yo-yoing with her health. That’s gotta be hard on you and her… *hugs and passes the bailey’s and ice*
Thanks. This has been very hard on me. I’m just glad she’s not hiding again, and she ate a little something today. Hopefully tomorrow will be a good day too.
Will keep our fingers crossed for you and Katie Boo! The boys are relieved that Katie is doing better 😀 Hang in there!
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Hugs from NJ for both you and Katie.
Seriously consider the sub-q fluids. They really aren’t difficult to do at home–we did that for 2 cats at different times.
We lost a cat to kidney disease back in the early 90’s, and if I knew then what I know now, I would’ve jumped at the chance to do the fluids.But either way, no matter what happens, we’re here for you. Been where you are right now not too long ago, and I can definitely sympathize! 🙁
Hopefully Katie will stick around a bit longer.
Keeping the whiskers, toes, paws, claws, hooves and fingers all crossed!tasgrs wrote:Hugs from NJ for both you and Katie.
Seriously consider the sub-q fluids. They really aren’t difficult to do at home–we did that for 2 cats at different times.
We lost a cat to kidney disease back in the early 90’s, and if I knew then what I know now, I would’ve jumped at the chance to do the fluids.But either way, no matter what happens, we’re here for you. Been where you are right now not too long ago, and I can definitely sympathize! 🙁
Hopefully Katie will stick around a bit longer.
Keeping the whiskers, toes, paws, claws, hooves and fingers all crossed!Well, the vet didn’t say anything about them. And besides, she’s so little and thin now that they could only take blood from her juggler vein, which they had a hard time finding.
If this sub-q fluids thing involves sticking a needle into her, I don’t think I could do it. I’d probably hurt her more than help her. I’ve never liked needles to begin with, and I’m not trained in that sort of thing. I’m an English professor, not a vet assistant. Besides, I don’t see the point in making her suffer with her age, lack of teeth (hence the difficulty eating), arthritis, and this kidney problem any longer than she has to. So why give her something to draw it all out longer. If she was two or even five, maybe. But she’s 14-15 years old.
I love her more than anything, but there comes a time when you just have to let go. 😥
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