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setsunawolf wrote:
I’m sorry to hear about Rab. Based on the jaundice (the yellow eyes and gums) I would bet liver failure. If it is liver failure you might want to consider putting him down. It’s a painful bad way to die. You have my deepest sympathies and prayers Ski. *hugs*
His pain will be over and mine will begin. I hope it doesnt come to that… I am trying to prepare myself mentally for it. Its just so final… Hopefully they can tell me something good tomorrow.
Nirvana and Siberakh have given you all the info you need so I won’t repeat it again.
Preparing yourself is a good idea because neither case has all that great of a prognosis. I still wish you and Rab the best of luck trying to beat this, though.
🙁 Oh Ski I’m so sorry about Rab. It really doesn’t sound good and it must be the liver. Giving you big hugs and support for this difficult time.
Keep us posted.skigod377 wrote:This sucks.
You said it girlie! I’m so sorry! I was really hoping for pancreatitis, because often they can recover from that and be healthy for a few months before it reoccurs, unfortunately when they get elderly there isn’t any permanent cure, just little battles to keep them here a while longer.
You will have to make a decision once the results are back about what you want to do. Depending on Rab’s quality of life, if he is reasonably happy and not showing any signs of real pain, you may want to just do supportive care and just take it one day at a time and enjoy his company until it becomes obvious it is time to say goodbye.
I would tend towards that, versus herculeon efforts, since he is already 12 years old which for a larger dog of his size is really great. At this point we’re not gonna cure him, this is mostly due to his body aging and as much as we hate it, they just simply don’t get to be with us as long as we would like.
Anyway, take it one step at a time, and Rab will let you know what he wants to do. A day will come and you will look into his eyes and he will tell you it is time to say goodbye. My dog Holly had to ask me too, because I wasn’t really ready, but when she asked, I listened. It’s hard though.
Anyway, my heart goes out to you, and I know you will do what is best for Rab, whatever that might be. *hugs*
Kyrin
There’s not much for me to say. Chin up and all that stuff. I know the waiting is driving you nuts, but try not to let it get to you. Tomarrow will come soon enough. hugs
I’m so sorry 🙁 It sucks, I know. I hope it’s something they can do something about. My parent’s cat, Fluff (my last childhood kitty, me and my brother found him half dead when we were kids), is suffering from liver failure. It’s really hard.
You get lots of hugs and support from me. *HUGS*
Ski, I’m so sorry to hear about Rab. I hope that there is something that you are able to do about it.
Oh Ski, I’m soo sorry. It just all comes at you at once, doesn’t it? {{{HUGE GIANT SIZED HUGS}}} and snuzzles for Rab! I’m sorry you have to go throught this, it’s never easy when a furkid is sick. I hope for good news and the strength for you to help him!!
sorry I missed this thread, I had no power for 2 days
I’m so sorry. Believe me, I know what this feels like. I hope there’s good news for Rab. We are here for you.
Thank you all both for the hugs and the information. Emerald, I sure have alot more respect for what you just went thru with your cat. I though I could relate, but I have never lost someone close to me. Now that its happening, I can relate alot better. Im sorry for what you just went thru. Its worse than I thought.
Cat, the food is called Hills. He wont eat it, though. He ate two bites earlier, but my mom gave him a bite after I went back to work and he threw it up and now he wont touch it. Im pretty much giving him whatever he wants and will eat. He just had some puppy biscuits and a peice of chicken. At least he will be happier and is eating something. Hopefully he will keep it down.
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