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08-29-2008 at 4:31 PM
MarcyIam
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XP: Put my kitty down tomorrow...

Thanks to those of you who replied - the messages mean a lot.  But after the visit today it was decided that we are going to put him down tomorrow morning at 10:30.  This all stemmed from when he got hit by the car the day after Memorial Day.  He was in really bad shape then, but the biggest concern was his right front leg.  They didn't think he'd ever be able to use it again and would have to amputate it.  Other than that, he was doing ok.  He was eating, etc...  They were suprised he didn't have any head trauma that they could see considering where he took the brunt of the accident.

Then, just one day he started vomiting every time he ate.  They did ALLLLL sorts of tests and EVERYTHING on him (and some Peeper even suggested - so thank you Peeper!) and on all sorts of medicine - but everything looks good.  He did end up stopping the vomiting every time, but after a while he just stopped eating all together.  Not even the faintest interest in his favorite foods.  They're thinking when he got hit, perhaps there was damage done to his hunger drive or something in his brain?  We just don't know.

So we have had to force feed him lately with a syringe.  And that was complete torture on the little guy - he hated it.  But at least it was something - even though he was throwing up some of that, too.

So the last couple of days we noticed he had jaundice - pretty bad.  So we took him in and the vet confirmed it - and that his liver pretty much isn't working anymore.  He has gone from abou 19 pounds down to 10 and he is just so not himself anymore.  Doesn't do anything he used to love and pretty much just sits in one spot or hides in the bathroom or under the bed all day.

So even though it's going to be so hard on us tomorrow, I do truly know it's for the best.  Starving to death and liver failure isn't a way I'd want to see him to go.  I'd rather him just "go to sleep".

OK - I know this got long, I just needed to get it out.  Thanks everyone.
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08-29-2008 at 4:31 PM
MarcyIam
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Oh - and the kicker? The leg they thought we'd have to amputate? Healed just fine and he can walk on it no worries. Who would have guessed the eating would have been the issue... Go figure, eh?
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08-29-2008 at 4:33 PM
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I'm so sorry!  I know it's very hard.  I've had to do it with my one cat.

 

Now my other cat, that lives at my mom's is looking like he's taking a turn for the worse but he is a 15 year old outdoor cat.   
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08-29-2008 at 5:05 PM
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This is such a hard thing to do, even when you know it's for the best. My heart truly goes out to you. Hugs and Kisses, and know he'll be looking down on you from Kitty heaven.
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08-29-2008 at 6:07 PM
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oh sweetie i'm so sorry to here this!

i had to go through the same thing with my old cat. although it was cancer not a car, but he stopped eating and it was then that i knew it was the end.

take care and know that your little guy will be in a better place.

we're here for you!

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08-29-2008 at 6:30 PM
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Awww I'm sorry...its never easy to make that decision. I will be thinking of you tomorrow.

 
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((((((((hugs))))))))  I'm so sorry you have to go through this.  It's such a tough decision to make, even though you know it's for the best.



 
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08-29-2008 at 6:33 PM
MarcyIam
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Thank you ladies - I really appreciate it!
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08-29-2008 at 7:19 PM
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I am so sorry....my thoughts will be with you tomorrow. 
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08-29-2008 at 8:27 PM
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08-29-2008 at 9:32 PM
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I'm so sorry you are going through this.  Just know he will b waiting at the rainbow bridge for you.  and he will go to sleep knowing that he is loved.

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08-30-2008 at 5:40 AM
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I am pretty late on this, but just wanted to send my condolences! I am so sorry! You have been very good to him these last few weeks, I know it is so hard.

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08-30-2008 at 8:10 AM
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I am so sorry- as the 'mom' to 2 older kitties and a young dog I am dreading the day I have to make the same choices.

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08-30-2008 at 8:25 AM
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I'm so sorry. I know how hard it is to lose a pet, but you are doing the right thing.  My thoughts are with you.
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08-30-2008 at 7:35 PM
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It's such a difficult decision to make.  I'm sorry you had to go through that.
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