Cats, cats, cats

Wren44

We had a cat with kidney disease and gave him fluids for a long time. DH petted and I gave fluids. He never minded at all. When I volunteered at the shelter, knowing how to do fluids and being comfortable with it was a big plus. Probably why I got the assignment I did - sick ward. I think it depends on the cat's quality of life whether it's a good idea. We had him a lot longer before it was necessary to euthanize.

corky60

I am now in the situation where my remaining cat is very unsettled.  The two were not friends but Peaches is still looking all over the house for Jasmine, plus she's crying more than usual.  The last time something like this happened, my one remaining cat who had been totally in love with the cat who died got to see her deceased.  He knew she was gone and spent the next week in his cat tree, sighing.

queenmomcat

LovePugs: while I am glad you took Diana to the vet, I understand the 'not wanting to needlessly prolong a life that's ending'. (insert story here about my own cat.) Keep us posted?

lovepugs77

queenmomcat, thanks for checking in. I think you phrased it far better than I did. She's not doing any better this morning - still not eating. She tried to eat a little, but gagged up some saliva/mucous. I got her to eat a couple of treats, but that's it. Yesterday when we got home from the vet, she made the rounds of the house (checking everything out), then hopped up in my computer chair around 1PM and went to sleep. I know she didn't move before I went to bed at about 9, and she was either still there or back in the chair when I got up at 4 to go to the bathroom. She finally got up around 7, sniffed her breakfast and went back to bed. Then I tried again around 10:30, and she got up to eat a couple of treats, but wouldn't touch the food.

I'm afraid there's something more than just an infection going on. I think we'll probably go back tomorrow for x-rays. The vet said if there was no improvement by tomorrow to bring her back. I wish she could just tell me what's wrong and what to do for her. I hate having to make decisions about euthanasia. I always worry that I'm either going to drag it out too long, or I'm going to jump the gun. I just really don't want her to suffer.

Corky, when Diana's sister died a couple of years ago, she spent a couple of weeks looking for her. They were litter mates, and had always been together. It's tough to watch.

corky60

Lovepugs, best wishes with Diana.  Let us know what the vet says tomorrow.

I woke up to something spooky this morning.  We have a small dollhouse for the granddaughters and it is full of tiny toys, furniture, and pets.  This morning the toy kitty was on the floor, right where Jasmine used to sleep.  Our other cat never goes near the dollhouse.  Could it have been a sign from Jasmine?  It gives me chills to think about it.

M0mmyof3

Could have been a message from her that she is coming around to make sure that ou are okay.

M0mmyof3

Grace got to see her first snow and she watched the birds with her big sister for the very first time. We got them a new cat tree last night. Mommy sat on the floor while putting it together and the two of them were trying to get in the way.

Amica

corky60 -- Shortly after Willow died, I have a photo of her on a shelf, suddenly the photo fluttered to the ground. No one was near it. None of the other pictures or items on the shelf fell. I have to admit.....it did make me pause....

lovepugs...I'm so sorry Diana is still unwell. Someone on here posted about euthanasia: "it's always too early or too late" and I could totally relate. I feel I may have let Willow be ill too long, but I also adamantly didn't want to euthanize her when she was still eating and getting around and having more good days than bad...it's really an impossible decision. Let us know how it goes.

DebAL

best wishes for Diana. It's just so difficult. It just such an empty feeling around the home after we lose our cats. I hated coming home. I'm thinking of those of you that have had a recent loss.

DebAL

best wishes for Diana. It's just so difficult. It just such an empty feeling around the home after we lose our cats. I hated coming home. I'm thinking of those of you that have had a recent loss.

lovepugs77

I had to say goodbye to my sweet girl yesterday. The x-rays showed she had a tumor on her spleen, and either another tumor or some other sort of blockage in her esophagus - most likely a tumor. The house feels quite empty without her, even though I have three other kitties. We had 16 great years together, and I'm left with a ton of wonderful memories and stories about my Diana.

ktab96

lovepugs77 I am so sorry to hear about Diana. It will take time getting use to her not being there. Take care

kathindc

Love pugs, so sorry for your loss. She is in peace now. When our cats passed, it took awhile to get use to not having them here. They are family

corky60

Lovepugs, my condolences.  They say it gets better with time.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Wren44

Lovepugs, I'm so sorry for your loss. Cats are such little troopers we think they'll last forever. I know you'll miss her for a long time.

Rah2464

Oh Lovepugs, so sorry you lost Diana. What a beautiful girl. Hugs.

Amica

Oh Lovepugs, I am so so sorry on your loss. Diana was a beauty. My Willow was also born in 2002, so two special furry treasures were born that year. I share that feeling of emptiness and heartbreak. My sincere condolences.

DebAL

Awe, I'm so sorry for the loss of diana. What a sweetie. Thinking of you.

Snickersmom

So sorry you lost your beloved Diana. She will watch over you. I'm thinking of you.

TaRenee

lovepugs, I’m so sorry for your loss. My sweet Tracey was with me 16 years before she got sick and I had to let her go. I still miss her. You will be in my thoughts.

Here’s a little smile for you

Wren44

TaRenee, Hysterical!

lovepugs77

TaRenee, that actually made me laugh out loud. My mom has two outdoor cats, and she told me that the female killed a squirrel yesterday and left in the garage for her as a present.

Rah2464

TaRenee that is hysterical!

feelingfeline

LovePugs. Sincere condolences. A huge loss. RIP Diana. XXX

corky60

TaRenee, I once had a cat who loved to bring presents of dead mice and voles.  Once however I let her in the house in the middle of the night not noticing that the mouse in her mouth was alive.  I spent the next hour trying to capture it in a box.  I eventually let it go in a nearby field.  My cat spent the next day hunting in the dining room for the mouse.

M0mmyof3

TaRenee, that is hilarious!

Putting up my tree this weekend and I hope Princess and Grace leav3 it alon

TaRenee

Glad you all appreciated the humor. My sweet Tacey once sat in the kitchen and cried for what seemed like forever. I could not for the life of me, figure out what was wrong. She had food. She had water. The litter boxes were clean. I gave her wet food, still with the crying at me. A few days later I went to the cabinet to get the bird food because the feeders on the porch were empty. There was nothing left but poop and seed hulls. Apparently THAT was what she was crying at me for. I just looked at her and said, well why didn't you SAY something!?

Merlin, he's a whole other story. He chases anything that moves, and even what doesn't. He figured out how to open the cabinet to get to the potato chip bag. Darn cat! If he thinks something is in there, he will get it. Little vampire! lo

Spookiesmom

DD has 2 cats, girl, Kitten. Boy, Hemingway, aka BratCat. Took spookie with me Sat to stay with grandkids a few hours. Also took her breakfast and put it down there. BratCat bullies the heck over Kitten. Didn’t quite know what to think of this invader in his house. But watched Spookie eat from under the coffee table. Then he moved for a better view. She’d had enough and laid down by the dish, watching him watching her.oooh Food!!! He made his move. One. Paw. At. A. Time.

She went up like a rocket after him. He skidded to a stop around the corner and had THE most surprised look on his face, Kitten NEVER stands up to him. DD laughed and said good for Spookie, served him right. She snarfed the rest of her food. He was still puzzled by the whole morning when we left.

feelingfeline

Wren44

Always fun to see a bully get a taste of his own medicine. A foster cat did that to my bully cat. I didn't see what happened, but obviously the bully lost. She would back down the hallway if she saw foster cat at the other end.