A terrible week gets even worse..

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I am very grateful for and comforted by these lovely messages from every one of you.

When the first lot of tests came back, it was clear that his severe collapse was not due to his kidney disease, as first thought. He had suffered what is called "a saddle thrombus" which is when a blood clot travels from the heart and blocks an artery to the lower limbs, disabling movement in the back legs.

It is an extremely painful condition and not many cats survive it at that severity. However the odd one does, and meantime he is receiving critical care while they wait to see what happens. If the clot resolves/dissolves, he may live up to another year, though will always be in danger of another clot forming as he has a heart murmur too.

I was prepared to let him go yesterday because of the pain though the vets said no, let's do all we can first and then review the situation.
He is on continuous pain relief though he still seems to be quite uncomfortable - though not in the agony he was yesterday.

So we will be reviewing the situation in a few hours' time. I will choose whatever is best for him.

I have been visiting him and have just come back. He rubbed his cheek against my face, which is so typical of his super-affectionate nature. I will let you know what happens. He may make it, he may not. Maybe your prayers helped him a lot. I think the vets were a bit surprised that he survived the night. So there is some hope there, not over yet...

I'm so sorry.

I raise finches and canaries, and had to euthanizexplain more than I wanted to due to illness.

This sh*t never gets easier.

I have had a run of pets dying. A bird gets ill, then a frog, and a fish is dead in the tank. I've been there in spades.

(hugs)

I so agree that it doesn't get easier. In fact I think it gets harder, because each new loss adds to the mass of previous loss. After many of these (both you and I and no doubt other animal lovers here) it seems to reach a "critical mass" point. I think I am about to reach that point.

I'm really sorry to read this. My pet chinchilla who I had for like 9 years died like 6 months ago from an illness that was going around & my girlfriend's cat had. I felt really bad & guilty about some things but the pain gradually got better partly because I quit thinking about it as much. You & others reading are welcome to PM me if you'd like to talk about this or anything else. I don't mind talking some about it now & it may do me some good even if it upsets me.

As all lab results are in now and there is no hope of recovery, I have brought my best four legged friend home so he can spend his last night in his own home.

Tomorrow morning, in 17 hours' time, I will be saying that final goodbye to him.

Thanks to all who have shared this journey with me. It has been a great comfort to recieve your messages and support at this terrible time.

I'm sorry to hear that B19

I hope your cat goes to heaven (I believe in God and hope that all animals do). I'm bad with saying stuff to help people cheer up, but I know he will be in a safe place and you'll see him again one day. I know I will with my Sasha girl (we had to put her down in 2005 because she was sick, I still miss her). Now I'm crying, sorry.

*hugs*

I lost my dear friend (I don't use the term pet because the she was much more then a dog much more then a pet and more of a friend then a human could ever be) back in 2006 in many ways she helped with my transition in two ways from moving from one state to another and from childhood into adulthood I still think of her to this day some of them funny memories which helps and last year we had to put down another family friend I think I am numb to the whole concept of death but I know what your feeling B19.

B19, I send you and your cat big hugs. He knows how much you love him. I completely 100% believe that. I am glad that you chose to bring him home so that he could be in a place of comfort for his last night. I know he really appreciated that. It takes a long time to grieve the loss of pets and I will be sending you love and supportive thoughts as you go through this.

Oh B19. I am so sorry to hear this devastating news. I wish was some thing I could say or do to make it better. Instead I'll just give you some hugs.

My doggie died on August 16, 2014 - It was one of the saddest days in my life. I miss Shane so much - my best friend in this world.

Oh, B19, I'm so very sorry for your loss!! I, too, have had and lost pets and know how badly it can absolutely suck rocks!! I just said a prayer for you.....

He crossed the Rainbow Bridge this morning, in my arms. He is at home with me, still and peaceful in his favourite place. He will always be an ongoing presence in my life and heart. He was very loving to the very end, and very brave, hardly complained despite his circumstances. I am so grateful for all the messages you have all sent me. I am glad his suffering is over, and thank you all for sharing this experience with me. That was a very special comfort. And there will be a friend of his waiting at the Bridge.

Love to you all.
B19

For you both: