Category: Animal House
I started this not to complain about our furry friends. But to share experiences about How do we Make "Fluffy," feel better?
Young cats, old cats, owners, or "Servants of these demanders of royalty,"
Being blind, we should take time to figure out questions. Anything from "How you clipped Fluffy's toes," to "Her foot doesn't look right," to "That choking sound, and when you need to take the prince or princess in."
Basically, I want a place where we can help others here with advice. When is cool to get Miss Kitty in, and any questions about kitty and why she isn't caring for her own fur, when she usually is good at it.
I think we need somewhere to come and figure things out about those that are good, bad, places that want the best for your kitty.
Good and bad experiences.
Only rule is if someone thinks their kitty is well, does something abnormal, please don't rag on them?
Be nice to your friends. Encourage them.
Now, Let's Have Some Fun!
While we freeze our butts off, and... ..
"LET THE FUR FLY!"
So my first problem is 18, going on spoiled. LOL
She puked twice today, and it isn't furballs. Her foot looks bad but she's also dealing with failing kidneys. No way flushing her system works. The vet said so. Could the infection in her foot make her puke?
God Bless!
HW
P.S.: If it's no infection, they have to test kidneys later.
Aww, I don't think an infected foot might of caused the puking. What did you give her last?
Just her normal food and she eats can'd tuna. It's never bugged her. She also has bad kidneys.
awe what a cool topic you've started and I'm sorry to hear that your kitty has trouble with her kidneys and some times when they vomit it is because they have a hair ball or a tummy upset and change of food can do it too.
if they eat grass that will make them vomit but it does no harm to them as that is their way of cleaning out their stomach.
I suggest the best thing you can do if your able to is take your cat to the vet and they can tell you what is going on with your cat.
I have had an issue with all of the cats I've had and that is that they itch and me thinking it could be fleas so I give them a flea treatment but it doesn't work as they continue to itch and it could be that they have an allergy or some thing like that but can't be sure until he's been seen by the vet, as we can all guess for what the cause could be for the reason our cat is being sick but don't know for sure what it can be as of not being a vet ourselves though we can still pass on what knowledge we do have from the experience's we've gone through while owning a cat, smiles.
Your kitty might be itching because he or she has dry skin. Mine have been doing that pretty much all winter.
could be but not to know for sure as it could be a number of different things or only one but advised to seek answers from a vet as they can examine your pet an if needed can give you the right treatment for your animal, smiles.
p.s how is your kitty feeling? hope its feeling a bit better now.
I know it's been some time, since I posted on this.
Kitty's worse than we thought. When we did tests, her liver's failing, too. I just had to call the vet, and discuss the timing, and when and how to know, she can't take anymore. I know she gets what I'm saying, so I'll ask if she's ready to see God, yet. She's still hanging in. So... She'll tell me.
But, she's looking very bad, like not well. And, she's being strong. Must be something I'm doing. She'll only eat Tuna fish. I think she can't handle anything else.
Blessings,
Auntie Hot Wheels
Awww, lots of hugs. so sorry she's not feeling well. Lots of pets for her.
Thank you, Joanne! She needs them. I always ask her how she's doing, when I find her trapsing around. She just puts her head down. I'm trying to stay strong.
I had to have "That," talk with her vet. So, we know what's to look for. Just not when. I will say, it makes me awflly busy. They may be independent little things at most ages. But, right at the old age stage, they start needing you. It's rough, seeing her have a hard time climbing. I still have her try, though. When she can't climb, I'll help her. And, as long as she'll eat, that's good.
Blessings,
Auntie Hot Wheels
How is she doing, and are you okay? Hugs, I know it can be difficult to watch a pet's health decline. Is she still eating and active? Hope you're hanging in there.
She's getting a bit more adjusted to the new place. I got her to eat some solid kitty food, yesterday. She seems to need my attention more, and I can't figure why, unless she knows, time's short, or just is not all with the program. I suppose kitties can lose their little minds, too. She is often confused. But, she loves to talk, and I try to make her tell me things. I want to enjoy her, for as long as I have.
Blessings,
Auntie Hot wheels
sarah, do you have an update on your kitty? How is she doing? Hugs.
Oh. I'm a really spacy dits! I've been meaning to post, and been kind of busy.
She's feeling a bit better. Half the problem, is she didn't know what kind of "New, strange, insane place," I was bringing her to.
I'm having problem with her furr. It's very long, and in our previous location, she got not caring for it. We are both finding it a difficult task. She, won't sit still, and I'm dealing with some health issues.
I think part of her problem is she wants me to pity her, because she's been through a lot. Well, fine with me. But, when I actually caught her eating dry kitty food, I really have pulled back on the canned stuff she likes. It's hard on her sometimes.
She still has trouble getting to her comfy places. Sometimes, she will ask me for help. But, I make her try. If she can't, I get her to do as much as she can on her own.
The weakness and her getting skinny bugs me. I know these golden days, won't last. And, I will have to say goodbye. But, I'm looking on the good side, and doing what I can to make her and myself, both very happy.
One more thing, sometimes, when she feels a fresh jolt of energy, she has climbed on my bed. Not often, but every time she can still do something, I'm glad. Yes, she's still ill. But, I think the good weather and her being happy has helped her.
I think her vet knows her better than me, in some ways. She suspected Rachel would bounce back. But, seeing her all the time, I didn't see it coming. But, this time was the worst. Still, I'm glad I have her that little longer.
We may get to move to an even better place, in the fall. It all depends, if I get picked in this random Lottery we have.
Anyway, as I have to keep telling the kitties, "Mama has to be happy, too."
And, the money for bills and rent is way overwhelming. But, I've always managed before. Just one more challenge. I love a challenge.
Anyway, I'm babbling. I think Rachel, if she keeps to her schedule, will demand new water. She does, even if it's ful. LOL
Blessings!
Auntie Hot Wheels
So, I called Rachel's vet today. She's looking scrawny, but eating. She gave me that talk about next time I bring her in, she's probably going to Heaven. I thought I'd be all right, but I'm sad.
Just thought those wondering should know. Things aren't the best, but I'm hanging in. Poor kitty. She's still trying to be stubborn, so I'll let her be.
Saying goodbye will be tough, though. What else can I say? Not much. She's still trying, so that's good.
Blessings,
Sarah
Rachel's getting worse, and screaming in pain, when she makes too much effort. I've been told where she is thin, and that's right above her hips, is a bad sign. It means she's in lots of pain, because she's got her liver messed up real bad. I can feel the skin and the back muscles, and it's really hollow-looking. I don't think waiting till she stops eating is going to work. So, I'm pricings I don't want to price. But, she has five cans of tuna, and she'll be happy till I get her in. Then, she'll be in heaven. I'm not reading this to review it. Hope my spelling don't suck. I can't help her, and I'm sad. But, I'll get over it, and in a couple or three months, my dad may have some kittens for Sarah to choose from. So, I'll have time enough to mourn, and all that. I don't have much luck after a kitty goess. because the other kitty always misses them.
Anyway, blessings and love to all!
Sarah
Rachel's going to the vet tomorrow. She's getting worse, and I didn't think that would be possible. She's lost lots of control, and I find the accidents, more often than not. She's not really comfortable, right now. If they can help her, great, but I don't think they can help her, but getting on her journey to Heaven. If they can help with that, it's better than finding her. I did that once, and never want to find a cat like that, again.
Anyway, it's still hurry up, and wait.
Blessings,
Sarah
I'm sorry, Sarah. It's never nice when something is this drawn-out. Just do what you can to make her as comfortable as you can while you have her. I think at this point that you're right...there'll be no more putting it off, and she'll be on her way to whatever comes next. It's never any relief when you're losing a pet, but she won't be in any more pain. There's that.
Thank you SW. That does help. She's so clingy. So, if you all sees me in qn land, and I can't answer, my princess deserves royal treatment. She gets what she wants, and I bet she would love some tuna fish, right now. So, I'm going to fix her up. Till my next post, I'll be here and there, and holding a princess.
Blessings,
Sarah
That's just it. When the end is fairly close, and there's no avoiding it, you do whatever you can to make your kitty feel better. If you can't stop her from hurting, then at least hold her, pet her, give her things she likes to eat even if they aren't great for her. I'm actually getting a little sad thinking about it.
Awww, big hugs, sarah. so sorry to hear she's not doing well. Give her lots of love from me, and please keep us posted.
Awww, so sorry, Sarah! Poor baby cat. Let us know what the vet decides to do.
The vet let me take her home for just under a week. Rachel has some friends she loves, and need to say goodbye to her.
No tests were needed. Her signs are clear enough to the naked eye. She's lost some more weight, and is in a bit of pain. To make that worse, she's losing vision, very fast. I could've done it today, but I wasn't ready, and like I said, she has friends too. And, they'll want to see her. On the other hand, I didn't prolong it for a long time. That would be too hard.
On the twenty-second, at eleven-thirty A.M., Pacific, I'll hold her, and she'll make her Final Journey.
Thank all of you for being good friends, and helping me through this.
It's best to let my heart ache, than letting her suffer.
Blessings to all!
Sarah
Rachel had a special dinner last night. No, not Tuna. My friend brought her some Salmon. I spoil her, and don't care if she needs carrying. No point in forcing her to do anything, because of what's hapening.
I think I will have some friends there, when I have to let her go. It's really nice not to be alone for that. Rachel knows, I think. She seems ready for things to stop bugging her. She can't see where she goes, she can't get to her food always, and she's ready. I jusst wish her owner was.
Blessings,
Sarah
I am so, so sorry...this is awful. I'm glad you are spoiling her (and gladder still that she is able to appreciate the spoiling) and that you have some time with her before the end. I wish you strength.
Thank you. I think she loves it too. She's smart. I'm worried about the other kitty. She's gonna have it rough for a while.
Tomorrow at eleven-thirty in the morning, Rachel my kitty, will take that final journey. And, though I'll never be ready, I think I can accept the need to do this.
Blessings,
Sarah
I'm sorry Sarah. I know it's hard. I've had to put kitties down before due to illness. I may have to do it again, depending on what the vet finds out about Trinity's liver. But I'm glad you're doing what's best for Rachel kitty. Sad as it is, the animal's suffering needs to come before the human sadness. Let yourself cry and grieve, and shame to anyone who tells you it's just a pet. They don't know wTF they're talking about. Thinking of you today.
Thank you, Sister Alicia!
Now, for all to read, Rachel went peacefully, in her favorite place; my arms. She laid her head on my left arm, gave a small purr, and is now enjoying pain-free love in Heaven. Her eyes lit up, when she left, and all that's left is the outside. What matters, is with Jesus. That, is her soul.
Now, it's time to worry for the living one Miracle, who don't know where her sissy is. But, she's big sissy now. And, that's great.
Again, I publically thank my local Humane Society, for their kind hand in this. When God does a wonder, He really does it big-time!
I feel much better, knowing she's happy, and not hurting. I will cry, but I have memories, a hank of fur, and two lovely paw prints, thanks to Columbia Vet! And, her wonderful vet.
I can't say much more. Miracle needs her owner to be strong, and we will grieve the loss. Thank you all for support. I did what was right, and I feel it.
Blessings,Sarah