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« on: May 25, 2009, 02:05:35 PM » |
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Hi to all my SA friends. I am so sad and worried. I have a kitty that has leukemia that I hand raised from a baby. He has required lots of care and I have always been the one to take care of him. He is 8 years old and I have always prayed that if the leukemia got to be to bad that God would show me it was time to let him go. Well now it looks like he has cancer in a gland on his back side and I am afraid we are going to have to put him down. I will go to the vet in the morning and talk to him and let him see the cat, but I pretty well know it is not good as when he had this problem before the vet told me if it came back we would pretty well know it was cancer and the kitty can not stand the extensive surgery and treatments required to help due to his leukemia. He has always been happy and playful, sleeps more then other cats, but overall happy and content. Now it looks like I am going to have to let my baby go and it is so tough. I have spent so many nights holding him and caring for him when he has bad times, and to lose him will be losing a part of my life. He is really sweet. I realize he is a cat and I know allot of people think it is silly to love an animal so much, but I do and now I am so sad and worried. I would appreciate your prayers for him and for me and hubby to be able to do the right thing and not be to heartbroke, but to remember the happy and good times. thanks, tobby1
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« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2009, 02:52:05 PM » |
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I'm sorry. These decisions can be so hard. I'll pray for you and your kitty.
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« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2009, 04:26:52 PM » |
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 So sorry to hear about your kitty. I know it is going to be tough, but try to have comfort in the wonderful 8 years that you were able to get joy from your kitty. I am sure your kitty was well taken care of and loved. It's never easy to say goodbye to a family pet. I will be praying for you.
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« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2009, 10:59:03 PM » |
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It is not at all silly to love an animal that much. I am truly sorry you're having to make that decision, but, as pmeek said, take comfort in the 8 years that you spent together. You were each lucky to have each other.
My thoughts are with you.
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« Reply #4 on: May 25, 2009, 11:26:32 PM » |
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I certainly understand what you are going through and it is very hard. I know you will have a time of grieving but I pray it will be short. He gave you so much joy and he is a huge part of your life. My prayers are with you. God bless.
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tobby1
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« Reply #5 on: May 26, 2009, 02:11:52 PM » |
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thank you all so much, I appreciate all your kind words. We went to the vet this morning, He said it looks like it is infected again, and might not be cancer yet, that it may heal up again, that we will give it a week and see what happens with the meds, and if it does not heal then we pretty well know it is time. He could do a biopsy, but he would have to either hurt the kitty or put him to sleep to do it, and that would be dangerous with his other troubles, so better to wait and see. As long as he has pain meds and is not hurting I am for waiting and giving it a chance to be ok. I love that little kitty so much and worry about him so much. thank you again for all the kind words. Guess all I can do is wait and see.
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« Reply #6 on: May 26, 2009, 02:40:31 PM » |
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And half the time biopsies on FeLV pos cats are inconclusive, even when lymphosarcoma is present... so wait and see is about all you can do . It wonderful that you have managed eight years. That is a very lucky kitty to have such good care!. |
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« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2009, 07:40:15 PM » |
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It is not silly to care for a pet so much they are like family
and tug at your heart just as much
I hope the news is good, you were in my prayers
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