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    • MimzMum
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        My 16+ year old cat, Tooey, has been undergoing treatment for CRF and hyperthyroidism for about 8 months. And it would appear she is getting to the point where we are losing the battle.

        From another forum: (sorry, it’s just easier at a time like this to copy and paste)

        She has been doing very poorly since about a week after she was taken off her thyroid meds. She had rallied briefly and seemed better, but now she is just like she was at the diagnosis of CRF. Tired all the time, inappetant, twitchy, falling asleep on her face or sitting in meatloaf/’crash’ position, so thin and uncoordinated at times, and I had to ‘wash’ her today because she was just so unkempt and she seems to really appreciate the help. Can’t be much moisture in her mouth, she appears pretty dehydrated.

        Poor thing…she spent last night on the kitchen counter, obviously unable to rest if her countenance was any indication this morning, although she refuses to stay on the bed anymore…but the scary thing was to see a splattering of blood droplets on the countertop under her face. I have notified her vet and we’ll be taking her in tomorrow as an urgent care because he has no open appointments. He will call me this evening though, hopefully, as I have a lot of questions for him.

        This could be it. I may not be returning with her tomorrow.

        I’m not ready.

        Please…please…vibes for her….I’m destroyed thinking the time has finally come and, without being a melodramatic mess, I just really don’t know how I am going to handle this. My son seems to think that whatever the vet says we should ‘just get it over with’ and I understand why…he simply can’t handle the back and forth that this illness involves…but she’s eaten a bit today, more than she has recently and seems a bit more herself this afternoon, but is still so weak…I just want to be sure this is what she needs and that I am doing the right thing. But my heart is breaking.

        She’s only had two brief forays into the garden. There’s still nearly no grass to munch. She must feel pretty bad because the last one she didn’t do much at all. I had so hoped we’d have just a bit more time.

        Sorry to post so much grief. I don’t mean to be a bother. No one else understands but you guys.
        Thank you everyone. xxxx

         

        I know everyone here understands too. Those animal companions that touch our hearts so deeply and for so long. She’s been the most wonderful cat and I can’t believe, even though I’ve tried to prepare for it, that her time may have come at last.

        I just want to do right by her, it is so hard not to want one more day…week…month…lifetime…..

        Any and all vibes that are going spare would be so very much appreciated. Thank you all for reading. xxxx


      • jerseygirl
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          {{{Tooey}}}. (((MimzMum)))
          Im so sorry you’re facing this decision.
          Thinking of you.


        • Azerane
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            I’m so sorry to hear that Tooey isn’t doing well, both conditions are very tough. It’s never an easy decision to make, but at the end of the day if it will help Tooey, then it’s good to help.

            Hugs to both Tooey and yourself.


          • Hopper
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              ((Vibes)) You guys are in my thoughts and prayers. <3


            • MoxieMeadows
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                (((((VIBES)))))


              • Gina.Jenny
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                  (((Tooey)))


                • Bam
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                    ((((((Tooey)))))) (((((MimzMum)))))


                  • LittlePuffyTail
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                      I’m so sorry, Mimz.

                      I went through this exact situation several months ago with my Andy. I think with hyperthyroid they can only go so long until the treatments become no longer effective. That was the case with Andy and due to his age we decided to say goodbye.

                      There is nothing harder than being faced with the possibility of saying goodbye but I think you need to make a decision based on what is best for Tooey. With Andy, it seems he had just given up the fight and I didn’t want to hold onto him for myself. Your an amazing pet Mom and I know you will do what is best. I’m hoping she still has some fight in her and that you can have some more time together.

                      (((((many many Hugs to you)))))

                      ((((Tooey)))))


                    • RabbitPam
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                        Oh, MM.
                        {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{healing, peace and comfort vibes.for Tooey}}}}}}}}}}}}}


                      • MimzMum
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                          Sorry for not updating. But thank you all for your thoughts and kind words. We still need vibes if you have them to spare.

                          Currently, Tooey is still with us. The vet found her to be relatively sound for her condition and, after administering some fluids, allowed her to go home. But he did say that it is likely her disease will progress enough within the next week to two weeks that she will need to be PTS.

                          We have been spending lots of time with her in the last day and a half after seeing her do much better with fluid therapy, which I have to return her to the vet to repeat every few days. We’re spoiling her and plan on as much more sunshine and fresh air out of doors, plus anything yummy she wants to eat, and ample company until we can see that she is ready. I do feel she’s nearly there and time is short.

                          I will not allow her to suffer. I watched my beloved MacKenzie River Husky, Shadow, deteriorate from untreated (because we didn’t know it at the time) kidney disease and Tooey is not walking down that road if I can help it.

                          It is so hard knowing exactly wen the time is right, but it will always be better a day too early than a moment too late.


                        • RabbitPam
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                            {{{{{{{{{{{vibes for Tooney }}}}}}}}}}}}}

                            MM, I,m sure she feels a great deal of comfort from your care and attention.
                            My heart is with her, and you. Spike says Hi.


                          • jerseygirl
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                              We’re spoiling her and plan on as much more sunshine and fresh air out of doors, plus anything yummy she wants to eat, and ample company until we can see that she is ready.

                              <3 <3 I would do the exactly the same. (((MM))) {{{Tooey}}}


                            • MoxieMeadows
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                                ((((VIBES)))) and ((((Hugs)))). I know how hard it is. Hang in there. <3


                              • Monkeybun
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                                  Lots of vibes for you and Tooey!! <3


                                • LittlePuffyTail
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                                    Hugs, Mimz. I know how hard this is. How do you know when it’s time. With my two cats I had to pts, they just let me know….I just knew it was time.

                                    Enjoy her as much as you can. She’s so lucky to have you.

                                    ((((Tooey))))


                                  • MimzMum
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                                      Thank you everyone.

                                      I have a sad update, we had Tooey put to sleep this afternoon.
                                      She had developed more spotty bleeding from the nose the other day, and last night she had a lot of trouble sleeping and breathing. This morning she was understandably drained, but still seemed herself. However I couldn’t get the images of her struggling to sleep and breathe last night and she had little appetite this morning. After a bit more time outside, I spoke to my son and we decided today was the day.
                                      It was very hard for him because this is the first time he has attended one of our animals being put to sleep, personally. She was in his lap and when the doctor pushed the solution she went very quickly. Too quickly for him, I don’t know what he expected but it wasn’t what he experienced.

                                      We have left her with another vet hospital who does private cremations, we will receive her ashes back in a few days to a week. We took some fur and pawprints in clay which will be kiln fired and returned to us soon.

                                      It has been a terrible day for us all and I hope no one will mind if I don’t describe any more. My heart has joined the thousand, for my friend stopped running today.
                                      Sweet dreams, my lovely…I miss you so much already. I wish you were still here, but I know you are healthy and young again at the Bridge. Be with me always and I will see you again someday. Love you to the moon and back. xxxxx


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                                        Run free ((Tooey))


                                      • jerseygirl
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                                          Oh Mimz.   I thought you’d have more days… It sounds like it was time. I’m so sorry. xx 

                                          ***Sleep Well Tooey*** Know you are loved by the best people. 


                                        • Azerane
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                                            I am so very sorry for your loss. Rest in peace dear Tooey, you are very loved.


                                          • Hopper
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                                              ((Run in the forests of Heaven Tooey, and may the fish leap into your paws))

                                              I am so sorry for your loss You are in my thoughts and prayers.


                                            • MimzMum
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                                                Thank you everyone.
                                                Going to pick up her ashes today (that was surprisingly quick) and her pawprints. I wish I could reach the numb stage, everything is still so raw at the moment.

                                                I miss her so very much. :'( There’s an absolute circus in my head telling me I screwed up. I wish it would stop.


                                              • LittlePuffyTail
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                                                  I’m so very sorry, Mimz. My heart and thoughts are with you during this very difficult time. You did what she needed you to do. Letting go is so hard, even when you know it was the kindest thing to do.

                                                  My inbox is always open if you need to talk. ((((Hugs))))  

                                                  May she be with you in your heart and memories always. 


                                                • Niamian
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                                                    So sorry to read this.
                                                    I know how hard it is to lose such a good friend of many years.
                                                    Just don’t forget that you gave her wonderful life and try to remember as much fun and weird things she used to do.

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