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Sku Shi has not been well at all lately. She started having "spells" that appear to be siezures. I've had her checked out and unfortunately, she never had one in front of the vet (more later).
This last week, she seemed to be very lethargic, stopped eating and drinking. I took her back to the vet. Her labwork is inconclusive; no infections, no FIP, no FIV, no thyroid problems. When she came home last night, she had a pressure bandage on her leg. The vet said he was going to leave a catheter in so that if Skoosh needed fluids, they could just hook her up. Well, this morning, her poor little foot was three times its normal size so we flew back to the vet. Turns out there was no catheter in there and the pressure bandage should have been left on for only 15 minutes! While Joanna (vet) was looking SkuShi over, she had one of her "spells". Joanna says it looks neurological and also noted that SkuShi's eyes are very dilated. Well that happens when she's stressed and a vet visit is definitely stressful. When Joanna shined a light into her eyes, there was no reaction. SkuShi's retinas and optic nerves look good, however this combined with the other symptoms does not bode well for my darling baby girl. Oh lord, I'm crying again.
I will be giving her subcutaneous fluids to keep her hydrated and will try to entice her to eat something........anything. I'll get some Fancy Feast and some baby food at the store.
I just don't think we're going to have SkuShi for much longer. She is 12, her birthday is in May.
I am well aware that with a 17 year old cat and a 12 year old cat, I'm basically operating on a lot of "bonus" time, however I love my cats so much, this is going to just about do me in. I just hope I do right by her when the time comes.
NO SMILEYS TODAY

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear about SkuShi...just give that baby girl as much love as you can and you will know when it's time to let her go...it is almost a year since I held Aston as he was put down (FIP) he was only 6 months old...it is never easy whatever the age is...and I feel your pain.

Big hugs to you and SkuShi from all of us here. Keep us posted.

{{{{{Yak}}}}}

Please know that I am sending you and SkuShi all my best thoughts.

Please keep us posted.

Carol

>>Sku Shi has not been well at all lately. She started having "spells" that appear to be siezures. I've had her checked out and unfortunately, she never had one in front of the vet (more later).
>>This last week, she seemed to be very lethargic, stopped eating and drinking. I took her back to the vet. Her labwork is inconclusive; no infections, no FIP, no FIV, no thyroid problems. When she came home last night, she had a pressure bandage on her leg. The vet said he was going to leave a catheter in so that if Skoosh needed fluids, they could just hook her up. Well, this morning, her poor little foot was three times its normal size so we flew back to the vet. Turns out there was no catheter in there and the pressure bandage should have been left on for only 15 minutes! While Joanna (vet) was looking SkuShi over, she had one of her "spells". Joanna says it looks neurological and also noted that SkuShi's eyes are very dilated. Well that happens when she's stressed and a vet visit is definitely stressful. When Joanna shined a light into her eyes, there was no reaction. SkuShi's retinas and optic nerves look good, however this combined with the other symptoms does not bode well for my darling baby girl. Oh lord, I'm crying again.
>>I will be giving her subcutaneous fluids to keep her hydrated and will try to entice her to eat something........anything. I'll get some Fancy Feast and some baby food at the store.
>>I just don't think we're going to have SkuShi for much longer. She is 12, her birthday is in May.
>>I am well aware that with a 17 year old cat and a 12 year old cat, I'm basically operating on a lot of "bonus" time, however I love my cats so much, this is going to just about do me in. I just hope I do right by her when the time comes.
>>NO SMILEYS TODAY

Oh, Yak... Megawatt GLOW heading north to you and SkuShi. Keep us posted, please. It's never, ever easy to see our babies sick and not be able to figure out what is wrong.

Oh Yak, that is terrible! I am so sorry for you and for poor SkuShi. You are an amazing mommy, and SkuShi knows you love her, sotake some comfort in knowing you have given her a long life filled with love and happiness. I am here for you and will be praying for SkuShi.
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Mindy

Yakster,

I am so sorry to hear your news. We are all thinking of you and wish you and SkuShi the best. She knows you love her and want her to get well.

Please let us know what happens.
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Ms KC

It is a little after 11pm on Sunday night. Jim will be taking SkuShi in tomorrow morning and have Joanna end her suffering. She stopped eating today. I can't rationalize keeping her alive by artificial means just so I can avoid the pain. I need to remember my babygirl as alive. We'll have her cremated and I'll place her ashes beneath a rose bush that I'll buy in the Spring. It'll be our babygirl SkuShi rose.
Just when I think I can stop crying, I find a new reservoir of pain and tears. We're so lucky to have Chris her to help heal our hearts, mine feels like it's in a million pieces.
Thank you all for your prayers, good thoughts, glows and mostly for being here. This is a terrific community with wonderful Tonk mommies and daddies.
Rest in peace sweetheart, I love you so much and I'll never forget you. I've been so lucky to have you in my life for almost 13 years.

I am so sorry. I have had and lost many pets in my life, so I can certainly feel your pain. My heart goes out to you and I hope all will be well.

Terry

Oh Yak,

I am so very sorry.

These little creatures give us so much unconditional love, and it's so incredibly hard to say goodbye.

When the pain of losing her begins to fade--and it will--I hope that you can focus on all the happy memories of the wonderful life you gave her.

Hugs,

Carol

>>It is a little after 11pm on Sunday night. Jim will be taking SkuShi in tomorrow morning and have Joanna end her suffering. She stopped eating today. I can't rationalize keeping her alive by artificial means just so I can avoid the pain. I need to remember my babygirl as alive. We'll have her cremated and I'll place her ashes beneath a rose bush that I'll buy in the Spring. It'll be our babygirl SkuShi rose.
>>Just when I think I can stop crying, I find a new reservoir of pain and tears. We're so lucky to have Chris her to help heal our hearts, mine feels like it's in a million pieces.
>>Thank you all for your prayers, good thoughts, glows and mostly for being here. This is a terrific community with wonderful Tonk mommies and daddies.
>>Rest in peace sweetheart, I love you so much and I'll never forget you. I've been so lucky to have you in my life for almost 13 years.

I am so sorry to hear this, My heart goes out to all of you. Lots of hugs from all of us.
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Mindy

Oh, I am so sorry...hugs and prayers from all of us here...I told Aston to go and welcome her at the bridge.

I am so sorry to hear about SkuShi. We have been there very recently and am so sorry you have to go through this pain. Many condolences and hugs.
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Ms KC

you are very brave.... that is such a tough decision to make.
my thoughts and prayers are with you....