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Title: Blackie on a drip at vets for his kidneys
Post by: CuteCats on April 20, 2013, 16:49:12 PM

Oh feel so sad. Poor Blackie is struggling with kidney disease. Happened so suddenly on Thursday. They say he should have improved by now ( 2 days ) but continuing treatment. Anyone know how long improvement can take?

Title: Re: Blackie on a drip at vets for his kidneys
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on April 20, 2013, 16:59:58 PM

Really sorry to hear this  :hug: I know it must be a terrible worry but he really is in the best place  :hug:

Have the vets said what's caused it ie age related chronic renal failure or acute renal failure eg some sort of poisoning? How old is he?  :hug:

Title: Re: Blackie on a drip at vets for his kidneys
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on April 20, 2013, 17:00:57 PM

I am so sorry to hear about Blackie  :hug: :hug:

Do you have his readings from tests cos this will give you an indication.

What did the vet say, is he dehydrated, is he eating, has he lost a lot of weight very quickly and what age is he?

I know they can go down very suddenly and lost Ducha my 19yr old last Aug and although he had kidney probs for quite a long time although never treated cos he couldnt be pilled, he literally went down over night and when I took him to the vets within 24 hrs on what was sadly to be his last journey, Gareth told me they could put him on a drip but that would only last for about 4 days and we would be back to square one.

This is a discussion that you can only have with your vets really and ask him what he would do if it if it was his cat. It really depends on so many things.

 :hug: :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: Blackie on a drip at vets for his kidneys
Post by: CuteCats on April 20, 2013, 17:08:39 PM

Thanks.  He's 13 and had diabetes 3 years.  He's had mouth problems recently and not eating as much, but had antibiotics for that.  Think his mouth probs caused him to stop eating on Thursday, and his diabetes got out of control too.  Can't see him on Sunday so afraid he'll get depressed.

Title: Re: Blackie on a drip at vets for his kidneys
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on April 20, 2013, 19:47:00 PM

I'm sorry to hear about Blackie  :hug:  I hope he shows improvement soon.  It's so worrying when they are poorly.  My Jaffa has CRF which at the moment isn't too serious but I know how suddenly they can go downhill.  I hope your vets can get him rehydrated and interested in food and you can get him back home soon  :hug:

Title: Re: Blackie on a drip at vets for his kidneys
Post by: sheilarose on April 21, 2013, 10:29:04 AM

Sending some famous Purrs Vibes for Blackie and hope he's improved this morning.  :hug: :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: Blackie on a drip at vets for his kidneys
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on April 21, 2013, 14:59:28 PM

Is there any news on how Blackie is doing today?  :hug:

Title: Re: Blackie on a drip at vets for his kidneys
Post by: CuteCats on April 21, 2013, 16:30:26 PM

No improvement today.  Will be visiting him tomorrow.

Thanks so much for all the hugs and vibes. xx

Title: Re: Blackie on a drip at vets for his kidneys
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on April 21, 2013, 18:20:17 PM

So very sorry he has not improved and sending loads of improvement vibes  :hug: :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: Blackie on a drip at vets for his kidneys
Post by: Stuart on April 22, 2013, 00:47:44 AM

So sorry to hear about Blackie  :(

Get well vibes for Blackie and Hugs for you  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: Blackie on a drip at vets for his kidneys
Post by: CuteCats on April 24, 2013, 19:22:46 PM

Thanks so much everyone. xx

Sorry to say, Blackie passed away earlier today.   At least he was at home, bless him.

Love you Forever Blackie...Precious little boy. xxx

Title: Re: Blackie on a drip at vets for his kidneys
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on April 24, 2013, 19:29:35 PM

I am so very sorry  :hug: :hug:

RIP Blackie play hard on the Bridge you have left a purr in your meowmys heart

Title: Re: Blackie on a drip at vets for his kidneys
Post by: sheilarose on April 24, 2013, 19:30:37 PM

I'm so sorry.  :hug: :hug:

RIP Blackie, God's speed to the Bridge, brave boy. xx

Title: Blackie on a drip at vets for his kidneys
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on April 24, 2013, 19:56:09 PM

So sorry to hear this :( :hug:

RIP Blackie, safe and sound at the Bridge by now xx

Title: Re: Blackie on a drip at vets for his kidneys
Post by: souffle on April 24, 2013, 19:56:58 PM

I'm so sorry for your loss :( Play well at the bridge Blackie x

Title: Re: Blackie on a drip at vets for his kidneys
Post by: Tigerlily (Allison) on April 24, 2013, 20:32:10 PM

So sorry for your loss.  :hug: :hug:

RIP Blackie.  :(

Title: Re: Blackie on a drip at vets for his kidneys
Post by: CuteCats on April 26, 2013, 12:00:59 PM

Thanks so much everyone.  You're lovely! xxx

Will post a photo and words on Rainbow Bridge for Blackie.

Title: Re: Blackie on a drip at vets for his kidneys
Post by: Big Cat Lover on April 30, 2013, 10:56:44 AM

RIP Blackie, your Meowmy will never forget you.  Play hard at the Bridge - I'm sure my Gypsy will show him the ropes.   :hug:    :(

Title: Re: Blackie on a drip at vets for his kidneys
Post by: Stuart on April 30, 2013, 18:47:53 PM

I'm so sorry to Hear Blackie passed away  :'(

I had a similar experience with Hamish, little did I know that when he was diagnosed with readings through the roof
that he would only be here for another 5 days, it Broke my heart  :'(

That is how I found Purrs  :) who gave me the support and strength to get thru
http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php/topic,7226.msg112734.html#msg112734



RIP Blackie, at peace now

 :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: Blackie on a drip at vets for his kidneys
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on April 30, 2013, 19:19:21 PM

That is such a good thread Stuart and brings it all back to me.

I know that Ducha crashed in 24 hours after being fine and there was no way back  :(

Title: Re: Blackie on a drip at vets for his kidneys
Post by: Stuart on May 01, 2013, 12:35:39 PM

yes Gill, it's such a heartache to see them go like that  :'( :'(

Title: Re: Blackie on a drip at vets for his kidneys
Post by: CuteCats on May 02, 2013, 17:01:06 PM

Thanks again lovely people. xxx 

Yes, Stuart and Gill, it sure is a heartache and a shock to have them crash like that with no return.  To start with I just thought it was Blackie's diabetes playing up, and then the news came his kidneys weren't in good shape and he would need different food for that.  But sadly, no improvement came on the drip at the vets.  :'(

Title: Re: Blackie on a drip at vets for his kidneys
Post by: CuteCats on May 02, 2013, 17:04:41 PM

Quote from: Big Cat Lover on April 30, 2013, 10:56:44 AM

RIP Blackie, your Meowmy will never forget you.  Play hard at the Bridge - I'm sure my Gypsy will show him the ropes.   :hug:    :(

Awww thanks.  Gypsy sounds nice to do that!  :hug: