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Cat Health & Behaviour => Health & Behaviour General => Topic started by: Janeyk on February 11, 2009, 16:49:11 PM
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I've booked him in at vets tonight 5.30, he seems to have lost his eyesight totally, he's been falling off the sofa more infact last night Steve lifted him down and said he's banned but it's hard to stop him. He has been a bit wobbly and looking over my head as if he can't see me at all, I've done the waving hand thingy and there's not much, if any reaction. He has also slid down onto Byron twice this morning on the sofa and she hissed and moved into her bed fed up, poor kitties. He's also had a bit of diarrhoea and that's not like him, it was even on the side and I stuck my hand in it! then did some on the carpet, he's never had that he's always the opposite. He has eaten but seems to be dragging his left back leg a bit and a bit disorientated at times. Not sure whether he's hurt his leg or whether it's something worse so getting him checked out.
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Awwww hunnie sending get well soon vibes, will be thinking of you
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Oooh Janey, i hope the vet visit goes well for Schui, poor little man. Thinking of you. :hug: :hug:
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Fingers crossed for him, hope everything went OK :hug:
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Hope Schui visit went OK. :hug:
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The vet suspects a neurological problem (possibly related to his sinus problem) which is just progressing as I’ve mentioned this leaning to the left before - or a mass, he’s gone totally blind in the left eye and has only minimal sight in the right and cataracts. Regarding his walking it’s odd because one minute he walks ok then he falls to one side, she said when this happens he thinks he is moving his legs ok because his brain tells him so but infact he isn’t (also probably why he keeps falling off the sofa) his legs were buckling in the vets so she could see it happening thankfully. His heart was fine though and she has given him a quick acting steroid (rather than the slow one he has) this time and we’ve to see how he goes she may put him on steroid tablets to give as and when?. She also mentioned perhaps trying him with a new sort of natural drug which seems good for cases like Schui and cats that have fits but I can’t remember the name, she said it’s a bit like glucosamine in that it may/may not help but worth a try. I’ve to ring her next Wednesday to let her know how he’s been and she’ll reassess him then, so not good news but could be worse.
Thanks for the concern :hug:
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Poor Schui, I hope the meds help a bit :hug: :hug:
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Ohh Janey, we are sending Schui lots of well wishes ,i know how hard it is when there are so many health problems :( But its good that his heart is fine and i am sure the steroid injection will make him feel better.
Give him a gentle cuddle from me. :hug: :hug:
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Thank you very much :hug:, he's just gone for some food but was falling to one side so I took him to the kitchen and held him while he ate then carried him back. He then jumped down and walked ok to the kitchen but we heard him fall over so Steve sat with him while he had a drink. I hope that the steroid helps him we won't let him suffer :(
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Poor Schui :(
I hope he picks up with the steroids :hug:
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Poor baby :( Please give him a gentle :care: from me :hug:
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Poor Schui :(
sending loads of get well vibes Schui's way
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Misty is on steroids just now and is doing well on them
hope they help Schui the same way :shy:
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Sending heaps of vibes froms us come on Schui :hug:
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Aww, i do hope the steroid jab helps.
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Thanks everyone :hug:
Schui seems ok on himself this morning eating etc but he's still toppling over, he managed sit to eat to steady himself so we'll see how he goes. The longer acting steroid he previously had seems took a couple of weeks to kick in, does anyone know how long quick acting steroids should take to show effect?
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I think if they are the injection kind, they start to peak within about 6 - 8 hours after they are given. I'm so sorry that Shui's having horrible vestibular symptoms and hope the jab helps. If you find that it doesn't or has any side effects you are worried about, try not to worry because in 3 days or so the major side effects of the jab will wear off. With Swampy we tried the jab and pills and he ended up on pills. I'm curious as to the natural remedy the vet has mentioned? That sounds interesting - are you going to give it a go? Can you post what it is please? Also this may sound a bit weird, but has Shui been on any antibiotics? For some unknown reason, they can sometimes help a bit with vestibular symptoms (eg synulox or penicillin). Or so we've found. The vet thinks it is voodoo science but it's now 4 times it's helped Swampy so boo to that, we just give it a go.
sending you lots of hugs and hope the steroids keep Shui eating and feeling better in himself :hug:
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OH poor Schui :hug: give him a giant hug from us here and one for you too :hug: xx
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I think if they are the injection kind, they start to peak within about 6 - 8 hours after they are given. I'm so sorry that Shui's having horrible vestibular symptoms and hope the jab helps. If you find that it doesn't or has any side effects you are worried about, try not to worry because in 3 days or so the major side effects of the jab will wear off. With Swampy we tried the jab and pills and he ended up on pills. I'm curious as to the natural remedy the vet has mentioned? That sounds interesting - are you going to give it a go? Can you post what it is please? Also this may sound a bit weird, but has Shui been on any antibiotics? For some unknown reason, they can sometimes help a bit with vestibular symptoms (eg synulox or penicillin). Or so we've found. The vet thinks it is voodoo science but it's now 4 times it's helped Swampy so boo to that, we just give it a go.
sending you lots of hugs and hope the steroids keep Shui eating and feeling better in himself :hug:
Thanks, :hug: they should have started to work then? he seemed pretty much as wobbly first thing (although fine in himself) but he's asleep now. Schui has had long lasting steroids for his gums and sinuses on and off but never this type nor tablets before. There was so much to take in but I think my vet said that if this didn't help he may be given tablets to take when needed - does that sound right? She said that this drug is natural a bit like glugosamine in it shows improvements in some animals but nothing proven and certainly worth a try as it won't harm. I can't remember the name I've tried to look it up but can't find anything. When I ring on Wednesday I will ask more about it and let you know. Schui hasn't had any antibiotics recently but how odd, I'll note that. :thanks:
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OH poor Schui :hug: give him a giant hug from us here and one for you too :hug: xx
:hug: thanks Gail xx
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Hugs Schui :hug:
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Positive vibes from me too and good luck at the Vet
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Thinking of you and Schui - I do hope he responds to treatment soon :hug:
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Imho (and sure it's different for each cat) the pill steroids make them feel a little better than the jab does - that's really strong and will zap any inflammation that is causing Shui's problems. I so hope he's better soon. :hug:
the pill steroids would be a course btw. You can't stop and start them just like that but have to wean them off. The best dose = the lowest dose at which they are effective. All I'd say from our experience here is try if possible to give them at night. The NOAH compendium recommends that. I couldn't and didn't just give them at night and I think if a cat takes them long term (which may not be necessary for Shui of course) that the NOAH people are right in that it can badly affect the cat's ability to manage stress. (the vet doesn't totally agree so there is a diff of opinion).
I'd love the name of the natural remedy when you can. If you can't remember what the vet said and you are worried, I'd just ring up and ask to speak to them and take notes - I have to do that all the time as forget everything otherwise. :hug:
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Thanks for the information Kate :hug: I really appreciate that he doesn't seem different as yet but will just see how he goes.
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Hugs again hunnie x
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Thinking of you and Schui :hug: :hug:
Just to say in Phoebe case when she was given the steroid injection the vet told me it can take up to 24 hours to show effects, i guess is different in each cat :( Its now 24 hours since Schui vet visit so if you dont notice any changes , may be you can call them tomorrow and ask if you can bring his appointment forward.
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Thank you Nikki :hug:
Thanks Pav, it does seem a long time until next Wednesday but like you say we've decided to see how he goes over the next day or so and if need be get in touch sooner :hug:
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Hope he starts to improve soon :hug: Its a good sign that he seems to be eating ok though.
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How is Schui this morning hunnie?
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Hope Schui is feeling better today :hug:
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He does seem a bit better this morning, he was quite chirpy and quacking (which he does) he hasn't been as wobbly and seems to have adapted to sitting to eat, I think that although he was nearly blind that sudden blindness in the left eye also panicked him, so fingers crossed he is starting to pick up a bit now xx
thanks for asking :hug:
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I do hope this means he is picking up
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I hope so, I have noticed he is definitely walking better today but since yesterday he hasn't been able to push himself up onto the sofa so I have to lift both of them on now. I don't worry about Byron as she will sleep in a bed but not sure how Schui will feel when we are out.
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Sorry I didn't see this yesterday hun, glad to hear there's a slight improvement today :hug:
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thanks Clare :hug:
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That is good news. :) Regarding the sofa , cant you put something low like a box for him to jump on first to get to the sofa, or perhaps :)a small cat tree with steps next to the sofa, just an idea :hug:
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Awww good news
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I think they do find it frightening when they go blind, much more so than deaf. Can you possibly create a safe environment (confined) for him for when you go out? He will feel more secure and you'll relax more too. I know how it feels to rush back to see if they are ok. hope the good progress continues too :hug:
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That is good news. :) Regarding the sofa , cant you put something low like a box for him to jump on first to get to the sofa, or perhaps :)a small cat tree with steps next to the sofa, just an idea :hug:
We are thinking of ideas to adapt and even wondering whether he will be able to jump again, he seems happy laying on the floor in the suns rays this morning :) I used to put things for Byron to hop onto but she wouldn't use them, but she is very stubborn, I'll have to see but we were pleased to see him a bit better this morning :hug:
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I think they do find it frightening when they go blind, much more so than deaf. Can you possibly create a safe environment (confined) for him for when you go out? He will feel more secure and you'll relax more too. I know how it feels to rush back to see if they are ok. hope the good progress continues too :hug:
Thanks :hug: Yes we adopted a cat who got a brain tumour and he went blind all of a sudden and when it happened he just wouldn't leave my side day and night, we only had him for 4 months but Schui has gradually gone nearly blind over the 2 and half years we've had him but I think that when his problem suddenly got worse on Wednesday (it seems left sided) it also took the eyesight in his left eye completely so I think it all happening at once stressed him out. He is also deaf but is such a determined boy and always seems to pull through, steroids have so far worked very well for him so fingers crossed xx
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That is good news. :) Regarding the sofa , cant you put something low like a box for him to jump on first to get to the sofa, or perhaps :)a small cat tree with steps next to the sofa, just an idea :hug:
If he won't use a box, maybe a mat? - We have wood floors in our basement so I put a soft mat down at Alices end of the sofa and she uses it :Luv2:
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That is good news. :) Regarding the sofa , cant you put something low like a box for him to jump on first to get to the sofa, or perhaps :)a small cat tree with steps next to the sofa, just an idea :hug:
If he won't use a box, maybe a mat? - We have wood floors in our basement so I put a soft mat down at Alices end of the sofa and she uses it :Luv2:
Do you mean a thick mat? he can't jump up at all it seems I've tried a few things and he just looks blank so he either can't jump or he doesn't understand :tired:
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I suspect he wont jump cos he cant underestand what he would be jumping into..........maybe a fleecy blanket or some of that vet bed on the floor,
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Yep he does lay on a fleecy blanket on the sofa so I could try that on the floor for him if he won't get in a bed.
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That is good news. :) Regarding the sofa , cant you put something low like a box for him to jump on first to get to the sofa, or perhaps :)a small cat tree with steps next to the sofa, just an idea :hug:
If he won't use a box, maybe a mat? - We have wood floors in our basement so I put a soft mat down at Alices end of the sofa and she uses it :Luv2:
Do you mean a thick mat? he can't jump up at all it seems I've tried a few things and he just looks blank so he either can't jump or he doesn't understand :tired:
That is a problem - Alice claws her way up the side of the sofa - just as well "her" sofa is the Ikea one and not the one of the velvet Multiyork ones :evillaugh:
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Last time I was at PAH they had some wonderful fleecy soft quite flat beds in the dog section that would be purrfect for a blind boy who needed somewhere warm to zzzz. Jumping up and down may be too tricky - it's a confidence thing.
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That is good news. :) Regarding the sofa , cant you put something low like a box for him to jump on first to get to the sofa, or perhaps :)a small cat tree with steps next to the sofa, just an idea :hug:
If he won't use a box, maybe a mat? - We have wood floors in our basement so I put a soft mat down at Alices end of the sofa and she uses it :Luv2:
Do you mean a thick mat? he can't jump up at all it seems I've tried a few things and he just looks blank so he either can't jump or he doesn't understand :tired:
That is a problem - Alice claws her way up the side of the sofa - just as well "her" sofa is the Ikea one and not the one of the velvet Multiyork ones :evillaugh:
mmm I know that well, if Byron is determined to get onto the sofa she will just dig her claws into the leather :-:
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Last time I was at PAH they had some wonderful fleecy soft quite flat beds in the dog section that would be purrfect for a blind boy who needed somewhere warm to zzzz. Jumping up and down may be too tricky - it's a confidence thing.
I have a couple of fleecy duvet type ones too which I use to line the open bed and have one by the radiator which Byron will lay on but can't get Schui on there, he is very awkward about what he sleeps on :sneaky: he would quite happily just on the bare sofa but I have a fleece on there to stop the claw marks.
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How is Schui today, Janey?
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He's still doing ok and less wobbly, he seems to be adapting better now for eg he seems to be walking in a way that's keeping him steady apart from the odd sticking his feet in the water dish and biscuits :Luv: and he seems more content in himself which is good thanks for asking :hug:
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Glad he seems to be adapting.
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Me too, i am really glad Schui is better and adapting. :hug: :)
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Schui is doing really well, his walking is much better and nearly back to normal he still can't jump up anymore and makes a bit of a mess with his food but he's purring away and seems much happier again :Luv2: here a photo of him adapting but making a mess! :evillaugh:
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Schui is lovely and what the hell......make a mess my wonderful boy ;D
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Awww bless him, has he got little table under his plate ;D
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Yes Pav, with his sinus problems he snorts as if he's choking if his dish isn't raised, he's fine though if he eats like this.
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Dear Schui - what a trooper!
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He is Jasmine :Luv:
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Ah bless him, glad he's doing so well :Luv2:
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Glad Schui is feeling a bit better now :)
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I have actually just spoken to the vets to let her know how he's been and for her to review him. She said that although he has improved alot given how he was last week she doubts it will last and that he will soon be how he was again so, she said to keep him comfortable if it was her cat she would either give him steroid tablets or a 2 wk injection - not sure if that means he will need it every 2 wks? (the tablets would be the cheaper option). We are a little unsure so have booked him in for the injection for next Tuesday and I'll have a chat with her then.
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It's good to know exactly what to expect. Keep us posted, Janey :hug:
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It is Christine we know he will never be right as his illness is progressing but he seems such a happy boy and while ever he's happy and comfortable he will be with us :) I'll keep you posted :hug:
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A two week injection sounds like convenia which is an ab and only suitable for certain things. It was no good for Franta at all, its best for abcesses ands infections but nothing in the brain.
Hope th at Schui confounds the vet :hug: :hug:
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She definitely said steroid, she never mentioned abs at all although she doesn't know for definite she said she suspects neurological problems or a mass, he has had a couple of long lasting steroid injects in the four years we've had him firstly for gum problems which resolved when his teeth were removed then for constant snotty and sinus problems - which she has suspected to be due to either polyps or something more sinister like a growth. The steroid injections he has had have supposedly been to try and reduce any swelling in there, I think she is thinking brain as he can't control his legs on the left side and his eyesight went on that side too.
Schui had his last longacting steroid injection last July and I have a feeling that she is suggesting he have these steroid injections every 2 wks to prevent a sudden attack like he has just had for more control, I have also spoken to someone today whose cat had to have steroid injections every 2 wks.
Hopefully they will help him lots :hug:
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I hope they will help him a lot. They are pretty strong - I don't think you can give them more often than every 2 weeks (?). Swampy had one which made him feel a bit dodgy but the side effects wore off after 3 days. Here's hoping they do the trick :hug:
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Our Gracie was on the 2 wekly steroid and its so much easier than tablets and less stress to
Do I feel another lady joining the injection club - some vets - ours anyway will give you the injections to do so it is less stress for the cat - steroid injections are quite big needles and the steriod is gloopy again storage in the fridge = at one point the cats had their own shelves for antibiotics, canin insulin and steroids!
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The two weekly steroid jab can last in their system for up to a month, Pebbles just had hers monthly for her scabs. Good luck whichever option you go down, and I hope it can buy him some quality time.
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Thanks Kate I'll keep an eye on him, I won't take anything myself unless really desperate and I tend to be the same with the cats :hug:
Liz, that's what we were thinking although I was told that the steroid tablets can be crushed and are cheaper option I still think the injection may be less hassle but Steve said it sounds like visiting the vets every 2 wks so not sure yet I'll have a chat about it and ask her opinion before I decide.
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The two weekly steroid jab can last in their system for up to a month, Pebbles just had hers monthly for her scabs. Good luck whichever option you go down, and I hope it can buy him some quality time.
Thanks Desley, did they help Pebbles alot?
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They did deal with her pre-cancerous scabs, and they did last a month in her, as you could tell towards the end of the month that they were just appearing, although after 3 she didnt need any for a while, and when they did start appearing again, she was having all the trouble with her tummy, so that was priority.
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Right, I am thinking they may last longer with Schui because the long-acting ones we were told he could have when he needed and he hasn't had one for 7mths they do seem to last a long time and like you say the first time he ever had them after the second he didn't need one for months as if it built up in his system.
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:hug: and strokes to Schui
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Sending Schui :hug: :hug: from Phoebe and Boy.
Does Schui like treats if you decide to go with tablets so you can hide the tab in? I have to say the tablets are a lot cheaper i got 45 today for Boy and it was only £4.75 but with tablets you cant just stop you have to reduse the dose gradually, is best to discuss it with your vet and see which is best for him.
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thanks Gill :)
Pav, Schui has no teeth now and will only seem to eat really soft food but the receptionist said that they should be ok to mix in with his food should we decide to go with the tablets. I'll will discuss it with the vet though on Tuesday as i'm not really sure, :hug: to Phoebe and Boy
Schui is very comical with his little table and the mess he makes and when he's done and has food all over his nose but with all his afflictions he still seems a happy little soul :Luv:
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Schui seemed a bit wobbly again yesterday and today he's quite down again :( was a bit sick this morning and not eaten much and limp. Obviously this is what the vet meant about the injection not lasting, just giving him loads of cuddles today and if he's like this tomorrow I'll try and get the vet to squeeze him in instead of Tuesday.
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Oh i am sorry, little man is not feeling good :(
Janey,if the vet decides is better to have steroid tablets than injection, i know you mentioned Schui has no teeth to take treats but Webbox is soft and you can make it flat and hide the tablet in this way he doesnt even taste the tab, also with Jim i used to put his tablets in Primula cheese and he loved it , does Schui like cheese?
I hope he feels better by tomorrow. :hug: :hug:
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Thanks Pav :hug: I've not tried Webbox but have heard a few people on here talk about it although I thought it was a biscuity type treat so I'll get some of that anyway to try. I don't think he likes hard cheese but never tried the soft Primula cheese but I'll bear that in mind if the vet recommends tablets,
awwww Jim :Luv:
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Fingers crossed for him Jane.
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Thanks he was happy to lay there and be fed a little last night :) as though he was shattered but he is up and seems a bit brighter this morning so if stays like this I'll stick with tomorrow's appointment.
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Hope he's a bit perkier today hun :hug:
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How is Schui today?
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Thanks all :hug: he's had a tiny bit of food and milk this morning and has slept since, he just seems tired again though not as bad as yesterday. I think the steroid boosted him and it's just that it's worn off. Hopefully we'll get something sorted tomorrow to keep him a bit more stable.
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sorry he's poorly :hug: If you have to give steroid pills, the prednisone seems to taste vile (foaming mouth if you don't get it straight down the throat) so if you can give it with something, that may help. On the plus side, they are nice and small.
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Hope the vet can help tomorrow.
Snuzzles to Schui :Luv:
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Hope Schui eats some more and the vet can help him tomorrow :hug: :hug:
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Good luck tommorrow !!
sending Schui some healing vibes :hug: :hug: :hug:
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just got back from the vet and our vet wasn't on today :( but had discussed Schui with the other vet who said that he had done well to go so long as the injection was only a 3 day one. She said that she would give him a long acting steroid injection and see how he goes with that, she has also given him an injection which body builders use (can't remember the name) to boost his muscles up a bit. Unfortunately she thinks that the prognosis is not good now and that the steroids will start to last less but she said you never know, and at least we can keep him comfortable until then :hug:
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lots of :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: for you and schui
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Well, Janey, take things one day at a time, just as Schui does :hug: :hug: :hug:
Give the little fella an ear tug from me :Luv:
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Was it an anabolic steroid?
Sorry the news isn't more positive, but since when do cats listen to vets?!?
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Love to Schui.
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Sending you and Schui lots of :hug: :hug: :hug:.
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Janey, take things one day at a time, just as Schui does and they usually prove the vets wrong for a time :hug: :hug:
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I agree with Liz - they like to keep us worrying then bounce back :hug:
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thanks :hug: the vet said it is so hard to tell how he'll respond and Schui has bounced back so many times so we'll stay positive.
This steroid is supposed to last 6 wks, not 2 like she said on the phone and she never mentioned tablets so must have changed her mind.
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Was it an anabolic steroid?
Can't remember the long name but I would think it will be Jasmine
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Sorry to hear the vet wasn't more positive Jane, but fingers crossed you can keep him comfortable for a decent amount of time.
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thanks Desley, hope so and fortunately I am able to with him most of the time which is good
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Sorry the news wasn't better :hug: Hope the latest jab perks him up :care:
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Hope that Schui is perking up and lots of cuddles to him :hug:
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was it laurabolin? (the anabolic steroid). It's supposed to help anaemia. I hope the steroid (ordinary one) works for Schui. I've found that daily or 36 hourly prednisone tablets worked more consistently with Swampy than the jabs (and you can vary the dose quite safely), but I hope you can sort out what really works for Schui to keep him comfy and with as good a quality of life as possible :hug:
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It may have been although he's not anaemic she said it was to try and build his muscles as he has alot of muscle wastage, she said his body may not respond but it won't harm if it doesn't. The tablets weren't mentioned so I think our vet must have had a rethink she said she wasn't sure he would respond last time but because he did had decided to try this one which lasts for 6 wks, it may last 4 or less but if it lasts that long it is good and may even last longer she said it's hard to tell. So it's just wait and see really and keep fingers crossed :hug:
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How is Schui after his injections? I hope he is feeling better now. :hug: :hug:
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He seems comfortable and purry but still eating very little Pav, we've just been and bought him a Snuggle Safe and he's cuddling that.
Thanks for asking :hug:
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:hug: :hug: :hug: to Schui
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Has Schui's appetite improved Janey?
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not really Jasmine :( I'm trying to coax him to eat but if he's still like this tomorrow I'm contacting the vet thanks for asking :hug:
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Vibes for Schui ~~~~~~~~ :hug:
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Oh dear... :scared:
Have you tried liquidising his food?
C'mon Schui, eat some yum yums for your Mum.
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sorry that he's not eating much. Have you tried Pepcid (if he's allowed 1/4 tablet a day) or Zantac, or else Zentonil? It's a liver supplement but I found that it can boost appetite. It got Swampy eating when he had nausea from his liver disease. Works best on an empty tum. Then leave it an hour or 2 and try.
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Thanks everyone :hug:
MM I haven't tried liquidising the food he only eats supermeat but likes really sloppy food so I could try making it even more more runny atm he's only really having cat milk, he ate a little bit yesterday but just milk today so far.
Kate would the vet be able to give me those if so I could ask tomorrow?
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I imagine the Zantac could be in stock at the vets but Zentonil probably has to be ordered. It's lots cheaper from the online pet pharmacies or vet UK too. It's SAMe and for a while back there, it was the only thing that worked. All the best :hug:
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Oh i do hope Schui start eating soon. :hug:
Janey , gourmet gold pate range is really sloppy, have you tried them ?
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How about some Hills ad from the vet, stir it and its really sloppy :hug: :hug:
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Fingers crossed you can find something that will work for him and hope the vet can suggest something
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Thanks all,
Pav I've tried the Gourmet one before and he won't eat that and Gill I had some Hills k/d (what's the difference between a/d and k/d?) in which the vet prescribed for Byron after she'd had her teeth out but he won't eat that either. The only thing he'll have is cat milk :(
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a/d is different from k/d, it is a convelescing food and very few cats can resist it (although the boys can!!). There is also Liquivite from the vets, I haven't had any success, but I know Gillian has, it is a liquid food.
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Thanks Desley, I'm ringing the vets when they open so I'll see what they can suggest we are dubious as to why the other vet gave him this long acting steroid when our vet had told me she'd give him a 2 week one if you remember and it was a different vet we saw and this steroid hasn't done much at all for him. I hate it when our regular vet isn't on because you never know whether the other vet has done the right thing.
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Hope Schui is feeling better today? Let us know what your vet says :hug:
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Good luck with the vet, I know what you mean about having to see other vets, I hate that too.
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I've just spoken to the receptionist (who knows all about Schui) and unfortunately our vet's not on today so she's leaving messages with the other receptionist and our vet for tomorrow. She said she doesn't know whether he'll be able to have the shorter acting steroids depends how long this one was for. She said unfortunately there may not be alot they can do now as it's really just palliative care, which we do know but fingers crossed he either improves or they can xx I had a good cry yesterday :'(
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I got it wrong, the Hills k/d is the one the vet gave me for the kidney probs which they wouldn't eat, it was the a/d which was prescribed for Byron and she loved it, I did have a tin but must have thrown it as it prob was out of date.
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fingers crossed he either improves or they can xx I had a good cry yesterday :'(
:hug: One day at a time, Janey :hug:
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Oh Janey, i do hope he improves. :hug: :hug:
I have a tin of a/d at home , i always keep one in case Phoebe goes off her food again , i am putting in post for you today and you should have it tomorrow morning in case Schui appointment is in the afternoon.
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Thanks Christine :hug:
Pav that really kind of you :thanks: I think it will be a later appointment as I prefer to take Schui with Steve, I'll buy a few tins at the vets myself so I can send Phoebe some xx
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I am on my way to post office now.
Janey please dont send any for Phoebe, i am going to my vet tomorrow to collect some Fortekor and i pick some more a/d.
It did help Phoebe when she stopped eating in October and after few days on a/d she got her appetite back and was back on normal food, i do hope Schui likes it. :hug:
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awww thanks very much Pav :hug:
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I am sorry you are having vet probs cos its hard enough with a sick cat without dumb vets!
I know my vet with Franta, the original one, said that all mneds needed to be short acting till it was sure they were the right ones, which sounded sensible to me.
I hope that Schui likes the ad cos if its now pallative care then my humble opinion is to let them eat what they want and have as happy and relaxing time as possible :hug: :hug: :hug:
Please give Schui some loving thoughts from me :hug:
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Janey, I didn't want to mention before, but Martha had a bad reaction after an anabolic a couple of years ago - vet told me afterwards this does happen to 1 in 50. She did have her annual booster (incl FELv) at the same time - so we will never know if it was this, the steroid or the combination of the two, but I haven't allowed either since, only a course of corticosteroids.
I've had great difficulty in getting Metoo to eat, he seems to live on thin air and a few RC renal dry biccies. BUT, I have found success liquidising a RC renal pouch (I normally add 50-75ml water as well) which he will lap. I bought a cheap hand-held liquidiser from Argos for this purpose.
I do hope that Schui has just had a setback and it's not 'his time' yet.
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Sorry to hear that Schui's not eating much, hopefully he will eat the a/d :hug:
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there's an awful lot to be said for palliative care, for both you and Schui, Janey. It's hard work, but can be so rewarding and creates an even deeper bond with your little one. Try not to give up hope. I don't know about these long lasting injectable steroids. I know we've had better results with the prednicare pills. I hope the a/d works too. sending big hugs :hug:
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Thanks so much for all the loving messages and advice it means alot :hug:
You've given me lots of information and suggestions which we'll take on board and try out and we're just seeing how things are by tomorrow xx
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Janey you are doing a wonderful job with Sdhui and its at times like this that we have our wonderful support network of Purrs to be here for us
Pallative care is often a very special time it was for us with Miss gracie and her cancer and Gem and her FIP - it is some of the happiest times and we also shed lots of tears
Your vet should be able to help - we used mushed up kitten food mixed with cat milk for both our G girls and they could lap it up
:hug:to you both
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Unfortunately we've had to let Schui go this morning :'( since the last steroid injection (which was a 2 week one as I asked the vet this morning) he didn't improved at all really. He's been wobbly on and off and we've helped him when he's been like this (thankfully I've been in to see to him) but from yesterday morning he just lay on the settee so we guessed his time had come. We slept in the lounge with him until 3 this morning then went to bed and when I got up at 6 he'd weed himself so I washed him and rang the vets and booked him straight in. We're absolutely devastated Steve was with me and he's just gone in to work, the house feels lost without my little Schui :'( I'll post more later when I feel up to it. Thanks for caring xx
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Oh Janey , i am so so sorry :hug: :hug: You did everything for little Schui and he knew how much you and Steve love him.
I am sitting here and the tears are just running down my face,remember we are all here for you. :hug:
RIP little Schui. :'( x
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I am so sorry Janey, I was so hoping Schui would be with you for some time. I am sure he appreciated everything you did for him and also your kindness at the end :hug: :hug: :hug:
RIP Schui, play hard on the Bridge and say Hi to all our friends up there.
I have amended the thread title for you :hug:
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So sorry Janey - thinking of you and Steve xxx :hug: :hug: :hug:
RIP Schui - have fun at the Vridge sweetheart xxx
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Janey, I'm so sorry. :hug:
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So sorry for your loss Janey and Steve
its the hardest thing we do but they always take part of us with them and leave a pawprint in its place :hug:
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I'm so sorry sweetheart xxxxx
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Janey, have only just read through this thread. I'm so sorry for your loss.
You did everything you could for Schui and I'm sure he knew how much you and Steve loved him.
RIP Schui, you'll be missed.
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Janey, I am so sorry. You did the best you could for him and I am sure he knew it.
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So sorry to hear this :hug: RIP little Schui, safe and sound at the Bridge until your Mum and Dad are ready to collect you xx
The Greatest Gift
I always knew this time would come,
From the very instant our eyes first met.
How I loved you then! How I love you now!
I made a promise then, and I will keep that promise now...
You will not suffer from a pain that will not heal;
You will not know the loss of a life remembered, now gone.
It is for me alone to make this decision,
The price for the bright joy and pure laughter
You brought me during the time we shared.
I am the only one who can decide when it is time.
When my hope dies, and my fear rides high,
Just when I need you most, I must let you go.
It is for you alone to tell me when you are ready
For without your guidance, I will not know
When to lay my grief, my guilt, my anger
My sorrow and my selfish heart aside
And give you this last gift, this greatest gift.
Your eyes will speak to mine, and I will know.
The pain of this moment is excruciating.
Tears stream down my face in a river of sorrow.
And my heart drowns in a pool of grief.
For you have spoken and I have listened,
And unlike other decisions I have made
This one brings no relief...no comfort...no peace.
For if there´s one thing you´ve taught me,
If there´s only one thing I´ve learned...
Unconditional love has a condition after all,
I must be willing to let you go, when you speak to me
I must be willing to help you go, if you cannot go alone.
And I must accept my pain so you can be free of yours.
Go easily now, go quickly now,
Do not linger here, it is time for you to leave.
Go find your strength, go find your youth.
Go find the ones who've gone before you.
You are free to leave me now, free to let your spirit soar
Rest easy now, your pain will soon be gone.
I pray I will find comfort in my memories...
In the dark and lonely days ahead.
I cannot say I will not miss you, I cannot say I will not cry.
For only my tears can heal my broken heart.
But, I promise you this; as long as I live,
You will live, alive in my mind, forever in my heart.
So I give you this last gift, all I have left to give,
And this will be my greatest gift...sending you away.
It is the measure of my unconditional love...
For only the greatest love can say,
"Good-bye, go find the bridge, we'll meet again,
Loving you has been the greatest gift of all."
Forever and Always... Until Rainbow bridge....
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Sorry to hear about Schui :hug: :hug: :hug:
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I am so sorry, Janey. You spared little Schui from suffering and that was the indeed greatest gift of all.
xC
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I am so sorry and send my deep sympathy to you and Steve, Janey. RIP little Schui
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run free on the bridge, Schui - you tried so hard to stay here for those who loved and cared so much for you
you are still, and always will be, in their hearts :catluv:
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i'm so sorry to hear about Shui :'( :hug:
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Oh hunnie I am so sorry. :'(
RIP little one and play hard on the bridge with my Sofa and Sylvester.
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I'm so sorry to hear the news about Schui Janey. :hug:
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I'm really sorry Janey. :'(
:hug:
There'll be another star twinkling in the sky tonight.
God Bless Schui.
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So very sorry to hear this
:RIP: Schui
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Sorry Janey :hug:
We are here when you are ready :hug:
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I had my rabbit Arthur put to sleep Tuesday so you are in my thoughts in these sad days.
I'm sure they are somewhere at the rainbow with no pain anymore.
Love
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Och :(
I'm So so Sorry
Safe Journey Schui, free from pain now
My thought's are with you both :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Thanks so much everyone for all the kind messages :hug: :hug: me and Steve have just read through them and had a cry :'( please don't think I'm being ignorant when you've all be so kind but I'm just too upset today to post much more xx
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There is nothing I can say that will take the pain away, but like many here I know what its like to lose a special cat. But if thoughts are roses, a huge bouquet will be in your hearts from all of us in Schui's memory.
Wishing you peace and comfort... :hug: :hug:
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I am so sorry RIP Schui :hug:
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Am so sorry to hear that Schui has gone, you did everything you could for him. My thoughts are with you and Steve.
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Janey ive just caught up with this thread and all i can say is how sorry i am for your loss,its always hard to let go but its the kindest and bravest thing anyone can do for a beloved pet to let them go with dignity :Luv2: :hug: R.I.P. Schui , :RIP:
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So sorry, Janey :hug: Just caught up with this thread and so sad to hear that poor Schui has gone to rainbow bridge :( RIP Schui.
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So sorry for your loss Janey . :hug: :hug:
:RIP: Schui .
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RIP Sweet Schui xxx
So very sorry :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Thanks :hug:
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I had my rabbit Arthur put to sleep Tuesday so you are in my thoughts in these sad days.
I'm sure they are somewhere at the rainbow with no pain anymore.
Love
Sorry to hear about Arthur :hug: you're in my thoughts too xx
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I'm so sorry :(
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Just seen this - I'm so very sorry. :hug:
Sleeptight Schui. :'(
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i have only just caught up with this, i am truly sorry that the steroids couldn't help him have more time with you, but you gave him a fantastic few years and end to life, and that is the most important. RIP little one
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Thanks Desley :hug: