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Cat Health & Behaviour => Health & Behaviour General => Topic started by: Angiew on July 15, 2009, 18:27:36 PM

Title: poor old puss - going downhill all the way - RIP lad
Post by: Angiew on July 15, 2009, 18:27:36 PM

I posted in the Alzheimers thread saying puss was going with the fairies.
I actually now think he is just simply dying on us. I've never had a cat just die of old age and at 16 he's not really that old. His confusion is so much worse now and he is losing weight fairly rapidly.

I've just been watching him lying half in one of the beds.
I don't think he's in pain, just simply dying.

I stopped the felimazole quite quickly as he was only borderline anyway and he was just withdrawing more into himself. So, I suppose the last hope is when it leaves his system he may pick up a bit but neither myself or OH can see that happening.

So once again we are down to that old addage, vet or no vet.......if only they could talk. :(

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way
Post by: Christine (Blip) on July 15, 2009, 18:30:31 PM

If only they could talk, indeed.

 :hug: :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way
Post by: Janeyk on July 15, 2009, 18:32:26 PM

 :'( Poor old puss

and you  :hug:

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on July 15, 2009, 18:33:03 PM

Ahhh poor baby.  Sinding big hugs to you, OH and  Puss  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way
Post by: Michelle (furbabystar) on July 15, 2009, 18:57:55 PM

Thats the scary bit...not knowing "when"

Sending puss a gentle tickle under the chin
love to you Angie xxx

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way
Post by: Wibblechick on July 15, 2009, 19:11:16 PM

 :'(  You've had a real basin full just recently  :'(

I wish I could offer something more than these  :hug: :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way
Post by: clarenmax on July 15, 2009, 19:18:23 PM

Awww, sending  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: to you

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way
Post by: Mark on July 15, 2009, 20:14:59 PM

Sorry Angie  :hug:

If he isn't suffering and just gradually fades, I couldn't think of a better way to go - I wouldn't mind going that way - although I plan to be a cantankerous old git before that  :hug:

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way
Post by: Mojo on July 15, 2009, 20:19:07 PM

What do you mean "before that" Mark?  :evillaugh:

(sorry!!!)

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way
Post by: Karen-covcats on July 15, 2009, 20:43:42 PM

Oh Angie is this your lovely Tabby boy who is always so friendly when i visit :Luv:

You are having a horrible time this week. Hope he is ok

 :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way
Post by: bonnielass on July 15, 2009, 21:23:01 PM

What a terrible time your having at the moment, all i can do is send loads of vibes  and  :hug: :hug: :hug: for you and Oh,

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way
Post by: Yvonne on July 15, 2009, 22:01:25 PM

Hope you and your puss are ok or at least as ok as you can be

All my cats have gone naturally

Take care   :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on July 15, 2009, 22:17:19 PM

Lots of love and cuddles to your boy Angie, whats his name  :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way
Post by: Gillian Harvey on July 15, 2009, 23:04:06 PM

Sorry to hear about old puss Angie, how long since you stopped the felimazole? Maybe you're right and once its out of his system, he may pick up - hope so.  :hug:

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way
Post by: Mark on July 16, 2009, 00:07:18 AM

Quote from: Mojo on July 15, 2009, 20:19:07 PM

What do you mean "before that" Mark?  :evillaugh:

(sorry!!!)

Well I want to give everyome a hard time then fade into oblivion whilst being doubly incontinent and not caring  :evillaugh:

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way
Post by: Bazsmum on July 16, 2009, 04:49:52 AM

Aw Sweet old Puss....Hope you have a smooth passing old man, lots of friends waiting at Rainbow Bridge!  :Luv: :hug:

Ang... :care: :grouphug:

ps....If it aint your time old Puss then please accept my appologies!  :shy: :hug:

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on July 16, 2009, 07:51:25 AM

I am sorry to hear this Angie, hopefully it is just the Felimazole that is making him worse. Did the vet check his blood pressure?

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way
Post by: Angiew on July 16, 2009, 09:35:22 AM

Well he is at the vet now. They will blood test again, try blood pressure, Have him on drip today to flush out any toxins and we have booked a pick up at 18:10.
He was behind the back of a chair this morning. Oh and he has very little vision at the moment.

They said his livers were also slightly elevated last time so it might be that. He hasn't eaten since yesterday morning and then only a little.

not really that hopeful but he has to be given the chance.

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way
Post by: Janeyk on July 16, 2009, 10:01:27 AM

 :hug:  hope things turn out ok for poor old puss xx

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way
Post by: Bazsmum on July 16, 2009, 12:02:55 PM

Quote from: Janeyk on July 16, 2009, 10:01:27 AM

:hug:  hope things turn out ok for poor old puss xx

Me too! x

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way
Post by: Angiew on July 16, 2009, 14:23:01 PM

vets phoned.
liver readings ok, blood pressure slightly high, potassium levels very low and sugars quite high.

They asked about if he had eaten today and we said we didn't think so but of course biscuit down all time but he's not likely to have eaten the state he is in.

more drips and bloods later. one for a different blood test.
and his eyes are bad...... (I've been saying that for years!).

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way
Post by: Wibblechick on July 16, 2009, 14:29:52 PM

Sending you  :hug:  :hug: :hug: - I hope they can offer some help

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way - RIP lad
Post by: Angiew on July 16, 2009, 19:43:55 PM

5pm vet phoned and his sugars had crashed and he was distressed.

Vet thought it was likely to be something fairly major like a pancreatic tumour which would account for wildly swinging blood sugars and low potassium.

We went in at 6 to say our goodbyes.

Strangely, haven't cried, not yet upset - he was so out of it anyway I feel we lost him days ago.

RIP my lad, I can see you're spraying for England already at the bridge - we may all need umbrellas for a long time to come.

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way - RIP lad
Post by: Christine (Blip) on July 16, 2009, 19:46:35 PM

Angie, I am so sorry for your loss.  My thoughts are with you.

xC

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way - RIP lad
Post by: Tan on July 16, 2009, 19:54:16 PM

 :sad no: :RIP: Puss. Have fun at the bridge  :Flowers:

 :hug: Sending lots of  :cuddle: Angie

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way - RIP lad
Post by: Mark on July 16, 2009, 19:56:58 PM

 :hug: Sory Angie   :'(

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way - RIP lad
Post by: JackSpratt on July 16, 2009, 20:16:08 PM

RIP Lad - enjoy yourself at the Bridge.

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way - RIP lad
Post by: bonnielass on July 16, 2009, 20:17:38 PM

So sorry Angie, its been a lousy week for you one way and another and my thoughts are with you :hug: :hug: :hug:                                    R.I.P. Puss, safe from harm at the bridge till you meet again :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way - RIP lad
Post by: pappilon on July 16, 2009, 20:24:38 PM

  :hug: :hug: So sorry Angie.

RIP sweet Puss. :(

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way - RIP lad
Post by: Yvonne on July 16, 2009, 21:27:45 PM

Sorry to hear this

 :RIP:

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way - RIP lad
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on July 16, 2009, 21:35:49 PM

Oh Angie I'm sorry to hear Old Puss has gone to the bridge  :'(

RIP little man ... no more pain sweetheart.  Play hard xxx

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way - RIP lad
Post by: Janeyk on July 16, 2009, 21:38:00 PM

 :'( How sad, really sorry  :hug:

God Bless poor old puss xx

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way - RIP lad
Post by: Michelle (furbabystar) on July 16, 2009, 21:42:57 PM

I am so sorry to hear this news  :hug:


RIP now Puss Puss xx

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way - RIP lad
Post by: Gillian Harvey on July 16, 2009, 22:50:36 PM

Quote from: Angie (covcats) on July 16, 2009, 19:43:55 PM

he was so out of it anyway I feel we lost him days ago.

I know just what you mean Angie  - so sorry  :hug:

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way - RIP lad
Post by: nicter on July 16, 2009, 23:31:40 PM

So sorry Angie What an awful time for you with everything this week  :hug: xx

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way - RIP lad
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on July 16, 2009, 23:38:31 PM

So terribly sorry Angie and the tears will come and are needed  :hug: :hug: :hug:

RIP Puss, you had a great life , now play hard on the Bridge

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way - RIP lad
Post by: bunglycat on July 16, 2009, 23:44:43 PM

Sorry to hear this news  Angie.
 :RIP:  Puss, play with your friends at the bridge pain free and able to see again.

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way - RIP lad
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on July 17, 2009, 07:46:44 AM

I am so sorry to hear this, RIP little one

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way - RIP lad
Post by: Wibblechick on July 17, 2009, 08:11:09 AM

Angie, Im so sorry  :hug:

RIP Old Puss - no more pain and a whole new start ahead of you  :)

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way - RIP lad
Post by: Leanne on July 17, 2009, 08:41:35 AM

I'm so sorry to hear this  :hug:

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way - RIP lad
Post by: Karen-covcats on July 17, 2009, 08:52:21 AM

so sorry Angie :hug:

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way - RIP lad
Post by: swampmaxmum on July 17, 2009, 09:09:03 AM

I'm so sorry. Poor old Puss. RIP little one  :hug:

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way - RIP lad
Post by: Dawn F on July 17, 2009, 09:09:09 AM

I am sorry Angie

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way - RIP lad
Post by: clarenmax on July 17, 2009, 09:11:09 AM

I'm so sorry Angie  :hug: xxxxx

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way - RIP lad
Post by: Bazsmum on July 17, 2009, 13:31:59 PM

I think you both new it was Pusses time indeed!  :hug: :hug:

RIP Puss x

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way - RIP lad
Post by: ripleysmum on August 17, 2009, 21:24:55 PM

really sorry to hear this, I am dreading the day i have to go through this :'(

Title: Re: poor old puss - going downhill all the way - RIP lad
Post by: dabs on August 17, 2009, 21:30:03 PM

Sorry to hear this angie, my thoughts are with you.