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Cat Health & Behaviour => Health & Behaviour General => Topic started by: tab on December 28, 2009, 13:05:25 PM
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Mogs and Amber have been at the cattery over christmas. I was going to pick them up today but Im really not well so Mum and Dad went instead. I phoned to explain and was told that this morning Mogs isnt too good. Shes wobbly in the back legs and hasnt taken herself off for her usual walk up the corridor whilst the trays and food are being done. Shes been fine whilst in there and had extra heating and has eaten and used the tray ok so I thought that maybe with it being cold she was just stiff but Mum and Dad brought her in and she was very wobbly at the back and looked liked shes lost loads of weight since going in on 23rd. She wobbled into the kitchen and tried to drink but it looked like she just had her head in the dish and couldnt lap. I pulled her skin and shes dehydrated. She came back in and just lay on the floor so I phoned the vets who said to go down. She lay in the box not moving and when I got to the vets the receptionist took one look and dragged Patrick out of a consult into another room and we got seen imediately even though people were waiting. Patrick had a quick look at Mogs who by then was shaking and took her straight through to the back. They're doing bloods and will probably put her on a drip when they know whats going on but she looked dreadful.
So Im home with an empty box, Ambers looking around for Mogs and already yowling as though she has cystitis even though shes been on tablets. I just have to wait for a phone call now.
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Oh heck! Do hope the vets can make her more comfortable Tabs, give Amber a head rub for us will you! :Luv2: :hug: :hug:
Positive healing vibes to darling Mogs!!! :Luv2: :hug:
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Sending lots of positive vibes to Mogs, hope the vets get her hydrated quickly :hug: :hug:
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Yes, keep us posted Tab :hug:
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:( Poor Mogs, lots of get well wishes being sent her way :hug:
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The vets have phoned and its not looking good . When she had full bloods in June her Urea was 13.7 and now its 32.7 and her creatinine was 134 and now its 332 so her kidneys have packed in. Shes on a drip to flush her out and it may kick start the kidneys but she'll be re-tested tomorrow and we'll have to see then. He said its touch and go though. He also said shes lost weight since he saw her a week or so ago and that all this is nothing to do with leaving her at the cattery which has helped as I was feeling so guilty
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Tab
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Sending lots of positive vibes for Mogs and :hug: :hug: for you Tab. Don't give up hope, she may respond well to the fluids. A creatinine of 332 is not normally end-stage and is probably a falsely high value anyway since its been taken while she's dehydrated.
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Carol - you beat me to it. Only yesterday, my vet said thereis no point doing readings on a dehydrated cat as they will always have high readings. Lets hope the readings are a lot better after she has been on the drip :hug:
The VN told me Willow is a lot better after being on one for 24hrs and I have to pick her up in a couple of hours.
Hope Mogs is OK Tab :hug:
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Lots of good wishes for Mog :hug: :hug:
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Sending lots of vibes for Mogs xx
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Fingers crossed the drip helps a lot, I have known them halve cats numbers, and as the others have said, they could be falsely high. Fingers crossed for positive news today.
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Thanks all. Im waiting for a phone call but cant really relax and do things. In fact its taken me until now to put the washer on in case I didnt hear the phone or something silly. I didnt sleep well last night in a I hope its good news but if its bad what do I do. I always assumed I would take my cats to the vets at the right time and they would be pts there in front of me so I could cuddle them but as shes already in do I go down and possibly disturb her or stay at home?? I just dont know what I should do or what I want to do as Ive never dont this before and then I mentally shout at myself that I havent heard anything and thats good and she may bounce back so all this worrying wont matter etc etc
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Tab
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The vets have just phoned and said Mogs is doing ok. Shes been on a high level drip and its flushed the toxins out so the urea and creatitine levels have come down. They've done a specific gravity test on her urine which wasnt normal and they will re do it tomorrow. Shes going to be on a maintenance drip overnight and Im to phone in the morning and hopefully she can come home. They wont know for a few days though if the kidneys are permanantly damaged and if she can keep the levels steady without a drip or something. They said shes still very poorly and its still touch and go with her being old and ill but shes better than yesterday.
I possibly missed some of what was said and will have to recheck everything tomorrow. Its was a mixture of a fast speaking vet with an irish accent and my brain relaxing when they said she could come home tomorrow :evillaugh:
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Tab
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I'm so pleased that she's doing OK. :crossed: that she continues to improve :hug:
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The vets have just phoned and said Mogs is doing ok. [...] I possibly missed some of what was said and will have to recheck everything tomorrow. Its was a mixture of a fast speaking vet with an irish accent and my brain relaxing when they said she could come home tomorrow :evillaugh:
So far so good. Keep us posted :hug:
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:) keeping fingers crossed that dear Mogs can come home feeling better tomorrow xx :hug:
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Fingers crossed for her :hug:
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Glad the news is more positive, fingers crossed she can come home tomorrow.
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Glad the news is more positive, fingers crossed she can come home tomorrow.
Ditto :hug:
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Keeping everything crossed for darling Mogs that she can come home tomorrow :hug:
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Sounds good! Positive vibes to bring her home tomorrow! :hug: :hug:
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The vets have phoned and all being well I can being her home tonight after 5pm.
Then I can finally open the cat stocking that for them both. I know Amber will claim everything but I would like Mogs to have a little look :evillaugh:
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Tab
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That's good to hear :Luv: Hope they enjoy the stocking!
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Fingers crossed that everything went well picking her up and she is happy to be back at home - hope you dont have any problems with the vet smells.
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That's great news Tab :) hope Mogs is now home and that she and Amber are enjoying their stocking :Luv: :hug:
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Mogs came home last night. Shes probably got to go back today for blood tests if she seems ok but from what the vet said they are expecting her back today ill. They said the next 24-48 hours was crucial and that I would know if shes ok or not. The main thing is to see is she has enough kidney function left to live and to try to get her eating.
Last night I cooked some coley fish in water and she came to the kitchen door because she could smell it. She went to where the food is normally and just looked at the water dish but her back legs were all splayed like bambi on the kitchen floor. She couldnt do her usual yelling just quiet little squeaks. I had to let it cool before feeding them and by the time it had Mogs had gone back to bed. I put some down about a foot away from her bed in the front room and she came out and drank the liquid then just lay in front of the dish for about 10 minutes before she had the strength to eat any fish. Of course Amber was convinced Mogs was getting something special and left her own fish to come and eat Mogs's. Mogs did eat some fish but only a couple of mouthfulls before going back to bed.
She came out to use the tray and Amber screamed at her and thumped her one. In fact Mogs has now used the tray twice and Ambers screamed each time which isnt good. The rest of the time Amber is guarding me and glaring at Mogs.
This morning Mogs is a little more mobile but still very wobbly and her back legs just dont seem to be right. They're kind of splayed and her back seems flat from part way down. At one point I thought they'd given up completely on her as she tried to get up and only the front half worked. Shes been in the kitchen for breakfast. I gave them both felix senior with extra warm water to melt the jelly. Mogs has had her jelly and Ambers but hasnt eaten any meat and hasnt drunk any water. Again she had to come and lie down for a rest half way through. Shes back in bed now.
My mind is going in circles. Part of me is saying shes eating so must feel better and want to live. The other half is saying what life is there if she cant jump on the bed or settee for a cuddle, isnt drinking or eating enough, isnt standing up but is kind of crouched down and just isnt happy. She isnt going to get better. I lifted her onto the settee for a cuddle this morning and she put her head on my wrist and just lay there. She didnt struggle at all and Mogs doesnt really do cuddles.
I have to phone the vet at lunchtime for a chat but think this afternooon will be the final journey
Sorry about the sad post
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Tab
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Aw hun, sending you tons of :hug: :hug:
I hope she picks up and gets some strength back in her legs, and eats a wee bit more today :hug: :hug:
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I am sorry that things arent looking positive Tab, I would chat things through with the vet in case there is something that can be done - low potassium (common with CRF) can cause leg issues, so maybe she just needs a potassium boost.
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Ive spoken to the vets and Mogs will be going for her last journey this afternoon.
She had pottassium yesterday and the way she is now she hasnt tolerated being off a drip so her kidneys are too damaged.
Shes not happy and obviously isnt well so Ive made the kindest decision. Anything else would have been for my benefit to put off the decision rather than whats best for Mogs and thats not fair.
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tab
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My thoughts are with you, Tab. To spare Mogs suffering is the last and greatest gift you can give her, but it is so hard to give.
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Thinking of you and Mogs Tab :hug: :hug:
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Thinking of you and Mogs Tab :hug: :hug:
Ditto! :hug: :hug:
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safe journey to the Bridge Mogs - where a bright new tomorrow free from sickness and pain awaits you
but so hard for you Tab :hug:
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So sorry Tab :hug:
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So sorry Tab - :hug: :hug:
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I'm so sorry to hear this Tab, I know exactly how you feel and I know how hard a decision it is but we always have to do what's best for our babes.
Have a safe journey to the Bridge Mogs - go and find my Dylan, he's new there too. :hug:
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Well Im back.
The vet said it was the right thing to do and that he was amazed she lived through the first day.I held her and kissed her head as she went and told her to play well at the bridge.
On the way home there was a teeny tiny rainbow!! No rain just a little square. Mum pointed it out and I cracked up and told her what Id said. I'd like to think it was Mogs saying thank you and goodbye
RIP Mogs
play well at the bridge baby
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Tab
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On the way home there was a teeny tiny rainbow!! No rain just a little square. Mum pointed it out and I cracked up and told her what Id said. I'd like to think it was Mogs saying thank you and goodbye
:hug: :hug: :hug: My thoughts are with you Tab and I'm sure Mogs was showing her gratitude for your final act of kindness.
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I am so sorry tab :hug: :hug:
RIP sweet Mogs. :( x
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Thinking of you sweetheart, never doubt that you did the right thing, and I'm so pleased that you're already had a rainbow xxxxx
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Oh Tab, I'm So Sorry :'(
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I'm in tears just now cause your story was exactly the same as My Hamish's :'(
RIP Mogs, play hard at the Bridge
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Tab our thoughts from the Clan are with you and Amber :hug:
Loving them and letting them go is the hardest part of being a cat slave :hug:
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So sorry to read this news.
My thoughts are with you Tab - i had to do the same thing almost 3 weeks ago and its so heartbreaking :hug: :hug: :hug:
RIP Mogs -fit and healthy at the bridge now, with lots of new friends to play with .
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I'm so sorry :'( :'( :'(
Even when we know we have made he right decision its so very hard ...
But I'm happy to read that you received your rainbow so quickly :) I think Mogs was grateful to you :hug: :hug: :hug:
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:'( awww Tab :hug: :hug:
God Bless Mogs xx
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So sorry tab! :hug: :hug: :hug: Im sure that rainbow was Mogs letting you know she is safe! :hug:
RIP Sweet Mogs, play hard on rainbow bridge xxx
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Sorry Tab :'( :hug:
I think Willow will be joining Mogs in the next couple of days :(
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Sorry Tab :'( :hug:
I think Willow will be joining Mogs in the next couple of days :(
Oh Mark! :( :hug: :hug:
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So very sorry Tab - thinking of you Hun :hug:
RIP Mogs - Play hard at the Bridge sweetie xxx
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Sorry Tab, never an easy decision :hug: :hug:
RIP Mogs
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So sorry to hear about Mogs Tab :hug:
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Oh Tab. So many people losing their furbabes.
RIP Mogs, well done for sending a rainbow so quickly.
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So sorry :hug:
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So sorry Tab, RIP Mogs enjoy yourself at the bridge darling.
Pleased you saw your rainbow I'm still waiting for mine but I know it will come.
So many babes being lost, such a sad time :hug: :hug:
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So sorry to hear that Mogs has gone to the bridge, :hug:
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So very sorry to hear about Mogs
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f it should be that I grow frail and weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this, the last battle, can't be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end
And hold me firm and speak to me,
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree,
It is a kindness you do to me.
Don't grieve that it must be you,
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close,we two, these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.
:RIP: :candle: :candle: :RIP: :candle: :candle:
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So sorry to hear this Tan
:hug: to you xx
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Thanks everyone.
Its such a hard thing to do. I kept thinking I should change my mind because she had a drink but then she just lay there with her head in the bowl because she couldnt get up, she had food and I thought yay she's going to be ok but then would flop down with her legs in a strange postition showing that she had stopped grooming and basically was obviously so unhappy I had to let her go. I knew she wouldnt get any better than she was and she couldnt go on the way she was.
Its still such a hard thing to do and this morning when I woke was bad. Amber was on the bed so I said good morning as you do and Amber put her face against mine and purred but it struck me Im not going to have those little mew conversations I did with Mogs. Id talk and she'd answer but Amber just isnt vocal.
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Tab
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RIP Mogs
Play hard at the bridge baby
You and Amber be there for each other at this hard time.
Thinking about you, My Mums we dog went to the bridge on the 28th, we all devastated. Hopefully Mogs will see Wee there
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I am so sorry to hear this but you gave her the greatest gift of true love and am sure the rainbow was from Mogs :hug: :hug:
RIP Mogs and ask for Kocka on the Bridge cos she understands about this and will show you the way
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so sorry to hear this tab :hug:
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Really sorry to hear this Tab :hug:
RIP Mogs, safe and sound at the Bridge by now, waiting for your Mum until she is ready to collect you xx
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So many sad stories these days :(
Sorry, only just now read this. I'm so sorry.
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So sorry. :hug:
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Sorry for your loss.
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Tab, I am so sorry to read this, I had truly hoped that she could rally round. I am glad you had a rainbow already though. RIP little one.
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So sorry to hear this :( Play hard at the bridge Mogs x
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So sorry for your loss :(
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I'm sorry to hear that Mogs has gone to the bridge :( :hug: RIP Mogs.
What a sad start to the new year/end old year we are having with Purrs cats going to the bridge.