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Cat Health & Behaviour => Health & Behaviour General => Topic started by: Gwen on April 03, 2010, 13:02:32 PM

Title: I've had to leg Ging go :-(
Post by: Gwen on April 03, 2010, 13:02:32 PM

We went to the vet this morning and as she examined him she said his kidney was extremely enlarged also said the fact that he has a tumour on his anus says that he must have other tumours inside,the thought of him being riddled with cancer just makes me feel sick,he really hadn't shown any signs of illness until Wednesday,but apparently cats are very good at hiding just how ill they are until they are at a serious stage according to the vet. 

It took me almost half an hour to make the final decision,I didn;t want to take the one chance of him recovering away from himthe vet said even if he'd go on a drip we'd be back to square one once he would come off it,I just can't believe how fast he's gone downhill,at least this way I guess he had a bit of dignity left,he was still using his litter tray and he still knew us,the vet said his body would of basically of been poisoned all the way through therefore having a horrible death as a consequence.

Thanks guys for being there for me.  The house is going to be a much empty and quiet one now he's gone,it's going to take some getting used to :'(

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Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on April 03, 2010, 13:04:10 PM

I'm so sorry, Gwen. :hug: I know no words can console you at this time. Ging's life with you was the best any cat could have and he loved you for it. xxx

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Post by: Angiew on April 03, 2010, 13:04:53 PM

Oh Gwen, I'm sorry.

RIP Ging.

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Post by: Mark on April 03, 2010, 13:05:55 PM

So sorry Gwen. It is heart wrenching making that final decision but we have to put them first. I know there is nothing that can console you now; not even knowing he had a wonderful 20 years with you. We are here for you anyway  :hug:

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Post by: hOrZa on April 03, 2010, 13:17:42 PM

I'm sorry too.

:RIP: Little Man :'(

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Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on April 03, 2010, 13:34:55 PM

 :(  Ginge was a very lucky boy to have had you in his life for 20 years and to be there to make the final decision for him.  You were able to offer the greatest gift we can destow on our furbabes ... allowing them to pass over with dignity and love.   :hug:

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Post by: Christine (Blip) on April 03, 2010, 13:58:02 PM

Gwen, I am so sorry.  You put Ginge's needs before your own and spared him from suffering.  My thoughts are with you.

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Post by: CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls on April 03, 2010, 14:10:22 PM

 :hug:

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Post by: bunglycat on April 03, 2010, 14:20:16 PM

So sorry - my thoughts are with you  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

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Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on April 03, 2010, 14:39:10 PM

 :hug: :hug: :hug:

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Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on April 03, 2010, 15:31:58 PM

I'm so sorry, Gwen  :hug:  You did the right thing putting Ging first but that doesn't make it any easier  :hug: :hug:

RIP Ging  :RIP:  Play hard at rainbow bridge with the other Purrs babes.

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Post by: Tiggy's Mum on April 03, 2010, 15:34:50 PM

So sorry to hear this Gwen  :hug: As painful as it is, you know you made the right decision for him  :hug:

RIP Ging, safe and sound at the Bridge by now, waiting until your Mum is ready to collect you xx

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Post by: JackSpratt on April 03, 2010, 16:07:49 PM

Gwen, the decision you made today is most definitely the worst part of loving an animal as a family member. The fact you did because you knew he'd be suffering, despite how it made you feel says everything. The love we have for the animals in our care surpasses how much a decision will hurt us and jumps to how the end result will affect them.

Ging had 20 years of love from you, and you from him. Cherish it, because that is the most amazing gift. :care:

RIP Ging, free from pain.

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Post by: Liz on April 03, 2010, 17:37:20 PM

So sorry for your loss, 20 years of memories is a wonderful thing to hold on to  :hug:

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Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on April 03, 2010, 17:54:55 PM

So sorry that Ging was so ill and he had your love and care  for 20 years  :hug:

RIP Ging

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Post by: Wibblechick on April 03, 2010, 18:09:49 PM

 :'(  So very, very sad to read this

Ginge was so lucky to have had you for those 20 years

Thinking of you X

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Post by: Desley (booktigger) on April 03, 2010, 19:17:04 PM

I am so sorry to hear this Gwen, while it is such a shock because he has gone downhill so fast, it is also a blessing, that you haven't had to go through months of him declining and medicating him to buy him some time, and that you were strong enough to allow him to go with dignity while he still had some quality of life, and he will be grateful for that. The fact he got to the age of 20 shows what wonderful care you gave him. RIP little one

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Post by: Millys Mum on April 03, 2010, 19:44:11 PM

Sorry Gwen  :hug: :hug:

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Post by: clarenmax on April 03, 2010, 22:43:52 PM

Oh sweetheart, I'm so, so sorry  :hug: :hug:

Ginge had so many amazing years with you, and you truly made the hardest decision we ever have to make for our babies, to let them go with love, dignity and be spared any suffering.

I know how you are feeling hunnie, and all I can say is go with your feelings, cry as much as you need to as it really does help.

We're all here if you need us, and you are most certainly in my thoughts xxxx

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Post by: Janeyk on April 04, 2010, 08:04:17 AM

Aww Gwen I'm so sorry to hear this, thinking of you  :hug: :hug:


RIP little Ging xx

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Post by: Feline Costumier on April 04, 2010, 10:41:40 AM

 :hug:

You know where we are when you need us.

Play hard at the bridge little one.

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Post by: Maddiesmum on April 04, 2010, 15:03:53 PM

So sorry  :hug:

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Post by: Gillian Harvey on April 04, 2010, 17:56:15 PM

So sorry to hear this Gwen  :hug:

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Post by: Baggy on April 05, 2010, 16:45:16 PM

Very sorry to hear this Gwen  :hug:

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Post by: Stuart on April 05, 2010, 18:41:01 PM

just found this
I'm so sorry  :(
 :hug: :hug: :hug: