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Re: Polly went to the Bridge last night.
« Reply #30 on: May 14, 2009, 14:22:21 PM »
Oh HK Im so sorry hearing this, it must of been awful to go through, for you and her  :'(

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Re: Polly went to the Bridge last night.
« Reply #29 on: May 14, 2009, 14:16:14 PM »
So sorry to hear about Polly and that her last moments were so traumatic for you, but she's at peace now.   :hug:

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Re: Polly went to the Bridge last night.
« Reply #28 on: May 14, 2009, 13:55:21 PM »
So sory to hear the sad news HK!  :hug: :hug: :hug:

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Re: Polly went to the Bridge last night.
« Reply #27 on: May 14, 2009, 09:38:10 AM »
I am so sorry.

RIP Polly, play hard on the bridge sweetie  :hug:

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Re: Polly went to the Bridge last night.
« Reply #26 on: May 14, 2009, 09:30:59 AM »
We buried her in my garden today. It took ages to dig the hole as I wanted it about 3ft so she'd be safe. She has some toys with her, a painting of a cat which I did ages ago and she fell in love with, a tin of her favourite Whiskas, an ankh, catnip and a chunk of rose quartz, and of course a toy mouse. We even gave her two pennies to pay the boatmen, just in case she travels that way.
 

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Re: Polly went to the Bridge last night.
« Reply #25 on: May 14, 2009, 07:53:00 AM »
I am so sorry to hear this HK, but she had such a long life with you, it is a good testament to your love. I know how awful it is to see a cat fitting, that is how I lost my first cat, but she is at peace now. I am glad the others are helping you by being extra affectionate, do take care of yourself. RIP little one
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Re: Polly went to the Bridge last night.
« Reply #24 on: May 14, 2009, 02:35:04 AM »
Thank you for your kind words. We buried her in my garden today. It took ages to dig the hole as I wanted it about 3ft so she'd be safe. She has some toys with her, a painting of a cat which I did ages ago and she fell in love with, a tin of her favourite Whiskas, an ankh, catnip and a chunk of rose quartz, and of course a toy mouse. We even gave her two pennies to pay the boatmen, just in case she travels that way.

The vet had arranged her in a curled position. I took her out of the vet's towel and wrapped her in one of my old jumpers from the washing - it smelled of me. Samantha was around and seemed to know what was going on.

Samantha seems to be coping by being extra affectionate towards me and making friends with Fred. Fred is also being much closer to me. They seem to be saying "we still need you too!" and missing her also, maybe. I'm giving them extra love because I need them lots right now. She was a great cat, a cheeky little survivor. I'm so glad she was in my life for so many years, though it hurts to remember now I hope the time will come when I can remember her without wanting to cry.
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Re: Polly went to the Bridge last night.
« Reply #23 on: May 14, 2009, 02:22:19 AM »
I am so sorry.

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Re: Polly went to the Bridge last night.
« Reply #22 on: May 14, 2009, 00:17:09 AM »
I am so sorry to hear about Polly and attitude of VN is atoundingly bad. My heart goes out to you  cos the fits must have been so terrifying and suspect as others have said that Polly didnt know what was happening, I am so pleased you were able to get her seen by a good vet  :hug: :hug:

RIP Polly play hard on the Bridge

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Re: Polly went to the Bridge last night.
« Reply #21 on: May 13, 2009, 20:48:52 PM »
 :( So sorry for your loss but what a great testament to you 22 :wow: sending you lots of  :hug:

R.I.P Polly.

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Re: Polly went to the Bridge last night.
« Reply #20 on: May 13, 2009, 20:44:40 PM »
So sorry  :hug:

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Re: Polly went to the Bridge last night.
« Reply #19 on: May 13, 2009, 19:58:32 PM »
Oh Bless.  RIP Polly what a great age you achieved.  :hug:

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Re: Polly went to the Bridge last night.
« Reply #18 on: May 13, 2009, 19:41:26 PM »
Hippykitty so sorry to hear of the loss of Polly :hug:

She lived to be a wonderful age and had you with her at the end sad but true I think we aren't ready for any of them to leave even when we know they have to go :hug:
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Re: Polly went to the Bridge last night.
« Reply #17 on: May 13, 2009, 19:24:55 PM »
How is Samantha coping?  :hug:
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Re: Polly went to the Bridge last night.
« Reply #16 on: May 13, 2009, 19:20:00 PM »
I'm sorry, Hippykitty  :hug:  RIP Polly.

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Re: Polly went to the Bridge last night.
« Reply #15 on: May 13, 2009, 19:25:58 PM »
I am sorry for your loss, HippyKitty.  From your account, it's likely Polly wasn't really aware of what was going on  :hug: so wasn't suffering  :hug:  My thoughts are with you.
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Re: Polly went to the Bridge last night.
« Reply #14 on: May 13, 2009, 19:11:27 PM »
Sorry to hear  :hug: :hug:


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Re: Polly went to the Bridge last night.
« Reply #13 on: May 13, 2009, 16:39:53 PM »
Im so sorry to read your sad news about Polly :(it must have been very traumatic for you but you did your best and 22 is a very good age and more importantly im sure she knew how much you loved her :hug:                        R.I.P. Polly, safe and free from pain and happy at the bridge :Luv2:
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Re: Polly went to the Bridge last night.
« Reply #12 on: May 13, 2009, 16:20:39 PM »
So very sorry  :hug:

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Re: Polly went to the Bridge last night.
« Reply #11 on: May 13, 2009, 16:14:15 PM »
So sorry for your loss.  :( She will have happy healthy days at the bridge x
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Re: Polly went to the Bridge last night.
« Reply #10 on: May 13, 2009, 15:36:16 PM »
I am so sorry HK. :hug:

RIP sweet Polly. x

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Re: Polly went to the Bridge last night.
« Reply #9 on: May 13, 2009, 14:56:59 PM »
I'm so sorry hunnie  :hug: :hug:

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Re: Polly went to the Bridge last night.
« Reply #8 on: May 13, 2009, 13:12:33 PM »
I'm so sorry about Polly and that you had such a very difficult last few hours with her. I don't think she would have been aware of very much while she was fitting as it takes over the whole brain.
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Re: Polly went to the Bridge last night.
« Reply #7 on: May 13, 2009, 13:07:14 PM »
Wow, HK - 22.

I'm so sorry Polly suffered so much stress before she let go, but I know you'll have done everything within your power to make her comfortable, happy and feel loved.

I'm also sorry for your loss and hope you're coping. It's never easy to lose a furry family member and I know how much you love your lot. :hug:




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Re: Polly went to the Bridge last night.
« Reply #6 on: May 13, 2009, 13:05:33 PM »
I'm so sorry to hear this  :hug:

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Re: Polly went to the Bridge last night.
« Reply #5 on: May 13, 2009, 12:55:26 PM »
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Re: Polly went to the Bridge last night.
« Reply #4 on: May 13, 2009, 12:52:56 PM »
So Saddened to read this  :(
It must have been terrible for you  :hug: :hug:
as Mark has said, as it was such a bad seizure, I don't think she would have suffered either

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Re: Polly went to the Bridge last night.
« Reply #3 on: May 13, 2009, 12:52:17 PM »
 :'(  awww, I'm so sorry HK  :hug:

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Re: Polly went to the Bridge last night.
« Reply #2 on: May 13, 2009, 12:46:59 PM »
Sorry HK  :hug:

22 is good age but it still isn't any consolation. I think she would have been "out of it" when she was fitting so don't think she would have suffered  :hug:
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Polly went to the Bridge last night.
« Reply #1 on: May 13, 2009, 12:42:04 PM »
Yesterday Polly was bumping into things and appeared to be blind. I gave her lots of cuddles and decided to see how she got on for a few hours before panicking. At about 6pm she began having seizures. She had a cluster about two months ago, but got over it. I had been given vials of diazepam to squirt up her bum if this happened again. So I ran to get them, panicking all the way to the kitchen, and tried, unsuccessfully, to administer a dose. Unfortunately I hadn't pushed it in far enough. I rang a friend who has a very logical mind and decided to give her the other vial; this attempt was more successful.

She relaxed into a sleep for about 30mins before seizing again. This didn't stop and she was in a continuous fit for about four hours. I tried giving her oral diazepam, but it had no effect.

She was much worse than last time, writhing her back into a u shape and continually jerking. She wasn't "with it" at all. Initially, I thought she'd come out of it, but she didn't.

Something about her told me she wanted me to let her go. I decided to take her to an emergency vet and pts. Two friends came with me. We didn't go to VetsNow. I rang them, but their attitude was so cold - using callous sounding abbreviations like "the price depends on indiv crem" and "if you just want euth and not consult that will only be £60" I was horrified at the thought that a vet wouldn't look at her to give an opinion regarding her prognosis.  So I took her to a dedicated emergency vet clinic.

The vet gave a detailed and considered account of Polly's illness and prognosis and we came to the conclusion that the kindest course was to pts.

The friends who were with me cried, as did I. I've been crying all night. Later today, myself and a friend are burying her in my garden.

I know she lived to be an old cat (22), but I wish she'd had a gentler death. Maybe she'll soon be a kitten again, living a new life.
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