Sharyl, I'm so sorry you lost Mattie. In May we lost a FelV kitten who had neurological symptoms, and then lost control of her bladder and bowels. Mitty was such a special, sweet girl, and we still miss her. Even tho we're sad to lose them, Mattie and Mitty were both loved and cared for during their short lives. Many sick kittens are not that fortunate.
Lorrie On 08-13, Sharyl wrote: I had to make that last vet trip with my dear > sweet Mattie today. She lost the use of her back legs last week > due to neurological issues from the FeLV. The paralysis spread and > she had lost bladder and bowel control. She was still eating and > grooming herself but I couldn't wait until she was suffering. She > deserved better than that. She fell asleep in my arms from the > sedative and never felt the 2nd shot. > > Even though blind since birth she was the most inquisitive kitten > I've ever had. No challenge was too great for her. She is the > last of a litter of 4 positive babies I rescued last summer. What > amazes me is that their mom and 3 aunts, all positives and now > spayed, are still doing fine. > > All I can say is Mattie had a wonderful 12 months wanting for > nothing and teaching me so much. I learned not to let a handicap > limit me. It sure didn't limit her love of life. She is now at > the Rainbow Bridge with Bright Eyes, Houdini, and CJ. > > Sharyl > > _______________________________________________ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
