Re: [Felvtalk] Piggee Piggee is gone
Caroline, I was saddened to read that Piggee Piggee has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. He knew he was loved and that you were there for him. That's all any of us can do. Sharyl --- On Mon, 10/13/08, Caroline Kaufmann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Caroline Kaufmann [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Felvtalk] Piggee Piggee is gone To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Monday, October 13, 2008, 5:29 PM I'm cross-posting this from the epi-felines yahoo group. Wanted you guys to know I lost another foster...to the dreaded fip, yet again. Thanks for your support. It is with a very heavy heart that I report to you that my Piggee has left me. It is especially sad for me since Piggee and I have only been members since Sept- when he had a weekend of cluster seizures due to a mistake in the pheno dosing. Last time I checked in with the group, Piggee's pheno level had been tested and was too high and I was desperate to get it down b/c his lethargy was so pronounced. However, I took him to the vet Friday morning b/c his lethargy was not getting better, he hadn't eaten, and hadn't had a bm in 2 days, and I noted the dreaded swollen belly of fluid in the stomach (there was). I was praying that I didn't have yet another FIP foster cat on my hands...altho I realized that alone could now explain the seizures that began in July. I left him with the vet over the weekend b/c I had a bad feeling and I have had 2 foster cats 'crash' on me over weekends in the past (and my boyfriend was in the hospital all week and being released Friday and I needed to get him home and settled, etc etc). I did not feel bad about leaving Piggee Piggee at the vets b/c he LOVED his vet and the whole time we were there, he kept trying to get out of the room when he would hear his vet's distinctive voice--trying to get to his vet! He loved being at the clinic (I don't know why? But he did!). He would just purr and purr and get all perky. The vet drew fluid on Friday and said we would need to await the full analysis but it was bright yellow like urine-- which told me to prepare myself for FIP. I had already decided if it came back FIP, I would let him go b/c having 2 fosters die of it in Jan and Feb last year, I didn't want him to suffer more- especially since it made him epileptic. Over the weekend, apparently, Piggee did wonderfully (as I knew he would b/c he loves the vet and the clinic)-- he ate, he peed, he had a bm, and he was overall totally perked up per the clinic staff and just having a good time. But the vet called today and said he did great over the weekend, but he crashed this a.m. out of nowhere. He threw up in his crate and it was full of 'coffee grounds'- which was blood. AND the full fluid analysis came back and it was FIP. So I told the doctor we will put him down. I asked what Piggee was doing and the doc said unfortunately, he crashed bad and he's pretty much comatose, non-responsive, on oxygen and they had to trach him w/o anesthesia so he was not happy. That broke my heart and I told the doctor I would be there as soon as possible to get there to say goodbye and let him go-- which is what I did. When I put my hand on Piggee, he barely opened his mouth and let out a low, long, meow and the vet said 'that is the first time all day he's said anything.' As I pet him and stroked his nose (like I always did with him), he continued to talk to me like that and the doctor just kept saying that it's the most responsive he's been- that he hasn't even had much of a pupil or eye reflex, but he's talking to me. So he knew I was there for him at that final moment..., as I have been there for Monkee, Possee and Brumley in their final moments when they were called home. I will miss my Piggee Piggee so much. I feel bad that I couldn't have done more for him. I know he never would have been given a chance if it hadn't been for me. I was his first foster that got him thru 2 URI's that I thought he would never beat; and I was his final foster and home when the people that adopted him returned him to me in August because of his seizures. He was a perfectly healthy boy, except for the seizures. I wanted to get him on the phenobarbital and treat him and try to give him a chance to beat the seizures-- which inevitably he did do. Thank you to everyone who did offer us advice and support in the brief time that we needed you. God bless all of you that care of epileptic cats everyday. Piggee Piggee thanks you for caring for these most special cats. Caroline Kaufmann and Piggee Piggee...in spirit. See how Windows connects the people, information, and fun that are part of your life. See Now _ Stay up to date on your PC, the Web, and your mobile phone with Windows Live. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093185mrt/direct/01/ ___ Felvtalk mailing list
Re: [Felvtalk] Piggee Piggee is gone
Carolyn, I'm so sorry. I'm glad Piggee was happy at the vet's. That's so rare! Gentle Bridge vibes and rest to him. He's telling everykitty up there about his great mommy and his great vet. Diane R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Caroline Kaufmann Sent: Monday, October 13, 2008 4:29 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Piggee Piggee is gone I'm cross-posting this from the epi-felines yahoo group. Wanted you guys to know I lost another foster...to the dreaded fip, yet again. Thanks for your support. It is with a very heavy heart that I report to you that my Piggee has left me. It is especially sad for me since Piggee and I have only been members since Sept- when he had a weekend of cluster seizures due to a mistake in the pheno dosing. Last time I checked in with the group, Piggee's pheno level had been tested and was too high and I was desperate to get it down b/c his lethargy was so pronounced. However, I took him to the vet Friday morning b/c his lethargy was not getting better, he hadn't eaten, and hadn't had a bm in 2 days, and I noted the dreaded swollen belly of fluid in the stomach (there was). I was praying that I didn't have yet another FIP foster cat on my hands...altho I realized that alone could now explain the seizures that began in July. I left him with the vet over the weekend b/c I had a bad feeling and I have had 2 foster cats 'crash' on me over weekends in the past (and my boyfriend was in the hospital all week and being released Friday and I needed to get him home and settled, etc etc). I did not feel bad about leaving Piggee Piggee at the vets b/c he LOVED his vet and the whole time we were there, he kept trying to get out of the room when he would hear his vet's distinctive voice--trying to get to his vet! He loved being at the clinic (I don't know why? But he did!). He would just purr and purr and get all perky. The vet drew fluid on Friday and said we would need to await the full analysis but it was bright yellow like urine-- which told me to prepare myself for FIP. I had already decided if it came back FIP, I would let him go b/c having 2 fosters die of it in Jan and Feb last year, I didn't want him to suffer more- especially since it made him epileptic. Over the weekend, apparently, Piggee did wonderfully (as I knew he would b/c he loves the vet and the clinic)-- he ate, he peed, he had a bm, and he was overall totally perked up per the clinic staff and just having a good time. But the vet called today and said he did great over the weekend, but he crashed this a.m. out of nowhere. He threw up in his crate and it was full of 'coffee grounds'- which was blood. AND the full fluid analysis came back and it was FIP. So I told the doctor we will put him down. I asked what Piggee was doing and the doc said unfortunately, he crashed bad and he's pretty much comatose, non-responsive, on oxygen and they had to trach him w/o anesthesia so he was not happy. That broke my heart and I told the doctor I would be there as soon as possible to get there to say goodbye and let him go-- which is what I did. When I put my hand on Piggee, he barely opened his mouth and let out a low, long, meow and the vet said 'that is the first time all day he's said anything.' As I pet him and stroked his nose (like I always did with him), he continued to talk to me like that and the doctor just kept saying that it's the most responsive he's been- that he hasn't even had much of a pupil or eye reflex, but he's talking to me. So he knew I was there for him at that final moment..., as I have been there for Monkee, Possee and Brumley in their final moments when they were called home. I will miss my Piggee Piggee so much. I feel bad that I couldn't have done more for him. I know he never would have been given a chance if it hadn't been for me. I was his first foster that got him thru 2 URI's that I thought he would never beat; and I was his final foster and home when the people that adopted him returned him to me in August because of his seizures. He was a perfectly healthy boy, except for the seizures. I wanted to get him on the phenobarbital and treat him and try to give him a chance to beat the seizures-- which inevitably he did do. Thank you to everyone who did offer us advice and support in the brief time that we needed you. God bless all of you that care of epileptic cats everyday. Piggee Piggee thanks you for caring for these most special cats. Caroline Kaufmann and Piggee Piggee...in spirit. See how Windows connects the people, information, and fun that are part of your life. See Now _ Stay up to date on your PC, the Web, and your mobile phone with Windows Live. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093185mrt/direct/01/ ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] More on Macy
Just got back from Macy's regular vet. She has no fever but her white blood count is elevated so she?still has an infection. She got another shot of antibiotic, Clavamox increased to?1ml 2 times a day?and will have CBC checked again tomorrow. She's to continue Famotidine 1/4 of 20 mg/#1.75 tablet once a day.?Vet looked at xrays and immediately said that Macy has asthma and was very surprised that the ER vet didn't see it. She's now on Albuterol twice a day. Vet couldn't see the second kidney which the first said was tiny and so Macy's diet isn't being changed at this time.?The snap test was rerun and she's still positive. None of this is the news we wanted. I'll let you know how it goes tomorrow and, of course, any suggestions or advice are very welcome. Dawn ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] Lost my Jack-Jack today
My little furbaby Jack-Jack crossed the bridge today. He had cancer and was not responding to treatment. We will miss him greatly. Wendy ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Lost my Jack-Jack today
Wendy, I am so sorry for your loss...Debbie (COL)I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something.And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do. What I can do, I should do. And what I should do, by the grace of God,I will do(Edward Everett Hale) Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:48:38 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Lost my Jack-Jack today My little furbaby Jack-Jack crossed the bridge today. He had cancer and was not responding to treatment. We will miss him greatly. Wendy ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _ Invite your mail contacts to join your friends list with Windows Live Spaces. It's easy! http://spaces.live.com/spacesapi.aspx?wx_action=createwx_url=/friends.aspxmkt=en-us ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] More on Macy
Dawn, there is a yahoo asthma group. http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/felineasthma/ I am not a member but it appears to be a good size group. I know from the CRF, Heart, and Anemia boards there are a lot of kitties being successfully treated for asthma. Hugs to Macy. Sharyl --- On Tue, 10/14/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Felvtalk] More on Macy To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 4:00 PM Just got back from Macy's regular vet. She has no fever but her white blood count is elevated so she?still has an infection. She got another shot of antibiotic, Clavamox increased to?1ml 2 times a day?and will have CBC checked again tomorrow. She's to continue Famotidine 1/4 of 20 mg/#1.75 tablet once a day.?Vet looked at xrays and immediately said that Macy has asthma and was very surprised that the ER vet didn't see it. She's now on Albuterol twice a day. Vet couldn't see the second kidney which the first said was tiny and so Macy's diet isn't being changed at this time.?The snap test was rerun and she's still positive. None of this is the news we wanted. I'll let you know how it goes tomorrow and, of course, any suggestions or advice are very welcome. Dawn ___ 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
Re: [Felvtalk] Lost my Jack-Jack today
This is so awful for you but Jack-Jack had a wonderful life because you cared. On Oct 14, 2008, at 5:48 PM, Wendy Griebel wrote: My little furbaby Jack-Jack crossed the bridge today. He had cancer and was not responding to treatment. We will miss him greatly. Wendy ___ 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
Re: [Felvtalk] Lost my Jack-Jack today
I'm sorry he had to leave you, Wendy, but I know you were doing all you could. Gentle Bridge vibes to Jack-Jack, and hugs to you. Diane R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wendy Griebel Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 5:49 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Lost my Jack-Jack today My little furbaby Jack-Jack crossed the bridge today. He had cancer and was not responding to treatment. We will miss him greatly. Wendy ___ 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
Re: [Felvtalk] Lost my Jack-Jack today
Wendy I am so very sorry. Gentle journey for Jack-Jack. Hugs Sally On 10/14/08, Wendy Griebel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My little furbaby Jack-Jack crossed the bridge today. He had cancer and was not responding to treatment. We will miss him greatly. Wendy ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org -- Sally, Eric (not a cat),Junior(angel), Tiny(angel) Fluffy(soulmate angel), Speedy, Grey and White, Ittle Bitty, Little Black, Lily, Daisy, Pewter, Junior Junior (newest) I call him JJ , Silver, and Spike Please Visit my Message board for some pictures. You are welcome to sign up. http://www.k6az.com/ki4spk/index.php?sid=c57c00cf5804ef13853ed6e77a68eed3 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Lost my Jack-Jack today
Wendy, I am sorry to hear about Jack-Jack's passing. He will always be alive in your heart. sincerely, Alice - Original Message - From: Wendy Griebelmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 5:48 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Lost my Jack-Jack today My little furbaby Jack-Jack crossed the bridge today. He had cancer and was not responding to treatment. We will miss him greatly. Wendy ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.orghttp://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
