Anne,
Sorry I didn't see your post until this morning. How are things today?
In answer to your question, yes, MANY animals go off to be on their own when
they are about to die. As a hospice nurse for my Aunt Marge explained...(in
regard to her..) if you need to be with her, just
, 2006 8:49 PM
Subject: Re: Jimi Too Cool problem
If it's painful for him to eat, have you been tube feeding him? It's very
important to not let them go without a certain amount for more than 2-3 days
because it leads to feline hepatic lipidosis (fatty liver disease). Poor baby.
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Frequently they want to be alone when they leave this world. Perhaps it is
easier for them to leave without their people around willing them to stay or
perhaps they think it will be easier on their human friends if they do not have
to watch. Also, some like to feel the cool ground during
Dear Anne,
My heart goes out to you, since it was just 8 days ago since I lost my Bubba.
He, too, sought out hiding places shortly before he died. I think that Jimi is
trying to find a place to be alone more than anything else. When Bubba finally
became too weak to move around the apartment,
What's happened since then?
I know it is distressing, and I would be trying to get him in too. But it is
true they want to do this, often, to die, and it is also true that
hypothermia is supposed to be one of the most painless ways to die, and to help
with
other kinds of pain, I think.
I'm sorry Anne. Maybe he does want to be private. I don't know. You are both
in my prayers.
tonya
anne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi everyone,
My Jimi Too Cool, 10 year old black domestic shorthair with feline
leukemia, is in his last stage of life, I am sure. He has been
Anne, I'm so sorry you have this added worry at a time like this. But yes,
you're giving him a choice, and if he wants to come back in he will. If you
know he's still alive, you could go out from time to time and just sit and
talk to him -- tell him his story, tell him what he means to you. Do
Well, he's his own man, at least if that is the way he chooses to go, he had
the free will and peace of choosing it. Really, I know it hurts, but you
couldn't possibly give him anything more than the freedom to choose. Animals
DO go off to die, but on the other hand, another member here (I think
GLOW to you and Jimi. I think what others have said about seeking solitude and
cool is pertinent. My Ninja chose several sick places where she didn't stay
when feeling well, they were dark places I couldn't get to. She sought them
out while we were waiting for the time the vet could come
I just want to add my voice to Diane R.'s. My heart is with you Anne.
elizabeth
In a message dated 12/16/2006 9:26:00 AM Central Standard Time,
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Anne, I'm so sorry you have this added worry at a time like this. But yes,
you're giving him a choice, and if he
Same here - sending prayers for Jimi Too Cool...
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Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 11:50 AM
Subject: Re: Jimi Too Cool problem
I just want to add my voice to Diane R.'s. My heart is with you Anne
Oh my dear, how very distressing for you. You might be able to take
some comfort in the fact that you seem to be the only one distressed
here. I'm so glad Jimi isn't able to escape the yard and has the choice
about coming back inside. I'd probably be doing just what Diane
suggests...
Dear Marylyn, Leah, Michelle, Tonya, Diane R., Phaewryn, Barb, Elizabeth and
Gloria,
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your responses. Jimi came in at
the crack of dawn and disappeared somewhere but when I woke up a few hours
later, he was in bed with me, sleeping. That was nice
Oh my dear, how very distressing for you. You might be able to take
some comfort in the fact that you seem to be the only one distressed
here. I'm so glad Jimi isn't able to escape the yard and has the choice
about coming back inside. I'd probably be doing just what Diane
suggests...
If it's painful for him to eat, have you been tube feeding him? It's very
important to not let them go without a certain amount for more than 2-3 days
because it leads to feline hepatic lipidosis (fatty liver disease). Poor
baby. http://www.sniksnak.com/cathealth/liver2.html
I'm glad he's back
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