Thanks for your kind thoughts. It really helps with the sadness.
What exactly did your vet do for Scully when she presented her symptoms?Scully was treated for upper respiratory illness (antibiotics). When I first took her to the vet she only had a slightly runny eye and was beginning to sneeze more frequently. She was still eating, playing, following me around, etc. I mean, I really wasn't overly concerned at the time - but wanted it checked out. When the antibiotics didn't work and symptoms progressed- she tried anti-inflamatories. Soon after she really slowed down and lost interest in food. Then we tried Interferon and appetite stimulators and maximum calorie food. Nothing was working - I had her hospitalized after force feeding with a syringe for a week. Then the vet ran the test and we found out she was positive. I took her home and in a last ditch effort tried viatmen supplements and continue to feed her. Then, one morning after feeding she threw up and I knew that I had lost the battle. I didn't force anymore meds or food down her throat for her last couple of days - I wanted my time with her to be quality time. I think she appreciated this.
Looking back over her life maybe there were signs she was positive that I didn't realize. Once a year she would get a watery eye for a couple of days. After yearly vaccinations she would always come home and throw up all night long (we chocked this up to a nervous post-reaction to the vet). Also, she was the runt of the litter. She was very, very small. She was the size of a 4-5 month old kitten even as an adult. Maybe the FelV prevented her from growing to full size? Regardless, she was the happiest, smartest little cat who loved people and was spoiled rotten.
SD
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