Re: Angel Peanut

[Samiluke]

Hi Nina,   Peanut came to us mid-July, with 2 of her companions from a bad situation.  The other 2 gained weight, but Peanut did not.  She was obsessed with food, though, & she ate, so my first suspicion was hyper-T, as she had already tested negative for intestinal parasites.  I never imagined that it would turn out to be something like this, so I've been in quite a state of shock. Our vet said that cancer can sometimes cause an increased appetite, b/c basically the cancer is sapping all the calories & nutrients from the cat, so the cat tries to eat more to compensate.  They said this probably started before I had her & that there was likely nothing I could have done to have changed the outcome, especially with an 18 year old cat.  I'm trying not to second guess myself but it's hard.  I know, though, that Peanut would not want me to beat up on myself, so for her sake, I'm trying not to.  I know it will get better with time.  Thank you so much for your thoughts.  The support of others really helps when it comes to coping with times like these.   Yvonne   In a message dated 10/2/2006 5:53:26 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Dear Yvonne, I'm so sorry about your little Peanut.  It sounds like you did everything possible to help her and your final decision, was of course difficult for you, but the kindest one for her.  Do your best to not second guess yourself, she was ready to move on or she wouldn't have stopped swallowing like that.  I know how hard it is to let go of the hope for a miracle, but she no longer needs you to fret about her care.  You gave her a wonderful life and right up until her last breath you did your best to make wise and unselfish decisions based on what was best for her.  Didn't I read that she was healthy and strong until this final illness overcame her?  That's the sort of life and passing that I pray for for all those I love.  I hope you can take some comfort in knowing how grateful she must be to have been such an important member of your family. Nina