Peggy, I'm so sorry you lost Scooter.
tonya
Peggy Ankney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Our little baby wasnt strong enough to hold on over the weekend.
The vet called yesterday to say that his condition had worsened. He was no
longer responding to their petting or holding him, and didnt even stand up
during the examination, and seemed to be in much more pain. She had given him
more pain medicine and he was basically out of it. I asked about the dex
cocktail, and she said his kidneys were even more enlarged and felt hard and
she didnt think it would help at this point. My husband and I didnt want him
to continue to suffer, so we decided to let him go. We are comforted by the
fact that he did find us, as he would have likely starved to death from the
mass in his mouth, so at least we were able to help him finish this life in
comfort and warmth. We only had him for a couple months but this little fellow
really worked his way into our hearts, and the house seems so much quieter now.
But I am so grateful to him for teaching us so much about
this virus, and should another stray kitty come to us we will know a little
more about what to do. I requested a post-mortem in case they can learn
anything more about his condition and if there is useful information Ill post
it. Were going to bury him in the back yard sometime this week. Our vet was
wonderful and said that we should envision him in his healthy 7 pound body
running around free of pain. Thanks to all of you who have helped us through
this difficult time. Prayers for all the kitties still fighting this disease,
and to all of the compassionate caregivers working so hard to help them.
