Peggy,
Geez, that's awful news about your Bobby.
I think that this is why we always tell each other
that it doesn't really matter what we think we could
have done differently, because it all depends on the
individual kitty's own system. Who knows? Even if I
had been able to start Arielle on interferon earlier,
she may have died this past February anyway......
I know how horrible this is for you, and just try to
remember that Bobby knows that you love him, and he
appreciates all you've done for him. He has had a
better live with you this short time than he would
have had with someone else. Just love him, kiss him,
hold him if he wants it, and when he's ready to leave,
he will tell you. And then you can ease him over the
Rainbow Bridge where he will be free from this blasted
disease. And don't worry about him - he will have all
of our furkids to look out for him, and now Lourdes is
there too, to take care of them for us until we get
there.
Big Hugs for you, and give Bobby a kiss from me.
Terri, Salome, and Siggie the Tomato Vampire
--- "Pike, Peggy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Chere and the Group:
>
> I picked Bobby up from A&M yesterday afternoon.
> Unfortunately the news is
> worse than I thought it would be. He was given a
> transfusion which brought
> his PCV from 14% to 18% (not a very big jump). A
> bone marrow aspiration was
> performed and x-rays taken. Apparently the bone
> marrow that is being
> destroyed by the virus is being replaced with bone.
> So there is no hope for
> a bone marrow transplant because there is no place
> to put the bone marrow.
> Bone is taking over the cavities that are being
> created by bone marrow loss.
> Bobby also has some sort of internal infection. He
> has a fever and blood
> was found in his urine. All A&M could do for him is
> give him an antibiotic
> to eliminate the infection. They told me to
> continue the interferon but to
> stop giving him vitamins because it is just too
> stressful for him.
>
> When I got him home last night he had a good
> appetite. He did not eat that
> much this morning and seemed to have less energy
> than last night. His
> mother (Beatrice) and his sister (Buttons) have been
> hissing at him and
> don't want to be near him.
>
> The vet at A&M said he might live another month
> (maybe less), but I am not
> going to let him linger in pain. I have contacted
> my local vet and she will
> come over to my house when I feel it is time to put
> him down.
>
> This is very tough. I have to admit that for months
> I have listened to many
> sad stories of illnesses and losses that many of you
> in this group have
> endured, thinking I would not have to go through
> this with mine. I thought
> they were so healthy and because I started the
> kittens on treatment at very
> young ages (2 months), that they would be free of
> sickness. I was wrong and
> I see now they can get very sick very quickly and
> very easily. I will never
> again take the good health of my cats for granted.
>
> Chere, I hope the blond kitty you spotted in your
> backyard -- the one who
> looks so much like Bobby -- is an angel watching
> over and protecting Bobby.
>
> And to everyone else on the list, please keep Bobby
> in your prayers.
>
> THIS FRICKING DISEASE SUCKS BIG TIME.
>
> Peggy
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: CG [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2001 9:31 PM
> To: Pike, Peggy
> Subject: Re: Peggy- Re:Blond Cat
>
>
> Peggy:
> Thought I would check for an update on Bobby. Did
> you take him to Texas
> A&M?
>
> I have been looking for the return of the strawberry
> blond cat, but I have
> not seen her. Maybe it means the angels are
> watching over your very special
> Bobby.
> Love,
> Chere
>
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>
> "There Are Angels Among Us. One Of Them May Be The
> Little Cat At Your Door.
> Take It In. Feed It. Love It. And You Will Know The
> Purpose Of God."
> A Tribute to Ms. Slippers
>
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