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Wendy, I'm so sorry to hear that Cricket is not going to make it. It sounds like you've made the best decision for her. I hope things went peacefully. take care of yourself now. I know how much you are going to miss your baby. tonyawendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Guys,Well I am sorry to report that today is Cricket's lastday. He has deteriorated quite a bit and is no longereating, drinking, taking food via force feeding, andhe is barely able to walk. So I realized today thatit is time. I am trying not to get emotional rightnow because I have to get through the day at work. But I do need to ask if anyone has any adviceregarding taking a kitty to be pts. Cricket hatesneedles and will not be happy about it. I knowsomeone mentioned Rescue Remedy, but I couldn't findit at Walmart or Petsmart. I can look at the CVSacross the street from my job. Other than RescueRemedy, is there anything else I can do to make him ascomfortable as possible before going or during hisvisit? Thanks. Wendy__ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
Cricket's Time
Hi Guys, Well I am sorry to report that today is Cricket's last day. He has deteriorated quite a bit and is no longer eating, drinking, taking food via force feeding, and he is barely able to walk. So I realized today that it is time. I am trying not to get emotional right now because I have to get through the day at work. But I do need to ask if anyone has any advice regarding taking a kitty to be pts. Cricket hates needles and will not be happy about it. I know someone mentioned Rescue Remedy, but I couldn't find it at Walmart or Petsmart. I can look at the CVS across the street from my job. Other than Rescue Remedy, is there anything else I can do to make him as comfortable as possible before going or during his visit? Thanks. Wendy __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
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Hi Wendy, I just had my Richmond pts, he also hated needles, just make sure they give him a sedative, before they give him the injectionsSorry...LIsa -Original Message- From: wendy [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 9:22 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Cricket's Time Hi Guys, Well I am sorry to report that today is Cricket's last day. He has deteriorated quite a bit and is no longer eating, drinking, taking food via force feeding, and he is barely able to walk. So I realized today that it is time. I am trying not to get emotional right now because I have to get through the day at work. But I do need to ask if anyone has any advice regarding taking a kitty to be pts. Cricket hates needles and will not be happy about it. I know someone mentioned Rescue Remedy, but I couldn't find it at Walmart or Petsmart. I can look at the CVS across the street from my job. Other than Rescue Remedy, is there anything else I can do to make him as comfortable as possible before going or during his visit? Thanks. Wendy __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
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-Original Message- From: Lisa Ward [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 9:28 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: Cricket's Time Hi Wendy, I just had my Richmond pts, he also hated needles, just make sure they give him a sedative, before they give him the injectionsSorry...LIsa -Original Message- From: wendy [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 9:22 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Cricket's Time Hi Guys, Well I am sorry to report that today is Cricket's last day. He has deteriorated quite a bit and is no longer eating, drinking, taking food via force feeding, and he is barely able to walk. So I realized today that it is time. I am trying not to get emotional right now because I have to get through the day at work. But I do need to ask if anyone has any advice regarding taking a kitty to be pts. Cricket hates needles and will not be happy about it. I know someone mentioned Rescue Remedy, but I couldn't find it at Walmart or Petsmart. I can look at the CVS across the street from my job. Other than Rescue Remedy, is there anything else I can do to make him as comfortable as possible before going or during his visit? Thanks. Wendy __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
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My prayers will be with you and Cricket I had the vet give Baby C a sedative before the actual injection he went quick and painlessly. see our available orphans at:http://members.petfinder.org/~TX418/index.htmlKaren 817-453-4888
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Hi, You can find Rescue Remedy at a health food store...I don't know if there is an easy way.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Kerry and Bandy Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click.
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I'm so very sorry, Wendy. Flavia was given a sedative first. (Levi was not given one, to my knowledge, and his pts haunts me to this day.) I believe the sedative helped enormously, as did the compassion of the vet. I can't stress the demeanor of the vet enough---that is so important, in conjunction with the sedative---I've had a truly compassionate and kind vet do the pts and I've had ho-hum vets. And of course making the trip as stress-free as possible. And a quiet room when you get there. Familiar toys and smells in the carrier. And hardest of all, your calmness. Do you have a close, empathetic friend who can go with you? Or be waiting for you afterwards? I'll be thinking of you and Cricket. And wishing the little soul a peaceful passing. I'm glad he knows what it is to be truly loved and cared for. much love and hugs to you and Cricket, Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wendy Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 8:22 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Cricket's Time Hi Guys, Well I am sorry to report that today is Cricket's last day. He has deteriorated quite a bit and is no longer eating, drinking, taking food via force feeding, and he is barely able to walk. So I realized today that it is time. I am trying not to get emotional right now because I have to get through the day at work. But I do need to ask if anyone has any advice regarding taking a kitty to be pts. Cricket hates needles and will not be happy about it. I know someone mentioned Rescue Remedy, but I couldn't find it at Walmart or Petsmart. I can look at the CVS across the street from my job. Other than Rescue Remedy, is there anything else I can do to make him as comfortable as possible before going or during his visit? Thanks. Wendy __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com hr IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any advice expressed above as to tax matters was neither written nor intended by the sender or Mayer, Brown, Rowe Maw LLP to be used and cannot be used by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed under U.S. tax law. If any person uses or refers to any such tax advice in promoting, marketing or recommending a partnership or other entity, investment plan or arrangement to any taxpayer, then (i) the advice was written to support the promotion or marketing (by a person other than Mayer, Brown, Rowe Maw LLP) of that transaction or matter, and (ii) such taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayers particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor hr This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
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Wendy, my prayers will be with you and Cricket. wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Guys,Well I am sorry to report that today is Cricket's lastday. He has deteriorated quite a bit and is no longereating, drinking, taking food via force feeding, andhe is barely able to walk. So I realized today thatit is time. I am trying not to get emotional rightnow because I have to get through the day at work. But I do need to ask if anyone has any adviceregarding taking a kitty to be pts. Cricket hatesneedles and will not be happy about it. I knowsomeone mentioned Rescue Remedy, but I couldn't findit at Walmart or Petsmart. I can look at the CVSacross the street from my job. Other than RescueRemedy, is there anything else I can do to make him ascomfortable as possible before going or during hisvisit? Thanks. Wendy__ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
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Wendy, My prayers are with you...I just had my Richmond put to sleep, please make sure they give him a sedative before they give him the injection.This will be the last nice thing you ever do for cricketSorryLisa WArd -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 9:49 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Cricket's Time My prayers will be with you and Cricket I had the vet give Baby C a sedative before the actual injection he went quick and painlessly. see our available orphans at: http://members.petfinder.org/~TX418/index.html Karen 817-453-4888
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I'm so sorry, Wendy. I get Rescue Remedy at the health food stores. Gloria At 08:21 AM 11/9/2005, you wrote: Hi Guys, Well I am sorry to report that today is Cricket's last day. He has deteriorated quite a bit and is no longer eating, drinking, taking food via force feeding, and he is barely able to walk. So I realized today that it is time. I am trying not to get emotional right now because I have to get through the day at work. But I do need to ask if anyone has any advice regarding taking a kitty to be pts. Cricket hates needles and will not be happy about it. I know someone mentioned Rescue Remedy, but I couldn't find it at Walmart or Petsmart. I can look at the CVS across the street from my job. Other than Rescue Remedy, is there anything else I can do to make him as comfortable as possible before going or during his visit? Thanks. Wendy __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
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Wendy, Is it possible to have the vet come to your house? That alone would make it much less stressful. Also just curious, how long has Cricket been on baby food, this is not a substitute for cat food, it doesn't have the vitimin requirements a cat needs? Also how much food are you actually getting into Cricket, a teaspoon here and there is not enough and Cricket will die from lack of food if that is the case. When syringe feeding a cat that isn't eating you have to get atleast 180 to 200 ccs of food into them daily if you don't they are at risk of developing Fatty Liver Disease and this will kill them. If Cricket isn't getting very much food it will make weaker and sicker, the weaker and sicker he gets, the less he will want to eat, it is a vicous cycle and food is the ONLY way to stop it. I've been going throught the archives and it looks like Cricket has been getting small amounts of baby food for quite a while, this will not sustain him, he needs real food in real amounts, it is a bit of work to syringe that much food but it could save his life if it isn't too late. There is a Assisted Feeding group that can help and support you in this, you can find them here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Feline-Assisted-Feeding/ No cat can recover from anything if they are not getting enough food. Not trying to be mean just stating facts. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com (affordable hosting web design) http://HostDesign4U.com --- BMK Designs (non-profit web sites) http://bmk.bemikitties.com
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and baby food does not have taurine which is essential to cats. Bonnie www.elephants.com - Original Message - From: Belinda Sauro [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2005 10:03 am Subject: Re: Cricket's Time To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Wendy, Is it possible to have the vet come to your house? That alone would make it much less stressful. Also just curious, how long has Cricket been on baby food, this is not a substitute for cat food, it doesn't have the vitimin requirements a cat needs? Also how much food are you actually getting into Cricket, a teaspoon here and there is not enough and Cricket will die from lack of food if that is the case. When syringe feeding a cat that isn't eating you have to get atleast 180 to 200 ccs of food into them daily if you don't they are at risk of developing Fatty Liver Disease and this will kill them. If Cricket isn't getting very much food it will make weaker and sicker, the weaker and sicker he gets, the less he will want to eat, it is a vicous cycle and food is the ONLY way to stop it. I've been going throught the archives and it looks like Cricket has been getting small amounts of baby food for quite a while, this will not sustain him, he needs real food in real amounts, it is a bit of work to syringe that much food but it could save his life if it isn't too late. There is a Assisted Feeding group that can help and support you in this, you can find them here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Feline-Assisted-Feeding/ No cat can recover from anything if they are not getting enough food. Not trying to be mean just stating facts. -- Belinda Happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties ... http://www.bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candle Light Service http://www.bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com (affordable hosting web design) http://HostDesign4U.com --- BMK Designs (non-profit web sites) http://bmk.bemikitties.com
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I am so sorry, Wendy.. I can't help crying - Please know that Cricket's soul will still be with you, and he will have no more pain and he will be happier (well..that's what happened to all my passing kitties. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 8:32 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Cricket's Time I'm so sorry, Wendy. I get Rescue Remedy at the health food stores. Gloria At 08:21 AM 11/9/2005, you wrote: Hi Guys, Well I am sorry to report that today is Cricket's last day. He has deteriorated quite a bit and is no longer eating, drinking, taking food via force feeding, and he is barely able to walk. So I realized today that it is time. I am trying not to get emotional right now because I have to get through the day at work. But I do need to ask if anyone has any advice regarding taking a kitty to be pts. Cricket hates needles and will not be happy about it. I know someone mentioned Rescue Remedy, but I couldn't find it at Walmart or Petsmart. I can look at the CVS across the street from my job. Other than Rescue Remedy, is there anything else I can do to make him as comfortable as possible before going or during his visit? Thanks. Wendy __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
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The main issue is to make sure your vet gives euthasol in the vein. Some vet's give Euthasol (euthasol is pink) or a blue solution in the stomach, and this takes longer to act unless the cat is VERY ill. The blue kind seemed to take even longer to act, and I will specifically request the PINK euthasol from now on. I have had both forms of euthanasia done, and I prefer the euthasol via IV. It works in 3 to 10 seconds, whereas the other euthanasia solution given in the stomach take 30 seconds to a minute (which seems like an eternity when you are holding them and saying goodbye). I have never had a vet offer or give a sedative before euthanasia, in fact, I had never even heard of that until joining this list. All except ONE of the animals I had put down went very peacefully. The one that went bad was a VET mistake, she missed the vein and injected it Sub-Q. It was VERY nasty and heart-breaking, the dog cried and thrashed around for a full 2 or 3 minutes in agony (this was the same vet that told me ringer's solution given sub-q would slough the skin off). God, I hope she's not still in business! Anyways.. back to the topic. Just make sure you have a good vet and it goes in IV. I'm so sorry to hear that it's Cricket's time. I hope his euthanasia is peaceful and painless. The fact that you are researching it shows how much you care, and I'm sure he appreciates it. Jenn http://ucat.us http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Adopt a cat from UCAT rescue: http://ucat.us/adopt.html Adopt a FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/AWrescue/FIV/ Adopt a FELV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FELVadopt.html Saving one animal won't make a difference in the world, but it will make a world of difference for that one animal. ~~~ I collect KMR kitten formula labels for Bazil, a 3 yr old special needs cat who must live on a liquid diet for the rest of his life. Bazil's caretaker collects labels and sends them to KMR, where they add up until she earns a free can of formula! PLEASE save your KMR kitten formula labels for Bazil! If you use KMR, even just one can, please email me for the NEW address to send them to! -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.12.8/163 - Release Date: 11/8/2005
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I am so sorry for you loses...But if you give a sedative before the iv, it would be much more peacefull...Lisa -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 1:01 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Cricket's Time The main issue is to make sure your vet gives euthasol in the vein. Some vet's give Euthasol (euthasol is pink) or a blue solution in the stomach, and this takes longer to act unless the cat is VERY ill. The blue kind seemed to take even longer to act, and I will specifically request the PINK euthasol from now on. I have had both forms of euthanasia done, and I prefer the euthasol via IV. It works in 3 to 10 seconds, whereas the other euthanasia solution given in the stomach take 30 seconds to a minute (which seems like an eternity when you are holding them and saying goodbye). I have never had a vet offer or give a sedative before euthanasia, in fact, I had never even heard of that until joining this list. All except ONE of the animals I had put down went very peacefully. The one that went bad was a VET mistake, she missed the vein and injected it Sub-Q. It was VERY nasty and heart-breaking, the dog cried and thrashed around for a full 2 or 3 minutes in agony (this was the same vet that told me ringer's solution given sub-q would slough the skin off). God, I hope she's not still in business! Anyways.. back to the topic. Just make sure you have a good vet and it goes in IV. I'm so sorry to hear that it's Cricket's time. I hope his euthanasia is peaceful and painless. The fact that you are researching it shows how much you care, and I'm sure he appreciates it. Jenn http://ucat.us http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Adopt a cat from UCAT rescue: http://ucat.us/adopt.html Adopt a FIV+ cat: http://ucat.us/AWrescue/FIV/ Adopt a FELV+ cat: http://ucat.us/FELVadopt.html Saving one animal won't make a difference in the world, but it will make a world of difference for that one animal. ~~~ I collect KMR kitten formula labels for Bazil, a 3 yr old special needs cat who must live on a liquid diet for the rest of his life. Bazil's caretaker collects labels and sends them to KMR, where they add up until she earns a free can of formula! PLEASE save your KMR kitten formula labels for Bazil! If you use KMR, even just one can, please email me for the NEW address to send them to! -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.12.8/163 - Release Date: 11/8/2005
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I agree. If you ask for a sedative first, it will relax and calm him so it isn't so stressful for him. Big hugs. It's so hard to lose them, but know that you did all you could, and Cricket will always love you for it. May his passing be peaceful. Goodnight, sweet Cricket... =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, and 6 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec Salome' =^..^= Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/My Personal Page: http://www.geocities.com/ruthiegirl1/terrispage.html?1083970447350 - Original Message - From: Lisa Ward To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 9:27 AM Subject: RE: Cricket's Time Hi Wendy, I just had my Richmond pts, he also hated needles, just make sure theygive him a sedative, before they give him the injectionsSorry...LIsa-Original Message-From: wendy [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 9:22 AMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Cricket's TimeHi Guys,Well I am sorry to report that today is Cricket's lastday. He has deteriorated quite a bit and is no longereating, drinking, taking food via force feeding, andhe is barely able to walk. So I realized today thatit is time. I am trying not to get emotional rightnow because I have to get through the day at work. But I do need to ask if anyone has any adviceregarding taking a kitty to be pts. Cricket hatesneedles and will not be happy about it. I knowsomeone mentioned Rescue Remedy, but I couldn't findit at Walmart or Petsmart. I can look at the CVSacross the street from my job. Other than RescueRemedy, is there anything else I can do to make him ascomfortable as possible before going or during hisvisit? Thanks. Wendy__ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
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okay, I missed one -- hope the feeding tube works! Terri - Original Message - From: Terri Brown To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 3:30 PM Subject: Re: Cricket's Time I agree. If you ask for a sedative first, it will relax and calm him so it isn't so stressful for him. Big hugs. It's so hard to lose them, but know that you did all you could, and Cricket will always love you for it. May his passing be peaceful. Goodnight, sweet Cricket... =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, and 6 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec Salome' =^..^= Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/My Personal Page: http://www.geocities.com/ruthiegirl1/terrispage.html?1083970447350 - Original Message - From: Lisa Ward To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 9:27 AM Subject: RE: Cricket's Time Hi Wendy, I just had my Richmond pts, he also hated needles, just make sure theygive him a sedative, before they give him the injectionsSorry...LIsa-Original Message-From: wendy [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 9:22 AMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Cricket's TimeHi Guys,Well I am sorry to report that today is Cricket's lastday. He has deteriorated quite a bit and is no longereating, drinking, taking food via force feeding, andhe is barely able to walk. So I realized today thatit is time. I am trying not to get emotional rightnow because I have to get through the day at work. But I do need to ask if anyone has any adviceregarding taking a kitty to be pts. Cricket hatesneedles and will not be happy about it. I knowsomeone mentioned Rescue Remedy, but I couldn't findit at Walmart or Petsmart. I can look at the CVSacross the street from my job. Other than RescueRemedy, is there anything else I can do to make him ascomfortable as possible before going or during hisvisit? Thanks. Wendy__ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
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Hugs to you Wendy on this sad day. Cricket is sure to meet my Effie along with many other angels at the Bridge. Del - Original Message - From: wendy To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 8:21 AM Subject: Cricket's Time Hi Guys,Well I am sorry to report that today is Cricket's lastday. He has deteriorated quite a bit and is no longereating, drinking, taking food via force feeding, andhe is barely able to walk. So I realized today thatit is time. I am trying not to get emotional rightnow because I have to get through the day at work. But I do need to ask if anyone has any adviceregarding taking a kitty to be pts. Cricket hatesneedles and will not be happy about it. I knowsomeone mentioned Rescue Remedy, but I couldn't findit at Walmart or Petsmart. I can look at the CVSacross the street from my job. Other than RescueRemedy, is there anything else I can do to make him ascomfortable as possible before going or during hisvisit? Thanks. Wendy__ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
