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I'm hoping that perhaps it isn't his time yet, but if it is, then I pray that his journey to the Bridge is peaceful.Ginacatatonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I worked very late tonight and came home to find my Popeye very lethargic. He would not eat. I am taking him to the vet in the morning, but I think it may be his time. He is the cat who has high blood pressure and is going blind that I can't pill. I think he may have congestive heart failure as he seems to be wheezing when he breathes. I syringed him some water and tuna juice, but I just don't want to put him through going to the emergency vet. I'm going to take him in tomorrow and hope for the best, but be prepared to let him go. :(tonyaPlease visitmy Tigger Tales site! At the bottom of the home and links pages aremy merchant affiliate banners. If anyone uses my links to make a purchase, I will receive a percentage of all final sales.I am going to donate100% ofthe proceeds to animal welfare organizations.This is a great way to shop your favorite online pet stores and give something to a worthy cause. Thank you in advance! Do you Yahoo!? Next-gen email? Have it all with the all-new Yahoo! Mail Beta.
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Tonya, Prayers are on the way for you Popeye. Yvonne
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Thank you all for your prayers. Popeye is wheezing and weak, but he still fought me tooth and nail when I tried to get some water, tuna water, and fancy feast down him. I don't think he got enough of any to do any good. He just hates to be medicated so badly that if whatever is wrong CAN be fixed through medication I just don't know if it's worth it to his quality of life.He's had high blood pressure a long time, and is going blind even on medication for that. I put that med. in a spoonful of fancy feast and even that doesn't always work. He's lost weight and I wonder if he's now hyper-t or something. He's also losing his hearing as well. He has a heart murmur too.Popeye ALWAYS has to be right in my face wherever I am. He sleeps beside me or on top of me. But last night he wouldn't sleep on the bed at all and keeps hiding under furniture. I feel like that means he doesn't want to be bothered with a lot of tests, force feeding, med.s, etc :( But then again, even wrapped ina towel he fought hard to keep me from feeding him anything or getting any water down him. So I just don't know. I'm very sad. I've had Popeye since he was about 4 weeks old. He was at the shelter WITHOUT a mother in December. He's always been a 'woolsucker' from not having his mom when he was a baby.tonya[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tonya,Prayers are on the way for you Popeye.Yvonne
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You and Popeye are in my thoughts and prayers. It's such a difficult time when you know they are seriously sick and refuse help. Having him from 4 weeks old, (such a tiny little angel), and the fact that he's such a momma's boy in every other respect (than medicating) makes all this so hard on you. A good bit of the time I feel like I'm part cat, but when it comes to them making the decision to not allow us to intervene in medical problems, well, I have such a hard time accepting that. Sometimes the hardest thing to do is nothing at all, (except love them and accept them). Are you bringing him in to the vet today? Maybe there will be something they can prescribe in an injection that will be easier to administer. If you decide to bring him home with you, ask them for some Valium. I've given it to kitties that are in transition and it helps them to relax when they are distressed. Simon, a feral kitty friend of mine was suffering greatly, holding on to life in a body that had just plan worn out. Valium, (just a touch of it), helped him to relax enough to let go of the physical and pass peacefully. I'm so sorry that you and Popeye are suffering. I know from your previous posts that you have done your best to make peace with whatever may happen, (since you haven't been able to medicate him the way you'd hoped). None of that matters when we come down to what seems to be the end of our time with them. I'm praying that you are wrong, that he will bounce back and start to feel better. We are all here for you and Popeye. Blessings and love, Nina catatonya wrote: Thank you all for your prayers. Popeye is wheezing and weak, but he still fought me tooth and nail when I tried to get some water, tuna water, and fancy feast down him. I don't think he got enough of any to do any good. He just hates to be medicated so badly that if whatever is wrong CAN be fixed through medication I just don't know if it's worth it to his quality of life. He's had high blood pressure a long time, and is going blind even on medication for that. I put that med. in a spoonful of fancy feast and even that doesn't always work. He's lost weight and I wonder if he's now hyper-t or something. He's also losing his hearing as well. He has a heart murmur too. Popeye ALWAYS has to be right in my face wherever I am. He sleeps beside me or on top of me. But last night he wouldn't sleep on the bed at all and keeps hiding under furniture. I feel like that means he doesn't want to be bothered with a lot of tests, force feeding, med.s, etc :(But then again, even wrapped in a towel he fought hard to keep me from feeding him anything or getting any water down him. So I just don't know. I'm very sad. I've had Popeye since he was about 4 weeks old. He was at the shelter WITHOUT a mother in December. He's always been a 'woolsucker' from not having his mom when he was a baby.
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we're with you Tonya, use our strength to help you bothcatatonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I worked very late tonight and came home to find my Popeye very lethargic. He would not eat. I am taking him to the vet in the morning, but I think it may be his time. He is the cat who has high blood pressure and is going blind that I can't pill. I think he may have congestive heart failure as he seems to be wheezing when he breathes. I syringed him some water and tuna juice, but I just don't want to put him through going to the emergency vet. I'm going to take him in tomorrow and hope for the best, but be prepared to let him go. :(tonyaBarb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito"My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile."- Anonymous Do you Yahoo!? Get on board. You're invited to try the new Yahoo! Mail Beta.
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Tonya, I will be praying for you and for Popeye that everything will turn out the best for Popeye From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Barb Moermond Sent: Friday, August 18, 2006 8:09 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: popeye is sick we're with you Tonya, use our strength to help you both catatonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I worked very late tonight and came home to find my Popeye very lethargic. He would not eat. I am taking him to the vet in the morning, but I think it may be his time. He is the cat who has high blood pressure and is going blind that I can't pill. I think he may have congestive heart failure as he seems to be wheezing when he breathes. I syringed him some water and tuna juice, but I just don't want to put him through going to the emergency vet. I'm going to take him in tomorrow and hope for the best, but be prepared to let him go. :( tonya Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile. - Anonymous Do you Yahoo!? Get on board. You're invited to try the new Yahoo! Mail Beta.
popeye is sick
I worked very late tonight and came home to find my Popeye very lethargic. He would not eat. I am taking him to the vet in the morning, but I think it may be his time. He is the cat who has high blood pressure and is going blind that I can't pill. I think he may have congestive heart failure as he seems to be wheezing when he breathes. I syringed him some water and tuna juice, but I just don't want to put him through going to the emergency vet. I'm going to take him in tomorrow and hope for the best, but be prepared to let him go. :(tonya
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Tonya I will be sending good thoughts and prayers to you and Popeye. Sherrycatatonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I worked very late tonight and came home to find my Popeye very lethargic. He would not eat. I am taking him to the vet in the morning, but I think it may be his time. He is the cat who has high blood pressure and is going blind that I can't pill. I think he may have congestive heart failure as he seems to be wheezing when he breathes. I syringed him some water and tuna juice, but I just don't want to put him through going to the emergency vet. I'm going to take him in tomorrow and hope for the best, but be prepared to let him go. :(tonya How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messengers low PC-to-Phone call rates.
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dearthoughts and prayers to you and popeye. elizabeth In a message dated 8/17/2006 7:31:39 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I worked very late tonight and came home to find my Popeye very lethargic. He would not eat. I am taking him to the vet in the morning, but I think it may be his time. He is the cat who has high blood pressure and is going blind that I can't pill. I think he may have congestive heart failure as he seems to be wheezing when he breathes. I syringed him some water and tuna juice, but I just don't want to put him through going to the emergency vet. I'm going to take him in tomorrow and hope for the best, but be prepared to let him go. :( tonya
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Tonya, I will say heartfelt prayers for Popeye..I don't blameyou about not going to the Emergency vet if at all possible..Just love him while you can; he has been so happy with you, I know...how old is he? You mentioned 'his time' and I figure he may be elderly as well as very sick Helene From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of catatonyaSent: Thursday, August 17, 2006 10:31 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgCc: tam; Barb Schwartz; TammySubject: popeye is sick I worked very late tonight and came home to find my Popeye very lethargic. He would not eat. I am taking him to the vet in the morning, but I think it may be his time. He is the cat who has high blood pressure and is going blind that I can't pill. I think he may have congestive heart failure as he seems to be wheezing when he breathes. I syringed him some water and tuna juice, but I just don't want to put him through going to the emergency vet. I'm going to take him in tomorrow and hope for the best, but be prepared to let him go. :( tonya
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Tonya, I will pray for popeye. Lori
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Tonya, I am so sorry to hear that your Popeye is sick. My thoughts prayers are with you both. God's speed to your vet to swiftly help Popeye hopefully back to a recovery. Bless you both. Good vibes are being sent your way. : ) ~Dee
