Mikanmama (Mikan GA)
Very Active Member
Mikan crossed the rainbow bridge yesterday at about 6pm MST.
In recent weeks, Mikan exhibited more behaviors indicative of something wrong. Her appetite was very variable - not wanting to eat much or at all at the preshot, only to eat later at +2~+4 like she had been starving. She was still very affectionate, seeking attention and purring when I held her for testing. Then, she went down the hill very rapidly. It was clear to us that something very sinister was underlying all this. The vet thought it may have been renal failure. We suspected a tumor, perhaps metastasizing to her brain. Either way, her decline was very rapid and clearly terminal. We decided to let her go.
We had a vet who specialized in palliative care come to the house to help her through the process. At that point, she was barely responsive. I held her in my arms throughout the process. It was peaceful.
But I am utterly at a loss. My heart is broken into a million pieces.
Mikan has always been a mama's girl. Since her FD diagnosis 2 years ago, we have become even closer. It has been a rough journey for both of us.
I want to thank the forum for helping us manage her FD. I want to express my deep appreciation to the forum's moderators for keeping this place available for us. At the beginning of our FD journey, I was very naive and scared about the whole thing. I would not have gotten through this without @Bandit's Mom gentle guidance. Thank you. And all the experienced members, @Angela & Cleo, @tiffmaxee, @Wendy&Nekom @Bron and Sheba (GA), thank you for sharing your wisdom.
And my friends. Through each other's posts and comments, I feel like you and your kitties are my family. @Staci & Ivy, @Alicia & Kit cat, @Jack & Mopem'sMom, @Fistuk & Shelly, @Karolina KJ & Nestle, @Diane Tyler's Mom GA, @Heather & Shooter, @carfurby (GA), @Karen and Chispa, @Deb and Sylvester, @bluesunshine @Jason - Kona's Dad, thank you for your kindness and support.
I wish all of you and your kitties a healthy and happy new year.
Kit and Mikan forever (02/28/2017-12/29/2024)
In recent weeks, Mikan exhibited more behaviors indicative of something wrong. Her appetite was very variable - not wanting to eat much or at all at the preshot, only to eat later at +2~+4 like she had been starving. She was still very affectionate, seeking attention and purring when I held her for testing. Then, she went down the hill very rapidly. It was clear to us that something very sinister was underlying all this. The vet thought it may have been renal failure. We suspected a tumor, perhaps metastasizing to her brain. Either way, her decline was very rapid and clearly terminal. We decided to let her go.
We had a vet who specialized in palliative care come to the house to help her through the process. At that point, she was barely responsive. I held her in my arms throughout the process. It was peaceful.
But I am utterly at a loss. My heart is broken into a million pieces.
Mikan has always been a mama's girl. Since her FD diagnosis 2 years ago, we have become even closer. It has been a rough journey for both of us.
I want to thank the forum for helping us manage her FD. I want to express my deep appreciation to the forum's moderators for keeping this place available for us. At the beginning of our FD journey, I was very naive and scared about the whole thing. I would not have gotten through this without @Bandit's Mom gentle guidance. Thank you. And all the experienced members, @Angela & Cleo, @tiffmaxee, @Wendy&Nekom @Bron and Sheba (GA), thank you for sharing your wisdom.
And my friends. Through each other's posts and comments, I feel like you and your kitties are my family. @Staci & Ivy, @Alicia & Kit cat, @Jack & Mopem'sMom, @Fistuk & Shelly, @Karolina KJ & Nestle, @Diane Tyler's Mom GA, @Heather & Shooter, @carfurby (GA), @Karen and Chispa, @Deb and Sylvester, @bluesunshine @Jason - Kona's Dad, thank you for your kindness and support.
I wish all of you and your kitties a healthy and happy new year.
Kit and Mikan forever (02/28/2017-12/29/2024)
