02/24/2012 Spitzer has crossed the Rainbow Bridge

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BJM

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At around 9:30-10:30 pm, Spitzer began howling intermittently, panting, and was very restless. He had difficulty standing and walking; his back legs were splayed and sometimes knuckled under. I called the primary vet and met her at the office. She drew blood from his back left leg and his glucose was 289, so not a hypo. His temp was 99, so not a fever. His incision site was bruised looking. Both back legs felt cool. She agreed with me that it was likely he had thrown a blood clot and referred me to MedVet for additional care.

At MedVet, they could not get a blood pressure in his back legs. He was in significant pain and very aggitated. The vet indicated that intensive treatment would likely run $2,00-$4,000 ... and that he only had a 50/50 chance of surviving another 10 months before having another blood clot somewhere. She said that reperfusion of the areas with blocked blood supply was pretty painful if successful and that tissue damage with necrosis and infection was very likely.

At 12:50 am, I held Spitzer in my lap while he crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Requiem aeternum, little one. May we meet each other again some day. I love you always, my schnuzzle butt.
 

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((((((((((((((((((((((((BJM)))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Sending many many cyber hugs. I am so very sorry for your loss. Tears falling.
Spitzer is flying free now, whole and healthy over the Rainbow Bridge. rb_icon
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I'm so sorry. What a painful and traumatic evening it must have been for both of you. My thoughts are with you. Fly free, Spitzer...
 
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I read your other posts the other day... they reminded me of my other kittie that passed years ago. So sorry sweetie.
 
Sorry to see you go Spitzer. ((((((((((BJM)))))))) :cry:
So very sad to hear this news. But you did the right thing not to put him through misery for little gain. His troubles are over now.
 
So sorry to hear this. Spitzer, I'm sure, is grateful that you made that difficult decision, and that you stayed by his side through all of this. I'll so miss seeing his updates. Rest healthfully little love, and come back regularly in memories to comfort your mama. God Bless!
 
((((BJ))))
My heart is breaking for you. Fly free sweet boy.
Carl
 
I am so sorry to read this. I have been one of the silent observers that has followed Spitzer and You. I have always admired your dedication and love for Spitzer--- you provided him wonderful care.

Fly Free Spitzer.

Kim and Kitty
 
BJ

I am crying so hard I can barely type. You have been around for me since Lilly was diagnosed back in the summer of last year. I am so sorry for the loss of Spitzer. He truly was a fighter and had been through so much. Oh BJ I am so sorry.

Terri
 
I'm so sorry for your loss. You have been incredibly devoted to Spitzer and provided him with a final act of kindness and love.

Fly free Spitzer.
 
I am so sorry to hear of your terrible loss. Spitzer is free of pain now, but I know how much you must be hurting. Peace be with you in the coming days.
 
Oh dear. Dear Spitzer. This really saddens me and I am so so sorry you two had to go through this.

Walk with angels, Spitzer.
 
I am so very sorry to hear this. You looked after Spitzer so well and it seemed like he was getting better. It must have been such a hard decision for you to give him this final gift of love. You looked after him until the very end and I feel sure he will repay you by watching over you. I know he will be in your heart for ever.
 
I have followed Spitzers stories from the beginning. I just can't believe what I am reading. I am so sad right now. What a tramatic evening. I am truly sorry!

Spitzer fly free & high.
wings_cat

You are in my thoughts,
Jenn & Baxter
 
Oh, BJ, I am so sorry to hear this. No one could have done more for a kitty than you did for Spitzer. You tried so many different things, adapting to each new wrinkle he threw you.

I am so glad he left this world in your arms. He knew how much you cared and tried and loved him.
 
Oh no! ((((((BJ)))))) I am so sorry you had to make such a wrenching decision. My heart breaks for you having to deal with such a sudden event, but you did the best thing for Spitzer. We understand and share your sorrow.

Fly free, Spitzer. wings_cat
 
I'm tearing up reading this. My heart is broken for you. Being so sudden has rocked your world. Maverick most likely passed from a heart attack or passing a clot. In an instant he was gone. I have comfort in my belief that Maverick was meant to be mine and that he is with me in spirit always. I think BJ was meant to be yours. He takes all the love you showered on him with him. I wish I could lessen the pain you feel and I wish I could give you a real hug. I will light a candle for BJ. Sending hugs and love.
 
I'm so sorry to hear about Spitzer ... I hope you find peace in knowing he is waiting for you at the rainbow bridge .. Fly Free Spitzer ..
 
I am very sorry for your loss. In the end you freed him only to take on that pain yourself. There is no greater gift.
 
My heart is broken today...oh sweet Baby - I look forward to actually being able to hug you someday.

Hugs BJ, I can't say any more right now...
 
Oh my God....Spitzer...Of course you did right by him. God I'm so sorry. :(

Fly free sweet kitty. On the wings of angels, land ever so softly, till you meet again.

jeanne
 
Dear BJ,
Spitzer, that brave kitty, will dwell peacefully in your heart until you meet again. Fly free, sweet Spitzer. At the Rainbow Bridge you will find many friends to welcome you.

In deepest sympathy,

Ella, Edward & Rusty, and Stu (GA)
 
I am so very sorry for your loss. I can tell how special and tough Spitzer was and I know how much he will be missed.
 
My deepest condolences BJM. What a terrible thing to happen to you and poor little Spitzer. You took such good care of him and did the only thing you could do for him in the end. I hope your suffering does not last too long and is replaced by the thoughts of the wonderful times you had with sweet Spitzer.

Hugs,
Melanie
 
Sorry to hear this, BJM. We prayed for you at lunch today that you find peace and get some loving from your other cats. :YMHUG:
 
(((((BJ)))))

I am so very sorry that Spitzer had to leave you, there are no words to express the depth of sorrow we all feel st his loss. You both fought so hard, and I was truly hoping this last surgery would find the cause of all his health problems. You did right by your little man, you set him free from his pain and took it into your own heart.

Fly free on angel wings Spitzer and give Muse a good head butt from me when she meets you at the bridge.

Until you meet again visit your mom often in her dreams.

Mel, Maxwell, Musette & The Fur Gang
 
Most sincere sympathies to you BJM, and to all those who loved and will be missing him...until you meet again.
 
I'm so sorry about Spitzer. You gave him the best possible care. We never have enough time with them!

Fly free Spitzer wings_cat
 
So sorry for your loss. Rest peacefully Spitzer.

Thoughts and Prayers for you during this time.


Jolene & Fritz
 
My deepest sympathy & sorrow for your loss of Spitzer~ I can just imagine what a tough time this has been for you~ saying goodbye is so sad~
rb_icon may he find peace and joy in his spirit as he travels free without any more pain~
Tracy & Louie
 
Dear BJM,

I am so very sorry for your loss of your handsome Spitzer. My heart sank when I saw his picture here in your post, as he looked just like my first cat, Squeegee, whom I lost 10 years ago.

Sending many thoughts and prayers to you during such a sad time. rb_icon

((((HUGS)))),
Jean and Charcoal (GA)
 
Oh, BJ...
Tears flowing for you...

This is just downright heartbreaking. My heart goes out to you.

All four of us lighting candles for sweet Spitzer...

Celi, Binks, Smudge, and Annie

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