? Am I losing Yum? AMPS 470 +5 551+8 635 +10 515 PMPS 406 +3 392

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MJW said:
She went back into congestive heart failure Wednesday evening. She is in critical care again. She is improving, but it is of course very hard. They have increased her from 12 mg a day of lasix to 16 mg a day. That will challenge her kidneys more, but so far her kidney numbers are holding steady. Unfortunately, at exactly 4 weeks of antibiotics therapy, they found bacteria ("rare") in her urine this morning or last night. They are taking her off enrofloxacin, which can cause blindness, and putting her on clavamox. She will not come home today. She will finally see a cardiologist on Monday.
Never surrender! Never give up! That's my mantra. Of course I understand that death always wins in the end. I believe Yum will let me know when she has had enough. We aren't there yet, but that time may come sooner than later. It is very hard on both of us.
Thank you so much for those of you thinking of her and checking on her. Cats do steal our hearts, don't they? She has filled my heart with love for 16 years. When I pick her up from her hospitalizations, I feel the excitement and joy of a kid on Christmas morning. I had forgotten that feeling. She means so much to me.
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So glad to hear from you. I am relieved that she sees the cardiologist Monday. Very possibly the cardiologist can find more specific medicines for Yum's heart trouble, in addition to the Lasix. The Lasix is treating the symptom - the fluids that overwhelm Yum's heart, but there is a reason(s) that this keeps occurring. Hopefully, the cardiologist can find it(them).

Getting rid of the kidney infection , or UTI will help Yum's kidneys, of course. As many have said her stats were not bad at all, and the disease progresses very slowly.

As Wendy said, our acros are tough! According to the statistics, TiTi should have departed around 10 months ago. Instead, she's doing quite well thank you!
Prayers, purrs, hugs, and healing vines for both of you. :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
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Cardiologists rock. Amazing doctors in vet care. Again, you find the right cocktail to give her and things will turn around. You are an amazing caregiver and mother. I know that Christmas feeling, and I know everyone here knows it too. My heart goes out to you. Yum, rest up and take your medicines and come back home!
 
My beloved Yum is gone. They could not get her out of heart failure.
Thank you everyone for all your help, advice and support. She would not have survived this long without felinediabetes.com.
 
MJW said:
My beloved Yum is gone. They could not get her out of heart failure.
Thank you everyone for all your help, advice and support. She would not have survived this long without felinediabetes.com.
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I'm devastated for you. I'm sorrowful for your loss. I'm so sorry. Little angel.
 
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:( Oh, Yum.

I'm so, so sorry, MJW. You did even more than everything for Yum. I don't even have words. I'm so sorry. Love to you :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
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Oh I'm SO sorry it was Yum's time to cross...big loooooong hug. Remember, she's not 'gone', you just have to hug her differently.

Soar high on your new angel wings sweet girl....land softly back in Mama's broken heart...

More hugs...
 
Heart breaking for you :(...... you both tried your very best ... prayers for your heart to find peace . So very sorry ...
 
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I'm so very, very sorry to hear of Yum's crossing. You did everything possible, and more, for her. She knew how much you loved her, as did we all. :bighug::bighug::bighug:

Take some time for yourself now - this has been so hard on you. Grieve, but remember that you were so lucky to have that unconditional love in your life for so long, and Yum will remain forever in your heart. She is free of suffering now, and watching over you from the Bridge, waiting for the day you will meet again.

Fly free, sweet Yum, and land softly. :rb_icon:
 
I'm so sorry (((((((MJW))))))) :( Big Tears for you, knowing your heartbreak.
You did all you possibly could and more. You gave your all, and Yum knows it and loves you.
Fly Free Sweet Yum
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I will light a candle for her.
 
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So so so sorry to hear this. Everyone can tell how much you loved and cared for Yum. You were the best mommy she could have asked for. You were both lucky to have been brought into each others lives. She'll be in your heart forever and will now be your angel. She sure was a fighter to the end.
 
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((((Marta)))) we all hoped along with you that the fighter in Yum could pull through but she decided it was her time to rest and your love was powerful enough to honor her. My very deepest condolences. She was blessed to have such a great mom who fought for her.

Gentle journey, sweet Yum. :rb_icon:
 
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Tears on my keyboard. I am so, so sorry. :bighug::bighug: You did everything and more for your little girl.
Fly free sweet Yum. Give your momma a message when you make it to the bridge. cat_wings>o

Our GAs will welcome Yum at the full moon tonight with a special Circle of Remembrance.

Take care of you Marta. :bighug::bighug: This time of sorrow will also be a time of exhaustion from all you've done the last while. Lean on us.
 
I can hardly bear knowing this, and If I feel this way, how terrible you must feel. I am crying for Yum, and I so wish some comfort for you. No one could have done more. There was not one care that you overlooked.
We fight like H### for them, but sometimes we lose, and then it is hard not to break. My heart goes out to you.
Yum, be free now, play, and anticipate the time when your loved and loving human joins you. :bighug::rb_icon:cat_wings>o:bighug:
 
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We were all rooting for Yum. I am very sorry for your loss.

Yum knew love and a good home - you did everything you could for Yum. Fly free sweet Yum, and land softly at the Bridge. You were a good kitteh.cat_wings>o
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((((Marta))))
I am so sorry. There are no words that I can say that will make this loss any easier. Yum is resting easy with all of the kitties we hold dear in our hearts.

Fly free Yum and land softly. You will be safe at the Bridge with all of our kitties that are there waiting for you. They will be your playmates until you are reunited with the one you love best.

 
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Too many kitties have gone to the Bridge lately. Its heartbreaking. My sister just lost hers last night too - not to FD but just as heartbreaking. So sad. Big hugs. :bighug::bighug:
 
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Marta, I am so sorry to hear it was Yum's time to leave. You did everything- and more -for her than was humanly possible, and she knew this. She was lucky to have you for her bean and she loves you as much as you love her. That love will never go away, and Yum will live on in your heart until you are reunited at the Rainbow Bridge. Sending you prayers of love, peace, and strength. :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:

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Fly free, sweet Yum, land softlycat_wings>o
 
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We all know there are no words that can express the pain you feel...we all know how hard this is on you....you are in many peoples' thoughts...I said a prayer for Yum and family last night for peace to be with you....from one kitty lover another...deepest sympathies....
 
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I am so very sorry to be reading this. We were all hoping and praying for Yum.

Fly high and land softly sweet Yum. Brush gently across Momma's cheek when you make it to the bridge. cat_wings>o
 
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Dear Marta,
Your sweet Yum has earned her beautiful golden wings. At the Bridge she will be "in good paws" with all of our GAs. And she will always be in that special place in your heart that belongs only to her.
Fly free, dear girl. You are much loved.
In deepest sympathy,
Ella & Edward, Rusty, and Stu (GA)
 
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