Discouraged and sad...Now peacefully on the other side

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So very sorry for your loss of Nelson. I know how much you loved him. Don't worry, he also knew how much you loved him and that you did the best you could for him. It was just his time to cross over the bridge and go to a place where there is no more pain. rb_icon May you find peace in the good memories you have of your sweet boy. Sending many hugs your way. :YMHUG:
 
Sorry I just have to weigh in here. You are not abusing or neglecting your cat. And this "vet" has no reason to report you to anyone for anything. I would go vet shopping, I've been through every vet in my area and finally found an amazing one.

An FYI here about dehydration there are two basic ways you can check. 1. Feel the gums, if they are sticky or feel a little dry there is dehydration. 2. Grab a handful of skin at the scruff of the neck and pull it up. If the skin quickly slides back into place hydration is good. If the skin sticks together and takes longer to slide back into place or just stands up then there is dehydration and fluids are needed. You can syringe feed the cat water to help with dehydration. Just be careful to give it slowly so the cat doesn't get the water in it's lungs. Also when you get it eating again, mix water into the food. To encourage drinking you can add tuna water from a can of tuna in water (not oil) to the water bowl; freeze a can of wet food and thaw before feeding (this helps to get extra water in the food when the ice crystals melt ); a fountain bowl.

A couple more tricks for appetite stimulation are FortiFlora or sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese. Sometimes I chill a can of food in the fridge and that interests my cat.

There is a pancreatitis group on yahoo groups and that might be one you want to check out.

Good luck and please keep us posted

Anita and Squeaker
 
Thank you for the kind words. This is weighing very heavy on me. I read so many of the posts here and see how successful some are and I feel that maybe I just didn't try hard enough. Missed some signs, should have acted sooner....On top of that he had to pass in the vet's office a place even that same day he was trying to get away from. Feeling a lot of pain right now. Need lots of prayers...
 
Cats are very, very good at hiding illness. Even folks trained as vets miss things because the cats don't show problems until severe.

You did your best.

{{hugs}}
 
What I saw in your posts was a mom who was dealing with multiple issues with a kitty she loved dearly. You were working as hard and fast as you could to find out how to help him. I don't see how you could have done anything better for him. He had a mother who loved him, gave him pets and scraches and good food and a warm house and bed to sleep in. No cat could ask for more. He knows you did your best.
 
I second what BJ said. Cats are notorious for hiding their frailties and more often than not we as caregivers only get to see symptoms when they've been poorly for some time. You were doing your very best to get help for little Nelson, and he knew how much you love him.

(((Corteza and Spirit Nelson)))
 
I am so very sorry for your heartbreaking loss. I can tell from your posts that you loved your baby very much and did everything possible to help him. I pray that you will somehow find comfort in your grief and know that you were a wonderful cat-mom.


Hugs,
Christi
 
Please don't beat yourself up!

You loved your kitty very much!

Nelson was a very lucky kitty to have you for his mom.

You are in my prayers, :YMHUG:

Kimmie
 
You did your best to extend your kitty's life, you had wonderful moments together and he knows you loved him. Remember the good times.
 
Oh so sorry and sad... You were a good momma bean to Nelson and he took a big part of your heart to the Rainbow Bridge with him. You gave him that.

Please know that I am praying for your peace and comfort.
 
So sorry to read this. You did the best you could and loved him very much. My heart breaks for you.
Nelson will send you sign from the Rainbow Bridge that he is o.k.
Fly free, little one. Rest in Peace.
Paula :cry:
 
Hello discouraged and sad.My cat Trouble just got diagnosed Dec 12.I am feeling extremely overwhelmed right now ,so I totally get how you feel .I have a wonderful vet and her advice is to do the best you can .That is what I am trying to do.No matter what happens, you will have peace knowing you tried your best.Hang in there. Is there anywhere to get lantus a tad cheaper?
 
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