SASSY (THAILAND) UPDATE

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SASSY UPDATE: yes I’ve been spending 10 hours a day with her at the hospital. I spoke to 2 doctors today and one doesn’t think she will walk at all again and the other gave her 20% back. She is still blind and can’t move much still but she did manage to pull herself over my shoulder (held like a baby) which she loves. So she is finding comfort in small places. The bleeding is still on and off in her urine.
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That is so beautiful! See how much she loves you! She is aware of your presence and seeks to be near you!
 
Cassie, my heart is just breaking for you and Cassie. We have all come to love her !
You are one strong mama , I don't know if I would be able to keep it together.
I'm sure she is aware that you are there with her . You said your heart is learning towards that her little body has had enough. Whatever you decide we support you.
It just breaks my heart looking at the pics of her. You have gone to the ends of the earth to try and help her. I wish I had more comforting words to tell you, my heart is just breaking for her and you .
Sending you strength :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:♥♥
 
Cassie, I've been following but not posting you and Sassy's story. My heart goes out to the two of you. You are such a great cat momma. :bighug::bighug: We will support you in whatever decision you make. You are the one there, not us. We should not be telling you what decision to make.

Some times cats speak to us and tell us it's OK. I had another cat who saw me crying when I heard the bad news on him. He licked away my tears. This post has been very helpful to me: Making "The Decision": Help to know when and how
 
SASSY UPDATE - She is still alive. She is only on an IV drip and oxygen but still at the ICU hospital. I spend most of the day there with her. She isn’t in pain. Some days she is fine other days she is grumpy. The doctor explained that will always seem like she has Alzheimer’s cause she has brain damage. She can’t pee by herself. And has to be fed by syringes. She is still blind and doctor said that was a definite.
On Sunday she managed to stand with my help with the 2 front feet for 5 min. She also purred for the first time since the accident 2 weeks ago. SO THAT WAS NICE
She was really weak yesterday…I actually thought she would go by herself. But she stayed another day.
I am delaying putting her to sleep…day by day. But I know that’s where we will be eventually. Just loving her as much as possible until then.
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Love hearing that she stood and purred. Two steps in the right direction. I'm sorry to hear the doctors think she may never see but that is the least of my worries. As so many people have said, cats can manage well with their blindness. Thank you for giving her a little more time to love on her. I know I should not be asking this of you but maybe because I recently had to put my kitty down I am just desperate for your Sassy to get better. We support you, Cassy. Thank you for the update and I do accept that you feel you will have to let her go. Such a terribly sad situation for both of you.
 
Purring and standing. We'll take any good news we hear. That probably wore her out more than you know so no wonder she seemed weak the next day. Take care of her as long as you have her and take care of yourself, too. Thank you for the updates. This is most heartbreaking for you. You have loved her well.
 
Thanks for the update Cassie, my heart just aches for her.
Like you said just love her as much as possible until then.
It's just a heartbreaking situation. We all have come to love her.
Take care of yourself :bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
Oh God bless you, Cassie. I like your idea of loving her as much as possible right now as she is. Take care of Sassy and yourself. I have thought of you both every single day, so I thank you for the update.
 
:bighug::bighug::bighug:Cassie, you are a very dedicated and loving mom. You have gone above and beyond for Sassy. She is lucky to have a mom like you. Embrace all the moments and new memories with her for as long as you can. Knowing the right time to say goodbye is always a difficult thing but let her guide you. You will know in your heart what is best for her. I recently had to make that tough decision so I can deeply empathize with you and the emotions you are feeling. Squeeze her tightly and love her up as these tactile feelings always penetrate to their inner being bringing comfort to them. She knows how much you love her. Take care of yourself and know that we are always here for you. This group is fantastic and we are all like minded. :bighug::bighug::bighug: Robin, Lucky and my angel wings Shamus
 
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Sassy update : she is still here. Last 2 days she has actually purred a bunch. Everyday I come in too put her to sleep and she wins me over with cuteness!
She is still at the hospital with her oxygen tank. But they said her brain won’t come back and can’t walk again and blind. There are many and they have all said put her to sleep or take her home and wait for her to go are there only options. They said maybe with physio therapy she would have a little mov but they don’t think walking. She is skin and bones. Today is 3 weeks since the accident.
I have the daily inner fight with many tears. Over the subject matter.

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The expression on her face seems to indicate she knows you and knows you are holding her. I don't think I could make the decision and could see myself arguing, "What do the doctors know really?" But it is your choice and your decision to make. Only you know how much more you can handle. I pray for comfort for you, Cassie, whatever you decide and for Sassy because she is such a beautiful, precious little kitty--loved by you and loved by all of us here on FDMB.
 
I think I would be in exactly the same place as you are. It’s wonderful that she’s been purring so much. I definitely think she knows it’s you and that she loves you and is happy in your presence. Very tough decision. Excruciating. I will pray that the doctors are wrong! Hugs and hugs!!!
 
Sending you prayers Cassie. I can only share my experience offer strength and possibly hope. I said goodbye to my Dolly on Halloween, just 4 weeks ago. Of course with every cat I had to say goodbye to I wanted to immediately walk back my decision. I now believe I made the right decisions but it took time to get there. I also know, no one, not the doctors or caring friends could make that decision for me. I believe when it’s time you will know it in your heart. You won’t question yourself or have doubts not until the grieving process begins, if ever. I know how much you love her and how much you have done and continue to do fo her. Only you will know in your heart when it’s time, days, weeks, months, you will know. My loving prayers are with you both. :bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
I know how hard this is for you. I will be one of the few that will ask you to give her more time. There is just something about his journey for you that tells me that you cannot give up on your Sassy, just yet. You are amazing. Everything you have done to try to save you kitty is just amazing. I will be criticized for asking you to give her more time but I will always have hope for your girl. I am sending love to you and your Sassy. I hope that I will hear better news for her soon.
 
I took home sassy from the vet. We both are happier. She gets mommy all day and I get to be a normal person again. We are only at the hotel. She’s purrs a little. It’s been 3 weeks. She cannot move anything only her tail and a little head. She is really floppy, fragile, super groggy, eyes have been closed almost all day. I would say she has zero fight left in her. eats ok. I feed her every 4 hours with syringe, has some meds also. I also have to pee for her. Anyway I’m sure it’s going to be her last day or two…but wanted to do it in a space of love.together.
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I can see the love she has for you! I'm so glad that you are able to spend time with her alone without all the crazy of the hospital for these last couple days <3

You are an inspiration of love and sassy knows that.

Prayers and peace to you
 
I'm so glad she got to go home for a little while and spend some quiet, quality time with you, Cassie. You have all my prayers for strength. No one could have done more to try to save her. Thank you for staying in touch with us.
 
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I took home sassy from the vet. We both are happier. She gets mommy all day and I get to be a normal person again. We are only at the hotel. She’s purrs a little. It’s been 3 weeks. She cannot move anything only her tail and a little head. She is really floppy, fragile, super groggy, eyes have been closed almost all day. I would say she has zero fight left in her. eats ok. I feed her every 4 hours with syringe, has some meds also. I also have to pee for her. Anyway I’m sure it’s going to be her last day or two…but wanted to do it in a space of love.together.
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Thanks for the update Cassie. It’s all very heartbreaking, you did all you could and more. Sending you prayers. :bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
I'm so sorry Cassie, my heart breaks for you. Just love on her with the days she has left. You fought a good fight and so did Sassie. Praying for you to give you strength in the days to come. We all have come to love your precious Sassie. ♥♥:bighug::bighug::bighug:xoxo
 
SASSY UPDATE: we are enjoying time at the hotel. She purrs a few times a day. She eats fine. She still enjoys her ear rubs a lot.
I give her subcutaneous fluids at home, seizure pills, and something for the brain. Pee and Feed her every 4 hours. The hospital was pretty inconsistent at giving her insulin shot. Some days she got and other days too low so they didn’t give. I test her throughout the day..but last day or two didn’t give insulin cause she was low anyway.
I don’t know if I should try and make her walk or stretch her legs or something? The docs at the vet never did it. I guess it’s my mind thinking maybe she just needs a good massage and will be all better ‍♀️
Anyway for the moment we sharing spaces and enjoying
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I think it is an excellent idea to massage and gently stretch her legs. I cannot say if it will help her but it is smart of you to think of that. Your doing a heck of a job, Cassie. Does she ever hold her head up on her own?
 
ThailandKitty said:
SASSY UPDATE: we are enjoying time at the hotel. She purrs a few times a day. She eats fine. She still enjoys her ear rubs a lot.
I give her subcutaneous fluids at home, seizure pills, and something for the brain. Pee and Feed her every 4 hours. The hospital was pretty inconsistent at giving her insulin shot. Some days she got and other days too low so they didn’t give. I test her throughout the day..but last day or two didn’t give insulin cause she was low anyway.
I don’t know if I should try and make her walk or stretch her legs or something? The docs at the vet never did it. I guess it’s my mind thinking maybe she just needs a good massage and will be all better ‍♀️
Anyway for the moment we sharing spaces and enjoying
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Thank you Cassie for the update. I think it's wonderful, brilliant to think of stimulating her muscles through massage and perhaps initiating movement of her legs. The brain might just need a recalibration to remember the connection. Sending so much love to you both. Respect.
 
Hi Cassie. I think it’s an excellent idea to stimulate her muscles. I wonder if a holistic/alternative veterinary health care provider may be able to help with a therapy. Acupuncture, electric stimulation? I personally have benefited greatly from a therapy called Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM). It’s amazing at healing tissues - all sorts of things can be healed with FSM. You may have access to this in Thailand. My brother went to Bangkok for alternative treatments for ALS, so there must be alternative practitioners there — although I am sure that one must need to be careful selecting them. God bless you, Cassie. You inspire me with your love and dedication!
 
Yes she does hold up her head on her own. But mostly just when I walk in the door. Sometimes she does it if she is trying get up. The other times it’s limp. She is mostly laying down which I think is getting a bud bad for her…no bed sores but still same I idea. I try to change her sides and hold her on my chest as much as possible
Summer and Susie (GA) said:
I think it is an excellent idea to massage and gently stretch her legs. I cannot say if it will help her but it is smart of you to think of that. Your doing a heck of a job, Cassie. Does she ever hold her head up on her own?
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Suzanne & Darcy said:
Hi Cassie. I think it’s an excellent idea to stimulate her muscles. I wonder if a holistic/alternative veterinary health care provider may be able to help with a therapy. Acupuncture, electric stimulation? I personally have benefited greatly from a therapy called Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM). It’s amazing at healing tissues - all sorts of things can be healed with FSM. You may have access to this in Thailand. My brother went to Bangkok for alternative treatments for ALS, so there must be alternative practitioners there — although I am sure that one must need to be careful selecting them. God bless you, Cassie. You inspire me with your love and dedication!
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Would it be something I would search for as a treatment for a human and I just ask if they can do for a cat? Or you think look for animal person doing it.
 
ThailandKitty said:
Yes she does hold up her head on her own. But mostly just when I walk in the door. Sometimes she does it if she is trying get up. The other times it’s limp. She is mostly laying down which I think is getting a bud bad for her…no bed sores but still same I idea. I try to change her sides and hold her on my chest as much as possible
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That is great that she is able to do that Cassie. You are a terrific, caring mom. Hope Suzanne's suggestion can be implemented in some way.
 
ThailandKitty said:
Would it be something I would search for as a treatment for a human and I just ask if they can do for a cat? Or you think look for animal person doing it.
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I am not sure. In the United States it is available through human chiropractors. But I believe it is also available through veterinary alternative chiropractors or alternative practitioners. My chiropractor has used it on her dog, but she told me she is not allowed to practice on other people’s pets. But that’s in the U.S. There’s acupuncture and lots of things that alternative/holistic vets may have to offer. I personally believe in the Frequency Specific Microcurrent therapy. It is completely painless. I have used it on myself many times.
 
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ThailandKitty said:
SASSY UPDATE (Saturday)
Everybody is very pink today! DAY 14 in the ICU. She is sleeping a lot. They finally got the bleeding in urine under control. Had her on a IV drip and some medications. She has been in an Oxygen tank most of the last week. She is very weak, but still eating ok. I spoke to a doctor here there are a few. He said he didn’t think she would walk again. And maybe the stroke in the brain would take about a month to recover enough so she doesn’t feel confused all the time.
My heart is leaning towards I think her little body has had enough.
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Im just reading this and from what I’ve read I agree with you, her little body has had enough, you will have made the best decision for her. My heart goes out to you
 
Sassy update:
Sassy is still here…I have enjoyed oneself the extra month of snuggles. But her little body is starting to give out and she is refusing food. I think she will go soon herself. I feed her every 4 hours, pee, IV and meds. But she is wasting away and limbs don’t work and blind…sadly she isn’t getting Any joy anymore
 
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