RobbiesMom
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I wanted to stop in here and let those of you who remember Robbie and I - and who were always here for us to help or just encourage- know that on Wednesday afternoon our vet will come to the house to help me release him from what has become a life not worth living. His HCM went from MILD to Critically Severe since October - he had been holding up OK on a very large collection of new meds but in the past 3 weeks he has started to have problems breathing, doesn't leave the bedroom much, is shaky at times when he walks and spends a lot of time staring vacantly while his breathing is labored. He eats an INSANE amount of fancy feast can's a day (I'm talking like 12 to 14 cans in a 24 hour period and we are feeding him all night long) and he's only barely holding onto his weight which has dropped some since October too. With Asthma, diabetes, thyroid issues and this severe HCM (plus we think he probably has another bad tooth) the challenge is overwhelming but I was game to do whatever we needed to until as long as he has some quality and was comfortable - than he started to just fade away.
He still plays with our dog Ginger a bit but has to stop to breath heavily and he still comes and sits by me but only for a short time and he NEVER sleeps with me anymore - our other cat Roxie who ALWAYS has given him a wide berth and was pretty much disgusted by him but never messed with him now steps OVER him, walks up to him while he eats and eats off his plate and just generally acts like he's gone already in some way. It's amazing - like nature has told her "he's diminished don't bother with him" . It breaks my heart. So after coming home last Tuesday and almost not being able to wake him up I knew I had to put him first and stop being selfish. So on Saturday I called to arrange this with our vet and the earliest would could set it was Wednesday afternoon. So now I wait and try and be with him as much as I can.
Thank you so much for everything - this forum got him OTJ for a while and than helped me get him to a good point for a long time. I am donating our left over syringes and PZI to a family who's much loved tabby cat was just diagnosed - they are having a hard time affording all they need to care for their kitty but are determined - My vet promised to send them here and give them Robbie's left over stuff and give them my email if they wanted any help or direction.
Robbie has been a true gift to me - he's my soul kitty and the most loving cat I've ever had. I am heartbroken and will miss him more than I can bear to think about right now.
Hold your fur babies tight.....
He still plays with our dog Ginger a bit but has to stop to breath heavily and he still comes and sits by me but only for a short time and he NEVER sleeps with me anymore - our other cat Roxie who ALWAYS has given him a wide berth and was pretty much disgusted by him but never messed with him now steps OVER him, walks up to him while he eats and eats off his plate and just generally acts like he's gone already in some way. It's amazing - like nature has told her "he's diminished don't bother with him" . It breaks my heart. So after coming home last Tuesday and almost not being able to wake him up I knew I had to put him first and stop being selfish. So on Saturday I called to arrange this with our vet and the earliest would could set it was Wednesday afternoon. So now I wait and try and be with him as much as I can.
Thank you so much for everything - this forum got him OTJ for a while and than helped me get him to a good point for a long time. I am donating our left over syringes and PZI to a family who's much loved tabby cat was just diagnosed - they are having a hard time affording all they need to care for their kitty but are determined - My vet promised to send them here and give them Robbie's left over stuff and give them my email if they wanted any help or direction.
Robbie has been a true gift to me - he's my soul kitty and the most loving cat I've ever had. I am heartbroken and will miss him more than I can bear to think about right now.
Hold your fur babies tight.....
