Cheryl and Winnie
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last night while after a fantastic day of outside time, playing, eating, purring ,etc....
we were sitting watching a movie together and suddenly his head curved sharp right and his body went stiff.
I held on to him to keep him from falling off the chair and pet him to keep him calm-- seemed like it lasted forever. but it was rather short. This was a first for us.
Afterwards, he was a little out of it for a bit. But happy to eat some ice cream.
I was up most of the night/ am checking on him. didn't want him on the bed in case it happened again and fell. but when I tried to sleep on the floor w/ him he went up on the bed. And then he was playing up and down on the bed with his toys, so I gave up.
This am he ate a full breakfast. I gave him his *inbetween meal* meal. He didn't touched that. He was acting way off. Gave him his meds -- including pain med. but didn't seem to matter.
We went outside ( we have spent a lot of time out the last 2 weeks of time we have had together ) He loves to be out in the garden.
And after out there for awhile he had another seizure. this one much longer and more involved and intense.
I sat there with him for a very long time thinking "this is it".
but it was not his day. He has had a longer time recovering from this one. Is sleeping comfortably now.
But not eating. yet.
I debated on calling the vet. Talked to a fellow cat loving friend who said if I called i would be offered one thing. Was he ready?
I know that may sound strange to some. Like hello , what more of a sign do you need in a cat on hospice.
But I strongly believe in the intuitive signals. and he was saying it's not time.
( Winnie told me very clearly when it was time) My friend also said that humans who have terminal cancer often have seizures but are ok in between. I hope there will not be any more. But know that it may happen.
We have had a gifted couple weeks together after coming home from the ER hosp on memorial wkend.
they thought after that weekend that would be it.
Our vet had us keep him up on a high dose of dex instead of backing down.
of course I've poked his ear a couple times. highest read I got on the dex 156.
He has been eating, playing , snuggling --- all the p's in place. a happy cat.
I cancelled everything I had on the calendar these past couple weeks and stayed with him.
I'm so glad I did.
So I wait for him to tell me and I will keep him comfy.
oh ! and he had a BD --he's 19 now ---actually has 2 BDs in June -- the 9th and the 19th ( story on that for another time)
Thank you for your continuing support.-- you guys are great!
Please keep those prayers, good wishes and vibes all coming.
I hope and pray for all things to come to be gentle for him. He is a very gentle sweet soul.
we were sitting watching a movie together and suddenly his head curved sharp right and his body went stiff.
I held on to him to keep him from falling off the chair and pet him to keep him calm-- seemed like it lasted forever. but it was rather short. This was a first for us.
Afterwards, he was a little out of it for a bit. But happy to eat some ice cream.
I was up most of the night/ am checking on him. didn't want him on the bed in case it happened again and fell. but when I tried to sleep on the floor w/ him he went up on the bed. And then he was playing up and down on the bed with his toys, so I gave up.
This am he ate a full breakfast. I gave him his *inbetween meal* meal. He didn't touched that. He was acting way off. Gave him his meds -- including pain med. but didn't seem to matter.
We went outside ( we have spent a lot of time out the last 2 weeks of time we have had together ) He loves to be out in the garden.
And after out there for awhile he had another seizure. this one much longer and more involved and intense.
I sat there with him for a very long time thinking "this is it".
but it was not his day. He has had a longer time recovering from this one. Is sleeping comfortably now.
But not eating. yet.
I debated on calling the vet. Talked to a fellow cat loving friend who said if I called i would be offered one thing. Was he ready?
I know that may sound strange to some. Like hello , what more of a sign do you need in a cat on hospice.
But I strongly believe in the intuitive signals. and he was saying it's not time.
( Winnie told me very clearly when it was time) My friend also said that humans who have terminal cancer often have seizures but are ok in between. I hope there will not be any more. But know that it may happen.
We have had a gifted couple weeks together after coming home from the ER hosp on memorial wkend.
they thought after that weekend that would be it.
Our vet had us keep him up on a high dose of dex instead of backing down.
of course I've poked his ear a couple times. highest read I got on the dex 156.
He has been eating, playing , snuggling --- all the p's in place. a happy cat.
I cancelled everything I had on the calendar these past couple weeks and stayed with him.
I'm so glad I did.
So I wait for him to tell me and I will keep him comfy.
oh ! and he had a BD --he's 19 now ---actually has 2 BDs in June -- the 9th and the 19th ( story on that for another time)
Thank you for your continuing support.-- you guys are great!
Please keep those prayers, good wishes and vibes all coming.
I hope and pray for all things to come to be gentle for him. He is a very gentle sweet soul.
belated birthday wishies, dearest wolfie. 
