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Post by wallycat on Jan 5, 2017 1:18:18 GMT -5
Had to drive over an hour tonight to emergency animal hospital.
Stripey was throwing up; when I went to look for him, he lost use of his hind legs. The look on his poor, sweet face--fear, discomfort, confusion.
I tried calling a few of the vets but no one is on call. Finally drove the hour or so...
Embolism at the base of his spine and a secondary pulmonary embolism. He must have had an Arrhythmia that came on suddenly. He had a check up less than a year ago and was told he was in super health, especially for being 11. I can't believe my baby died at 11.
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Post by cafelatte on Jan 5, 2017 8:35:28 GMT -5
wallycat, I am so sorry for your loss. I'm sure she had a great life with you.
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Post by wallycat on Jan 5, 2017 10:58:37 GMT -5
Thanks. He was a male, not that really matters. ***SOB**** the house dynamics are going to change and his adopted brother is looking for him for their morning chase. Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!
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Post by mrswaz on Jan 5, 2017 10:59:32 GMT -5
 Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that. RIP Stripey.
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Post by cafelatte on Jan 5, 2017 14:01:42 GMT -5
Thanks. He was a male, not that really matters. ***SOB**** the house dynamics are going to change and his adopted brother is looking for him for their morning chase. Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!! Oops, sorry, you did say he. Mine is female so I tend to always refer to cats as she. I'm sure your other cat is sensing something has happened. |
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Post by swedishcook on Jan 5, 2017 14:20:12 GMT -5
Dear wallycat, I'm so sorry for your loss of Stripey. I'm sure he had 11 wonderful years in your loving care. I'm sorry for his brother too  (((Hugs))) |
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Post by Catbatty on Jan 5, 2017 15:50:17 GMT -5
I'm so sorry. Email me if you want someone to talk to in more detail. I've been there, too. |
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Post by traildoggie on Jan 5, 2017 18:40:21 GMT -5
so sorry RIP Stripey... good you did the drive and ended things soon. You know you did all that you could do..... that isn't anything fixable.
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Post by beth on Jan 5, 2017 19:19:04 GMT -5
Wallycat, I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad you were there for him when he needed you. It's the one part of having pets that really stinks.
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Post by mcgee on Jan 5, 2017 19:22:21 GMT -5
I'm so sorry to hear that Wallycat. My sincerest condolences to you and Stripey Cat's brother.
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Post by PattiA on Jan 5, 2017 20:32:44 GMT -5
Wallycat, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. It is so hard to say goodbye to our beloved kitty pals.
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Post by belly on Jan 5, 2017 21:39:03 GMT -5
Wallycat, I'm so very sorry for your loss - you were lucky to have each other.
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Post by oceanjasper on Jan 6, 2017 0:25:47 GMT -5
Wallycat, I am so sorry for your loss.
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Post by wallycat on Jan 6, 2017 12:30:11 GMT -5
Thank you all, very much.
I think the shock of how sudden and the manner in which he died is weighing heavily on me. Can't get his suffering face out of my head.
Death can be so unkind...no kidding...sigh.
His check up did not indicate anything sinister...and then this. I guess, just like people, no one gets to pick when the grim reaper visits us, or how.
Thank you all again.
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Post by cafelatte on Jan 6, 2017 14:07:57 GMT -5
Thank you all, very much. I think the shock of how sudden and the manner in which he died is weighing heavily on me. Can't get his suffering face out of my head. Death can be so unkind...no kidding...sigh. His check up did not indicate anything sinister...and then this. I guess, just like people, no one gets to pick when the grim reaper visits us, or how. Thank you all again. I can imagine. Last summer we were visiting my sister who has 3 cats and a dog. All the animals were playing and approaching us (unlike my scared one). 12 hours later, she texted me to tell me she was sent to a University vet hospital because one of her cats (a Ragdoll) was deathly ill. He ended up passing away. Turns out is was some sort of bacteria in his intestines (they did an autopsy and she got results about 6 wks later). We were floored since he looked perfectly fine the night before. I've heard that cats are good at hiding illness or when something is wrong, so most times when we notice, it's too late. It's okay to grieve and it will get easier over time of course. |
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Post by soupandstew on Jan 6, 2017 21:34:07 GMT -5
Wallycat, I thought I posted earlier but don't see it. I am so sorry for your loss and so glad Stripey lived his years embraced in your love. There's just never enough time with them because they are incredible and enrich our lives.
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Post by Varaile on Jan 6, 2017 22:12:19 GMT -5
I'm in tears and I didn't even know Stripey-cat. I don’t know that I can say anything to make you feel better after losing your furry-buddy, but I would like to say I’m sorry for your loss. ((huggs))
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Post by charley on Jan 7, 2017 19:14:27 GMT -5
Thank you all, very much. I think the shock of how sudden and the manner in which he died is weighing heavily on me. Can't get his suffering face out of my head. Death can be so unkind...no kidding...sigh. His check up did not indicate anything sinister...and then this. I guess, just like people, no one gets to pick when the grim reaper visits us, or how. Thank you all again. I'm so sorry. I know from experience that those sudden losses are even harder than when you're a bit prepared. We lost our Hanna on Wednesday. She was 18.5 and had health issues. It was pretty clear the last couple days that the time had come. Found a lovely angel vet who came to the house to set her free. |
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Post by Catbatty on Jan 7, 2017 19:48:16 GMT -5
Oh Charlie. My heart goes out to you. You did good. I'm in tears now, too.
Adding to say: we've been so lucky to have such loves to live with and to care for. And now to miss. I love every one of my babies forever.
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Post by swedishcook on Jan 8, 2017 0:05:00 GMT -5
Charley, I am so sorry for your loss of Hanna. What a lucky cat to have your loving care for so many years. Is she the sweetheart in the picture?
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Post by wallycat on Jan 8, 2017 1:03:20 GMT -5
Charley, I am so sorry for your loss too. Sudden or not, it is still horribly painful. ((((((((((((Hanna & Stripey))))))))))
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Post by BarbaraL on Jan 8, 2017 9:54:44 GMT -5
Walleycat and Charley, I'm so sorry for the loss of your beloved pets. Love my current dog, but still miss my late Irish setter and multiple guinea pigs.
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Post by charley on Jan 8, 2017 22:03:19 GMT -5
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Post by swedishcook on Jan 8, 2017 23:46:02 GMT -5
Aww! What a cutie. Thank you so much for sharing the picture of Hanna.
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Post by joanieb on Jan 9, 2017 21:06:04 GMT -5
Wally and charley, my heart breaks for both of your kitty losses. Hugs to you both. (It's been almost 4 yrs since we lost our 16 yo Sweety girl, my heart hasn't slightly healed)
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Post by cafelatte on Jan 10, 2017 9:24:25 GMT -5
I'm so sorry. I know from experience that those sudden losses are even harder than when you're a bit prepared. We lost our Hanna on Wednesday. She was 18.5 and had health issues. It was pretty clear the last couple days that the time had come. Found a lovely angel vet who came to the house to set her free. I'm sorry for your loss as well Charley. So sad no matter what age. Thanks for sharing a picture of her.  |
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Post by charley on Jan 10, 2017 18:14:38 GMT -5
Thank you all! It's unfortunate that the loss of a pet is a common bond for many of us, but such is life.
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Post by Catbatty on Jan 10, 2017 19:04:30 GMT -5
Yes. Many pets (I wish all) are, in fact, family members. So Wallycat and Charley, we do understand. It seems that most of us here are pet parents and we feel for you. I keep thinking I should share photos of my only cat now...Winnie. Maybe our sweet babies would make us all feel better? I had sworn off...heart could not take the pain of loss, not one more time. Gave away EVERYTHING cat related--3 months later, I met Winnie... We are now a threesome family...each needs the other two. |
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