Author Topic: The pet-specific bad news thread (Read 97727 times)

Pingu · « **Reply #125 on:** 12 August, 2014, 08:18:41 pm »

Thank you all.

Eccentrica Gallumbits · « **Reply #126 on:** 12 August, 2014, 09:20:50 pm »

It's the kindest thing for her because you love her, but still so sad.

Wombat · « **Reply #127 on:** 14 August, 2014, 01:00:09 pm »

More condolences from me. Pippin was regarded by us as a distant friend, through YACF, so I feel like we've lost a friend too. We've done the same trip less than a year ago, and the vets brought in tissues into the room where the deed was done, ready for Mrs W and myself. They got used, copiously.

The bit I found hardest of all, coming home, and Baggins refused to have anything to do with me because I'd obviously killed his mate Tirion. God, that hurt. All that love is now concentrated on Baggins, and he is now forbidden from dying, ever....

So, farewell Pippin, you were a lovely cat.

Gattopardo · « **Reply #128 on:** 16 August, 2014, 03:42:33 am »

Bye bye furball pippin.

hulver · « **Reply #129 on:** 03 September, 2014, 04:33:49 pm »

Just taken Murphy the dog for another visit to the Vet. Third time, and it's not looking good.

He's not been eating properly for a few weeks, but it passed un-remarked because he's always been very very fussy about eating. Then we started noticing other things, a slight huffing cough, lack of stamina while out and about. He was usually the last to stop playing with the ball while his brother got tired, but lately he's been the first to sit down, and not running as quickly.

First trip was a dose of anti-biotics in case he has a lung infection.
Second trip was heart medication, as the Vet could hear a swooshing and thought that his heart murmurer could be getting worse.
Third trip today I saw a different Vet, who said that he would have expected him to start showing at least a bit of improvement by now on the drugs if it was his heart, so he needs an X-Ray. Given the amount of weight he's lost (1.8 kg in 5 1/2 weeks, he's down to just over 15kg now, which is pretty low for a springer) it could be a malignancy.

I guess we'll know more tomorrow, after his X-Ray.

Mrs Pingu · « **Reply #130 on:** 03 September, 2014, 06:34:16 pm »

Poor Murphy, fingers crossed.

hulver · « **Reply #131 on:** 04 September, 2014, 08:18:31 pm »

So we got the X-Ray done, and it revealed extensive lung cancer, taking over at least 70% of his lungs. That explains the breathing problems then.

Nothing that can be done. He's had a steroid injection which might make him feel better so he will eat something. He's got just days left, so we now just decide when to let him go.

Ruth · « **Reply #132 on:** 04 September, 2014, 08:27:10 pm »

Oh, no. I am so very sorry hulver.

Mrs Pingu · « **Reply #133 on:** 04 September, 2014, 09:08:15 pm »

I'm sorry, hulver, that's tough

peliroja · « **Reply #134 on:** 04 September, 2014, 10:42:54 pm »

Heartbreaking.

Poor Murphy, and poor you.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #135 on:** 05 September, 2014, 12:06:00 am »

That's sad, Hulver. How old is he?

Jaded · « **Reply #136 on:** 05 September, 2014, 12:09:51 am »

Quote from: hulver on 04 September, 2014, 08:18:31 pm

He's got just days left, so we now just decide when to let him go.

It's really hard, but choose for Murphy, rather than you.

There's the pain of loss to come, you know that, but that melts into lovely memories in the future.

Strokes to Murphy.

Feline · « **Reply #137 on:** 05 September, 2014, 12:27:20 am »

Sorry to hear that Hulver. I hope he gets some really good days as a result of the steroids. Must be heartbreaking for you and your family

hulver · « **Reply #138 on:** 05 September, 2014, 07:21:47 am »

Thanks everyone.

Quote from: Wowbagger on 05 September, 2014, 12:06:00 am

That's sad, Hulver. How old is he?

He's 12, almost 13. We got him as a rescue two years ago. We knew we wouldn't have long with him, but him going this was is still a bit of a shock.

hulver · « **Reply #139 on:** 06 September, 2014, 01:37:29 pm »

Murphy

His final trip to the Vet this morning. Went to sleep with us stroking him.

We both keep looking for him around the house, expecting him to be following us around like he always did.

peliroja · « **Reply #140 on:** 06 September, 2014, 01:45:31 pm »

What a beautiful lad. I'm so sorry. You did the right thing by him. Take care.

Pingu · « **Reply #141 on:** 06 September, 2014, 05:37:17 pm »

Sympathies Hulver. Remember the good times you had with him.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #142 on:** 06 September, 2014, 09:44:07 pm »

Yes, condolences indeed

I become more aware every day that Morphy probably has, at most, 3 years left in him. He's 10½ now but, apart from a grey muzzle and being a fair bit slower chasing a ball (we don't get him to run after them much any more) he is still a great big puppy dog at heart. Despite all the logic, telling yourself that dogs are like you kids but (hopefully) your kids outlive you, I'm going to be devastated when he dies.

perpetual dan · « **Reply #143 on:** 12 September, 2014, 07:15:11 am »

Katie the cat's back legs aren't really working properly any more. The vet is doing blood tests and we're already on hyperthyroid medication. I suspect arthritis as we've observed a decline in her bounce over a while, but now she falls over trying to eat from a bowl on the floor. We've raised her food, but a three storey house and a garden with steps out of the cat flap to anything soft isn't a great place for her. She was always a grumpy mog, but is feeling sufficiently sorry for herself to like a cuddle. We'll talk to the vet later, but I suspect we'll be saying goodbye soon, rather than watch her waste away.

Pingu · « **Reply #144 on:** 12 September, 2014, 04:10:45 pm »

Oh dear, poor Katie. Has diabetes been ruled out?

perpetual dan · « **Reply #145 on:** 13 September, 2014, 12:13:39 pm »

Blood tests were all OK. As well as arthritis blood clots were mentioned as a possible.
She's had some metacam and dreamies out of my hand, and that has improved her appetite, but her back legs still go out from under her quite a lot. Poor sod.

perpetual dan · « **Reply #146 on:** 21 September, 2014, 09:41:43 am »

An update: she's still with us. Still stumbling. But still making the effort to go further than she needs to: to the top floor of the house to sleep on the kids' beds; further up our quite steep garden to look around.

SteveC · « **Reply #147 on:** 21 September, 2014, 01:41:53 pm »

Our female Maine Coon, Dolly, took another step downhill last night.
She was diagnosed with cancer about six weeks ago; the vet gave her about two months then.
Last night, for the first time ever, she weed on the doormat. Very very 'not her'.
She's rather perkier this today, demanding the bones from our lunchtime sardines, but it is only a matter of not very much time.

Mrs Pingu · « **Reply #148 on:** 21 September, 2014, 07:49:15 pm »

Hope you kitties have a bit more quality time, Steve & Dan

perpetual dan · « **Reply #149 on:** 22 September, 2014, 10:34:49 pm »

Well, we had until this afternoon. Poor thing was getting worse and no happier. It's a bit quiet and empty here this evening.

Steve, much sympathy.

Author Topic: The pet-specific bad news thread (Read 97727 times)

Ruth