Topic: We love our pets! (Read 329573 times)

~~Valdís~~ · « **Reply #451 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 19:30 »

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Bluesummers · « **Reply #452 on:** 28 Mar 2013, 19:52 »

Quote from: nekowafer on 28 Mar 2013, 18:03

My cat is a super-villain

He gathers the sun's rays using his cone, then unleashes a Solarbeam attack upon his enemies!

nekowafer · « **Reply #453 on:** 29 Mar 2013, 05:21 »

You guys are adorable <3

Masterpiece · « **Reply #454 on:** 29 Mar 2013, 09:09 »

My two angels:

catflea · « **Reply #455 on:** 01 Apr 2013, 05:19 »

Dave was a seriously ugly kitten....

but has grown into a handsome chappy

jwhouk · « **Reply #456 on:** 02 Apr 2013, 08:38 »

My cat goes into the vet on Thursday at 3 PM.

...for the last time.

~~Valdís~~ · « **Reply #457 on:** 02 Apr 2013, 08:49 »

Quote from: jwhouk on 02 Apr 2013, 08:38

...for the last time.

Oh, I'm sorry.. I didn't know that in the Depression thread.. Our cat was around that old when he had to be put down earlier this year too. Hugs.

celticgeek · « **Reply #458 on:** 02 Apr 2013, 08:51 »

Sorry to hear that, jwouk. These things are always hard. Hugs.

Boiled Dove · « **Reply #459 on:** 02 Apr 2013, 08:56 »

Sorry to hear that.

jwhouk · « **Reply #460 on:** 02 Apr 2013, 09:22 »

She apparently has had kidney issues for a while now, and the last few days she's refused to eat anything except soft kitty treats.

Since we don't have it in the budget for a kidney transplant, we really don't have... a choice.

Okay, I have to get off to bed or I'm going to just bawl for the next three hours.

Welu · « **Reply #461 on:** 02 Apr 2013, 09:23 »

So sorry.

nekowafer · « **Reply #462 on:** 02 Apr 2013, 10:00 »

Yeah, I didn't know it was her last visit. I'm sorry. I know just how much that hurts.

She knows how much you love her. Remind her while she's still with you.

mtmerrick · « **Reply #463 on:** 02 Apr 2013, 10:07 »

Oh, that sucks

you have my condolences.

(I didn't know kidney transplants for cats was even a thing)

nekowafer · « **Reply #464 on:** 02 Apr 2013, 10:40 »

Much of the stuff a human can get, an animal can get, especially if it's a cat or dog. I mean, my cat just had a somewhat complicated fracture in his arm repaired by surgery. I've had a ferret go in for adrenal gland tumor de-bulking (he didn't make it), another go in for exploratory surgery on his stomach, and several more have skin tumors removed. There are veterinary neurology and ophthalmology specialists near me, and getting an ultrasound or x-ray is easy enough. Pets can even get MRIs.

mtmerrick · « **Reply #465 on:** 02 Apr 2013, 11:03 »

Well, I knew some of that. Guess I just didn't know the extents to which it went.

Carl-E · « **Reply #466 on:** 02 Apr 2013, 12:02 »

Many human surgical procedures were perfected on animals in the past. It's done less nowadays, but animals definitely benefit from the practice.

HappyHavoc · « **Reply #467 on:** 02 Apr 2013, 15:50 »

I love my cats. They can be a huge pain in the ass sometimes but they make me happy.

ankhtahr · « **Reply #468 on:** 02 Apr 2013, 17:00 »

I'm so sorry to hear that jwhouk. I still remember how I felt, when the first gecko I had died without a sign. We still have one of her offspring though.

It feels horrible to lose an animal you've bonded with for so long. Remember the good times you had with your cat and try to keep in mind that she had a good life. It hurts to have this happen to pets, but at least to me it helps to keep them in a good memory.

Bluesummers · « **Reply #469 on:** 02 Apr 2013, 19:50 »

I'm sorry you had to go through that, jwhouk. I've had several cats pass away due to kidney failure, so I know how it feels. Especially to have it come on so suddenly...

I had a German Shepherd for about seven years (we got her when she was three), and she just passed away two months ago, from cancer. We though she was having breathing problems, so we brought her in and the vet took some x-rays...apparently her lungs had been filling with blood for about a week prior. We didn't have the money for biopsies or treatment, and the vet said it would only cause her more pain anyway, so...we let her rest. She's in a better place now.

Redball · « **Reply #470 on:** 02 Apr 2013, 20:25 »

Standard disclaimer: Stop me if I've told this before.

I believe in an afterlife because I want to. And when one of our favorite cats, kidney-diseased and wasting away, was trying to lap water from a puddle out in the yard, I talked to her, telling her it was OK to go, and that we'd talk about old times bye and bye, in another life. I think she smiled back at me.
I never saw her again. Apparently she went out in the woods behind the house. Never saw so much as a carcass. But OMG it hurts! That memory still hurts.

jwhouk · « **Reply #471 on:** 02 Apr 2013, 23:33 »

Blue - she's not gone yet.

I've still got to suffer through today and most of tomorrow with her.

If she makes it that far.

jwhouk · « **Reply #472 on:** 03 Apr 2013, 04:47 »

This is gonna be the longest 36 hours of my life.

nekowafer · « **Reply #473 on:** 03 Apr 2013, 05:43 »

They didn't have any closer appointments? Is there another vet you can go to, that will be as respectful?

lepetitfromage · « **Reply #474 on:** 03 Apr 2013, 06:00 »

*hug*

jwhouk · « **Reply #475 on:** 03 Apr 2013, 15:18 »

It was more or less a question of when we'd be able to arrange to do it. My schedule's more flexible, whereas my wife's isn't.

And neko - I live out in the middle of BF Nowhere, Wisconsin. I'm 30 minutes from civilization - and even that is questionable.

I was informed that if something happened to my cat during non-office hours, I'd be able to take her to the Central Wisconsin Veterinary Hospital - which is a good 30-33 minutes.

nekowafer · « **Reply #476 on:** 03 Apr 2013, 17:10 »

I'm sorry. The wait has to be so difficult. Just cuddle her as much as she can take <3

Carl-E · « **Reply #477 on:** 04 Apr 2013, 00:13 »

John, you may recall I went through something similar with two of the oldest of our cats (16 and 17, daughter and mother) last summer. With the difference that we couldn't afford to put them to sleep.

Watching them die was so hard. I wish you the best, man.

jwhouk · « **Reply #478 on:** 04 Apr 2013, 02:28 »

A Pets Prayer

Author: Unknown

If it should be, that I grow frail and weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then, you must do what must be done
For this, the last battle, can't be won.
Don't let your grief stay your hand,
For this day more than the rest,
Your love and friendship stand the test.
We've had so many years,
What is to come can hold no fear.
You'd not want me to suffer, so
When the time comes, please let me go.
Take me where my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me to the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you'll see it is a kindness you do for me
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.
Don't grieve it should be you who this thing decides to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years,
Don't let your heart hold tears.
SMILE, FOR WE WALKED TOGETHER FOR AWHILE.

---
P.S. - Carl: it's "Joe."

jwhouk · « **Reply #479 on:** 04 Apr 2013, 15:02 »

I can't post in this thread anymore.

~~Valdís~~ · « **Reply #480 on:** 04 Apr 2013, 15:09 »

Quote from: jwhouk on 04 Apr 2013, 15:02

I can't post in this thread anymore.

Mm, just the thread-title would seriously bum me out seeing it for a while after ours died, even though I never posted stuff of him here.

It could use a name-change, IMO, if just to not continuously sadden people who have that sort of thing happen.

mtmerrick · « **Reply #481 on:** 04 Apr 2013, 15:10 »

Quote from: jwhouk on 04 Apr 2013, 15:02

I can't post in this thread anymore.

I'm sorry for your loss

pwhodges · « **Reply #482 on:** 04 Apr 2013, 15:23 »

OK, it seems like a good idea to change the name of the thread.

And Joe, sorry to hear the news - but now at least the awfulness of the waiting's over.

Welu · « **Reply #483 on:** 04 Apr 2013, 15:46 »

Quote from: jwhouk on 04 Apr 2013, 15:02

I can't post in this thread anymore.

Many hugs.

~ ~

Thanks for the name change.

Redball · « **Reply #484 on:** 05 Apr 2013, 11:03 »

Joe, what's your outlook on getting a kitten? I've posted it before, but I think the best antidote for the loss of a beloved pet is to cuddle, laugh at and laugh with a new little one.

jwhouk · « **Reply #485 on:** 05 Apr 2013, 11:18 »

Gonna have to wait a while. Not just because of $ but because of emotional attachment.

We do know it's not going to be the same color/type. Won't be a Siamese or a Long Hair, either. Will be female.

But not now. I haven't even gotten her ashes back yet.

nekowafer · « **Reply #486 on:** 05 Apr 2013, 12:02 »

If you just need a little attention, you can go to a local shelter and volunteer to play with some kittens. Your kitty would understand, I'm sure.

jwhouk · « **Reply #487 on:** 05 Apr 2013, 13:56 »

Funny you should say that: I went and took the food we had left over from her (including an entire bag of unopened cat food) to the local Humane Society. They actually suggested that very thing.

I decided not to take her up on it.

Redball · « **Reply #488 on:** 05 Apr 2013, 14:10 »

Clara and I made a point of immediate replacement, except when we were downsizing the feline family.

Welu · « **Reply #489 on:** 05 Apr 2013, 16:09 »

When my family's first dog, Patches, died we all thought it would be too weird to ever get another Jack Russell terrier. Now after a few years and having a dog that looked a lot like a Labrador when she was a pup but her features have became more terrier like, I actually would love another Jack Russell. For some reason that makes me feel really guilty and near tears to say.

jwhouk · « **Reply #490 on:** 05 Apr 2013, 18:34 »

There's only two cats I really remember growing up - an orange tabby DSH that we called Daylight and my dad and stepmom's cat, Pearl.

I'm pretty sure my next cat's gonna be either black or grey. Or one of those black-grey striped kitties.

But I gotta at least get my cat's ashes back from the vet first, kids.

HappyHavoc · « **Reply #491 on:** 05 Apr 2013, 19:06 »

My cat loves to sleep on my head at night. When I wake up with my eyes all red.

Lines · « **Reply #492 on:** 05 Apr 2013, 19:19 »

I'm so sorry for your loss, Joe. Losing pets is hard. I hope you get the ashes back soon.

nekowafer · « **Reply #493 on:** 07 Apr 2013, 07:57 »

So! The vet that I think broke my cat's arm is now charging us for a visit that they told me at the time I didn't have to pay for. Because THEY BROKE MY CAT'S ARM. But now I have a bill for $370 that I can't afford. So that's just fucking awesome.

And my ferret's belly is bloated. He's still eating, drinking, peeing, and pooping, which means it probably has to do with the tumor we found a couple months ago but can't treat. This means I probably won't have him much longer. Then that will leave my other ferret all alone, as I can't afford to get another one anytime soon.

mtmerrick · « **Reply #494 on:** 07 Apr 2013, 14:27 »

My Betta is all lethargic and depressed-looking.... :/

@neko:

Redball · « **Reply #495 on:** 08 Apr 2013, 09:42 »

I don't whether to wook or doof at this.

Boiled Dove · « **Reply #496 on:** 08 Apr 2013, 09:53 »

Just had to take one of our cats to the vet, he was having trouble urinating. They had to use a cathader on him about a year ago.

they are watching him and my wife will pick him up this afternoon.

nekowafer · « **Reply #497 on:** 08 Apr 2013, 10:03 »

Bob: I was so amused by that article. The picture is fantastic. My ferrets are only like 2 pounds each. You couldn't even tie them together to make a poodle.

Dove: do you know why he's getting blockages? Sometimes a change in diet can fix it, or he might need medicine, if it's something more serious, like adrenal/hormone issues.

Boiled Dove · « **Reply #498 on:** 08 Apr 2013, 10:13 »

No, he came from my oldest daughter's mother's house when she moved in with us. One of her previous cats that she had over there died from having a bunch of crystals in his bladder. Of course my ex would not take the cat to the vet so I had to do it and be there with my daughter when she got the news they had to put her cat down.

Not sure if this is a similar situation or not but I do know that the eat some damn nice cat food.

nekowafer · « **Reply #499 on:** 08 Apr 2013, 10:17 »

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feline_lower_urinary_tract_disease

Damn nice cat food can still contain the wrong things, or the wrong portions of things cats need. It would be worth asking the vet for a suggestion on food that is less likely to create crystals.

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