[BeyondtheRainbow]

Waiting for the next vet appointment. My cat hasn't eaten in 24 hours. So we're going back to find out if they can see a reason. He's still stuffy so that may be the problem but he was eating more when he was stuffier. We're going to do x-rays that should be one step closer in finding out about cancer. If it's in the bone we'll know today. I am terrified. Some things are better but others aren't. And it may be as simple as needing another antibiotic. But I can't know until I see the vet.

And all this hangs on my car repair getting done on time and the dealership getting my car back to me in time. They know I have an issue here but so far I'm still waiting.

My anxiety level is sky high. I guess it's PRN time. I'm scared it will make me sleepy because I'm already tired from stress and not sleeping well for the last 5 or 6 days since the cat got sick.\

This is so hard. I lost my other cat 2 months and 1 day ago and if I find out he is suffering then this will be the last time we are cuddling. I don't want that to happen but I know it could. And I'll have to do it alone if it is today. My nieces will be here so I won't even be able to cry with my mom.

[Nova567]

I'm sorry to hear you are dealing with this. Pets are truly family. Keep us posted and I have my fingers crossed for a good diagonosis.

[Unrigged64072835]

Sorry to hear that your cat is still suffering. It's hard, I know.

[hopeless2015]

So sorry....sending big hugs

[cakeladie]

[Gabyunbound]

As my mother says, "Don't buy trouble." There may be a relatively simple explanation for this that is not cancer; there could be any number of things wrong with her. I know you're probably thinking the worst because of what happened with your other dear kitty.

Please know I'm hoping for the best for you and your kitty. Mine has a pancreatic tumor and I'm just holding on, hoping we'll have more and more time together with the meds I give her. But it's just heartbreaking and I get it. She's been my best friend for 15 years.

Please don't think the worse. Wait for the x-rays and blood tests and go from there. She may just have a virus or bacterial infection that can be resolved with meds and/or time. There are meds to increase appetite and special food to help with digestion.

Best of luck and know that I'm thinking of you!

Let us know how it goes. Big hugs and good luck from me

[raspberrytorte]

I hope everything will be okay with your cat. Hugs, rainbow.

[Nammu]

[*Laurie*]

I know how horrible it feels to have a sick cat. So frightening and sad. I hope and pray your day turned out well, after all.

[BeyondtheRainbow]

I euthanized Noah tonight. His liver was failing, there was another area of tumor found (so growth, substantial, in 5 days), his kidneys weren't working well, and he'd lost nearly a pound in 5 days. He was suffering and now he isn't. I am heartbroken yet know it was the right decision.

[Moose72]

I'm so sorry Rainbow!!

My son is Noah so it's even more touching to me

Originally Posted by BeyondtheRainbow

I euthanized Noah tonight. His liver was failing, there was another area of tumor found (so growth, substantial, in 5 days), his kidneys weren't working well, and he'd lost nearly a pound in 5 days. He was suffering and now he isn't. I am heartbroken yet know it was the right decision.

I'm so sorry.

[Nammu]

(((((((((((((((((((Rainbow))))))))))))))))))))

[Wander]

I'm so sorry for the loss of your beloved pet. I lost mine 17 months ago and remember the anguish and sorrow clearly. Sending you many hugs and love.

[HALLIEBETH87]

I'm so sorry! Our furbabies are very special.

[bioChE]

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Do you have another cat to love still? If not, consider a kitten. Your two loves would not want you to be alone.

[cakeladie]

I am so sorry

I'm so sorry for your loss.
((((Rainbow))))

[*Laurie*]

Oh, I am so sorry, Rainbow. So sorry. But yes, your beloved Noah is at peace now. I've been there many times and I know you did the right thing.

[Unrigged64072835]

I'm so sorry about Noah. You relieved his suffering, though. Please take gentle care of yourself.

[BeyondtheRainbow]

Originally Posted by bioChE

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Do you have another cat to love still? If not, consider a kitten. Your two loves would not want you to be alone.

I had to put my other cat to sleep 9 weeks ago. I'm going to adopt a pair of kittens soon but need some time first to try to get through both losses. I wasn't handling the first well so 2 is overwhelming. Both cats were old (21 and nearly 15) but there was almost no warning with either. Obviously with a 21 year old cat you know it can come at any time. I had about 24 hours of knowing that her kidneys were no longer putting out much urine. With the other one 2 days after the other died he developed a lump on his head that seemed to respond to antibiotics but was actually the warning sign of the cancer he most likely had. He had a cold this week but at the same time he was going into multi-organ failure and tumors were found. I didn't know how bad things were until yesterday and even then I thought I might be wrong and he'd stay at the vet's for fluids and come home just fine in a few days.

So yeah, kitten soon but first I have to get through this.

[cakeladie]

Well we are all behind you. If you need to talk or vent or cry or scream we will stand by you.

Good luck

[bizi]

You did the right thing.
(((((HUGS)))))
bizi