February 01, 2009
My cat's illness and preparing for her death?
Posted by: admin : Category: Cat illness
My 19 year old cat recently started vomiting blood,and we were convinced we were saying goodbye.I'm 16,and have had my cat since i was 3,i cant remember a time when she wasnt there.Apparently,she has an ulcerated gut,so we're giving her a syringe filled with something to coat the gut and help her get better,however the vet has given her a few months,although it could even be upto a year.I've started feeling so sad about it all the time,can anyone help?
She's responded well to the syringe,& is no longer vomiting blood and appears normal again.
death happens u need to relize that
February 2nd, 2009 at 2:05 am
death happens u need to relize that
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February 2nd, 2009 at 2:50 am
If she is in lots of pain then i don't think it is fair for her to go on but hopefully the siringe will work its magic
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February 2nd, 2009 at 2:55 am
so sorry about your cat spend as much time as poosible with her and remember she will be gone but not forgotten i love my pets like people too i am 46 got a dog at 2 had her 16 years still miss her best of luck god bless her
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February 2nd, 2009 at 3:15 am
There is no way to prepare for this. This cat has been a friend of yours ever since you can remember. Just remember all the happy memories you have of you and your cat, and hold it close. As time goes by, it will get easier and easier.
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together….
Author unknown…
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February 2nd, 2009 at 3:52 am
There are two things we owe it to our beloved pets. The first thing is to provide them with love and care. That is easy. The second is, when the quality of their life is no longer, to give them release. That is the hardest thing in the world to do.
If you are really lucky, your cat will give you a signal when it is time to go. I can't tell you what that signal would be, but you will recognize it. It will be a change in behavior.
Feelings of sadness are common, as she is a beloved member of your family. Don't let anyone tell you it is 'just a cat'. When the feelings of sadness start to affect your everyday life, then seek out a support group.
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February 2nd, 2009 at 3:57 am
kitkat - I'm so sorry to hear that. She may stay on for a while, but know that you gave her a long and happy life when the time comes. That's really hard. It'll take time for you to get over it when the day does come - but always remember she was happy and you seem like you're doing everything right by her. Just think, if she wasn't your cat she might not still be here at all. Again, so sorry.
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February 2nd, 2009 at 4:31 am
honey your kitty is rather old. to be completely honest… if she does pull through this, she doesn't have much time left. Take care of her very well…give her those extra treats…even baby food..which is better for her anyways, let her sleep on a heated blanket or pillow and just make great memories of her. Don't get mad at her for the stupid little bad things she may do, enjoy them because all of these things is why you love your cat. It is sad when a family member dies but be happy that she is going to a better place… have you heard that joke going around about the cat that went to heaven? An old farm cat went to heaven, God was sitting…waiting for this cat…and He says "Cat, you have been a very good farm cat all of your life, what would you like as your reward?" the cat says," Well God, as a farm cat I had to lay on the hard cold ground to sleep so I would like a big warm soft pillow to lay on forever!" God says it shall be done. A while later there was a very bad accident on a farm that including 6 mice…the 6 mice went to heaven where they found God waiting for them…God says, "You have been very good mice all of your lives, what would you like as a reward?" The mice think a while and say to God, "We have been running all of our lives, running to get food, running to get water, and running from the farmer's cat….we would like skates so that we never have to run on our tired feet again." God says it shall be done. A few days later God returns to the Cat to see if she had recieved the lovely pillow she had wanted…God said," I am glad to see that you got your pillow, is there anything else I can get you?" and the cat says, " I haven't seen any of those meals on wheels you've been sending lately…can you send some more?"
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Where do pets come from?
A newly discovered chapter in the Book of Genesis has provided the answer to "Where do pets come from?"
Adam and Eve said, "Lord, when we were in the garden, you walked with us every day. Now we do not see you any more. We are lonesome here, and it is difficult for us to remember how much you love us."
And God said, I will create a companion for you that will be with you and who will be a reflection of my love for you, so that you will love me even when you cannot see me. Regardless of how selfish or childish or unlovable you may be, this new companion will accept you as you are and will love you as I do, in spite of your selves."
And God creat ed a new animal to be a companion for Adam and Eve.
And it was a good animal.
And God was pleased.
And the new animal was pleased to be with Adam and Eve and he wagged his tail
And Adam said, "Lord, I have already named all the animals in the Kingdom and I cannot think of a name for this new animal."
And God said, " I have created this new animal to be a reflection of my love for you, his name will be a reflection of my own name, and you will call him DOG.."
And Dog lived with Adam and Eve and was a companion to them and loved them.
And they were comforted.
And God was pleased.
And Dog was content and wagged his tail.
After a while, it came to pass that an angel came to the Lord and said, "Lord, Adam and Eve have become filled with pride. They strut and preen like peacocks and they believe they are worthy of adoration. Dog has indeed taught them that they are loved, but perhaps too well."
And God said, I will create for them a companion who will be with them and who will see them as they are. The companion will remind them of their limitations, so they will know that they are not always worthy of adoration."
And God created CAT to be a companion to Adam and Eve.
And Cat would not obey them. And when Adam and Eve gazed into Cat's eyes, they were reminded that they were not the supreme beings.
And Adam and Eve learned humility.
And they were greatly improved
And God was pleased.
And Dog was happy.
And Cat didn't give a $h!t one way or the other.
I thought you'd like all of these…it made me feel better!
February 2nd, 2009 at 5:13 am
Our 17 year old cat , Fred had kidney disease, he no longer ate food or drank water and bloated. Cats are very aware when their days are numbered. I would not let him suffer or make him take meds that would do him no good. I had him put to sleep so that he was with us and we were able to say goodbye. I had him cremated and his remains are in a little cedar box on the window sill he liked to sun himself.
Don't let your cat suffer.. she served you well and now its time for you to do the same for her, pick a day and say goodbye.
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February 2nd, 2009 at 5:48 am
I'm sorry to hear about your cat. Its hard to lose a pet you've had your whole life.
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