Thursday, July 22, 2010

Fluffy's sick (updated)

We had to take our dear cat Fluffy to the vet this morning. He was lethargic and moving slowly. Blood and urine analysis showed that his kidneys are failing. He is still in the hospital on an IV and having an ultrasound to see if he has cancer. His prognosis is NOT good. I've been crying all day. One more damn thing going wrong in my life.

I love you, Fluffy! Come home to us, soon!

Update: The vet just called. Fluffy's blood work is even worse than he thought. Fluffy is probably going to heaven soon. We're continuing the IV until tomorrow to see if his kidney function improves, but it's not hopeful. If he comes home, it's just for a little while and then we'll need to put him to sleep.


Oh, g-d. This sucks!

34 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh no! I am so so sorry. Our cats are our babies. I am thinking good thoughts for Fluffy to come home soon!

Mad Hatter said...

Oh, sweetie...I'm sorry Fluffy's not well...I'm thinking of you and hoping for the best.
Love,
Maddy

Anonymous said...

So sorry about Fluffy. I hope he gets better soon.

Anonymous said...

Oh no! Poor kitty :(. It's so tough when our pets are sick. I hope Fluffy gets to come home soon.

Allison said...

Oh no... I'm so sorry, Jem. ((Hugs))

Jill said...

I am so, so sorry. I know how much my pets mean to me and I'm sure you feel just the same. Thinking of you and Fluffy...

ASP said...

Geez, I'm so sorry. That really sucks and I know how hard it is to lose a dear, dear pet. So sorry. I hope there's some sort of miracle that can happen overnight for Fluffy.

Jackie said...

((hugs)) My heart goes out to you. What a tough thing to go through! Of course I hope for his recovery - I hate to see a cat be so sick. Keeping you in my thoughts.

snhg1129 said...

Our 8 year old kitty had that major kidney failure almost 3 years ago, the vet told us that she had never seen a cat with that severe of kidney failure, they told us to put him to sleep and we were ready to until we decided to fight a little longer and he came home with us and has been home every since. Give him a few days... Always have hope! :) Either way you will be in our prayers...

Heather said...

Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear this. I'm a cat person too and know how hard. It is to see a loved one suffer. I'll be thinking of you. Take care.

Stacie said...

Oh, Jem! I am so, so sorry! Sending love your way...

Jenni said...

I'm so sorry. I'll be thinking of you.

Kakunaa said...

Terrible news! I am so sorry to hear this...it's so hard to lose a furbaby...you and fluffy will be in my thoughts...

Amber C said...

I'm sorry Jem. My thoughts are with you, Mr. Jem and Fluffy. So sorry.

mare said...

Oh Jem I am so sorry to hear about Fluffy. It is so sad. Our cat is our baby and we would be a mess if something happened to her.

I will be thinking of you and praying for Fluffy.

xo

irrationalexuberance said...

Oh I'm so sorry -- this is very sad and I know how hard it is.
I'll be thinking of you.

Brandy said...

I'm so sorry! Thinking of you and Fluffy!

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COME ON BABY said...

NO!! I am sorry about your fur baby. Fluffy is lucky to have such a sweet mom. I hope Fluffy is home soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TeeJay said...

Oh my gosh! I'm so sorry about your kitty. I will be thinking and praying for you guys this weekend. I know how I would feel if one of my cats were sick like that so I completely understand your pain. I'm so sorry...sending you a big (((hug))).

Slackie O. said...

Oh god - so sorry! I'm dreading the day when one of our cats gets ill. They are my first real pets in my life and... oh, I'm so sorry.

I'll be thinking of you.

Leslie said...

I'm so sorry to hear that! Such sad news. I am thinking of you...

Illanare said...

Oh my dear, I am so sorry to hear such scary news about your furbaby. Thinking of you and sending good thoughts that Fluffy will be home really soon.

Anonymous said...

Oh, your poor sweet cat. I am so sorry. Thinking of you and dear Fluffy.

Anonymous said...

i'm so sorry. i've been thinking about you since i read your post last night. i can't imagine how you must be feeling. hugs.

Pie said...

I'm so sorry Jem. I hope you have some time with Fluffy at home.

Anonymous said...

Praying for your sweet kitty!

Anonymous said...

Oh Jem, I'm so so sorry. I really am. I lost my dear Hershey on May 18th and my world was rocked. I hope Fluffy pulls through. ((((hugs))))

Joyful Hope said...

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear this. I'm here from ICLW and I wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you and sweet Fluffy. Hugs.

Krissi McVicker said...

I'm so sorry! I do hope that Fluffy isn't in any pain. I wish you peace as you go through this emotional time. Huge Hugs! (ICLW # 45 & 46)

Krissi McVicker said...

I'm so sorry! I do hope that Fluffy isn't in any pain. I wish you peace as you go through this emotional time. Huge Hugs! (ICLW # 45 & 46)

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Liz said...

I'm sorry, our furry friends are such a comfort when everything else is going wrong I can imagine how devastating this news must be.

msfitzita said...

I'm so very sorry. I have two cats that I adore and I understand how much love they bring to your life, and how much of a comfort they are - especially when you're dealing with agony of infertility. I'm so, so sorry that you are going to lose Fluffy. He's a truly gorgeous boy.

Thinking of you...

Suzy, Not a Fertile Myrtle said...

Oh I'm so sorry about Fluffy. Our pets mean so much to us don't they!

Sending get well hugs to Fluffy.

~Happy ICLW~