Cats
Molly and I would like to say thank you to all who responded to my post yesterday. I was doubting my judgement and it has been enormously reassuring to hear from so many mums in the CB who shared their experiences, advice and compassion with me. I feel that I am armed with a wealth of senior cat information now and the next time I am at the vet to have Molly's blood levels checked we will discuss: sub-q fluids (and how to know when it is time for that), medication for her nausea and Adequan injections to ease her arthritis!
For those who inquired, Molly still eats and drinks well at this point and also everything is fine at the back end too. I think one of the key issues will to be to watch her food consumption as it seems the most prevelent symptom of imminent danger is that kitties stop eating. I will also trust in the fact that I know Molly better than anyone else and I will be able to read the signs she gives me when her time approaches. For now I am certain that she is happy to be here :-)
I would also like to thank everyone most sincerely who shared a story with me of a cherished kitty who has gone to the bridge. I could hear your love in every word and I know how painful it can be sometimes to summon those memories.
- Wednesday Hat Day
On September 23, 2010 our senior kitty (almost 19) Molly went to the bridge. On October 15, 2010 she was posthumously hatted by the very kind folks at SAS blog. We are displaying Molly's hat badge today to show our support for Sammy,...
- Thankful Thursday
I am thankful that Molly was with me for many, many years. She was present for my life's major moments and saw me through good times and bad. Although I am so heart-heavy at her loss, I can't help but be happy that we were...
- And Then There Were Three...
Molly 1991 - 2010Molly went to the bridge tonight at 6:30pm, she was two months shy of her nineteenth birthday. Robert and I were with her, she laid her lovely face down into my hand and then she was gone. It was without a doubt...
- Seeking Senior Cat Advice
Miss MollyI would like to ask for the opinions or advice from any mums in the CB who have senior cats. My Molly will be nineteen soon. About three years ago she was diagnosed with hyperthyroid, the vet said the damage to her kidneys was significant and...
- Molly In The Bedroom
I’m fairly certain that Molly would have preferred to live out her twilight years in tranquil solitude. She has not forgiven me for bringing Casper into the house, and reminds me of this every time she sees him. She is just too old to accept anyone...
Cats
Thank you
Molly and I would like to say thank you to all who responded to my post yesterday. I was doubting my judgement and it has been enormously reassuring to hear from so many mums in the CB who shared their experiences, advice and compassion with me. I feel that I am armed with a wealth of senior cat information now and the next time I am at the vet to have Molly's blood levels checked we will discuss: sub-q fluids (and how to know when it is time for that), medication for her nausea and Adequan injections to ease her arthritis!
For those who inquired, Molly still eats and drinks well at this point and also everything is fine at the back end too. I think one of the key issues will to be to watch her food consumption as it seems the most prevelent symptom of imminent danger is that kitties stop eating. I will also trust in the fact that I know Molly better than anyone else and I will be able to read the signs she gives me when her time approaches. For now I am certain that she is happy to be here :-)
I would also like to thank everyone most sincerely who shared a story with me of a cherished kitty who has gone to the bridge. I could hear your love in every word and I know how painful it can be sometimes to summon those memories.
- Wednesday Hat Day
On September 23, 2010 our senior kitty (almost 19) Molly went to the bridge. On October 15, 2010 she was posthumously hatted by the very kind folks at SAS blog. We are displaying Molly's hat badge today to show our support for Sammy,...
- Thankful Thursday
I am thankful that Molly was with me for many, many years. She was present for my life's major moments and saw me through good times and bad. Although I am so heart-heavy at her loss, I can't help but be happy that we were...
- And Then There Were Three...
Molly 1991 - 2010Molly went to the bridge tonight at 6:30pm, she was two months shy of her nineteenth birthday. Robert and I were with her, she laid her lovely face down into my hand and then she was gone. It was without a doubt...
- Seeking Senior Cat Advice
Miss MollyI would like to ask for the opinions or advice from any mums in the CB who have senior cats. My Molly will be nineteen soon. About three years ago she was diagnosed with hyperthyroid, the vet said the damage to her kidneys was significant and...
- Molly In The Bedroom
I’m fairly certain that Molly would have preferred to live out her twilight years in tranquil solitude. She has not forgiven me for bringing Casper into the house, and reminds me of this every time she sees him. She is just too old to accept anyone...