I think my cat is suffering and is about to die
polkfarmboy
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Oh man, I am getting ready to take my best friend to the vet. She's been a wonderful cat over the years and feel like she's my little girl rather than just a pet. She wont move and just lays in the theater room these past few days and now she is not drinking or eating. I know the signs and will pay every last penny I have to make her better but I really fear for the worst. I just dont know how I am going to cope emotionally if they say that I have to put her down. I love her so very much and its going to kill me to say goodbye.
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I certainly know how you feel. Hoping what ever the problem may be is treatable and you have your buddy back.Yep, my name really is Bob.
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Very sorry, PFB. I hope she can be saved. Pets end up becoming a huge part of our lives over the years and it's like losing a friend when they go.
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How old is she? Mine is going under the knife to have a bladder stone removed on Tuesday.AVR: Onkyo Tx-NR808
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Sadie is about 12 years old but maybe a little more as she was bought from the local pet store.
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What did you do? Ship the cat out UPS to the wrong address? or did UPS lose the cat, and it went without food and water for a few days before UPS found the cat??
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Though its very hard at times, we have to think about what is best for the pet. Feel bad for you man.Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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What did you do? Ship the cat out UPS to the wrong address? or did UPS lose the cat, and it went without food and water for a few days before UPS found the cat??
Just made me snort coffee through my nose. Wasn't pleasant.polkfarmboy wrote: »Oh man, I am getting ready to take my best friend to the vet. She's been a wonderful cat over the years and feel like she's my little girl rather than just a pet. She wont move and just lays in the theater room these past few days and now she is not drinking or eating. I know the signs and will pay every last penny I have to make her better but I really fear for the worst. I just dont know how I am going to cope emotionally if they say that I have to put her down. I love her so very much and its going to kill me to say goodbye.
I feel for you. When I had to put my dog down, it was the hardest thing I've ever done.
Ironically, I wish I could put my parents down. :eek:
Of course, dogs are a man's pet. Cats are for women. I'M KIDDING! One of my best (guy) friends owns a couple cats. He also wears skinny jeans. :cheesygrin:
All kidding aside, if the pet is suffering and needs to be put down, it really is the best and most humane thing to do. Sucks for the owner, but best for the pet. I think most of us probably keep our pets a little longer than we should because we don't want to say goodbye. I think I probably held on to my dog for about a week longer than I should have. The smell was getting bad. :eek: See what I did there? -
Well just got back and the good news is she is stable and under examination there was nothing seriously wrong. Her blood work is getting done so I will hear back from them soon. I am just so happy she never got taken from me in that animal hospital so I cross my fingers and hope to hear good news back.
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What did you do? Ship the cat out UPS to the wrong address? or did UPS lose the cat, and it went without food and water for a few days before UPS found the cat??
I think Larry had the proper diagnosis, here.
And I must apologize because I can't identify with the pet loving crowd, not that I dislike animals, there are just too many things to attend to in the human universe without also having to ooh and aah over non-humans as well.
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Hopefully it's just a temporary illness, best of luck, kitty.Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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I think Larry had the proper diagnosis, here.
And I must apologize because I can't identify with the pet loving crowd, not that I dislike animals, there are just too many things to attend to in the human universe without also having to ooh and aah over non-humans as well.
cnh
When we domesticate wild animals it then becomes our responsibility to look after them as they no longer know how to fend for themselves. I never imagined I would ever like cats but I got stuck with a present from family and since then I love my cat and got another for her to play with.
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Glad to hear the postive news, PFB. Best of wishes for your pet. Twelve years is young, hopefully she has a bunch of years left with you.
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Best of luck, polkfarmboy. I hope your cat is fine.
I know it must be tough thinking about that. I couldn't even begin to imagine life without my Chihuahua, Nacho. -
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Glad the kitty is gonna make it. Want another one. Ill ship it to you
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That cat has some rough choices ahead, live under PFBs care or go through 8 more lives.Vinyl, the final frontier...
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I think Larry had the proper diagnosis, here.
And I must apologize because I can't identify with the pet loving crowd, not that I dislike animals, there are just too many things to attend to in the human universe without also having to ooh and aah over non-humans as well.
cnh
Understand what you are saying, but some of the best people I've ever known have been my pets Yep, my name really is Bob.
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My male cat was like that last year, and I thought it was his time. Took him to the vet and the blood tests said his kidney's were out of whack (medical term). A week of IV fluid seemed to fix that, and now he seems fine.Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
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Glad to hear your cat's gonna be OK. I have a cat, three dogs and a bird. Well, really 4 dogs as the cat thinks it's a dog: lines up with them for treats, plays with my pit bull mix, sleeps with them.
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polkfarmboy wrote: »When we domesticate wild animals it then becomes our responsibility to look after them as they no longer know how to fend for themselves. I never imagined I would ever like cats but I got stuck with a present from family and since then I love my cat and got another for her to play with.
If you had pets and saw how loving they are you would feel the hurt like the rest of us polkie pet lovers.
No desire to have pets, but I can respect the feelings of those who do. I raised two kids, and I think I did well, that's enough.
I also don't like cat videos.
Glad to hear things are on the mend for you!
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Cats are a mixed bag. Some like people, some don't.
I had one that liked to hang around my desk and when I listened to the
2 channel was always in the room. The other one hated my guts."The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson -
No desire to have pets, but I can respect the feelings of those who do. I raised two kids, and I think I did well, that's enough.
I also don't like cat videos.
Glad to hear things are on the mend for you!
cnh
We're happy for you..you don't want pets or understand those that do.
But why did you decide to $hit all over this thread? Why comment at all? What value did you offer to this thread?
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Like the saying goes, The more I meet people the more I like my pet! Best of luck on your cat. I lost my 9 1/2 year old golden retriever last week and it has been the worst pain and emptiness I've felt in a long time. It is much worse to lose one when you don't have kids in my opinion.
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Understand what you are saying, but some of the best people I've ever known have been my pets
Abso-effing-lutely !! If we can only live up to be the people our pets think we are.
Sorry to hear about the cat PFB, hope she gets better.
Now your wife....she has my sympathy. LOL Kidding...kiddingHT SYSTEM-
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I think Larry had the proper diagnosis, here.
And I must apologize because I can't identify with the pet loving crowd, not that I dislike animals, there are just too many things to attend to in the human universe without also having to ooh and aah over non-humans as well.
cnh
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I didn't mean to precipitate a Firefight here guys, sorry if I set people off. We're different and that's not a bad thing now is it?
You should also remember that people have an "ego" and can say "no". Most animals reflect their owners wishes and desires. It is much easier to deal with that than an equal who can negate you, me or whomever.
I had a girlfriend back in the day who was never able to love people, but she "loved" animals, she even gave the reason above as why.
The short, relationships with people are qualitatively different.
My profuse apologies to everyone who thinks I crapped this thread. From now on, I'll keep to my side of this "continuum" of relating to "others"!
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Get that cat to the vet!
In case you missed it:polkfarmboy wrote: »Well just got back and the good news is she is stable and under examination there was nothing seriously wrong. Her blood work is getting done so I will hear back from them soon. I am just so happy she never got taken from me in that animal hospital so I cross my fingers and hope to hear good news back.
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More PFB drama. Probably doesn't even own a cat. Love to see a pic of him in skinny jeans, with the supposed wife, holding the cat and sitting in the Porsche with a pile of broken electronics in the background. Too many tall tales for me. If this is true, condolences to the cat.
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ken brydson wrote: »More PFB drama. Probably doesn't even own a cat. Love to see a pic of him in skinny jeans, with the supposed wife, holding the cat and sitting in the Porsche with a pile of broken electronics in the background. Too many tall tales for me. If this is true, condolences to the cat.
Ken, when you said to me on the phone " I sorry pfb but I'm gona have to pretend to not believe your post so we can cover our audiophile bro-mance ".Well I knew you were serious this time.
I got word from the Vet and somthings seriously up with the liver and have to pick up a prescription. If that does not work then they need to investigate more. -
polkfarmboy wrote: »Ken, when you said to me on the phone " I sorry pfb but I'm gona have to pretend to not believe your post so we can cover our audiophile bro-mance ".Well I knew you were serious this time.
I got word from the Vet and somthings seriously up with the liver and have to pick up a prescription. If that does not work then they need to investigate more.
Yep, confirmed. Pure bullsh!t....
