What a shocker.

Hugs to you and to Hunter. I hope he has a safe, quick trip to the
Bridge and that the rest of you and yours are all right.

Purrs for your broken heart.

--
Will in New Haven

OMG. I can't think of anything to say, Lori, except how sorry I am.  Let us
know what it could have been if you can find out. I can't believe it either,
such a young cat, gone, just like that.

(((hugs))

Tweed

I'm so sorry.  I understand your shock.  At least call the vet to find out
how much a necroposy would be.  It wasn't all that much for Rosie.  I just
could not have stood not knowing what happened to her.

Likely cheaper in the long run than worrying at every little thing on your
remaining cats for months and months.

Its almost a guarantee that if you never know what happened to hunter you
will worry yourself sick about everyone else.

Again, I'm so sorry you have had such horrible news and such a shock.

Jo

OMG, Lori!  I'm soooo sorry!  This is just... I can't believe it!

Reality intruding:  find a way for that necropsy.  You need to find out what
happened.

Jill

Oh, Bast, Lori! I don't know what to say. I am so very, very sorry!

Please, do the necropsy. I'll be glad to chip in a few bucks if need be to
help pay for it.

I am so sorry!

Dan

Lori I am so sorry

Spirit went from fine to respiratory distress in less than 10 minutes
anything is possible

"CatNipped" <

Oh dear, I am SO sorry to hear about Hunter.
PUUUUUUUUUUURRs for your poor broken heart.
Please e-mail me your address and Mosey and I will send you a sympathy card.
kyla.waterman@comcast.net
Love, hugs, prayers, purrs and Bright Blessings to you.
Kyla and Mosey

Lori, I'm so sorry, what a shock! I wonder what could have happened
to him?

I agree with the others who have urged you to get the necropsy. I've
never had one done, so I don't know what they cost, but since Jo says
they're not that expensive, maybe you *can* afford it. And if not, then
I will also chip in to help. Otherwise, you will always be wondering
what went wrong, and maybe blaming yourself.

I'll bet it wasn't the Advantage, though - if he was allergic to it
or something, you would have known before today! Allergic reactions
don't take 3 days to show up.

Lots of purrs for you and your household, and for poor Hunter. :(

OMG {{{{{{{{{{{{ Lori }}}}}}}}}}}} I'm *so* sorry. Purrs for you and Ben, I
will light a candle for Hunter.

Oh dear, this is so sad. If I were to guess, an undetected heart
condition is the most likely reason for sudden death in young cats. I
think you need to find a way to do the necropsy, especially since you
have other cats. Doesn't Hunter have a brother? If so, this is even
more of a reason to have the necropsy done. If it is a heart
condition, these can sometimes run in families and it will help you to
keep an eye on the other one healthwise to hopefully avoid having this
happen again (provided I am remembering this correctly.) If he had a
reaction to the Advantage, it probably would have been noticeable
enough that you would have known something was wrong.

This is heartbreaking.  I have no words.  condolences to you and Ben.

Andy

Oh no, I'm so sorry.  This is a shock.
Charleen

Oh Lori!

At least he had some time with a loving family before he died.

Hugs and Purrs,
Mark

I am so sorry.  What a terrible, tragic event.  I do think it is *essential*
to have a necropsy in a case like this, especially when you have several
other cats.  I know finances are limited, but you need to know if there is
anything you need to check in your other furbabies.  I doubt if it was a
reaction to Advantage because it has been several days since that was
administered.

Again, I can't express in words how sincere my sympathy is.  I would be
devastated, as I am sure you are.

MaryL

OMG, Lori!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I saw this post and am soooo shocked!!  I
can't even believe this!!  Lori, I am so sorry.  I just don't know what to
say!!

I'm so sorry!  I've read your later message and know you now know it
probably wasn't anything you did.

(((((((CatNipped)))))))

Joy

Oh, Lori! I am so sorry - he was a beautiful boy, and I know that you
loved him alot. He reminded me of my oranj RB boy, Jeremy. Such a sweet
boy. :(

My son lost his cat Spencer that way last year. He played with Spencer,
then went to take a shower. When he got out of the shower, he noticed
'pencer laying in his favourite sunspot. He went over and nudged him,
telling him to get his lazy fuzzy butt up, and he was gone.:9

Bast only knows why he went early, but the RB crews are greeting him
now. You will see him again, of that I am sure.

{{{{Hugs}}}}

Mishi

"May you see with eyes of light in everdark, may your mind walk free and
unfettered amongst all, touching wisely and well, may you go in peace."

Gayle Greeno - "Mindspeaker's Call"

I am so very sorry!!! a ton of purrs en route to you and your family, and for
poor Hunter. What a shock. He went in the home of his family, though, and not
in some cold sterile place. Fritzie and Odessa-Doll will welcome him acropss
the Bridge, and will care for him until the happy day you are all together...

Blessed be,
Baha

I am so very sorry!!! a ton of purrs en route to you and your family, and for
poor Hunter. What a shock. He went in the home of his family, though, and not
in some cold sterile place. Fritzie and Odessa-Doll will welcome him acropss
the Bridge, and will care for him until the happy day you are all together...

Blessed be,
Baha

Purrs on the way for your broken hearts.

Oh NO!  I'm so sorry about this.  Purrs for you and Ben and the rest of
the Crews crew.

Sam, supervised by Mistletoe

I'm coming to this late as usual, Lori, I am so, so shocked and sorry.  Poor
Ben, making that terrible discovery, and poor little Hunter!

Don't forget that you were giving a great little guy a wonderful, loving
home.  We are purring for all of you.

Oh honey!  I'm literally shocked.  I'm so sorry to hear this.  Wow.  I don't
know what to say!  Purrs in full force going out to you.

kili

I'm so sorry Lori.  I was looking forward to Hunter encounters.  I hope he
has a grand time on the Ghost Mouser.

Pam S. crying for you all

I'm so so sorry Catnipped. Although little consolation to you at the moment,
at least he went to The Bridge knowing he was loved and cared for. You did
good by him, and he will be one of those waiting patiently for you.

Yowie

Holy sh.t......

I have never heard of a reaction from Advantage causing death.  I'm
still in shock.

Major purrs to you and your family.  and purrs somehow a necropsy can
be done to find the source.

kristi

What a shock! I'm so sorry for your loss. Purrs and soothing vibes on
their way.

I don't know what to say- he'd just found a loving home and he was only young-
can't imagine how I would feel if this happened to me!

Thinking of you and sending massive purrs

Lesley

Slave of the Fabulous Furballs

it is probably too late but the necropsy is the only way to know for sure,
money or no, it was important to me to know when my first dog guide passed
away, and it was totally not for what I thought it was.  next no matter what
you decide about that, some animals are sent to us to show them that some
humans are decent and loving, you did that for hunter, you will I am sure be
blessed for it, Lee

I am so sorry to hear this.As others have said at least he didn't starve to
death alone.  He knew he was loved and wanted in his last days.  Bless you
for taking him in.

omg

I am so sorry to hear this!  What a shock.  Purrs of comfort for your
family and purrs for Hunter's crossing RB.  You are all in my
thoughts.

Debbie

Just read this at work Wednesday morning and the server has a several hour
posting lag.  Condolence purrs from our family to yours.

Am 13.05.2008 schrieb CatNipped:

We are so very sorry, Lori & Ben.

Purrs for your aching hearts from
Inge & Volker, who will light a candle for Hunter, and the catgang

I'm so very sorry to hear this, Lori!

Not that it would help any, but Tripper's brother died
about as suddenly, back in 1996.  He was jumping from one chair
to another, and just dropped to the floor.  The necropsy
showed hypertrophic cardiomyopathy...enlarged heart.  According
to the vet, it's usually indicated by a murmur, and one symptom
can be panting after mild exertion, which Mouser displayed.
He was only 3 years old.  Whether it was for comfort or fact,
the vet said he was probably gone when he hit the floor.

So, at least Hunter had a chance to be loved, and had a place
to call home.  Sometimes that's the best thing we humans can
give....

Purrs and deepest sympathies for your loss.

Chris

I am so sorry to hear of Hunter's passing to RB! As far as Advantage is
concerned how much does Hunter weigh? Was he given the Kitten or an
Adult dose of it? As far as I know Advantage is pretty safe. Both of my
Adult cats have ingested some of it with no ill affects. But then they
are adult cats. Did he show any signs of external trauma, maybe a
spider/scorpion bite?

In any case purrs are provided to you and yours on Hunter's passing.

rrb

Oh no! I'm so very sorry.
Lots and lots of purrs and hugs,
Polonca and Soncek