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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / February 2005Cosmo is going downhill :-(
I just got back from the vet with Cosmo. He had had some ear problems, and was seeming not in the best shape in general - a little dehydrated, losing weight, and just not doing as well as I would like to see. He was diagnosed five years ago this May with CRF and a heart murmur, and is on Lasix and potassium supplements to deal with his problems. No ear infection, just a buildup, which apparently happens quickly, especially in older cats. So we got his ears cleaned out, claws trimmed, and a stray mat or two shaved off (he turns into Fearsome WildeBeest when you try to groom him or trim his claws). Unfortunately, he was more dehydrated than I had thought, and his kidneys, the vet said, were shrunken and knobby, indicating that he has lost quite a bit more function in them. The vet gave him some fluids, and gave me some to bring home. So the day I've dreaded has finally arrived. I know that he will only go downhill from here, even though I will give him the fluids and do what I can for him. At least I'll *try* to give him the fluids -- lol! With Cosmo, the Fearsome WildeBeest, it could be a problem. But I will do the best I can. I knew the day was coming, but it is really hard to take right now. Any purrs are appreciated. Love, Ginger-lyn and Cosmo Purrs on the way. Sometimes all that's left to do is sit and hold them and let them know they are loved. Jo >I just got back from the vet with Cosmo. He had had some ear > problems, and was seeming not in the best shape in general - a little [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Ginger-lyn and Cosmo >I just got back from the vet with Cosmo. He had had some ear > problems, and was seeming not in the best shape in general - a little [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Ginger-lyn and Cosmo Ginger-lyn, I'm so sorry to hear this. Intensive purrs are coming to Cosmo from my crew! Hugs, CatNipped Many, many purrs and prayers to help you and Cosmo through this difficult time. Helen M Lots and lots of healing purrs for Cosmo and soothing purrs for you.  SignatureVictor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com > I knew the day was coming, but it is really hard to take right now. Any > purrs are appreciated. Purrs incoming, for both of you. Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca Purrs that he will understand fluids help and perk up again. SNIP> > No ear infection, just a buildup, which apparently happens quickly, > especially in older cats. So we got his ears cleaned out, claws [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > kidneys, the vet said, were shrunken and knobby, indicating that he > has lost quite a bit more function in them. SNIP> I knew the day was coming, but it is really hard to take right now. > Any purrs are appreciated. > > Love, > > Ginger-lyn and Cosmo Hugs and purrs, Ginger-lyn. I am very sorry to hear this, as kidney trouble was the cause of having to put Isadora to sleep at about this time last year. I hope Cosmo rallies a bit, although I sympathize with trying to introduce fluids to a wildebeest. Melissa Ginger-lyn: My heart goes out to you and Cosmo. Hang in there and please know that we're all thinking about you. I know that the next little while will be hard on you. Susan M Otis and Chester Teary-eyed >I just got back from the vet with Cosmo. He had had some ear > problems, and was seeming not in the best shape in general - a little > dehydrated, losing weight, and just not doing as well as I would like > to see. He was diagnosed five years ago this May with CRF and a heart > murmur, and is on Lasix and potassium supplements to deal with his > problems. >I just got back from the vet with Cosmo. He had had some ear >problems, and was seeming not in the best shape in general - a little [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] >I knew the day was coming, but it is really hard to take right now. >Any purrs are appreciated. Purrs on the way. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com Hi Ginger, Purrs to you. Fuga has CRF as well. We started doing the fluids at home a few years ago. The best advice we got was to warm the fluids up in a sink with with warm water as it makes it more comfortable. We give fuga a treat after the fluids he gets the Royal Canin Low Protein soft food which he seems to think is fancy feast. Feel free to contact off the list if you want to talk or would like some support. fuga > I knew the day was coming, but it is really hard to take right now. > Any purrs are appreciated. > > Love, > > Ginger-lyn and Cosmo Our best purrs are coming. For what it's worth, DeeDee cat could be a real wild monster when it came time to give her meds, but she accepted the sub-q hydration quite nicely. As someone else suggested, bring the fluids up to room temp before administering it - that will make it a lot more comfortable for Cosmo. If you have any questions or just want to talk about it, feel free to e-mail me or Nancy as well. dan at wolf dot com or nancy at web dot tf, but Nancy doesn't check her e-mail very often. Dan > I knew the day was coming, but it is really hard to take right now. > Any purrs are appreciated. So sorry to read about Cosmo's condition, Ginger-lyn. Hugs and purrs all around. SignatureMarina, Frank and Nikki marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki Hi, I post this on behalf of my wife Holly. She is sending prayers and has told me to have the kitties purr this evening for Cosmo. James > I just got back from the vet with Cosmo. He had had some ear > problems, and was seeming not in the best shape in general - a little [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Ginger-lyn and Cosmo Lots of purrs, meatloaf mediations and gentle headbutts for both you and Cosmos, Ginger-lyn. Hopefully he'll realize that the fluids help him feel better and will accept you giving them to him. Sam and I spend special time together each morning and evening when he gets his inhaled steroids and while I think he realizes the meds help him breathe he also enjoys the time that is spent just between us. Hopefully this will be the case with Cosmo. Good luck, Julie, Hobbes, Selena, Lacey, Sam and Barnabus > I just got back from the vet with Cosmo. <snip> Sorry to hear it. It's tough being in that situation - purrs to you both! -L. > > I just got back from the vet with Cosmo. Purrs being sent from the Fabulous Furballs and their slave > I knew the day was coming, but it is really hard to take right now. > Any purrs are appreciated. > > Love, > > Ginger-lyn and Cosmo Many purrs. *hugs* helen s Comforting Purrs Ginger-Lyn,and Prayers that things will ease for Cosmo, and that he will be alright for a bit longer Hugs Jean.P. > I just got back from the vet with Cosmo. He had had some ear > problems, and was seeming not in the best shape in general - a little [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Ginger-lyn and Cosmo So sad to read this, Ginger-lyn -- purrs for you and Cosmo that daily sub-q fluid therapy will help buy more quality time for you both. Christine > I just got back from the vet with Cosmo. He had had some ear > problems, and was seeming not in the best shape in general - a little [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Ginger-lyn and Cosmo >I knew the day was coming, but it is really hard to take right now. >Any purrs are appreciated. Our hearts go out to you, Ginger-Lyn. Purrs are on their way for you and for Cosmo. Hope you do well with the Sub-Q's. I know it can be a hassle but we kept our Custard going for over a year after her first treatment. Good luck. Hugs Jeanne Jeanne Hajos spamguard:( u is i, and not is net) === "Anger improves nothing except the arch of a cat's back." --- Coleman Cox My SETI team: http://setiathome.ssl.berkeley.edu/stats/team/team_125874.html > I knew the day was coming, but it is really hard to take right now. > Any purrs are appreciated. > > Love, > > Ginger-lyn and Cosmo Hugs and purrs for you and Cosmo. Jeanette > I just got back from the vet with Cosmo. He had had some ear > problems, and was seeming not in the best shape in general - a little > dehydrated, losing weight, and just not doing as well as I would like > to see. He was diagnosed five years ago this May with CRF and a heart > murmur, and is on Lasix and potassium supplements to deal with his > problems. Purrs and feeling better thoughts for Cosmo and for the rest of his pride from us all. Pam, Rob, and the Fayetteville Five + Calvin, Sonya and Speedy the d-thing I'm so sorry. It's heartbreaking. These are special days that you will always have. Purrs that they will be quality days for Cosmo, pain-free and contented ones. PatM I'm really sorry to hear this. Lots of purrs for you and Cosmo, SignaturePolonca & Soncek > I just got back from the vet with Cosmo. He had had some ear > problems, and was seeming not in the best shape in general - a little [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Ginger-lyn and Cosmo >I just got back from the vet with Cosmo. He had had some ear > problems, and was seeming not in the best shape in general - a little [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Ginger-lyn and Cosmo Lots of purrs that you can keep Cosmo with you for a long time yet. Kidneys. Huh. I've lost several beloved dogs through kidney failure and all bar one were in their teens. The trouble is, and this is only my own thought, the longer you've had them the more precious they are. Thinking of you and Cosmo, Ginger-lyn. Tweed Snippage------------ The vet gave him some fluids, and gave me some to bring home. So the day I've dreaded has finally arrived. I know that he will only go downhill from here, even though I will give him the fluids and do what I can for him. At least I'll *try* to give him the fluids -- lol! With Cosmo, the Fearsome WildeBeest, it could be a problem. But I will do the best I can. I knew the day was coming, but it is really hard to take right now. Any purrs are appreciated. Love, Ginger-lyn and Cosmo _________________________________________________________________ Ginger, I'm so sorry that Cosmo is not well. Purrs that the Vet is wrong. It's so unfair that our Master's lives are so much shorter than ours. Suz >I just got back from the vet with Cosmo. He had had some ear > problems, and was seeming not in the best shape in general - a little [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Ginger-lyn and Cosmo Purrs for both of you, Ginger-lyn Ginger-lyn wrote: ---------------------<snip>---------------------- >I knew the day was coming, but it is really hard to take right now. >Any purrs are appreciated. Purrs are coming for both of you. If he just won't take any treatments, just hold each other as tight as you can. Regards and Purrs, O J Gritmon > I just got back from the vet with Cosmo. He had had some ear > problems, and was seeming not in the best shape in general - a little [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Ginger-lyn and Cosmo I am sorry to read this; it's so terribly hard to see it happen to a beloved kitty. We're purring hard for you and Cosmo. ------ Krista > I just got back from the vet with Cosmo. He had had some ear > problems, and was seeming not in the best shape in general - a little [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Ginger-lyn and Cosmo Many purrs that Cosmo's remaining time is as happy and comfortable as possible. -- Adrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. > I just got back from the vet with Cosmo. He had had some ear > problems, and was seeming not in the best shape in general - a little [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Ginger-lyn and Cosmo Sorry to hear that Cosmo's not doing too well. Please give him a little cuddle, or a scritch at least, from me. Purrs for you too - it really is hard to take. > I just got back from the vet with Cosmo. He had had some ear > problems, and was seeming not in the best shape in general - a little > dehydrated, losing weight, and just not doing as well as I would like > to see. He was diagnosed five years ago this May with CRF and a heart > murmur, and is on Lasix and potassium supplements to deal with his > problems. > No ear infection, just a buildup, which apparently happens quickly, > especially in older cats. So we got his ears cleaned out, claws [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > kidneys, the vet said, were shrunken and knobby, indicating that he > has lost quite a bit more function in them. > The vet gave him some fluids, and gave me some to bring home. So the > day I've dreaded has finally arrived. I know that he will only go > downhill from here, even though I will give him the fluids and do what > I can for him. At least I'll *try* to give him the fluids -- lol! > With Cosmo, the Fearsome WildeBeest, it could be a problem. But I > will do the best I can. > I knew the day was coming, but it is really hard to take right now. > Any purrs are appreciated. > Love, > Ginger-lyn and Cosmo Purrs and prayers for Cosmo and for yourself. Judith SignatureJudith Latham Stourbridge, West Midlands. UK. |
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