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Cat Forum / General Topics / February 2004Tasha's gone
I don't know if this is an appropriate place to talk about this, ,,, Tasha died today. A week ago I had no idea anything was wrong. She had apparently been getting skinny so slowly that I didn't notice right a way.Noticed Thursday and got her to the vet Friday. Drained a lot of fluid from her chest. The vet suspected peritoneal cancer. gave me some steroids and appetite enhancers to give her. At first, I thought they helped. Fought like )(@#%& to get the pills in her mouth. Friday and Saturday she seemed to get a spurt of energy and appetite.Sunday night didn't seem so good.The blood tests from Friday came back and the vet called to tell me to bring her in to hydrate her and to teach me how to insert the needle to do it on my own. The goal was to stabilize her. Monday I came home on lunch to take her in. I couldn't find her at first but then found her under a low table. I could barely reach in so I pulled her out by her 4 feet. She didn't resist or do anything. I put her into her box and she started moaning. Finally (a couple minutes later) I got her to the vet. Everyone noticed that she didn't look good. We took her out of the box and they checked her out. She didn't move and was moaning. The vet was in OR with another pet. Rather then giving her the pills and iv's she was there for, I /we decided to wait. When the vet came out, she could see how badly tasha had become and how much pain she was in.She was crying. I'd never heard her do that before.I suggested and the vet agreed that it was time.I think she was looking for a way to tell me that. It was such a shock 'cause I had only brought her in for an IV, but she had gone downhill so very fast.I held her when she died. Maybe because she was so weak, I didn't feel the change but the vet listened and told me her heart stopped. While we were waiting at the vets, I rubbed her and put some of her hairs that came loose into a pill jar I had. last Friday I realized I didn't have any pictures of her so I bought a roll of film and used most if it on her. They weren't very good pics, but I'm glad I didn't wait. I'll get it developed soon. Rick > I don't know if this is an appropriate place to talk about this, ,,, Tasha > died today. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Rick I'm so sorry. The decision to put your cat to sleep is one of the most difficult and painful decisions that we have to face -- and I deliberately use "put your cat to sleep" in this situation because you have made the decision to let your beloved pet find some peace. I am so glad you held her when she died. I have done this with each of mine, and I consider it the final gift of love. This is a painful time for you, but you can take some solace in knowing that there is no more pain for Tasha. You did the right thing. MaryL > > I don't know if this is an appropriate place to talk about this, ,,, Tasha > > died today. [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > MaryL I thought I'd feel it when it happened but I didn't. Perhaps because she was so weak already. I still can't believe she's gone. It doesn't seem real. I keep looking for her at the top of the stairs demanding treats and leading me to her food bowl when its not full enough. Guys are supposed to be strong and nevery cry... Rick I'm so sorry for your loss.  SignatureVictor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com Thank you. She was in so much pain. Its the hardest thing I've even done in my life. > I'm so sorry for your loss. > Thank you. She was in so much pain. Its the hardest thing I've even done in > my life. You gave her the ultimate gift of love. I know it must be very hard and I can only hope that if I'm ever faced with such decision, I will have the courage to be generous and not selfish. SignatureVictor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com Groan, just wanted to say I"m sorry about your Tasha and hope you are doing ok.....hang in there. Christina -- http://www.geocities.com/chrissy_1228/ourkittycats.html > I don't know if this is an appropriate place to talk about this, ,,, Tasha > died today. A week ago I had no idea anything was wrong. She had apparently [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > that. It was such a shock 'cause I had only brought her in for an IV, but > she had gone downhill so very fast.I held her when she died. Maybe because > she was so weak, I didn't feel the change but the vet listened and told me > her heart stopped. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Rick Rick, My advice is that you should get a new kitten. I know it will be hard, and that a new pet can never replace the one that died. But I think you'll be amazed at how quickly you can learn to love a new little kitten. They are impossible not to love, and seeing him playing will help take away a lot of the pain. Sam Thats true for some Sam but it wasn't for me I couldn't face another cat for twelve months, and now I have Wilson, I love him but I still mourn and miss Henri so very much. Jean P. > Rick, > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Sam I would agree with getting another cat or kitten. Don't expect a duplicate replacement, as with humans, they all have different personalities. But that said, there are many cats and kittens that would just love to adopt you as their caretaker and start sharing love again. No reason in the world to keep love waiting for those alive. > Rick, > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Sam > I don't know if this is an appropriate place to talk about this, ,,, Tasha > died today. Having just been there myself a month ago I know what you're going through and it is heart breaking. I found it helped to make a decision to get another kitten straight away. We picked it out 3 days later though I have to wait another 2 weeks before I can pick him up. I'm deeply sorry for your loss and the way it happened. I had to hold my Henri when they put him to sleep too and I had to be told he was gone. It's terrible.My tears are falling for you and TashaPurrs and hugs to help to ease your pain Jean P. > I don't know if this is an appropriate place to talk about this, ,,, Tasha > died today. A week ago I had no idea anything was wrong. She had apparently [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > the vet agreed that it was time.I think she was looking for a way to tell me > that. It was such a shock 'cause I had only brought her in for an IV, but > she had gone downhill so very fast.I held her when she died. Maybe because > she was so weak, I didn't feel the change but the vet listened and told me [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Rick I'm so sorry for your loss. We, too, had to put our sweet Muffin to sleep Feb.1, after a 5 year battle with renal failure. It sounds like what Tasha had. We were lucky, there were enough signs it was definitely time, but she didn't suffer unbearably that I could see. The vet had saved her twice but said there was no hope this time. Make sure you let your grief out, don't listen to friends/family who think of pets as "just a cat", and talk to the great people here. We have 3 other cats & a dog, so we won't be getting a new one. They each truly can't be replaced, but years ago when I had only one cat & she died, getting a new kitten right away did help ease the pain very much. Each person has to decide for themself when it's time to adopt, but there are so many waiting for loving homes like yours. You & Tasha are in my prayers. > I'm deeply sorry for your loss and the way it happened. > I had to hold my Henri when they put him to sleep too [quoted text clipped - 45 lines] > > > > Rick |
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