I'm so very sorry, Wendy. Flavia was given a sedative first. (Levi was not given one, to my knowledge, and his pts haunts me to this day.) I believe the sedative helped enormously, as did the compassion of the vet. I can't stress the demeanor of the vet enough---that is so important, in conjunction with the sedative---I've had a truly compassionate and kind vet do the pts and I've had ho-hum vets.
And of course making the trip as stress-free as possible. And a quiet room when you get there. Familiar toys and smells in the carrier. And hardest of all, your calmness. Do you have a close, empathetic friend who can go with you? Or be waiting for you afterwards? I'll be thinking of you and Cricket. And wishing the little soul a peaceful passing. I'm glad he knows what it is to be truly loved and cared for. much love and hugs to you and Cricket, Kerry -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wendy Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 8:22 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Cricket's Time Hi Guys, Well I am sorry to report that today is Cricket's last day. He has deteriorated quite a bit and is no longer eating, drinking, taking food via force feeding, and he is barely able to walk. So I realized today that it is time. I am trying not to get emotional right now because I have to get through the day at work. But I do need to ask if anyone has any advice regarding taking a kitty to be pts. Cricket hates needles and will not be happy about it. I know someone mentioned Rescue Remedy, but I couldn't find it at Walmart or Petsmart. I can look at the CVS across the street from my job. Other than Rescue Remedy, is there anything else I can do to make him as comfortable as possible before going or during his visit? Thanks. Wendy __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com <hr> IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any advice expressed above as to tax matters was neither written nor intended by the sender or Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP to be used and cannot be used by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed under U.S. tax law. If any person uses or refers to any such tax advice in promoting, marketing or recommending a partnership or other entity, investment plan or arrangement to any taxpayer, then (i) the advice was written to support the promotion or marketing (by a person other than Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP) of that transaction or matter, and (ii) such taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayers particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor <hr> This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
