Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2005 2:23
PM
Subject: My Smokey's time is
near....
Hi all,
I write this
with a heavy heart and trying to keep from crying but it's hard. My eyes are
blurry.
My 19yr old Smokey (Russian
Blue) health is starting to fail I've had him since he was a baby. He was a
rescue from Irving, TX. He is negative for FELV. His health has been declining
for the past month now.
He is starting to not make it to
his litterbox now due to being weak.
His appetite is decreasing. I
have been giving him supplements and whatever he wants to eat at all times. He
is still eating and drinking some not enough food. I've tried force feeding
him but he will gag almost throw up. He has always been a heavy water drinker
so it's not his kidneys been checked out for that prior.
His vision also is declining.
His eyes are cloudy.
He has drop from 23 pounds to 6
pounds now. He is having problems walking and I'm afraid by placing him on the
furniture or beds he will break one of his legs.
My Vets noted that he would be
much happier at home and be stress free. They said that his body is old/tired
and wouldn't be able to stand any treatments. My husband and I been talking
that we want him to pass on here at home. My husband thinks he won't make it
past the weekend. I will be putting him in one of my nice open crates in a bit
to confine him but still be in the room with us. By doing so his
food/water/litterbox will be right there with him. Let him come out whenever
he wants when we are present. It makes it hard when I have other kitties
roaming they think it's okay to go into the crate.
Smokey doesn't appear to be in
pain just weak and tired. He is doing alot of sleeping. His body is just worn
out. He has seen alot of kitties come and go positives/negatives. He is
the "Boss Man" as my husband puts it. Now he is stepping down to let the next
oldest to take over.
I ask for all your thoughts,
vibes, and prayers for a safe and quiet passing for my Smokey if this should
be his time.
Thanks to a wonderful and caring
group of people!
