Re: [Felvtalk] Thank you for sharing Murphy's journey-we learned so much from all of you here!
Alice, I too live in Sacramento you and I lots in common. Gray Cat goes to Akaal Pet Hospital in Carmichael. We have been fighting this for 2+ years. I call Gray my $30,000.00 cat, but I wouldn't trade one penny for the joy he his two brothers have brought into our lives! Sent from my iPhone On Oct 26, 2010, at 7:14 PM, Alice Flowers aliceflow...@sbcglobal.net wrote: This has been a long journey and we have so much to thank all of you for. First of all, most of the people in our day to day lives haven't got a clue what we are going through. We had Rosie to the vet today for her check up-she's been sneezing a bit the last few days. She got her CBC drawn (results tomorrow) and she checked out perfect, but a little PennG and cypro to see if we can nip the sneezing-so far tonight she has not sneezed. I'll add the Lysine for good measure. Murphy did sneeze right in her face a few times recently. She will barely touch wet food the last week since Murphy hasn't been eating along side of her. Last night about 1 am she was wailing-carrying her toy around the house. Glenn got up and spent some time with her in the living room so I could get to sleep, I had to work today. Our vet was so kind-Dr Krysta at the Sacramento Cat Hospital and she said they have learned so much with Murphy and treating FeLV with open eyes and minds. Thanks to this board, we discovered the Imulan LTCI-they ordered it for us over a year ago. I believe it did give us more time with Murphy. Thanks to Dawn and the suggestion to try Rutin for the fluid in his lungs-the vet was amazed at how great his lungs sounded after a short time with the Rutin-she said they used it for another condition but had never considered using it for FeLV cats and the fluid in their chests with the Lymphoma. When Rosie came home from the vet today, she searched the entire house for Murphy-for the first time in her life, she is solo. I'm not sure what to do, but time will help. I am so grateful for all of your support the last year or so. Our lives are much enriched with learning how precious every day is. Gratefully, Alice, Glenn and Rosie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] Murphy
Alice, I'm so sorry to hear about Murphy. I will so miss reading about him. I feel like I knew him and hoped for him to beat this disease like I do my own cats. I got introduced to this disease when I found a mom and three kittens that all tested positive and have never had a cat that's not positive since. I read your posts always hoping your kitties would defy the odds and live long adult lives. You were so wonderful to Murphy. I hope you have many happy memories to bring you comfort during this sad time. Amy ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Murphy is gone.
Alice, I tried to send this yesterday but it never came through. I am so, so sorry that you lost Murphy. You all fought the good fight for him, and did the kind thing when he said it was time. Hugs to you and Glenn. I know Murphy had a joyous but bittersweet reunion with his brothers at the Bridge. Long life vibes for your plucky little Rosie. Diane R. --- On Tue, 10/26/10, Alice Flowers aliceflow...@sbcglobal.net wrote: From: Alice Flowers aliceflow...@sbcglobal.net Subject: [Felvtalk] Murphy is gone. To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 2:54 AM Murphy has passed to the bridge tonight to join Buster, Oni, Jack and Schatzi-Rosie's 4 brothers that passed last year. He was 2 1/2. Glenn and I saw in his eyes tonight that he was tired. He gave it all he had but in the end FeLV took him too.We will miss him so much-he filled the house with his incredible personality. He always ran to the door to greet everyone-he never knew a stranger. I will miss his big, poly-dactyl feet going clickity-click around the house and how he could leap up the wall and turn the light switch off and on when he chased the laser toy. Rosie will miss giving him vampire kisses-she's a tough love kinda girl and she is the last Mohican of the 6 FeLV+ kitties we began this journey with. Thanks to all of you for your kindness and caring. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Thank you for sharing Murphy's journey-we learned somuch from all of you here!
Our lives are much enriched with learning how precious every day is. Alice, you and Glenn are special and wonderful people! Wish there were more like you in the world. Wishing you every joy, peace and happiness... ~Bonnie - Original Message - From: Alice Flowers aliceflow...@sbcglobal.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 7:14 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Thank you for sharing Murphy's journey-we learned somuch from all of you here! This has been a long journey and we have so much to thank all of you for. First of all, most of the people in our day to day lives haven't got a clue what we are going through. We had Rosie to the vet today for her check up-she's been sneezing a bit the last few days. She got her CBC drawn (results tomorrow) and she checked out perfect, but a little PennG and cypro to see if we can nip the sneezing-so far tonight she has not sneezed. I'll add the Lysine for good measure. Murphy did sneeze right in her face a few times recently. She will barely touch wet food the last week since Murphy hasn't been eating along side of her. Last night about 1 am she was wailing-carrying her toy around the house. Glenn got up and spent some time with her in the living room so I could get to sleep, I had to work today. Our vet was so kind-Dr Krysta at the Sacramento Cat Hospital and she said they have learned so much with Murphy and treating FeLV with open eyes and minds. Thanks to this board, we discovered the Imulan LTCI-they ordered it for us over a year ago. I believe it did give us more time with Murphy. Thanks to Dawn and the suggestion to try Rutin for the fluid in his lungs-the vet was amazed at how great his lungs sounded after a short time with the Rutin-she said they used it for another condition but had never considered using it for FeLV cats and the fluid in their chests with the Lymphoma. When Rosie came home from the vet today, she searched the entire house for Murphy-for the first time in her life, she is solo. I'm not sure what to do, but time will help. I am so grateful for all of your support the last year or so. Our lives are much enriched with learning how precious every day is. Gratefully, Alice, Glenn and Rosie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Murphy is gone.
so sorry. I thougth he was doing better. I know how it feels,I lost several. Did he go naturally at home? CAthy --- On Tue, 10/26/10, paola cresti iend...@yahoo.com wrote: From: paola cresti iend...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Murphy is gone. To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 10:20 PM Alice, so sorry to hear his journey came to an end, but what a journey it was! He found a good home with you and thanks to you he had the best life he could possibly have given what was handed to him. He surely knew that from how he showed you his love. Will miss your updates (the improvement ones) and thank you for your constant retelling of his expriences, they have been a wealth of information for us beginners with this terrible disease. Paola From: Alice Flowers aliceflow...@sbcglobal.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Mon, October 25, 2010 11:54:05 PM Subject: [Felvtalk] Murphy is gone. Murphy has passed to the bridge tonight to join Buster, Oni, Jack and Schatzi-Rosie's 4 brothers that passed last year. He was 2 1/2. Glenn and I saw in his eyes tonight that he was tired. He gave it all he had but in the end FeLV took him too.We will miss him so much-he filled the house with his incredible personality. He always ran to the door to greet everyone-he never knew a stranger. I will miss his big, poly-dactyl feet going clickity-click around the house and how he could leap up the wall and turn the light switch off and on when he chased the laser toy. Rosie will miss giving him vampire kisses-she's a tough love kinda girl and she is the last Mohican of the 6 FeLV+ kitties we began this journey with. Thanks to all of you for your kindness and caring. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Murphy is gone.
You asked if he passed at home. No, I got home from work and checked on him, he was laying stretched out on the bedroom floor. Glenn had syringe fed and watered him through the day. He was breathing harder than normal, he had been breathing fast, trying to get oxygen. I kept thinking any day he'll begin to improve like he did in July and August when he first crashed with anemia. I gave him some pedialyte and carried him to the bathroom to see if he needed to use the litter box. For the first time, he did not stand up and his sides were heaving-he laid out on the linoleum and even laid his head on the floor, which he has never done when anyone was near. He was always alert and watching his people and interacting. His eyes were clear, but he was exhausted. After a lot of tears and wavering back and forth, we ended up taking him to the emergency vet clinic. It was very hard, but I did not think he was going to last very much longer, maybe another day and thought it would be cruel to let him go through the night unable to get enough oxygen-the anemia robbed him of all the rbcs needed to circulate oxygen. He was the bravest and most willing little guy-always came in for his meds when he thought it was time, never fussed. He was truly our little prince and our lives have a huge emptiness right now. Rosie is having a time trying to figure out where he is, but I think she will be ok in a while. We took him to the crematorium and have picked his little picture urn and his name plaque. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Murphy is gone.
Alice, I'm so moved by your messages. Bless you and Glenn for your kindness. ~Bonnie - Original Message - From: Alice Flowers aliceflow...@sbcglobal.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 10:09 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Murphy is gone. You asked if he passed at home. No, I got home from work and checked on him, he was laying stretched out on the bedroom floor. Glenn had syringe fed and watered him through the day. He was breathing harder than normal, he had been breathing fast, trying to get oxygen. I kept thinking any day he'll begin to improve like he did in July and August when he first crashed with anemia. I gave him some pedialyte and carried him to the bathroom to see if he needed to use the litter box. For the first time, he did not stand up and his sides were heaving-he laid out on the linoleum and even laid his head on the floor, which he has never done when anyone was near. He was always alert and watching his people and interacting. His eyes were clear, but he was exhausted. After a lot of tears and wavering back and forth, we ended up taking him to the emergency vet clinic. It was very hard, but I did not think he was going to last very much longer, maybe another day and thought it would be cruel to let him go through the night unable to get enough oxygen-the anemia robbed him of all the rbcs needed to circulate oxygen. He was the bravest and most willing little guy-always came in for his meds when he thought it was time, never fussed. He was truly our little prince and our lives have a huge emptiness right now. Rosie is having a time trying to figure out where he is, but I think she will be ok in a while. We took him to the crematorium and have picked his little picture urn and his name plaque. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
