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Cassandra, I am so terribly, terribly sorry. I can't imagine how you must feel right now. Please know that you did your best, and you gave Tomi, Kisa, and Koda the best possible lives. Lives that millions of cats never have a chance to live. take care of YOU. tonya C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've just lost my closest friend other than my husband. Tomi and I have had a special bond ever since my husband brought him home. My husband was out walking the dog by the river in October of 2004, on a cold and rainy day. There was a kitten crying in the trees, cold and wet, and my husband couldn't just leave him there. I wasn't impressed at first, since we already had 4 cats, but Tomi quickly won me over. I've had a very close bond with him ever since. He was very timid at first, hiding whenever there was a strange noise or person, we often wondered how my husband was able to catch him to bring him home. His tail had been broken at the end at one time too, it sort of looked like a question mark when it was straight up. Tomi quickly came around though and trusted us, though he still always hid when any strangers came to the house. Tomi was the type of loving boy that always acknowledged your presence when you touched him or talked to him...or even looked at him sometimes. He never showed any signs of annoyance when I gave him too many hugs/kisses, and never got angry. 3.5 months ago when I found out he was anemic and had FeLV, I was devastated. I watched him slowly decline for nearly 2 months until he crashed and I was sure he would die. Amazingly he bounced back and gave me another good 8 weeks with him. Except during this time I had to watch Koda and Kisa (Tomi's close buddy) get sick and die, so I didn't get to spend as much time with my Tomi as I would have liked. Then just a few days after Kisa died on June 12, Tomi got sick and crashed again with the anemia. He was having a hard time breathing, and again he bounced back. Last week he had a huge appetite, eating everything I gave him, and drank lots of water. Yesterday, he started to crash again. Today, he was eating a little bit of liver I gave him and still drinking, but his breathing was becoming more labored. Then around noon, he began panting, and I watched him die in a way that will haunt me forever. He was so scared and crying because he couldn't catch his breath. This is absolutely the worse thing i've ever experienced. A huge part of the happiness in my life is now gone. I guess i'll just wander around like a zombie for awhile, and maybe the pain will eventually turn to numbness. Thank you all for the support you've given me through all of this. It looks like this ordeal that has been going on nonstop since March 9 is now over. Cassandra
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Cassandra, I'm just now reading all the email from the list. I got a bit behind. I didn't realize that you had just lost Tomi. I am so sorry! :( Following on the loss of Kisa and Koda must be devistating. Losing your best friend in Tomi is so heartbreaking. You saved him from a life on the streets if he even made it that far. With you, he experienced great love and care. I'll be thinking about you and sending healing vibes. Gina Sherry DeHaan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cassandra I am so sorry you lost your sweet Tomi.You were a great Mama to him.Hugs to you, Sherry C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've just lost my closest friend other than my husband. Tomi and I have had a special bond ever since my husband brought him home. My husband was out walking the dog by the river in October of 2004, on a cold and rainy day. There was a kitten crying in the trees, cold and wet, and my husband couldn't just leave him there. I wasn't impressed at first, since we already had 4 cats, but Tomi quickly won me over. I've had a very close bond with him ever since. He was very timid at first, hiding whenever there was a strange noise or person, we often wondered how my husband was able to catch him to bring him home. His tail had been broken at the end at one time too, it sort of looked like a question mark when it was straight up. Tomi quickly came around though and trusted us, though he still always hid when any strangers came to the house. Tomi was the type of loving boy that always acknowledged your presence when you touched him or talked to him...or even looked at him sometimes. He never showed any signs of annoyance when I gave him too many hugs/kisses, and never got angry. 3.5 months ago when I found out he was anemic and had FeLV, I was devastated. I watched him slowly decline for nearly 2 months until he crashed and I was sure he would die. Amazingly he bounced back and gave me another good 8 weeks with him. Except during this time I had to watch Koda and Kisa (Tomi's close buddy) get sick and die, so I didn't get to spend as much time with my Tomi as I would have liked. Then just a few days after Kisa died on June 12, Tomi got sick and crashed again with the anemia. He was having a hard time breathing, and again he bounced back. Last week he had a huge appetite, eating everything I gave him, and drank lots of water. Yesterday, he started to crash again. Today, he was eating a little bit of liver I gave him and still drinking, but his breathing was becoming more labored. Then around noon, he began panting, and I watched him die in a way that will haunt me forever. He was so scared and crying because he couldn't catch his breath. This is absolutely the worse thing i've ever experienced. A huge part of the happiness in my life is now gone. I guess i'll just wander around like a zombie for awhile, and maybe the pain will eventually turn to numbness. Thank you all for the support you've given me through all of this. It looks like this ordeal that has been going on nonstop since March 9 is now over. Cassandra - Shape Yahoo! in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today! Visit my Tigger Tales site! - 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time with theYahoo! Search movie showtime shortcut.
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Your pictures are so beautiful. They made me cry. I feel about my Tigger the way you feel about Tomi. I've had him for 14+ years and it's still not enough. You only had your Tomi for a short time and it is natural to want more time. We are here for you whenever you need us. Peace, Gina C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you all so much for your thoughts and prayers. Knowing there are people out there who truly understand and care without having ever met myself or my babies means so much to me. This is a link to a picture I made the first time Tomi was sick, and have since had printed and framed (Tomi is on the left, Kisa on the right): http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/FirstSpacetrip5.jpg . Now that they are both gone, I guess it is even more fitting. Here is another pic that I like of them: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/Kissing.jpg Today is still pretty tough for me. I still can hear Tomi's cries at the end, and it is breaking my heart. Everytime I think of it, I just feel like punching something. I felt so useless and terrified for him. I realize I lost my best friend after my husband yesterday. Even if we were to get another kitten or two one day, I don't think i'll ever have as close a bond again as I did with Tomi. I just wish he could have stayed for longer than the 2.5 years I had with him. My house feels so empty now. I can no longer give my little boy a good long hug when I feel upset. Cassandra - Original Message - From:C J To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 3:05 PM Subject: Tomi has joined Kisa andKoda I've just lost my closest friend other than myhusband. Tomi and I have had a special bond ever since my husbandbrought him home. My husband was out walking the dog by the river inOctober of 2004, on a cold and rainy day. There was a kitten crying inthe trees, cold and wet, and my husband couldn't just leave him there. Iwasn't impressed at first, since we already had 4 cats, but Tomi quickly wonme over. I've had a very close bond with him ever since. He was very timid at first, hiding whenever there was astrange noise or person, we often wondered how my husband was able to catchhim to bring him home. His tail had been broken at the end at one timetoo, it sort of looked like a question mark when it was straight up. Tomi quickly came around though and trusted us, though he still always hidwhen any strangers came to the house. Tomi was the type of loving boy that always acknowledgedyour presence when you touched him or talked to him...or even looked at himsometimes. He never showed any signs of annoyance when I gave him toomany hugs/kisses, and never got angry. 3.5 months ago when I found out he was anemic and had FeLV,I was devastated. I watched him slowly decline for nearly 2 months untilhe crashed and I was sure he would die. Amazingly he bounced back andgave me another good 8 weeks with him. Except during this time I had towatch Koda and Kisa (Tomi's close buddy) get sick and die, so I didn't get tospend as much time with my Tomi as I would have liked. Then just a few days after Kisa died on June 12, Tomi gotsick and crashed again with the anemia. He was having a hard timebreathing, and again he bounced back. Last week he had a huge appetite,eating everything I gave him, and drank lots of water. Yesterday, hestarted to crash again. Today, he was eating a little bit of liver I gave him andstill drinking, but his breathing was becoming more labored. Then aroundnoon, he began panting, and I watched him die in a way that will haunt meforever. He was so scared and crying because he couldn't catch hisbreath. This is absolutely the worse thing i've ever experienced. A huge part of the happiness in my life is now gone. Iguess i'll just wander around like a zombie for awhile, and maybe the painwill eventually turn to numbness. Thank you all for the support you've given me through all ofthis. It looks like this ordeal that has been going on nonstop sinceMarch 9 is now over. Cassandra - No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG FreeEdition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.9.6/863 - Release Date:6/23/2007 11:08 AM Visit my Tigger Tales site! - Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV.
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I'm so sorry, Cassandra, I know how awful it feels to lose a baby from anemia and/ or lymphoma. And to be haunted by the way they die. But I do find that sometimes what haunted me can change in my perspective and no longer haunt me. Tomi was so fortunate to have found you. May you find blessings in your memories of Tomi. Gloria On Jun 24, 2007, at 3:05 PM, C J wrote: I've just lost my closest friend other than my husband. Tomi and I have had a special bond ever since my husband brought him home. My husband was out walking the dog by the river in October of 2004, on a cold and rainy day. There was a kitten crying in the trees, cold and wet, and my husband couldn't just leave him there. I wasn't impressed at first, since we already had 4 cats, but Tomi quickly won me over. I've had a very close bond with him ever since. He was very timid at first, hiding whenever there was a strange noise or person, we often wondered how my husband was able to catch him to bring him home. His tail had been broken at the end at one time too, it sort of looked like a question mark when it was straight up. Tomi quickly came around though and trusted us, though he still always hid when any strangers came to the house. Tomi was the type of loving boy that always acknowledged your presence when you touched him or talked to him...or even looked at him sometimes. He never showed any signs of annoyance when I gave him too many hugs/kisses, and never got angry. 3.5 months ago when I found out he was anemic and had FeLV, I was devastated. I watched him slowly decline for nearly 2 months until he crashed and I was sure he would die. Amazingly he bounced back and gave me another good 8 weeks with him. Except during this time I had to watch Koda and Kisa (Tomi's close buddy) get sick and die, so I didn't get to spend as much time with my Tomi as I would have liked. Then just a few days after Kisa died on June 12, Tomi got sick and crashed again with the anemia. He was having a hard time breathing, and again he bounced back. Last week he had a huge appetite, eating everything I gave him, and drank lots of water. Yesterday, he started to crash again. Today, he was eating a little bit of liver I gave him and still drinking, but his breathing was becoming more labored. Then around noon, he began panting, and I watched him die in a way that will haunt me forever. He was so scared and crying because he couldn't catch his breath. This is absolutely the worse thing i've ever experienced. A huge part of the happiness in my life is now gone. I guess i'll just wander around like a zombie for awhile, and maybe the pain will eventually turn to numbness. Thank you all for the support you've given me through all of this. It looks like this ordeal that has been going on nonstop since March 9 is now over. Cassandra
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Cassandra, I am so sorry that you lost your precious Tomi and Koda and Kisa. I can't imagine how hard this has been for you. Cindy Reasoner --- C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've just lost my closest friend other than my husband. Tomi and I have had a special bond ever since my husband brought him home. My husband was out walking the dog by the river in October of 2004, on a cold and rainy day. There was a kitten crying in the trees, cold and wet, and my husband couldn't just leave him there. I wasn't impressed at first, since we already had 4 cats, but Tomi quickly won me over. I've had a very close bond with him ever since. He was very timid at first, hiding whenever there was a strange noise or person, we often wondered how my husband was able to catch him to bring him home. His tail had been broken at the end at one time too, it sort of looked like a question mark when it was straight up. Tomi quickly came around though and trusted us, though he still always hid when any strangers came to the house. Tomi was the type of loving boy that always acknowledged your presence when you touched him or talked to him...or even looked at him sometimes. He never showed any signs of annoyance when I gave him too many hugs/kisses, and never got angry. 3.5 months ago when I found out he was anemic and had FeLV, I was devastated. I watched him slowly decline for nearly 2 months until he crashed and I was sure he would die. Amazingly he bounced back and gave me another good 8 weeks with him. Except during this time I had to watch Koda and Kisa (Tomi's close buddy) get sick and die, so I didn't get to spend as much time with my Tomi as I would have liked. Then just a few days after Kisa died on June 12, Tomi got sick and crashed again with the anemia. He was having a hard time breathing, and again he bounced back. Last week he had a huge appetite, eating everything I gave him, and drank lots of water. Yesterday, he started to crash again. Today, he was eating a little bit of liver I gave him and still drinking, but his breathing was becoming more labored. Then around noon, he began panting, and I watched him die in a way that will haunt me forever. He was so scared and crying because he couldn't catch his breath. This is absolutely the worse thing i've ever experienced. A huge part of the happiness in my life is now gone. I guess i'll just wander around like a zombie for awhile, and maybe the pain will eventually turn to numbness. Thank you all for the support you've given me through all of this. It looks like this ordeal that has been going on nonstop since March 9 is now over. Cassandra Get the Yahoo! toolbar and be alerted to new email wherever you're surfing. http://new.toolbar.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/index.php
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The problem is MANY times the vet ESPECIALLY with a positive cat will assume it's FIP and NOT look for anything else ... and the cat will die from something that was in many cases treatable. And yes, there are lots of diseases that have similiar symptoms, but when those diseases are ruled out by medical tests, it only can be assumed that it is FIP. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
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With Serenity, my felv+ kitty who passed last Thanksgiving, she was in the best veterinary hands that money could buy. He is a feline specialist w/ 40+ yrs. experience. Dr. Smith confirmed wet FIP, then we started her on predisone Doxy. Her stomach was huge, so I bought her a big donut type bed and put it on top of 2 thick blankets. This way she could relax in comfort, because of all the cushioning and the donut area in the bed rested her belly. She was a beautiful Sealpoint Rex that came from an animal cruelty confiscation, breeder gone bad situation. The owner had a house fire, and the cats were trapped inside. I also acquired Lola, a doll faced cream chocolate Persian w/ her, as well as Ursula, an applehead Sealpoint Siamese. Lola also tested a hot pos @ AC where she was being held w/ the other 65 cats kittens that were confiscated, Ursula tested neg/neg. When I took Ursula in for her spay 2 months later, she tested a light pos. for felv. I still have Ursula Lola, as well as Pugsley from this seizure. Pugsley I call my $10,000. kitten. He was in a litter of three kittens, all very small, undernourished, massive ringworm life threatening URI. One kitten passed fairly soon due to a non functioning GI track. Pugsley was @ Central Texas Cat Hospital for 6 months, w/ his surviving littermate, in quarantine. I only had space for either neg/neg cats or felv+. cats, no room for inbetweens. After Serenity passed, I brought home Pugsley who still tests neg/ neg, even though he was from a house of 65 cats, most of who were felv+. He must have been in cage or something. Pugsley brings such joy to my life, (regardless of his litterbox issues) he is a flamepoint Rex now approaching his 1st birthday. He had very tender skin that will irritate him from time to time, and chronic weepy eyes that I gentley wash several times per day. Ursula was obviously a breeder, she is close to 5 yrs, was unspayed, and walks like she lived in a cage all of her life until I got her. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: Belinda To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 8:57 AM Subject: Re: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda The problem is MANY times the vet ESPECIALLY with a positive cat will assume it's FIP and NOT look for anything else ... and the cat will die from something that was in many cases treatable. And yes, there are lots of diseases that have similiar symptoms, but when those diseases are ruled out by medical tests, it only can be assumed that it is FIP. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
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Cassandra I've been off line for this past week and was so sad to see that Tomi did not make it. My first thought was that at least he is with Kisa and that they are both out of pain. I hope you can take comfort in knowing that. Jane
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Dear Cassandra, Please know that I am sending my deepest sympathy to you your husband. What a heart breaking time you have had... Words can't even convey my feelings for your losses... Much love, Patti ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
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Cassandra, I don't even know you or your husband, but I've been so sad for you today. I wish I could offer some words of comfort, but I know nothing can ease the pain right now. Just know that you have many friends here to turn to if you need someone to listen, or if you just want to grieve as you express love and pain for your lost babies. Melissa I sent you a card off-list to your email address; I hope you don't mind. _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of C J Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 3:06 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda I've just lost my closest friend other than my husband. Tomi and I have had a special bond ever since my husband brought him home. My husband was out walking the dog by the river in October of 2004, on a cold and rainy day. There was a kitten crying in the trees, cold and wet, and my husband couldn't just leave him there. I wasn't impressed at first, since we already had 4 cats, but Tomi quickly won me over. I've had a very close bond with him ever since. He was very timid at first, hiding whenever there was a strange noise or person, we often wondered how my husband was able to catch him to bring him home. His tail had been broken at the end at one time too, it sort of looked like a question mark when it was straight up. Tomi quickly came around though and trusted us, though he still always hid when any strangers came to the house. Tomi was the type of loving boy that always acknowledged your presence when you touched him or talked to him...or even looked at him sometimes. He never showed any signs of annoyance when I gave him too many hugs/kisses, and never got angry. 3.5 months ago when I found out he was anemic and had FeLV, I was devastated. I watched him slowly decline for nearly 2 months until he crashed and I was sure he would die. Amazingly he bounced back and gave me another good 8 weeks with him. Except during this time I had to watch Koda and Kisa (Tomi's close buddy) get sick and die, so I didn't get to spend as much time with my Tomi as I would have liked. Then just a few days after Kisa died on June 12, Tomi got sick and crashed again with the anemia. He was having a hard time breathing, and again he bounced back. Last week he had a huge appetite, eating everything I gave him, and drank lots of water. Yesterday, he started to crash again. Today, he was eating a little bit of liver I gave him and still drinking, but his breathing was becoming more labored. Then around noon, he began panting, and I watched him die in a way that will haunt me forever. He was so scared and crying because he couldn't catch his breath. This is absolutely the worse thing i've ever experienced. A huge part of the happiness in my life is now gone. I guess i'll just wander around like a zombie for awhile, and maybe the pain will eventually turn to numbness. Thank you all for the support you've given me through all of this. It looks like this ordeal that has been going on nonstop since March 9 is now over. Cassandra
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Tomi may have had wet FIP at the end, I don't know, but he was very anemic as well. For the last week, his belly was swollen, and he was eating and drinking alot, but still getting thinner. Does that sound like FIP? I don't know where he would get that from. Not that it matters I suppose, because he just couldn't deal with the anemia by itself, nevermind FIP thrown in. Cassandra - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 4:08 PM Subject: Re: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda Hi Cassandra, I am sorry to hear about your recent loses, losing 3 cats so close together must have been very hard on you. Question, was Tomi's labored breathing panting due to his felv+ morphing into wet FIP? Susan - Original Message - From: C J To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 3:05 PM Subject: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda I've just lost my closest friend other than my husband. Tomi and I have had a special bond ever since my husband brought him home. My husband was out walking the dog by the river in October of 2004, on a cold and rainy day. There was a kitten crying in the trees, cold and wet, and my husband couldn't just leave him there. I wasn't impressed at first, since we already had 4 cats, but Tomi quickly won me over. I've had a very close bond with him ever since. He was very timid at first, hiding whenever there was a strange noise or person, we often wondered how my husband was able to catch him to bring him home. His tail had been broken at the end at one time too, it sort of looked like a question mark when it was straight up. Tomi quickly came around though and trusted us, though he still always hid when any strangers came to the house. Tomi was the type of loving boy that always acknowledged your presence when you touched him or talked to him...or even looked at him sometimes. He never showed any signs of annoyance when I gave him too many hugs/kisses, and never got angry. 3.5 months ago when I found out he was anemic and had FeLV, I was devastated. I watched him slowly decline for nearly 2 months until he crashed and I was sure he would die. Amazingly he bounced back and gave me another good 8 weeks with him. Except during this time I had to watch Koda and Kisa (Tomi's close buddy) get sick and die, so I didn't get to spend as much time with my Tomi as I would have liked. Then just a few days after Kisa died on June 12, Tomi got sick and crashed again with the anemia. He was having a hard time breathing, and again he bounced back. Last week he had a huge appetite, eating everything I gave him, and drank lots of water. Yesterday, he started to crash again. Today, he was eating a little bit of liver I gave him and still drinking, but his breathing was becoming more labored. Then around noon, he began panting, and I watched him die in a way that will haunt me forever. He was so scared and crying because he couldn't catch his breath. This is absolutely the worse thing i've ever experienced. A huge part of the happiness in my life is now gone. I guess i'll just wander around like a zombie for awhile, and maybe the pain will eventually turn to numbness. Thank you all for the support you've given me through all of this. It looks like this ordeal that has been going on nonstop since March 9 is now over. Cassandra -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.9.6/863 - Release Date: 6/23/2007 11:08 AM
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I am so sorry about Tomi. It's very difficult to know now if he had FIP or not - there are lots of other causes for swollen belly than FIP - if you had done some lab work, I can probably take a look at and see if it was possibily FIP or not as I lost 8 kitties to FIP, I am somewhat familiar with diagnosis from the lab work. My guess is, if he was eating a lot towards his final days, it makes me doubt that it was FIP -- lots of FIP kitties become anaroxic and won't be able to eat.. but also there is an individual difference - so it's hard to tell.. this sounds terrible, but I did not notice that my Peter was even sick until three days before he passed away... and it was the same way for Olive and Simba-- it progressed that fast.. while others, we have the chance to fight together for a couple of months. And 6 out of 8 kitties I lost to FIP did suffer moderate anemia which had become more severe as the disease progressed to liver or kidney or neurologically. Hideyo - Original Message - From: C Jmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 1:53 PM Subject: Re: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda Tomi may have had wet FIP at the end, I don't know, but he was very anemic as well. For the last week, his belly was swollen, and he was eating and drinking alot, but still getting thinner. Does that sound like FIP? I don't know where he would get that from. Not that it matters I suppose, because he just couldn't deal with the anemia by itself, nevermind FIP thrown in. Cassandra - Original Message - From: Susan Dubosemailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 4:08 PM Subject: Re: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda Hi Cassandra, I am sorry to hear about your recent loses, losing 3 cats so close together must have been very hard on you. Question, was Tomi's labored breathing panting due to his felv+ morphing into wet FIP? Susan - Original Message - From: C Jmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 3:05 PM Subject: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda I've just lost my closest friend other than my husband. Tomi and I have had a special bond ever since my husband brought him home. My husband was out walking the dog by the river in October of 2004, on a cold and rainy day. There was a kitten crying in the trees, cold and wet, and my husband couldn't just leave him there. I wasn't impressed at first, since we already had 4 cats, but Tomi quickly won me over. I've had a very close bond with him ever since. He was very timid at first, hiding whenever there was a strange noise or person, we often wondered how my husband was able to catch him to bring him home. His tail had been broken at the end at one time too, it sort of looked like a question mark when it was straight up. Tomi quickly came around though and trusted us, though he still always hid when any strangers came to the house. Tomi was the type of loving boy that always acknowledged your presence when you touched him or talked to him...or even looked at him sometimes. He never showed any signs of annoyance when I gave him too many hugs/kisses, and never got angry. 3.5 months ago when I found out he was anemic and had FeLV, I was devastated. I watched him slowly decline for nearly 2 months until he crashed and I was sure he would die. Amazingly he bounced back and gave me another good 8 weeks with him. Except during this time I had to watch Koda and Kisa (Tomi's close buddy) get sick and die, so I didn't get to spend as much time with my Tomi as I would have liked. Then just a few days after Kisa died on June 12, Tomi got sick and crashed again with the anemia. He was having a hard time breathing, and again he bounced back. Last week he had a huge appetite, eating everything I gave him, and drank lots of water. Yesterday, he started to crash again. Today, he was eating a little bit of liver I gave him and still drinking, but his breathing was becoming more labored. Then around noon, he began panting, and I watched him die in a way that will haunt me forever. He was so scared and crying because he couldn't catch his breath. This is absolutely the worse thing i've ever experienced. A huge part of the happiness in my life is now gone. I guess i'll just wander around like a zombie for awhile, and maybe the pain will eventually turn to numbness. Thank you all for the support you've given me through all of this. It looks like this ordeal that has been going on nonstop since March 9 is now over. Cassandra No virus found
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Thank you all so much for your thoughts and prayers. Knowing there are people out there who truly understand and care without having ever met myself or my babies means so much to me. This is a link to a picture I made the first time Tomi was sick, and have since had printed and framed (Tomi is on the left, Kisa on the right): http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/FirstSpacetrip5.jpg . Now that they are both gone, I guess it is even more fitting. Here is another pic that I like of them: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/Kissing.jpg Today is still pretty tough for me. I still can hear Tomi's cries at the end, and it is breaking my heart. Everytime I think of it, I just feel like punching something. I felt so useless and terrified for him. I realize I lost my best friend after my husband yesterday. Even if we were to get another kitten or two one day, I don't think i'll ever have as close a bond again as I did with Tomi. I just wish he could have stayed for longer than the 2.5 years I had with him. My house feels so empty now. I can no longer give my little boy a good long hug when I feel upset. Cassandra - Original Message - From: C J To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 3:05 PM Subject: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda I've just lost my closest friend other than my husband. Tomi and I have had a special bond ever since my husband brought him home. My husband was out walking the dog by the river in October of 2004, on a cold and rainy day. There was a kitten crying in the trees, cold and wet, and my husband couldn't just leave him there. I wasn't impressed at first, since we already had 4 cats, but Tomi quickly won me over. I've had a very close bond with him ever since. He was very timid at first, hiding whenever there was a strange noise or person, we often wondered how my husband was able to catch him to bring him home. His tail had been broken at the end at one time too, it sort of looked like a question mark when it was straight up. Tomi quickly came around though and trusted us, though he still always hid when any strangers came to the house. Tomi was the type of loving boy that always acknowledged your presence when you touched him or talked to him...or even looked at him sometimes. He never showed any signs of annoyance when I gave him too many hugs/kisses, and never got angry. 3.5 months ago when I found out he was anemic and had FeLV, I was devastated. I watched him slowly decline for nearly 2 months until he crashed and I was sure he would die. Amazingly he bounced back and gave me another good 8 weeks with him. Except during this time I had to watch Koda and Kisa (Tomi's close buddy) get sick and die, so I didn't get to spend as much time with my Tomi as I would have liked. Then just a few days after Kisa died on June 12, Tomi got sick and crashed again with the anemia. He was having a hard time breathing, and again he bounced back. Last week he had a huge appetite, eating everything I gave him, and drank lots of water. Yesterday, he started to crash again. Today, he was eating a little bit of liver I gave him and still drinking, but his breathing was becoming more labored. Then around noon, he began panting, and I watched him die in a way that will haunt me forever. He was so scared and crying because he couldn't catch his breath. This is absolutely the worse thing i've ever experienced. A huge part of the happiness in my life is now gone. I guess i'll just wander around like a zombie for awhile, and maybe the pain will eventually turn to numbness. Thank you all for the support you've given me through all of this. It looks like this ordeal that has been going on nonstop since March 9 is now over. Cassandra -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.9.6/863 - Release Date: 6/23/2007 11:08 AM
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Cassandra, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Kelley On 6/25/07, C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you all so much for your thoughts and prayers. Knowing there are people out there who truly understand and care without having ever met myself or my babies means so much to me. This is a link to a picture I made the first time Tomi was sick, and have since had printed and framed (Tomi is on the left, Kisa on the right): http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/FirstSpacetrip5.jpg . Now that they are both gone, I guess it is even more fitting. Here is another pic that I like of them: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/Kissing.jpg Today is still pretty tough for me. I still can hear Tomi's cries at the end, and it is breaking my heart. Everytime I think of it, I just feel like punching something. I felt so useless and terrified for him. I realize I lost my best friend after my husband yesterday. Even if we were to get another kitten or two one day, I don't think i'll ever have as close a bond again as I did with Tomi. I just wish he could have stayed for longer than the 2.5 years I had with him. My house feels so empty now. I can no longer give my little boy a good long hug when I feel upset. Cassandra - Original Message - From: C J To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 3:05 PM Subject: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda I've just lost my closest friend other than my husband. Tomi and I have had a special bond ever since my husband brought him home. My husband was out walking the dog by the river in October of 2004, on a cold and rainy day. There was a kitten crying in the trees, cold and wet, and my husband couldn't just leave him there. I wasn't impressed at first, since we already had 4 cats, but Tomi quickly won me over. I've had a very close bond with him ever since. He was very timid at first, hiding whenever there was a strange noise or person, we often wondered how my husband was able to catch him to bring him home. His tail had been broken at the end at one time too, it sort of looked like a question mark when it was straight up. Tomi quickly came around though and trusted us, though he still always hid when any strangers came to the house. Tomi was the type of loving boy that always acknowledged your presence when you touched him or talked to him...or even looked at him sometimes. He never showed any signs of annoyance when I gave him too many hugs/kisses, and never got angry. 3.5 months ago when I found out he was anemic and had FeLV, I was devastated. I watched him slowly decline for nearly 2 months until he crashed and I was sure he would die. Amazingly he bounced back and gave me another good 8 weeks with him. Except during this time I had to watch Koda and Kisa (Tomi's close buddy) get sick and die, so I didn't get to spend as much time with my Tomi as I would have liked. Then just a few days after Kisa died on June 12, Tomi got sick and crashed again with the anemia. He was having a hard time breathing, and again he bounced back. Last week he had a huge appetite, eating everything I gave him, and drank lots of water. Yesterday, he started to crash again. Today, he was eating a little bit of liver I gave him and still drinking, but his breathing was becoming more labored. Then around noon, he began panting, and I watched him die in a way that will haunt me forever. He was so scared and crying because he couldn't catch his breath. This is absolutely the worse thing i've ever experienced. A huge part of the happiness in my life is now gone. I guess i'll just wander around like a zombie for awhile, and maybe the pain will eventually turn to numbness. Thank you all for the support you've given me through all of this. It looks like this ordeal that has been going on nonstop since March 9 is now over. Cassandra No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.9.6/863 - Release Date: 6/23/2007 11:08 AM -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Please help Caroline! http://rescuties.chipin.com/caroline I GoodSearch for Rescuties. Raise money for your favorite charity or school just by searching the Internet with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com - powered by Yahoo!
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Yes, it certainly sounds like wet FIP. All cats carry the corona virus, which can morph into FIP. It really just depends on genetics, age, (very young older cats) and on extenuating circumstance like being felv+. (immune compromised) There are 2 forms of FIP, the wet the dry. My first felv+ kitty, Serenity, passed away from wet FIP. Their belly begins to swell, to the point where it presses against their lungs and makes it hard for them to breath. Their belly actually accumulates fluid, and the vet can withdraw some for testing. Their backbone will become more prominent, also. Eventually w/ their swollen belly, breathing becomes labored and they will begin to pant towards the end. Also, you can watch their nostrils for a tiny flare', another way to tell they cannot breath. it is @ this time that you say good bye.. :(... I had to take Serenity to the emergency room to be PTS on a Sat. night on Thanksgiving weekend. Oh, it was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. But you must remember, a compassionate dignfied death is one of the best gifts you can give these cats. There is no real test for FIP, w/ the exception of withdrawing the fluid fromt he belly for testing. And w/ dry FIP you cannot even do this. You can, however, have a necropacy (?) performed afterwards, however, if the cat is felv+, there is no point. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: C J To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 2:53 PM Subject: Re: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda Tomi may have had wet FIP at the end, I don't know, but he was very anemic as well. For the last week, his belly was swollen, and he was eating and drinking alot, but still getting thinner. Does that sound like FIP? I don't know where he would get that from. Not that it matters I suppose, because he just couldn't deal with the anemia by itself, nevermind FIP thrown in. Cassandra - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 4:08 PM Subject: Re: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda Hi Cassandra, I am sorry to hear about your recent loses, losing 3 cats so close together must have been very hard on you. Question, was Tomi's labored breathing panting due to his felv+ morphing into wet FIP? Susan - Original Message - From: C J To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 3:05 PM Subject: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda I've just lost my closest friend other than my husband. Tomi and I have had a special bond ever since my husband brought him home. My husband was out walking the dog by the river in October of 2004, on a cold and rainy day. There was a kitten crying in the trees, cold and wet, and my husband couldn't just leave him there. I wasn't impressed at first, since we already had 4 cats, but Tomi quickly won me over. I've had a very close bond with him ever since. He was very timid at first, hiding whenever there was a strange noise or person, we often wondered how my husband was able to catch him to bring him home. His tail had been broken at the end at one time too, it sort of looked like a question mark when it was straight up. Tomi quickly came around though and trusted us, though he still always hid when any strangers came to the house. Tomi was the type of loving boy that always acknowledged your presence when you touched him or talked to him...or even looked at him sometimes. He never showed any signs of annoyance when I gave him too many hugs/kisses, and never got angry. 3.5 months ago when I found out he was anemic and had FeLV, I was devastated. I watched him slowly decline for nearly 2 months until he crashed and I was sure he would die. Amazingly he bounced back and gave me another good 8 weeks with him. Except during this time I had to watch Koda and Kisa (Tomi's close buddy) get sick and die, so I didn't get to spend as much time with my Tomi as I would have liked. Then just a few days after Kisa died on June 12, Tomi got sick and crashed again with the anemia. He was having a hard time breathing, and again he bounced back. Last week he had a huge appetite, eating everything I gave him, and drank lots of water. Yesterday, he started to crash again. Today, he was eating a little bit of liver I gave him and still drinking, but his breathing was becoming more labored. Then around noon, he began panting, and I
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What sweet and beautiful pictures. They are so close. I am certain they are happy together now. Dede --- Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cassandra, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Kelley On 6/25/07, C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you all so much for your thoughts and prayers. Knowing there are people out there who truly understand and care without having ever met myself or my babies means so much to me. This is a link to a picture I made the first time Tomi was sick, and have since had printed and framed (Tomi is on the left, Kisa on the right): http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/FirstSpacetrip5.jpg . Now that they are both gone, I guess it is even more fitting. Here is another pic that I like of them: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/Kissing.jpg Today is still pretty tough for me. I still can hear Tomi's cries at the end, and it is breaking my heart. Everytime I think of it, I just feel like punching something. I felt so useless and terrified for him. I realize I lost my best friend after my husband yesterday. Even if we were to get another kitten or two one day, I don't think i'll ever have as close a bond again as I did with Tomi. I just wish he could have stayed for longer than the 2.5 years I had with him. My house feels so empty now. I can no longer give my little boy a good long hug when I feel upset. Cassandra - Original Message - From: C J To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 3:05 PM Subject: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda I've just lost my closest friend other than my husband. Tomi and I have had a special bond ever since my husband brought him home. My husband was out walking the dog by the river in October of 2004, on a cold and rainy day. There was a kitten crying in the trees, cold and wet, and my husband couldn't just leave him there. I wasn't impressed at first, since we already had 4 cats, but Tomi quickly won me over. I've had a very close bond with him ever since. He was very timid at first, hiding whenever there was a strange noise or person, we often wondered how my husband was able to catch him to bring him home. His tail had been broken at the end at one time too, it sort of looked like a question mark when it was straight up. Tomi quickly came around though and trusted us, though he still always hid when any strangers came to the house. Tomi was the type of loving boy that always acknowledged your presence when you touched him or talked to him...or even looked at him sometimes. He never showed any signs of annoyance when I gave him too many hugs/kisses, and never got angry. 3.5 months ago when I found out he was anemic and had FeLV, I was devastated. I watched him slowly decline for nearly 2 months until he crashed and I was sure he would die. Amazingly he bounced back and gave me another good 8 weeks with him. Except during this time I had to watch Koda and Kisa (Tomi's close buddy) get sick and die, so I didn't get to spend as much time with my Tomi as I would have liked. Then just a few days after Kisa died on June 12, Tomi got sick and crashed again with the anemia. He was having a hard time breathing, and again he bounced back. Last week he had a huge appetite, eating everything I gave him, and drank lots of water. Yesterday, he started to crash again. Today, he was eating a little bit of liver I gave him and still drinking, but his breathing was becoming more labored. Then around noon, he began panting, and I watched him die in a way that will haunt me forever. He was so scared and crying because he couldn't catch his breath. This is absolutely the worse thing i've ever experienced. A huge part of the happiness in my life is now gone. I guess i'll just wander around like a zombie for awhile, and maybe the pain will eventually turn to numbness. Thank you all for the support you've given me through all of this. It looks like this ordeal that has been going on nonstop since March 9 is now over. Cassandra No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.9.6/863 - Release Date: 6/23/2007 11:08 AM -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Please help Caroline! http://rescuties.chipin.com/caroline I GoodSearch for Rescuties. Raise money for your favorite charity or school just by searching the Internet with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com - powered by Yahoo! When you are in the service of your fellow beings, you are only in the service of your God Mosiah 2:17
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Cassandra,they are absolutley beautiful angels C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you all so much for your thoughts and prayers. Knowing there are people out there who truly understand and care without having ever met myself or my babies means so much to me. This is a link to a picture I made the first time Tomi was sick, and have since had printed and framed (Tomi is on the left, Kisa on the right): http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/FirstSpacetrip5.jpg . Now that they are both gone, I guess it is even more fitting. Here is another pic that I like of them: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/Kissing.jpg Today is still pretty tough for me. I still can hear Tomi's cries at the end, and it is breaking my heart. Everytime I think of it, I just feel like punching something. I felt so useless and terrified for him. I realize I lost my best friend after my husband yesterday. Even if we were to get another kitten or two one day, I don't think i'll ever have as close a bond again as I did with Tomi. I just wish he could have stayed for longer than the 2.5 years I had with him. My house feels so empty now. I can no longer give my little boy a good long hug when I feel upset. Cassandra - Original Message - From: C J To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 3:05 PM Subject: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda I've just lost my closest friend other than my husband. Tomi and I have had a special bond ever since my husband brought him home. My husband was out walking the dog by the river in October of 2004, on a cold and rainy day. There was a kitten crying in the trees, cold and wet, and my husband couldn't just leave him there. I wasn't impressed at first, since we already had 4 cats, but Tomi quickly won me over. I've had a very close bond with him ever since. He was very timid at first, hiding whenever there was a strange noise or person, we often wondered how my husband was able to catch him to bring him home. His tail had been broken at the end at one time too, it sort of looked like a question mark when it was straight up. Tomi quickly came around though and trusted us, though he still always hid when any strangers came to the house. Tomi was the type of loving boy that always acknowledged your presence when you touched him or talked to him...or even looked at him sometimes. He never showed any signs of annoyance when I gave him too many hugs/kisses, and never got angry. 3.5 months ago when I found out he was anemic and had FeLV, I was devastated. I watched him slowly decline for nearly 2 months until he crashed and I was sure he would die. Amazingly he bounced back and gave me another good 8 weeks with him. Except during this time I had to watch Koda and Kisa (Tomi's close buddy) get sick and die, so I didn't get to spend as much time with my Tomi as I would have liked. Then just a few days after Kisa died on June 12, Tomi got sick and crashed again with the anemia. He was having a hard time breathing, and again he bounced back. Last week he had a huge appetite, eating everything I gave him, and drank lots of water. Yesterday, he started to crash again. Today, he was eating a little bit of liver I gave him and still drinking, but his breathing was becoming more labored. Then around noon, he began panting, and I watched him die in a way that will haunt me forever. He was so scared and crying because he couldn't catch his breath. This is absolutely the worse thing i've ever experienced. A huge part of the happiness in my life is now gone. I guess i'll just wander around like a zombie for awhile, and maybe the pain will eventually turn to numbness. Thank you all for the support you've given me through all of this. It looks like this ordeal that has been going on nonstop since March 9 is now over. Cassandra - No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.9.6/863 - Release Date: 6/23/2007 11:08 AM - You snooze, you lose. Get messages ASAP with AutoCheck in the all-new Yahoo! Mail Beta.
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What wonderful pictures and what good friends they are. It isn't of much comfort right now but they are happily together. Maybe the thought of them all being together, playing, napping and doing all those things cats do will be of help later. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Sherry DeHaan To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 3:41 PM Subject: Re: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda Cassandra,they are absolutley beautiful angels C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you all so much for your thoughts and prayers. Knowing there are people out there who truly understand and care without having ever met myself or my babies means so much to me. This is a link to a picture I made the first time Tomi was sick, and have since had printed and framed (Tomi is on the left, Kisa on the right): http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/FirstSpacetrip5.jpg . Now that they are both gone, I guess it is even more fitting. Here is another pic that I like of them: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/Kissing.jpg Today is still pretty tough for me. I still can hear Tomi's cries at the end, and it is breaking my heart. Everytime I think of it, I just feel like punching something. I felt so useless and terrified for him. I realize I lost my best friend after my husband yesterday. Even if we were to get another kitten or two one day, I don't think i'll ever have as close a bond again as I did with Tomi. I just wish he could have stayed for longer than the 2.5 years I had with him. My house feels so empty now. I can no longer give my little boy a good long hug when I feel upset. Cassandra - Original Message - From: C J To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 3:05 PM Subject: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda I've just lost my closest friend other than my husband. Tomi and I have had a special bond ever since my husband brought him home. My husband was out walking the dog by the river in October of 2004, on a cold and rainy day. There was a kitten crying in the trees, cold and wet, and my husband couldn't just leave him there. I wasn't impressed at first, since we already had 4 cats, but Tomi quickly won me over. I've had a very close bond with him ever since. He was very timid at first, hiding whenever there was a strange noise or person, we often wondered how my husband was able to catch him to bring him home. His tail had been broken at the end at one time too, it sort of looked like a question mark when it was straight up. Tomi quickly came around though and trusted us, though he still always hid when any strangers came to the house. Tomi was the type of loving boy that always acknowledged your presence when you touched him or talked to him...or even looked at him sometimes. He never showed any signs of annoyance when I gave him too many hugs/kisses, and never got angry. 3.5 months ago when I found out he was anemic and had FeLV, I was devastated. I watched him slowly decline for nearly 2 months until he crashed and I was sure he would die. Amazingly he bounced back and gave me another good 8 weeks with him. Except during this time I had to watch Koda and Kisa (Tomi's close buddy) get sick and die, so I didn't get to spend as much time with my Tomi as I would have liked. Then just a few days after Kisa died on June 12, Tomi got sick and crashed again with the anemia. He was having a hard time breathing, and again he bounced back. Last week he had a huge appetite, eating everything I gave him, and drank lots of water. Yesterday, he started to crash again. Today, he was eating a little bit of liver I gave him and still drinking, but his breathing was becoming more labored. Then around noon, he began panting, and I watched him die in a way that will haunt me forever. He was so scared and crying because he couldn't catch his breath. This is absolutely the worse thing i've ever experienced. A huge part of the happiness in my life is now gone. I guess i'll just wander around like a zombie for awhile, and maybe the pain will eventually turn to numbness. Thank you all for the support you've given me through all of this. It looks like this ordeal that has been going on nonstop since March 9 is now over. Cassandra -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition
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no, ALL cats do NOT carry the corona virus. please get your facts straight before posting things. On 6/25/07, Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, it certainly sounds like wet FIP. All cats carry the corona virus, which can morph into FIP. It really just depends on genetics, age, (very young older cats) and on extenuating circumstance like being felv+. (immune compromised) There are 2 forms of FIP, the wet the dry. My first felv+ kitty, Serenity, passed away from wet FIP. Their belly begins to swell, to the point where it presses against their lungs and makes it hard for them to breath. Their belly actually accumulates fluid, and the vet can withdraw some for testing. Their backbone will become more prominent, also. Eventually w/ their swollen belly, breathing becomes labored and they will begin to pant towards the end. Also, you can watch their nostrils for a tiny flare', another way to tell they cannot breath. it is @ this time that you say good bye.. :(... I had to take Serenity to the emergency room to be PTS on a Sat. night on Thanksgiving weekend. Oh, it was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. But you must remember, a compassionate dignfied death is one of the best gifts you can give these cats. There is no real test for FIP, w/ the exception of withdrawing the fluid fromt he belly for testing. And w/ dry FIP you cannot even do this. You can, however, have a necropacy (?) performed afterwards, however, if the cat is felv+, there is no point. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent - Original Message - *From:* C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Sent:* Monday, June 25, 2007 2:53 PM *Subject:* Re: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda Tomi may have had wet FIP at the end, I don't know, but he was very anemic as well. For the last week, his belly was swollen, and he was eating and drinking alot, but still getting thinner. Does that sound like FIP? I don't know where he would get that from. Not that it matters I suppose, because he just couldn't deal with the anemia by itself, nevermind FIP thrown in. Cassandra - Original Message - *From:* Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Sent:* Sunday, June 24, 2007 4:08 PM *Subject:* Re: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda Hi Cassandra, I am sorry to hear about your recent loses, losing 3 cats so close together must have been very hard on you. Question, was Tomi's labored breathing panting due to his felv+ morphing into wet FIP? Susan - Original Message - *From:* C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Sent:* Sunday, June 24, 2007 3:05 PM *Subject:* Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda I've just lost my closest friend other than my husband. Tomi and I have had a special bond ever since my husband brought him home. My husband was out walking the dog by the river in October of 2004, on a cold and rainy day. There was a kitten crying in the trees, cold and wet, and my husband couldn't just leave him there. I wasn't impressed at first, since we already had 4 cats, but Tomi quickly won me over. I've had a very close bond with him ever since. He was very timid at first, hiding whenever there was a strange noise or person, we often wondered how my husband was able to catch him to bring him home. His tail had been broken at the end at one time too, it sort of looked like a question mark when it was straight up. Tomi quickly came around though and trusted us, though he still always hid when any strangers came to the house. Tomi was the type of loving boy that always acknowledged your presence when you touched him or talked to him...or even looked at him sometimes. He never showed any signs of annoyance when I gave him too many hugs/kisses, and never got angry. 3.5 months ago when I found out he was anemic and had FeLV, I was devastated. I watched him slowly decline for nearly 2 months until he crashed and I was sure he would die. Amazingly he bounced back and gave me another good 8 weeks with him. Except during this time I had to watch Koda and Kisa (Tomi's close buddy) get sick and die, so I didn't get to spend as much time with my Tomi as I would have liked. Then just a few days after Kisa died on June 12, Tomi got sick and crashed again with the anemia. He was having a hard time breathing, and again he bounced back. Last week he had a huge appetite, eating everything I gave him, and drank lots of water. Yesterday, he started to crash again. Today, he was eating a little bit of liver I gave him and still drinking, but his breathing
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Also, there are lots and lots of other (treatable) illness which mimic many symptoms of FIP - swallone belly, weight loss, difficulty breathing alone are NOT enough to even assume that its' FIP - For example, if you have a kitty with liver disease, symptoms you will see is a very similar as you mentioned, my baby Garfunkle wh passed away a year and half ago, had lost lots of weight during the short period of time, and backbone sticking out, and his belly was swalloen with fluid, he lost appetie and difficult time breathing -- but it was not FIP, but liver disease. - Original Message - From: MaryChristinemailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 5:19 PM Subject: Re: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda no, ALL cats do NOT carry the corona virus. please get your facts straight before posting things. On 6/25/07, Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, it certainly sounds like wet FIP. All cats carry the corona virus, which can morph into FIP. It really just depends on genetics, age, (very young older cats) and on extenuating circumstance like being felv+. (immune compromised) There are 2 forms of FIP, the wet the dry. My first felv+ kitty, Serenity, passed away from wet FIP. Their belly begins to swell, to the point where it presses against their lungs and makes it hard for them to breath. Their belly actually accumulates fluid, and the vet can withdraw some for testing. Their backbone will become more prominent, also. Eventually w/ their swollen belly, breathing becomes labored and they will begin to pant towards the end. Also, you can watch their nostrils for a tiny flare', another way to tell they cannot breath. it is @ this time that you say good bye.. :(... I had to take Serenity to the emergency room to be PTS on a Sat. night on Thanksgiving weekend. Oh, it was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. But you must remember, a compassionate dignfied death is one of the best gifts you can give these cats. There is no real test for FIP, w/ the exception of withdrawing the fluid fromt he belly for testing. And w/ dry FIP you cannot even do this. You can, however, have a necropacy (?) performed afterwards, however, if the cat is felv+, there is no point. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.comhttp://www.petgirlspetsitting.com/ www.Tx.SiameseRescue.orghttp://www.tx.siameserescue.org/ www.shadowcats.nethttp://www.shadowcats.net/ As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: C Jmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 2:53 PM Subject: Re: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda Tomi may have had wet FIP at the end, I don't know, but he was very anemic as well. For the last week, his belly was swollen, and he was eating and drinking alot, but still getting thinner. Does that sound like FIP? I don't know where he would get that from. Not that it matters I suppose, because he just couldn't deal with the anemia by itself, nevermind FIP thrown in. Cassandra - Original Message - From: Susan Dubosemailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 4:08 PM Subject: Re: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda Hi Cassandra, I am sorry to hear about your recent loses, losing 3 cats so close together must have been very hard on you. Question, was Tomi's labored breathing panting due to his felv+ morphing into wet FIP? Susan - Original Message - From: C Jmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgmailto:felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 3:05 PM Subject: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda I've just lost my closest friend other than my husband. Tomi and I have had a special bond ever since my husband brought him home. My husband was out walking the dog by the river in October of 2004, on a cold and rainy day. There was a kitten crying in the trees, cold and wet, and my husband couldn't just leave him there. I wasn't impressed at first, since we already had 4 cats, but Tomi quickly won me over. I've had a very close bond with him ever since. He was very timid at first, hiding whenever there was a strange noise or person
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Cassandra I have not been able to keep up with emails of late, but this caught my eye. I am so sorry. I was so hoping Tomi would rally again. He is at peace and you saved him from a much worse fate in the woods. He knows he was loved and is your special angel. My Tiny died of a sudden respiratory failure. With little warning that anything was wrong. It too was awful to witness. Thankfully was quick. May they play together in heaven. Sally
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Ok,I was bit liberal w/ my wording. All cats do not carry the corona virus. I know that. However, lots of cats do carry the corona virus, espeically cats in multi cat households. Not all cats w/ the corona virus contact FIP, and it is not known why some do @ this point. Mostly, however, it will be very young, geriatrics or immune compromised cats like felv+ cats. Feel free to correct if I am wrong. And yes, there are lots of diseases that have similiar symptoms, but when those diseases are ruled out by medical tests, it only can be assumed that it is FIP. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: MaryChristine To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 6:19 PM Subject: Re: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda no, ALL cats do NOT carry the corona virus. please get your facts straight before posting things. On 6/25/07, Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, it certainly sounds like wet FIP. All cats carry the corona virus, which can morph into FIP. It really just depends on genetics, age, (very young older cats) and on extenuating circumstance like being felv+. (immune compromised) There are 2 forms of FIP, the wet the dry. My first felv+ kitty, Serenity, passed away from wet FIP. Their belly begins to swell, to the point where it presses against their lungs and makes it hard for them to breath. Their belly actually accumulates fluid, and the vet can withdraw some for testing. Their backbone will become more prominent, also. Eventually w/ their swollen belly, breathing becomes labored and they will begin to pant towards the end. Also, you can watch their nostrils for a tiny flare', another way to tell they cannot breath. it is @ this time that you say good bye.. :(... I had to take Serenity to the emergency room to be PTS on a Sat. night on Thanksgiving weekend. Oh, it was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. But you must remember, a compassionate dignfied death is one of the best gifts you can give these cats. There is no real test for FIP, w/ the exception of withdrawing the fluid fromt he belly for testing. And w/ dry FIP you cannot even do this. You can, however, have a necropacy (?) performed afterwards, however, if the cat is felv+, there is no point. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent - Original Message - From: C J To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 2:53 PM Subject: Re: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda Tomi may have had wet FIP at the end, I don't know, but he was very anemic as well. For the last week, his belly was swollen, and he was eating and drinking alot, but still getting thinner. Does that sound like FIP? I don't know where he would get that from. Not that it matters I suppose, because he just couldn't deal with the anemia by itself, nevermind FIP thrown in. Cassandra - Original Message - From: Susan Dubose To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 4:08 PM Subject: Re: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda Hi Cassandra, I am sorry to hear about your recent loses, losing 3 cats so close together must have been very hard on you. Question, was Tomi's labored breathing panting due to his felv+ morphing into wet FIP? Susan - Original Message - From: C J To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 3:05 PM Subject: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda I've just lost my closest friend other than my husband. Tomi and I have had a special bond ever since my husband brought him home. My husband was out walking the dog by the river in October of 2004, on a cold and rainy day. There was a kitten crying in the trees, cold and wet, and my husband couldn't just leave him there. I wasn't impressed at first, since we already had 4 cats, but Tomi quickly won me over. I've had a very close bond with him ever since. He
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Ouch MC...that hurt... --- MaryChristine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: no, ALL cats do NOT carry the corona virus. please get your facts straight before posting things. On 6/25/07, Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, it certainly sounds like wet FIP. All cats carry the corona virus, which can morph into FIP. It really just depends on genetics, age, (very young older cats) and on extenuating circumstance like being felv+. (immune compromised) There are 2 forms of FIP, the wet the dry. My first felv+ kitty, Serenity, passed away from wet FIP. Their belly begins to swell, to the point where it presses against their lungs and makes it hard for them to breath. Their belly actually accumulates fluid, and the vet can withdraw some for testing. Their backbone will become more prominent, also. Eventually w/ their swollen belly, breathing becomes labored and they will begin to pant towards the end. Also, you can watch their nostrils for a tiny flare', another way to tell they cannot breath. it is @ this time that you say good bye.. :(... I had to take Serenity to the emergency room to be PTS on a Sat. night on Thanksgiving weekend. Oh, it was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. But you must remember, a compassionate dignfied death is one of the best gifts you can give these cats. There is no real test for FIP, w/ the exception of withdrawing the fluid fromt he belly for testing. And w/ dry FIP you cannot even do this. You can, however, have a necropacy (?) performed afterwards, however, if the cat is felv+, there is no point. Susan J. DuBose ^..^ www.PetGirlsPetsitting.com www.Tx.SiameseRescue.org www.shadowcats.net As Cleopatra lay in state, Faithful Bast at her side did wait, Purring welcomes of soft applause, Ever guarding with sharpened claws. Trajan Tennent - Original Message - *From:* C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Sent:* Monday, June 25, 2007 2:53 PM *Subject:* Re: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda Tomi may have had wet FIP at the end, I don't know, but he was very anemic as well. For the last week, his belly was swollen, and he was eating and drinking alot, but still getting thinner. Does that sound like FIP? I don't know where he would get that from. Not that it matters I suppose, because he just couldn't deal with the anemia by itself, nevermind FIP thrown in. Cassandra - Original Message - *From:* Susan Dubose [EMAIL PROTECTED] *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Sent:* Sunday, June 24, 2007 4:08 PM *Subject:* Re: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda Hi Cassandra, I am sorry to hear about your recent loses, losing 3 cats so close together must have been very hard on you. Question, was Tomi's labored breathing panting due to his felv+ morphing into wet FIP? Susan - Original Message - *From:* C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Sent:* Sunday, June 24, 2007 3:05 PM *Subject:* Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda I've just lost my closest friend other than my husband. Tomi and I have had a special bond ever since my husband brought him home. My husband was out walking the dog by the river in October of 2004, on a cold and rainy day. There was a kitten crying in the trees, cold and wet, and my husband couldn't just leave him there. I wasn't impressed at first, since we already had 4 cats, but Tomi quickly won me over. I've had a very close bond with him ever since. He was very timid at first, hiding whenever there was a strange noise or person, we often wondered how my husband was able to catch him to bring him home. His tail had been broken at the end at one time too, it sort of looked like a question mark when it was straight up. Tomi quickly came around though and trusted us, though he still always hid when any strangers came to the house. Tomi was the type of loving boy that always acknowledged your presence when you touched him or talked to him...or even looked at him sometimes. He never showed any signs of annoyance when I gave him too many hugs/kisses, and never got angry. 3.5 months ago when I found out he was anemic and had FeLV, I was devastated. I watched him slowly decline for nearly 2 months until he crashed and I was sure he would die. Amazingly he bounced back and gave me another good 8 weeks with him. Except during this time I had to watch Koda and Kisa (Tomi's close buddy) get sick and die, so I didn't get to spend as much time with my Tomi as I would have liked. Then just a few days after Kisa died on June 12, Tomi got
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I've just lost my closest friend other than my husband. Tomi and I have had a special bond ever since my husband brought him home. My husband was out walking the dog by the river in October of 2004, on a cold and rainy day. There was a kitten crying in the trees, cold and wet, and my husband couldn't just leave him there. I wasn't impressed at first, since we already had 4 cats, but Tomi quickly won me over. I've had a very close bond with him ever since. He was very timid at first, hiding whenever there was a strange noise or person, we often wondered how my husband was able to catch him to bring him home. His tail had been broken at the end at one time too, it sort of looked like a question mark when it was straight up. Tomi quickly came around though and trusted us, though he still always hid when any strangers came to the house. Tomi was the type of loving boy that always acknowledged your presence when you touched him or talked to him...or even looked at him sometimes. He never showed any signs of annoyance when I gave him too many hugs/kisses, and never got angry. 3.5 months ago when I found out he was anemic and had FeLV, I was devastated. I watched him slowly decline for nearly 2 months until he crashed and I was sure he would die. Amazingly he bounced back and gave me another good 8 weeks with him. Except during this time I had to watch Koda and Kisa (Tomi's close buddy) get sick and die, so I didn't get to spend as much time with my Tomi as I would have liked. Then just a few days after Kisa died on June 12, Tomi got sick and crashed again with the anemia. He was having a hard time breathing, and again he bounced back. Last week he had a huge appetite, eating everything I gave him, and drank lots of water. Yesterday, he started to crash again. Today, he was eating a little bit of liver I gave him and still drinking, but his breathing was becoming more labored. Then around noon, he began panting, and I watched him die in a way that will haunt me forever. He was so scared and crying because he couldn't catch his breath. This is absolutely the worse thing i've ever experienced. A huge part of the happiness in my life is now gone. I guess i'll just wander around like a zombie for awhile, and maybe the pain will eventually turn to numbness. Thank you all for the support you've given me through all of this. It looks like this ordeal that has been going on nonstop since March 9 is now over. Cassandra
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i'm so sorry, cassandra. i've been following your heartaches, even tho i haven't always responded. GLOW continues to help heal your hearts. i have no idea why these things happen as they do--i just said goodbye to a six-year-old negative kitty this morning, the third of my negatives in less than three months. i have to believe there is a reason, even if nothing more than their jobs here were complete, that i had learned all i needed to from them, and that their incredible energy is needed elsewhere in the universe. they will never leave me, and i hope that my love will travel with them wherever they go as well. MC On 6/24/07, C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've just lost my closest friend other than my husband. Tomi and I have had a special bond ever since my husband brought him home. My husband was out walking the dog by the river in October of 2004, on a cold and rainy day. There was a kitten crying in the trees, cold and wet, and my husband couldn't just leave him there. I wasn't impressed at first, since we already had 4 cats, but Tomi quickly won me over. I've had a very close bond with him ever since. He was very timid at first, hiding whenever there was a strange noise or person, we often wondered how my husband was able to catch him to bring him home. His tail had been broken at the end at one time too, it sort of looked like a question mark when it was straight up. Tomi quickly came around though and trusted us, though he still always hid when any strangers came to the house. Tomi was the type of loving boy that always acknowledged your presence when you touched him or talked to him...or even looked at him sometimes. He never showed any signs of annoyance when I gave him too many hugs/kisses, and never got angry. 3.5 months ago when I found out he was anemic and had FeLV, I was devastated. I watched him slowly decline for nearly 2 months until he crashed and I was sure he would die. Amazingly he bounced back and gave me another good 8 weeks with him. Except during this time I had to watch Koda and Kisa (Tomi's close buddy) get sick and die, so I didn't get to spend as much time with my Tomi as I would have liked. Then just a few days after Kisa died on June 12, Tomi got sick and crashed again with the anemia. He was having a hard time breathing, and again he bounced back. Last week he had a huge appetite, eating everything I gave him, and drank lots of water. Yesterday, he started to crash again. Today, he was eating a little bit of liver I gave him and still drinking, but his breathing was becoming more labored. Then around noon, he began panting, and I watched him die in a way that will haunt me forever. He was so scared and crying because he couldn't catch his breath. This is absolutely the worse thing i've ever experienced. A huge part of the happiness in my life is now gone. I guess i'll just wander around like a zombie for awhile, and maybe the pain will eventually turn to numbness. Thank you all for the support you've given me through all of this. It looks like this ordeal that has been going on nonstop since March 9 is now over. Cassandra -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
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Hi Cassandra, I am sorry to hear about your recent loses, losing 3 cats so close together must have been very hard on you. Question, was Tomi's labored breathing panting due to his felv+ morphing into wet FIP? Susan - Original Message - From: C J To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 3:05 PM Subject: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda I've just lost my closest friend other than my husband. Tomi and I have had a special bond ever since my husband brought him home. My husband was out walking the dog by the river in October of 2004, on a cold and rainy day. There was a kitten crying in the trees, cold and wet, and my husband couldn't just leave him there. I wasn't impressed at first, since we already had 4 cats, but Tomi quickly won me over. I've had a very close bond with him ever since. He was very timid at first, hiding whenever there was a strange noise or person, we often wondered how my husband was able to catch him to bring him home. His tail had been broken at the end at one time too, it sort of looked like a question mark when it was straight up. Tomi quickly came around though and trusted us, though he still always hid when any strangers came to the house. Tomi was the type of loving boy that always acknowledged your presence when you touched him or talked to him...or even looked at him sometimes. He never showed any signs of annoyance when I gave him too many hugs/kisses, and never got angry. 3.5 months ago when I found out he was anemic and had FeLV, I was devastated. I watched him slowly decline for nearly 2 months until he crashed and I was sure he would die. Amazingly he bounced back and gave me another good 8 weeks with him. Except during this time I had to watch Koda and Kisa (Tomi's close buddy) get sick and die, so I didn't get to spend as much time with my Tomi as I would have liked. Then just a few days after Kisa died on June 12, Tomi got sick and crashed again with the anemia. He was having a hard time breathing, and again he bounced back. Last week he had a huge appetite, eating everything I gave him, and drank lots of water. Yesterday, he started to crash again. Today, he was eating a little bit of liver I gave him and still drinking, but his breathing was becoming more labored. Then around noon, he began panting, and I watched him die in a way that will haunt me forever. He was so scared and crying because he couldn't catch his breath. This is absolutely the worse thing i've ever experienced. A huge part of the happiness in my life is now gone. I guess i'll just wander around like a zombie for awhile, and maybe the pain will eventually turn to numbness. Thank you all for the support you've given me through all of this. It looks like this ordeal that has been going on nonstop since March 9 is now over. Cassandra
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Cassandra I am so sorry you lost your sweet Tomi.You were a great Mama to him.Hugs to you, Sherry C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've just lost my closest friend other than my husband. Tomi and I have had a special bond ever since my husband brought him home. My husband was out walking the dog by the river in October of 2004, on a cold and rainy day. There was a kitten crying in the trees, cold and wet, and my husband couldn't just leave him there. I wasn't impressed at first, since we already had 4 cats, but Tomi quickly won me over. I've had a very close bond with him ever since. He was very timid at first, hiding whenever there was a strange noise or person, we often wondered how my husband was able to catch him to bring him home. His tail had been broken at the end at one time too, it sort of looked like a question mark when it was straight up. Tomi quickly came around though and trusted us, though he still always hid when any strangers came to the house. Tomi was the type of loving boy that always acknowledged your presence when you touched him or talked to him...or even looked at him sometimes. He never showed any signs of annoyance when I gave him too many hugs/kisses, and never got angry. 3.5 months ago when I found out he was anemic and had FeLV, I was devastated. I watched him slowly decline for nearly 2 months until he crashed and I was sure he would die. Amazingly he bounced back and gave me another good 8 weeks with him. Except during this time I had to watch Koda and Kisa (Tomi's close buddy) get sick and die, so I didn't get to spend as much time with my Tomi as I would have liked. Then just a few days after Kisa died on June 12, Tomi got sick and crashed again with the anemia. He was having a hard time breathing, and again he bounced back. Last week he had a huge appetite, eating everything I gave him, and drank lots of water. Yesterday, he started to crash again. Today, he was eating a little bit of liver I gave him and still drinking, but his breathing was becoming more labored. Then around noon, he began panting, and I watched him die in a way that will haunt me forever. He was so scared and crying because he couldn't catch his breath. This is absolutely the worse thing i've ever experienced. A huge part of the happiness in my life is now gone. I guess i'll just wander around like a zombie for awhile, and maybe the pain will eventually turn to numbness. Thank you all for the support you've given me through all of this. It looks like this ordeal that has been going on nonstop since March 9 is now over. Cassandra - Shape Yahoo! in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today!
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Cassandra, My heart is broken for your losses. I can't imagine your grief. How blessed these special babies were to have had you to love them. I wiah I could say something to help. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Dede --- C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've just lost my closest friend other than my husband. Tomi and I have had a special bond ever since my husband brought him home. My husband was out walking the dog by the river in October of 2004, on a cold and rainy day. There was a kitten crying in the trees, cold and wet, and my husband couldn't just leave him there. I wasn't impressed at first, since we already had 4 cats, but Tomi quickly won me over. I've had a very close bond with him ever since. He was very timid at first, hiding whenever there was a strange noise or person, we often wondered how my husband was able to catch him to bring him home. His tail had been broken at the end at one time too, it sort of looked like a question mark when it was straight up. Tomi quickly came around though and trusted us, though he still always hid when any strangers came to the house. Tomi was the type of loving boy that always acknowledged your presence when you touched him or talked to him...or even looked at him sometimes. He never showed any signs of annoyance when I gave him too many hugs/kisses, and never got angry. 3.5 months ago when I found out he was anemic and had FeLV, I was devastated. I watched him slowly decline for nearly 2 months until he crashed and I was sure he would die. Amazingly he bounced back and gave me another good 8 weeks with him. Except during this time I had to watch Koda and Kisa (Tomi's close buddy) get sick and die, so I didn't get to spend as much time with my Tomi as I would have liked. Then just a few days after Kisa died on June 12, Tomi got sick and crashed again with the anemia. He was having a hard time breathing, and again he bounced back. Last week he had a huge appetite, eating everything I gave him, and drank lots of water. Yesterday, he started to crash again. Today, he was eating a little bit of liver I gave him and still drinking, but his breathing was becoming more labored. Then around noon, he began panting, and I watched him die in a way that will haunt me forever. He was so scared and crying because he couldn't catch his breath. This is absolutely the worse thing i've ever experienced. A huge part of the happiness in my life is now gone. I guess i'll just wander around like a zombie for awhile, and maybe the pain will eventually turn to numbness. Thank you all for the support you've given me through all of this. It looks like this ordeal that has been going on nonstop since March 9 is now over. Cassandra When you are in the service of your fellow beings, you are only in the service of your God Mosiah 2:17 Get the Yahoo! toolbar and be alerted to new email wherever you're surfing. http://new.toolbar.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/index.php
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Oh Cassandra, I was so disheartened to read your post. You have been through so much. I'm sorry for you and sorry for your sweet babies that have lost their battles. I'm even sorrier that sweet Tomi died in the way he did. It was the same way that Cricket died, and I honestly hope no other animals ever have to go through that. And I hope I never have to stand by and watch while feeling completely helpless, angry, and lost. Please take care of yourself Cassandra. You have an awful lot of grieving to do. Feel free to post here or email me off list if you prefer, if you need anything or just to vent. My door is always open to you, and so is this list. When I lost Cricket, the members here helped me through his loss probably more than they helped me deal with his illness. It was an invaluable experience and I will always be grateful to them for putting up with my whining and talking about things like after-death visits, guilt and second-guessing myself, etc. (even though they say I wasn't whining). The beautiful thing was I felt I was being a burden, while they welcomed the opportunity to help me. Again, I am really sorry about Tomi, and Kisa, and Koda. Prayers for your peace and comfort going out. :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ Sick sense of humor? Visit Yahoo! TV's Comedy with an Edge to see what's on, when. http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/222
Re: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda
Cassandra, I am so very sorry. I know it hurts so much. You've been the best mommy to those babies. Hold on to those wonderful memoriesand know that we are always here for you. much love, elizabeth On 6/24/07, C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've just lost my closest friend other than my husband. Tomi and I have had a special bond ever since my husband brought him home. My husband was out walking the dog by the river in October of 2004, on a cold and rainy day. There was a kitten crying in the trees, cold and wet, and my husband couldn't just leave him there. I wasn't impressed at first, since we already had 4 cats, but Tomi quickly won me over. I've had a very close bond with him ever since. He was very timid at first, hiding whenever there was a strange noise or person, we often wondered how my husband was able to catch him to bring him home. His tail had been broken at the end at one time too, it sort of looked like a question mark when it was straight up. Tomi quickly came around though and trusted us, though he still always hid when any strangers came to the house. Tomi was the type of loving boy that always acknowledged your presence when you touched him or talked to him...or even looked at him sometimes. He never showed any signs of annoyance when I gave him too many hugs/kisses, and never got angry. 3.5 months ago when I found out he was anemic and had FeLV, I was devastated. I watched him slowly decline for nearly 2 months until he crashed and I was sure he would die. Amazingly he bounced back and gave me another good 8 weeks with him. Except during this time I had to watch Koda and Kisa (Tomi's close buddy) get sick and die, so I didn't get to spend as much time with my Tomi as I would have liked. Then just a few days after Kisa died on June 12, Tomi got sick and crashed again with the anemia. He was having a hard time breathing, and again he bounced back. Last week he had a huge appetite, eating everything I gave him, and drank lots of water. Yesterday, he started to crash again. Today, he was eating a little bit of liver I gave him and still drinking, but his breathing was becoming more labored. Then around noon, he began panting, and I watched him die in a way that will haunt me forever. He was so scared and crying because he couldn't catch his breath. This is absolutely the worse thing i've ever experienced. A huge part of the happiness in my life is now gone. I guess i'll just wander around like a zombie for awhile, and maybe the pain will eventually turn to numbness. Thank you all for the support you've given me through all of this. It looks like this ordeal that has been going on nonstop since March 9 is now over. Cassandra
RE: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda
Cassandra -- I'm so very sorry. These have been such painful weeks for you. Thank you so much for telling us Tomi's story. He sounds like a special little dude. I'm sure he's bragging to his new friends at the Bridge how very special you and your husband were too, and how much he loved you and was loved. Make sure and talk to him sometimes, tell him he can come and visit anytime. Hugs to you and your husband. Diane R. _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of C J Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 3:06 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda I've just lost my closest friend other than my husband. Tomi and I have had a special bond ever since my husband brought him home. My husband was out walking the dog by the river in October of 2004, on a cold and rainy day. There was a kitten crying in the trees, cold and wet, and my husband couldn't just leave him there. I wasn't impressed at first, since we already had 4 cats, but Tomi quickly won me over. I've had a very close bond with him ever since. He was very timid at first, hiding whenever there was a strange noise or person, we often wondered how my husband was able to catch him to bring him home. His tail had been broken at the end at one time too, it sort of looked like a question mark when it was straight up. Tomi quickly came around though and trusted us, though he still always hid when any strangers came to the house. Tomi was the type of loving boy that always acknowledged your presence when you touched him or talked to him...or even looked at him sometimes. He never showed any signs of annoyance when I gave him too many hugs/kisses, and never got angry. 3.5 months ago when I found out he was anemic and had FeLV, I was devastated. I watched him slowly decline for nearly 2 months until he crashed and I was sure he would die. Amazingly he bounced back and gave me another good 8 weeks with him. Except during this time I had to watch Koda and Kisa (Tomi's close buddy) get sick and die, so I didn't get to spend as much time with my Tomi as I would have liked. Then just a few days after Kisa died on June 12, Tomi got sick and crashed again with the anemia. He was having a hard time breathing, and again he bounced back. Last week he had a huge appetite, eating everything I gave him, and drank lots of water. Yesterday, he started to crash again. Today, he was eating a little bit of liver I gave him and still drinking, but his breathing was becoming more labored. Then around noon, he began panting, and I watched him die in a way that will haunt me forever. He was so scared and crying because he couldn't catch his breath. This is absolutely the worse thing i've ever experienced. A huge part of the happiness in my life is now gone. I guess i'll just wander around like a zombie for awhile, and maybe the pain will eventually turn to numbness. Thank you all for the support you've given me through all of this. It looks like this ordeal that has been going on nonstop since March 9 is now over. Cassandra
Re: Tomi has joined Kisa and Koda
Cassandra, I saw the title of your post in my inbox, and felt a rush of sadness. I'm deeply sorry that Tomi has passed. You and your family will be in my prayers. Lance On Jun 24, 2007, at 3:05 PM, C J wrote: I've just lost my closest friend other than my husband. Tomi and I have had a special bond ever since my husband brought him home. My husband was out walking the dog by the river in October of 2004, on a cold and rainy day. There was a kitten crying in the trees, cold and wet, and my husband couldn't just leave him there. I wasn't impressed at first, since we already had 4 cats, but Tomi quickly won me over. I've had a very close bond with him ever since. He was very timid at first, hiding whenever there was a strange noise or person, we often wondered how my husband was able to catch him to bring him home. His tail had been broken at the end at one time too, it sort of looked like a question mark when it was straight up. Tomi quickly came around though and trusted us, though he still always hid when any strangers came to the house. Tomi was the type of loving boy that always acknowledged your presence when you touched him or talked to him...or even looked at him sometimes. He never showed any signs of annoyance when I gave him too many hugs/kisses, and never got angry. 3.5 months ago when I found out he was anemic and had FeLV, I was devastated. I watched him slowly decline for nearly 2 months until he crashed and I was sure he would die. Amazingly he bounced back and gave me another good 8 weeks with him. Except during this time I had to watch Koda and Kisa (Tomi's close buddy) get sick and die, so I didn't get to spend as much time with my Tomi as I would have liked. Then just a few days after Kisa died on June 12, Tomi got sick and crashed again with the anemia. He was having a hard time breathing, and again he bounced back. Last week he had a huge appetite, eating everything I gave him, and drank lots of water. Yesterday, he started to crash again. Today, he was eating a little bit of liver I gave him and still drinking, but his breathing was becoming more labored. Then around noon, he began panting, and I watched him die in a way that will haunt me forever. He was so scared and crying because he couldn't catch his breath. This is absolutely the worse thing i've ever experienced. A huge part of the happiness in my life is now gone. I guess i'll just wander around like a zombie for awhile, and maybe the pain will eventually turn to numbness. Thank you all for the support you've given me through all of this. It looks like this ordeal that has been going on nonstop since March 9 is now over. Cassandra
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Hi Cassandra, I am so surprised that hemobart was a problem for both Kisa and Tomi. I did a little research and it said that the mother can pass the parasite to her kittens. How old is Tomi? Isn't he Kisa's brother? If this is the case, they may have had the parasite for a while. You may have to opt for a blood transfusion to help Tomi. It will give him a fighting chance, especially since his HCT is 7.7. That's very low. Has the vet mentioned this? Did they prescribe prednisolone for him? I can't remember if Tomi is FeLV+. Something tells me he is. I'm so sorry you are having to deal with anemia again. That's horrible. Don't let it get you down. Hemobart is treatable. Please keep us posted. Prayers going out for Tomi and for you. :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ It's here! Your new message! Get new email alerts with the free Yahoo! Toolbar. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/
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Kisa and Tomi weren't related. Kisa was about a month older than him. They were very close though, so one may have passed it on to the other, just like one likely passed the FeLV to the other. I'm giving Tomi dexamethasone, even though the vet didn't presribe it, about .5 cc twice a day. That's about 5mg per day. I thought about a transfusion, but he's had one already, and he's having troubles getting his HCT back to normal range even when the Hemobart is gone. I don't think I should put him through the stress of a transfusion because all that would do is buy him some time. He needs to be able to produce those red blood cells on his own. The vet believes the FeLV is suppressing his bone marrow. He does seem a little better today. His appetite is better and he's more alert. I don't feel the lumps in his stomach anymore either. He is drinking alot of water though, and peeing 4-5 times per day. Hopefully he doesn't have another problem now on top of the anemia. Cassandra - Original Message - From: wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 12:49 PM Subject: Re: Tomi is worse off than I thought Hi Cassandra, I am so surprised that hemobart was a problem for both Kisa and Tomi. I did a little research and it said that the mother can pass the parasite to her kittens. How old is Tomi? Isn't he Kisa's brother? If this is the case, they may have had the parasite for a while. You may have to opt for a blood transfusion to help Tomi. It will give him a fighting chance, especially since his HCT is 7.7. That's very low. Has the vet mentioned this? Did they prescribe prednisolone for him? I can't remember if Tomi is FeLV+. Something tells me he is. I'm so sorry you are having to deal with anemia again. That's horrible. Don't let it get you down. Hemobart is treatable. Please keep us posted. Prayers going out for Tomi and for you. :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ It's here! Your new message! Get new email alerts with the free Yahoo! Toolbar. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/ -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.9.0/853 - Release Date: 6/18/2007 3:02 PM
How is Tomi?
Cassandra, Just wanted you to know I was thinking about you and Tomi. Hope things are going better for you. You are in my thoughts. Dede When you are in the service of your fellow beings, you are only in the service of your God Mosiah 2:17 Shape Yahoo! in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today! http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7
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- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 2:24 AM Subject: Re: Tomi is worse off than I thought Cassandra, I am so very saddened with all you have dealt with your precious babies. And, I apologize [sincerely] for not sending you my condolences for your loss of Kisa. But, please know.she was in my prayers, along with all the other babies, both w/ illness or passing... It's just very difficult for me to see to read all posts, and sit at PC.Never-the-less, I try to either get on PC, or have my room mate read me posts And, please, don't blame yourself for spending most of your time/energy w/ Kisa perhaps neglecting your Tomi I did the same exact thing when I [suddenly] lost my Charity.. Blamed myself for missing something because, in all truthfulness, my Puma has been my main concern since his diagnosis, along w/ his age, 17+. And, I still look back wondering if Charity was showing some [any] signs that I over-looked... I think, maybe, I'm finally coming to the point that she wasn't showing symptoms, and she passed, just like Black Bart, due to FIP. Bart was her constant companion while she was still an outdoor feral And, when he got very ill, she came to me to her [our] boy.But Bart was so ill.many symptoms, when I did confine him, prior to getting him to vet,well, he was eating, drinking - even loving! But, just like Charity, suddenly, he gave up on food, became listlessbut still showed loving to me I'm just so relieved I was able to get him to vet in 2 days, and, when the exam was done, a likely diagnosis given, the way he looked at me w/ those big, beautiful eyes, I KNEW HE WAS THANKING ME, AND ASO LETTING ME KNOW. TT'S OK MOM TO ASSIST W/ MY PARTING... So, sadly I did have him PTS I'll never forget his eyes, they say so much... And Charity became such a love-muffin, but only w/ me. She was doing so well, so when she went downhill so very fast, I just couldn't believe it!!! And, of course, I blamed myself because I needed some/any explanation I guess because that feral girl stole my heat I gained her trust... And you're so right about the list members here - caring, compassionate so very knowlegable They are always there for one another.. And as far as other humans, all I am going to say is I prefer my babies, and ALL critters way more than people,,, A lot has to do w/ al I've seen them do in all my years of rescue... Anyway, your husband sounds magnificent!! So, again know, your Tomi is [still] in my prayers. And I'm so very sorry about Kisa's passing. Hugs, Patti her gang -- See what's free at AOL.com. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.17/850 - Release Date: 6/15/2007 11:31 AM
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Thank you, for your thoughts. I know you've been going through a really rough time as well, and sometimes its hard to respond to other's losses when one is feeling one's own losses so keenly. I know it is difficult for me to offer words of support to others when i'm dealing with my own grief. These furbabies mean so much to us, I think the only thing worse that could happen would be if I had to go through the same thing with my husband or child. Cassandra - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 2:24 AM Subject: Re: Tomi is worse off than I thought Cassandra, I am so very saddened with all you have dealt with your precious babies. And, I apologize [sincerely] for not sending you my condolences for your loss of Kisa. But, please know.she was in my prayers, along with all the other babies, both w/ illness or passing... It's just very difficult for me to see to read all posts, and sit at PC.Never-the-less, I try to either get on PC, or have my room mate read me posts And, please, don't blame yourself for spending most of your time/energy w/ Kisa perhaps neglecting your Tomi I did the same exact thing when I [suddenly] lost my Charity.. Blamed myself for missing something because, in all truthfulness, my Puma has been my main concern since his diagnosis, along w/ his age, 17+. And, I still look back wondering if Charity was showing some [any] signs that I over-looked... I think, maybe, I'm finally coming to the point that she wasn't showing symptoms, and she passed, just like Black Bart, due to FIP. Bart was her constant companion while she was still an outdoor feral And, when he got very ill, she came to me to her [our] boy.But Bart was so ill.many symptoms, when I did confine him, prior to getting him to vet,well, he was eating, drinking - even loving! But, just like Charity, suddenly, he gave up on food, became listlessbut still showed loving to me I'm just so relieved I was able to get him to vet in 2 days, and, when the exam was done, a likely diagnosis given, the way he looked at me w/ those big, beautiful eyes, I KNEW HE WAS THANKING ME, AND ASO LETTING ME KNOW. TT'S OK MOM TO ASSIST W/ MY PARTING... So, sadly I did have him PTS I'll never forget his eyes, they say so much... And Charity became such a love-muffin, but only w/ me. She was doing so well, so when she went downhill so very fast, I just couldn't believe it!!! And, of course, I blamed myself because I needed some/any explanation I guess because that feral girl stole my heat I gained her trust... And you're so right about the list members here - caring, compassionate so very knowlegable They are always there for one another.. And as far as other humans, all I am going to say is I prefer my babies, and ALL critters way more than people,,, A lot has to do w/ al I've seen them do in all my years of rescue... Anyway, your husband sounds magnificent!! So, again know, your Tomi is [still] in my prayers. And I'm so very sorry about Kisa's passing. Hugs, Patti her gang -- See what's free at AOL.com. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.17/850 - Release Date: 6/15/2007 11:31 AM
Re: How is Tomi?
Tomi isn't doing very well. He's really been going downhill the last few days. Now he is vomiting twice a day, and it is so heartbreaking, as he cries out like he is scared before he vomits. He cried like that a few times when he was sick 2 months ago and having trouble catching his breath. To hear someone you love cry like that is the worst thing in the world. He doesn't have much appetite left. He'll eat a bit of liver, or nibble a bit on food. His belly feels odd to me also. It feels kind of hard and lumpy here and there. They didn't say anythign about organ troubles when they did the blood test, so I don't know what that could mean. I would say Tomi's time is limited, unless he can pull off a miracle like he did last time. Maybe this time he doesn't want to though...he might want to be with his best friend Kisa. I just don't know what i'll do without my little boy. He is so loving. The last two cats I have aren't very receptive to receiving attention most of the time. They get grouchy when they're not in the mood. Tomi has always stoically and lovingly put up with all the attention I wish to lavish on him. Cassandra - Original Message - From: dede hicken [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 7:10 AM Subject: How is Tomi? Cassandra, Just wanted you to know I was thinking about you and Tomi. Hope things are going better for you. You are in my thoughts. Dede When you are in the service of your fellow beings, you are only in the service of your God Mosiah 2:17 Shape Yahoo! in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today! http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.9.0/852 - Release Date: 6/17/2007 8:23 AM
RE: How is Tomi?
I'm so sorry, Cassandra, to hear Tomi isn't feeling good. I know how heartbreaking it is to watch our little furry loved ones suffer. Sending positive vibes that your little sweetie will pull through this too. He sounds such a lovebug. I'm glad that he has such a loving and caring mom by his side. There's no price you can put on that. love and hugs to you both, Kerry M. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of C J Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 10:51 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: How is Tomi? Tomi isn't doing very well. He's really been going downhill the last few days. Now he is vomiting twice a day, and it is so heartbreaking, as he cries out like he is scared before he vomits. He cried like that a few times when he was sick 2 months ago and having trouble catching his breath. To hear someone you love cry like that is the worst thing in the world. He doesn't have much appetite left. He'll eat a bit of liver, or nibble a bit on food. His belly feels odd to me also. It feels kind of hard and lumpy here and there. They didn't say anythign about organ troubles when they did the blood test, so I don't know what that could mean. I would say Tomi's time is limited, unless he can pull off a miracle like he did last time. Maybe this time he doesn't want to though...he might want to be with his best friend Kisa. I just don't know what i'll do without my little boy. He is so loving. The last two cats I have aren't very receptive to receiving attention most of the time. They get grouchy when they're not in the mood. Tomi has always stoically and lovingly put up with all the attention I wish to lavish on him. Cassandra - Original Message - From: dede hicken [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 7:10 AM Subject: How is Tomi? Cassandra, Just wanted you to know I was thinking about you and Tomi. Hope things are going better for you. You are in my thoughts. Dede When you are in the service of your fellow beings, you are only in the service of your God Mosiah 2:17 Shape Yahoo! in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today! http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.9.0/852 - Release Date: 6/17/2007 8:23 AM 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 taxpayers should seek advice based on the taxpayers particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor. 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.
Re: How is Tomi?
Cassandra, I hope Tomi turns this around. You have been through so much. tonya C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tomi isn't doing very well. He's really been going downhill the last few days. Now he is vomiting twice a day, and it is so heartbreaking, as he cries out like he is scared before he vomits. He cried like that a few times when he was sick 2 months ago and having trouble catching his breath. To hear someone you love cry like that is the worst thing in the world. He doesn't have much appetite left. He'll eat a bit of liver, or nibble a bit on food. His belly feels odd to me also. It feels kind of hard and lumpy here and there. They didn't say anythign about organ troubles when they did the blood test, so I don't know what that could mean. I would say Tomi's time is limited, unless he can pull off a miracle like he did last time. Maybe this time he doesn't want to though...he might want to be with his best friend Kisa. I just don't know what i'll do without my little boy. He is so loving. The last two cats I have aren't very receptive to receiving attention most of the time. They get grouchy when they're not in the mood. Tomi has always stoically and lovingly put up with all the attention I wish to lavish on him. Cassandra - Original Message - From: dede hicken To: Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 7:10 AM Subject: How is Tomi? Cassandra, Just wanted you to know I was thinking about you and Tomi. Hope things are going better for you. You are in my thoughts. Dede When you are in the service of your fellow beings, you are only in the service of your God Mosiah 2:17 Shape Yahoo! in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today! http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.9.0/852 - Release Date: 6/17/2007 8:23 AM
Tomi is worse off than I thought
I guess I should have been paying closer attention to him while dealing with Kisa's illness. I took him to the vet today to get a complete blood count done. The hemobartonella is back, and his red blood cells are down to 1.35 (normals are 5-11). HCT is 7.7. All his other counts are abnormal too. High white blood count and lymphocytes etc. They increased the amount of Doxycycline we'll be giving him, moreso than what he got last time. It is 25mg twice a day now, I think it was 40mg once a day last time. I would have expected him to be acting sicker, but maybe he's getting used to having such a low number of red blood cells. He is out of breath if he does too much, but so far he is still eating and getting around. I guess we'll see how it goes. I'm kind of numb about it all, I can't really contemplate Tomi dying right now. As much as I loved Kisa and Koda, Tomi is the one who has always been the closest to my heart. He's the one who puts up with all my hugs and kisses when i'm feeling upset. Cassandra
Re: To Cassandra; Re: Update on Tomi, and my older kitty, Koda
Thank you. Tomi is still doing ok *fingers crossed*. In fact i've even gotten him to eat a raw poultry diet now, instead of only dry food. I'm following the recipe on this site http://www.catnutrition.org/recipes.html. Hopefully he's thinking that i've finally figured out the proper food to give him instead of all that canned junk. Cassandra - Original Message - From: wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2007 1:45 PM Subject: To Cassandra; Re: Update on Tomi, and my older kitty, Koda Cassandra, I'm so happy to hear about Tomi's recovery! How wonderful! I'm equally saddened to hear about your Koda. I hope she's able to pull through this like Tomi did. Prayers for peace going out for you and your family. :) Wendy --- C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, Tomi seems to be doing much better after his crash 2 weeks ago. He is acting alot more like his normal self, though I think he still is a little anemic. I don't understand how his PCV can go so low, then go back up on its own. I am hoping all the prayers helped him and he will continue to improve. I'm weaning him off the Prednisone, and though I can't get him to eat anything other than chicken liver and dry food, at least he is eating again. I've tried about 12 different brands of quality canned foods, plus homemade, and he will only take a few licks before he runs off licking and scratching himself. We seem to be destined for only a small break in fortune though, as our oldest cat, Koda, is now dying. We found Koda about 12 years ago. She was emaciated, and her ears, nose, and feet were frostbitten. We're not sure how old she was, but we guess she was at least 2-3 years at the time. Last summer she was diagnosed with diabetes, which we've controlled mainly with diet. Recently, we noticed she was quite constipated, and took her to the vet for an enema. She seemed fine up to that point, even though she was constipated. When we brought her home though, she wouldn't eat (very odd for her), and was lethargic. We took her back to the vet, and she ended up spending 2 days and 2 nights there. They said her kidneys and liver were failing. We brought her home today, since they couldn't do much more for her. At least she will be more comfortable at home. I don't think she will last the weekend though. She's too weak to move, and feels cold. She is also crying some, and I hope she is not in pain :(. I guess i'm hoping she will somehow pull through this like Tomi did. I just wish that my family could get out of crisis for awhile and return to normal. Cassandra Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ You snooze, you lose. Get messages ASAP with AutoCheck in the all-new Yahoo! Mail Beta. http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailbeta/newmail_html.html -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.4/811 - Release Date: 5/18/2007 3:50 PM
Re: Update on Tomi, and my older kitty, Koda
I am very lucky to have a monument company in town (headstones etc) that will sandblast names into stones. There are portable machines (re marking date of deaths in pre-need stones). I can't tell you anything about prices since it varies so much from area to area. It sounds like Koda has a wonderful place for her body. Remember her heart is still with you and will be as long as you want it to be. She is so grateful to have left this world at home instead of at the vet's. She really didn't like that place at all. Much too cold for her. She sends her love and says she will send you a sign that is ok and happy. She had 12 wonderful years and thanks you for them. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: C J To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2007 10:01 PM Subject: Re: Update on Tomi, and my older kitty, Koda Thank you all. Well, Koda didn't make it through the night. We had a heating pad for her wrapped in flannel sheets. I went to bed at midnight last night, and my husband sat up with her for awhile. She passed away at 1am this morning. He said it was really hard to watch her go, but at least he was there for her in her last moments. We buried her in front of a huge rock that is on our lawn across the yard from our picture window. Her favorite place to sit was on the loveseat in front of that window, staring outside, so now she can still see her favorite spot. Afterwards, we went out collecting rocks from the ditches around our area. I want to make a big rock garden over and around her grave, and plant flowers in amongst the rocks...maybe some daisies. I just need to figure out a way to write her name on the rock. She was such a gentle soul. At least she had 12 good years she wouldn't have otherwise lived if we hadn't found her. Cassandra - Original Message - From: C J To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 10:44 PM Subject: Update on Tomi, and my older kitty, Koda Well, Tomi seems to be doing much better after his crash 2 weeks ago. He is acting alot more like his normal self, though I think he still is a little anemic. I don't understand how his PCV can go so low, then go back up on its own. I am hoping all the prayers helped him and he will continue to improve. I'm weaning him off the Prednisone, and though I can't get him to eat anything other than chicken liver and dry food, at least he is eating again. I've tried about 12 different brands of quality canned foods, plus homemade, and he will only take a few licks before he runs off licking and scratching himself. We seem to be destined for only a small break in fortune though, as our oldest cat, Koda, is now dying. We found Koda about 12 years ago. She was emaciated, and her ears, nose, and feet were frostbitten. We're not sure how old she was, but we guess she was at least 2-3 years at the time. Last summer she was diagnosed with diabetes, which we've controlled mainly with diet. Recently, we noticed she was quite constipated, and took her to the vet for an enema. She seemed fine up to that point, even though she was constipated. When we brought her home though, she wouldn't eat (very odd for her), and was lethargic. We took her back to the vet, and she ended up spending 2 days and 2 nights there. They said her kidneys and liver were failing. We brought her home today, since they couldn't do much more for her. At least she will be more comfortable at home. I don't think she will last the weekend though. She's too weak to move, and feels cold. She is also crying some, and I hope she is not in pain :(. I guess i'm hoping she will somehow pull through this like Tomi did. I just wish that my family could get out of crisis for awhile and return to normal. Cassandra No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.8/797 - Release Date: 5/10/2007 5:10 PM
Re: Update on Tomi, and my older kitty, Koda
Cassandra, I am so very sorry. It will mean a lot to have her buried there. My heart hurts with you. elizabeth On 5/12/07, C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you all. Well, Koda didn't make it through the night. We had a heating pad for her wrapped in flannel sheets. I went to bed at midnight last night, and my husband sat up with her for awhile. She passed away at 1am this morning. He said it was really hard to watch her go, but at least he was there for her in her last moments. We buried her in front of a huge rock that is on our lawn across the yard from our picture window. Her favorite place to sit was on the loveseat in front of that window, staring outside, so now she can still see her favorite spot. Afterwards, we went out collecting rocks from the ditches around our area. I want to make a big rock garden over and around her grave, and plant flowers in amongst the rocks...maybe some daisies. I just need to figure out a way to write her name on the rock. She was such a gentle soul. At least she had 12 good years she wouldn't have otherwise lived if we hadn't found her. Cassandra - Original Message - *From:* C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Sent:* Friday, May 11, 2007 10:44 PM *Subject:* Update on Tomi, and my older kitty, Koda Well, Tomi seems to be doing much better after his crash 2 weeks ago. He is acting alot more like his normal self, though I think he still is a little anemic. I don't understand how his PCV can go so low, then go back up on its own. I am hoping all the prayers helped him and he will continue to improve. I'm weaning him off the Prednisone, and though I can't get him to eat anything other than chicken liver and dry food, at least he is eating again. I've tried about 12 different brands of quality canned foods, plus homemade, and he will only take a few licks before he runs off licking and scratching himself. We seem to be destined for only a small break in fortune though, as our oldest cat, Koda, is now dying. We found Koda about 12 years ago. She was emaciated, and her ears, nose, and feet were frostbitten. We're not sure how old she was, but we guess she was at least 2-3 years at the time. Last summer she was diagnosed with diabetes, which we've controlled mainly with diet. Recently, we noticed she was quite constipated, and took her to the vet for an enema. She seemed fine up to that point, even though she was constipated. When we brought her home though, she wouldn't eat (very odd for her), and was lethargic. We took her back to the vet, and she ended up spending 2 days and 2 nights there. They said her kidneys and liver were failing. We brought her home today, since they couldn't do much more for her. At least she will be more comfortable at home. I don't think she will last the weekend though. She's too weak to move, and feels cold. She is also crying some, and I hope she is not in pain :(. I guess i'm hoping she will somehow pull through this like Tomi did. I just wish that my family could get out of crisis for awhile and return to normal. Cassandra -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.8/797 - Release Date: 5/10/2007 5:10 PM
Re: Update on Tomi, and my older kitty, Koda
Cassandra,sending good thoughts and prayers to you all.I hope Koda starts to feel better and Tomi continues to get well.Hugs Sherry C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, Tomi seems to be doing much better after his crash 2 weeks ago. He is acting alot more like his normal self, though I think he still is a little anemic. I don't understand how his PCV can go so low, then go back up on its own. I am hoping all the prayers helped him and he will continue to improve. I'm weaning him off the Prednisone, and though I can't get him to eat anything other than chicken liver and dry food, at least he is eating again. I've tried about 12 different brands of quality canned foods, plus homemade, and he will only take a few licks before he runs off licking and scratching himself. We seem to be destined for only a small break in fortune though, as our oldest cat, Koda, is now dying. We found Koda about 12 years ago. She was emaciated, and her ears, nose, and feet were frostbitten. We're not sure how old she was, but we guess she was at least 2-3 years at the time. Last summer she was diagnosed with diabetes, which we've controlled mainly with diet. Recently, we noticed she was quite constipated, and took her to the vet for an enema. She seemed fine up to that point, even though she was constipated. When we brought her home though, she wouldn't eat (very odd for her), and was lethargic. We took her back to the vet, and she ended up spending 2 days and 2 nights there. They said her kidneys and liver were failing. We brought her home today, since they couldn't do much more for her. At least she will be more comfortable at home. I don't think she will last the weekend though. She's too weak to move, and feels cold. She is also crying some, and I hope she is not in pain :(. I guess i'm hoping she will somehow pull through this like Tomi did. I just wish that my family could get out of crisis for awhile and return to normal. Cassandra - Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games.
Re: Update on Tomi, and my older kitty, Koda
Me too Cassandra. It's so uplifting that Tomi made it through his crash and then so disheartening now that Koda is ailing. I understand completely the feeling of 'when will things get back to normal'? So many of us on the list have lived through those times. It will happen though. Hold on, keep doing the best you can do and know that nothing stays the same. It's the ebb and tide balance of life. Things will be brighter again one day soon. We're here for you, Nina Sherry DeHaan wrote: Cassandra,sending good thoughts and prayers to you all.I hope Koda starts to feel better and Tomi continues to get well.Hugs Sherry http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=48224/*http://sims.yahoo.com/
Re: Update on Tomi, and my older kitty, Koda
I will be sending peaceful thoughts of comfort and love to Koda this weekend. Do you have a heated bed, or a heating pad she could lay on, that might help make her more comfortable. Be sure to cover the heating pad in several towels or a thick blanket and set it on low, the human designed pads often get too hot. Phaewryn http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Special Needs Cat Resources http://www.iGive.com/html/refer.cfm?causeid=21303 Sign up for iGive and a percentage of your purchases helps save animals!
Re: Update on Tomi, and my older kitty, Koda
Thank you all. Well, Koda didn't make it through the night. We had a heating pad for her wrapped in flannel sheets. I went to bed at midnight last night, and my husband sat up with her for awhile. She passed away at 1am this morning. He said it was really hard to watch her go, but at least he was there for her in her last moments. We buried her in front of a huge rock that is on our lawn across the yard from our picture window. Her favorite place to sit was on the loveseat in front of that window, staring outside, so now she can still see her favorite spot. Afterwards, we went out collecting rocks from the ditches around our area. I want to make a big rock garden over and around her grave, and plant flowers in amongst the rocks...maybe some daisies. I just need to figure out a way to write her name on the rock. She was such a gentle soul. At least she had 12 good years she wouldn't have otherwise lived if we hadn't found her. Cassandra - Original Message - From: C J To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 10:44 PM Subject: Update on Tomi, and my older kitty, Koda Well, Tomi seems to be doing much better after his crash 2 weeks ago. He is acting alot more like his normal self, though I think he still is a little anemic. I don't understand how his PCV can go so low, then go back up on its own. I am hoping all the prayers helped him and he will continue to improve. I'm weaning him off the Prednisone, and though I can't get him to eat anything other than chicken liver and dry food, at least he is eating again. I've tried about 12 different brands of quality canned foods, plus homemade, and he will only take a few licks before he runs off licking and scratching himself. We seem to be destined for only a small break in fortune though, as our oldest cat, Koda, is now dying. We found Koda about 12 years ago. She was emaciated, and her ears, nose, and feet were frostbitten. We're not sure how old she was, but we guess she was at least 2-3 years at the time. Last summer she was diagnosed with diabetes, which we've controlled mainly with diet. Recently, we noticed she was quite constipated, and took her to the vet for an enema. She seemed fine up to that point, even though she was constipated. When we brought her home though, she wouldn't eat (very odd for her), and was lethargic. We took her back to the vet, and she ended up spending 2 days and 2 nights there. They said her kidneys and liver were failing. We brought her home today, since they couldn't do much more for her. At least she will be more comfortable at home. I don't think she will last the weekend though. She's too weak to move, and feels cold. She is also crying some, and I hope she is not in pain :(. I guess i'm hoping she will somehow pull through this like Tomi did. I just wish that my family could get out of crisis for awhile and return to normal. Cassandra -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.8/797 - Release Date: 5/10/2007 5:10 PM
Update on Tomi, and my older kitty, Koda
Well, Tomi seems to be doing much better after his crash 2 weeks ago. He is acting alot more like his normal self, though I think he still is a little anemic. I don't understand how his PCV can go so low, then go back up on its own. I am hoping all the prayers helped him and he will continue to improve. I'm weaning him off the Prednisone, and though I can't get him to eat anything other than chicken liver and dry food, at least he is eating again. I've tried about 12 different brands of quality canned foods, plus homemade, and he will only take a few licks before he runs off licking and scratching himself. We seem to be destined for only a small break in fortune though, as our oldest cat, Koda, is now dying. We found Koda about 12 years ago. She was emaciated, and her ears, nose, and feet were frostbitten. We're not sure how old she was, but we guess she was at least 2-3 years at the time. Last summer she was diagnosed with diabetes, which we've controlled mainly with diet. Recently, we noticed she was quite constipated, and took her to the vet for an enema. She seemed fine up to that point, even though she was constipated. When we brought her home though, she wouldn't eat (very odd for her), and was lethargic. We took her back to the vet, and she ended up spending 2 days and 2 nights there. They said her kidneys and liver were failing. We brought her home today, since they couldn't do much more for her. At least she will be more comfortable at home. I don't think she will last the weekend though. She's too weak to move, and feels cold. She is also crying some, and I hope she is not in pain :(. I guess i'm hoping she will somehow pull through this like Tomi did. I just wish that my family could get out of crisis for awhile and return to normal. Cassandra
Re: Update on Tomi, and my older kitty, Koda
Cassandra. I am so sorry for your impending loss. Peace and love to you and Koda. -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Please help Gandalf! http://www.firstgiving.com/gandalfkitty I GoodSearch for Rescuties. Raise money for your favorite charity or school just by searching the Internet with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com - powered by Yahoo!
Re: A little thing I made for Tomi
That's really lovely! I can't even find my photographs on my computer! Taylor Scobie Humphrey [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Apr 29, 2007, at 8:46 PM, Kelly L wrote: At 06:41 PM 4/29/2007, you wrote: That is beautiful Simple beautiful!!! Kelly I am not terribly artistic, but I finding spending some doing something like this a bit therapeutic. Tomi and Kisa (his best friend and fellow FeLV+). http:// img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/FirstSpacetrip5.jpg I might get a print made eventually, to remind me of him. Cassandra No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.2/780 - Release Date: 4/29/2007 6:30 AM
Re: A little thing I made for Tomi
It brought tears I happen to have a big black boy who is felv- but likes to place his paw around my oreo who is felv+. Taylor Scobie Humphrey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's really lovely! I can't even find my photographs on my computer! Taylor Scobie Humphrey [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Apr 29, 2007, at 8:46 PM, Kelly L wrote: At 06:41 PM 4/29/2007, you wrote: That is beautiful Simple beautiful!!! Kelly I am not terribly artistic, but I finding spending some doing something like this a bit therapeutic. Tomi and Kisa (his best friend and fellow FeLV+). http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/FirstSpacetrip5.jpg I might get a print made eventually, to remind me of him. Cassandra No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.2/780 - Release Date: 4/29/2007 6:30 AM - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos.
Re: A little thing I made for Tomi
That is so beautiful...I love the Angel touching the kitties! I wish I could be like that I have no artistic skills. In a message dated 4/29/2007 6:41:46 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am not terribly artistic, but I finding spending some doing something like this a bit therapeutic. Tomi and Kisa (his best friend and fellow FeLV+). _http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/FirstSpacetrip5.jpg_ (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/FirstSpacetrip5.jpg) I might get a print made eventually, to remind me of him. Cassandra Terrie Mohr-Forker TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS SIAMESE COLLIE RESCUE Donations accepted at: _https://www.paypal.com/_ (https://www.paypal.com/) _http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/_ (http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/) _http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue_ (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue) _http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html_ (http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html) _http://www.felineleukemia.org/_ (http://www.felineleukemia.org/) _http://www.hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html_ (http://www.hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html) _http://www.petloss.com/_ (http://www.petloss.com/) ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
Re: A little thing I made for Tomi
That is so beautiful... On 4/29/07, C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am not terribly artistic, but I finding spending some doing something like this a bit therapeutic. Tomi and Kisa (his best friend and fellow FeLV+). http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/FirstSpacetrip5.jpg I might get a print made eventually, to remind me of him. Cassandra -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Please help Joey! http://www.firstgiving.com/Joey1
Re: Tomi
Just a small update on Tomi. I didn't take time off work today, because strangely enough, Tomi is alot better today. He's using the litter box again, and getting around much better. He has quite a large appetite today after eating very little the last week or so. Tomi even looks much more alert and responsive, watching me with big eyes. The last few days, he was just staring into empty space with half-lidded eyes. Considering I was positive i'd be burying my little boy this weekend, this is quite a welcome change. I'm really scared to get my hopes up, that this could just be the calm before the storm, but its so hard not to hope. Cassandra - Original Message - From: C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2007 8:38 PM Subject: Re: Tomi Thank you. I think this weekend has been the hardest of my life. Oddly enough, Tomi was a little better today. I didn't expect him to make it through the night last night, but today, he actually walked out of the bedroom on his own. I don't believe he's actually better, though. He still isn't able to go to the bathroom on his own, and is so weak. He is drinking alot of water too. I don't really know if that is good or bad. I guess I will see what tomorrow brings. Sadly I have to go to work, but i'll likely take the afternoon off, or call in sick, depending how he is in the morning. Cassandra - Original Message - From: wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2007 1:04 PM Subject: Tomi Hi Cassandra, I am so sorry that Tomi is so ill. It does sound like his quality of life is declining quickly. It's a heartbreaking and confusing roller coaster to see our beloved furbabies enjoying life one day and the next, obviously in pain or stressed. If Tomi is going to pass, I hope that he does it quickly and peacefully. Bless you for taking such wonderful care of him. Take care, :) Wendy --- C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you all for your kind thoughts and suggestions for Tomi. He had a pretty good day yesterday, he was watching the birds outside the window for awhile and purring as I petted him. He was even interested in eating some food. Today was not such a good day. He seemed ok first thing this morning, but when I gave him a bit of food, he promptly vomited up. He was then a little out of breath from vomiting, and cried a bit because I believe he was scared as he was trying to catch his breath. He also peed himself for the first time ever :( After that, he had no energy to move all day. He basically stayed in my bedroom the whole day, lying under the sink. I gave him some towels to lie on, and he peed again tonight on those, too weak to get up. My vet clinic doesn't do house calls, so if I need to euthanize him, i'll have to call around and see if anyone will do a house call. I don't think he can handle a car ride at all now. Even the thought of putting him to sleep has me in tears every time, but I think he's at the point now that he is getting no pleasure out of life. I think he is waiting to die :( Cassandra - Original Message - From: C J To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 4:18 PM Subject: I believe I am going to lose Tomi soon I've been hoping and praying that Tomi would somehow pull through this, and last week he did seem to be doing better on the 2 prednisone per day. But now, the last few days, he's been going downhill fast. Today, he is out of breath just walking a few feet, and breathing fast. I'm still able to coax him to eat a bit of baby food, but he just threw up the last bit of food I gave him. He never throws up normally. I guess I have to finally accept the fact that he's not going to get better. I've been thinking about the whole euthanizing thing, but I honestly don't know how I could do that to him. To spend the last hours of his life doing to him what he hates the most (car ride and vet visit), seems too hard for me to handle. I don't think i'm strong enough to make that decision. To me it feels like I would be personally ending his life. I don't want him to suffer either, and i'm not sure at all how much longer he will last when he is having difficulty getting enough oxygen circulated due to anemia. I still can't believe all this has happened. Two months ago I was positive he would one day become a chunky, lazy old tom cat, lounging in the sun. I would never have dreamed I would lose him after only 2 and a half years. Over the last 7 weeks, i've become even closer to him than ever as I've been trying to nurse him back to health.He's always been so loving and tolerant of my hugs and kisses. Life is going to feel so empty when he is gone. Cassandra -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free
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At 07:12 PM 4/30/2007, you wrote: Thank you for the wonderful newsWe are with you both Kelly Just a small update on Tomi. I didn't take time off work today, because strangely enough, Tomi is alot better today. He's using the litter box again, and getting around much better. He has quite a large appetite today after eating very little the last week or so. Tomi even looks much more alert and responsive, watching me with big eyes. The last few days, he was just staring into empty space with half-lidded eyes. Considering I was positive i'd be burying my little boy this weekend, this is quite a welcome change. I'm really scared to get my hopes up, that this could just be the calm before the storm, but its so hard not to hope. Cassandra - Original Message - From: C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2007 8:38 PM Subject: Re: Tomi Thank you. I think this weekend has been the hardest of my life. Oddly enough, Tomi was a little better today. I didn't expect him to make it through the night last night, but today, he actually walked out of the bedroom on his own. I don't believe he's actually better, though. He still isn't able to go to the bathroom on his own, and is so weak. He is drinking alot of water too. I don't really know if that is good or bad. I guess I will see what tomorrow brings. Sadly I have to go to work, but i'll likely take the afternoon off, or call in sick, depending how he is in the morning. Cassandra - Original Message - From: wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2007 1:04 PM Subject: Tomi Hi Cassandra, I am so sorry that Tomi is so ill. It does sound like his quality of life is declining quickly. It's a heartbreaking and confusing roller coaster to see our beloved furbabies enjoying life one day and the next, obviously in pain or stressed. If Tomi is going to pass, I hope that he does it quickly and peacefully. Bless you for taking such wonderful care of him. Take care, :) Wendy --- C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you all for your kind thoughts and suggestions for Tomi. He had a pretty good day yesterday, he was watching the birds outside the window for awhile and purring as I petted him. He was even interested in eating some food. Today was not such a good day. He seemed ok first thing this morning, but when I gave him a bit of food, he promptly vomited up. He was then a little out of breath from vomiting, and cried a bit because I believe he was scared as he was trying to catch his breath. He also peed himself for the first time ever :( After that, he had no energy to move all day. He basically stayed in my bedroom the whole day, lying under the sink. I gave him some towels to lie on, and he peed again tonight on those, too weak to get up. My vet clinic doesn't do house calls, so if I need to euthanize him, i'll have to call around and see if anyone will do a house call. I don't think he can handle a car ride at all now. Even the thought of putting him to sleep has me in tears every time, but I think he's at the point now that he is getting no pleasure out of life. I think he is waiting to die :( Cassandra - Original Message - From: C J To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 4:18 PM Subject: I believe I am going to lose Tomi soon I've been hoping and praying that Tomi would somehow pull through this, and last week he did seem to be doing better on the 2 prednisone per day. But now, the last few days, he's been going downhill fast. Today, he is out of breath just walking a few feet, and breathing fast. I'm still able to coax him to eat a bit of baby food, but he just threw up the last bit of food I gave him. He never throws up normally. I guess I have to finally accept the fact that he's not going to get better. I've been thinking about the whole euthanizing thing, but I honestly don't know how I could do that to him. To spend the last hours of his life doing to him what he hates the most (car ride and vet visit), seems too hard for me to handle. I don't think i'm strong enough to make that decision. To me it feels like I would be personally ending his life. I don't want him to suffer either, and i'm not sure at all how much longer he will last when he is having difficulty getting enough oxygen circulated due to anemia. I still can't believe all this has happened. Two months ago I was positive he would one day become a chunky, lazy old tom cat, lounging in the sun. I would never have dreamed I would lose him after only 2 and a half years. Over the last 7 weeks, i've become even closer to him than ever as I've been trying to nurse him back to health.He's always been so loving and tolerant of my hugs and kisses. Life is going to feel so empty when he is gone. Cassandra
Re: I believe I am going to lose Tomi soon
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Gina C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you all for your kind thoughts and suggestions for Tomi. He had a pretty good day yesterday, he was watching the birds outside the window for awhile and purring as I petted him. He was even interested in eating some food. Today was not such a good day. He seemed ok first thing this morning, but when I gave him a bit of food, he promptly vomited up. He was then a little out of breath from vomiting, and cried a bit because I believe he was scared as he was trying to catch his breath. He also peed himself for the first time ever :( After that, he had no energy to move all day. He basically stayed in my bedroom the whole day, lying under the sink. I gave him some towels to lie on, and he peed again tonight on those, too weak to get up. My vet clinic doesn't do house calls, so if I need to euthanize him, i'll have to call around and see if anyone will do a house call. I don't think he can handle a car ride at all now. Even the thought of putting him to sleep has me in tears every time, but I think he's at the point now that he is getting no pleasure out of life. I think he is waiting to die :( Cassandra - Original Message - From: C J To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 4:18 PM Subject: I believe I am going to lose Tomi soon I've been hoping and praying that Tomi would somehow pull through this, and last week he did seem to be doing better on the 2 prednisone per day. But now, the last few days, he's been going downhill fast. Today, he is out of breath just walking a few feet, and breathing fast. I'm still able to coax him to eat a bit of baby food, but he just threw up the last bit of food I gave him. He never throws up normally. I guess I have to finally accept the fact that he's not going to get better. I've been thinking about the whole euthanizing thing, but I honestly don't know how I could do that to him. To spend the last hours of his life doing to him what he hates the most (car ride and vet visit), seems too hard for me to handle. I don't think i'm strong enough to make that decision. To me it feels like I would be personally ending his life. I don't want him to suffer either, and i'm not sure at all how much longer he will last when he is having difficulty getting enough oxygen circulated due to anemia. I still can't believe all this has happened. Two months ago I was positive he would one day become a chunky, lazy old tom cat, lounging in the sun. I would never have dreamed I would lose him after only 2 and a half years. Over the last 7 weeks, i've become even closer to him than ever as I've been trying to nurse him back to health.He's always been so loving and tolerant of my hugs and kisses. Life is going to feel so empty when he is gone. Cassandra - No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.463 / Virus Database: 269.6.0/775 - Release Date: 4/24/2007 5:43 PM Visit my Tigger Tales site! - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos.
Re: I believe I am going to lose Tomi soon
Cassandra, Love to you and to Tomi. My heart hurts with you. elizabeth On 4/28/07, C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you all for your kind thoughts and suggestions for Tomi. He had a pretty good day yesterday, he was watching the birds outside the window for awhile and purring as I petted him. He was even interested in eating some food. Today was not such a good day. He seemed ok first thing this morning, but when I gave him a bit of food, he promptly vomited up. He was then a little out of breath from vomiting, and cried a bit because I believe he was scared as he was trying to catch his breath. He also peed himself for the first time ever :( After that, he had no energy to move all day. He basically stayed in my bedroom the whole day, lying under the sink. I gave him some towels to lie on, and he peed again tonight on those, too weak to get up. My vet clinic doesn't do house calls, so if I need to euthanize him, i'll have to call around and see if anyone will do a house call. I don't think he can handle a car ride at all now. Even the thought of putting him to sleep has me in tears every time, but I think he's at the point now that he is getting no pleasure out of life. I think he is waiting to die :( Cassandra - Original Message - *From:* C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] *To:* felvtalk@felineleukemia.org *Sent:* Wednesday, April 25, 2007 4:18 PM *Subject:* I believe I am going to lose Tomi soon I've been hoping and praying that Tomi would somehow pull through this, and last week he did seem to be doing better on the 2 prednisone per day. But now, the last few days, he's been going downhill fast. Today, he is out of breath just walking a few feet, and breathing fast. I'm still able to coax him to eat a bit of baby food, but he just threw up the last bit of food I gave him. He never throws up normally. I guess I have to finally accept the fact that he's not going to get better. I've been thinking about the whole euthanizing thing, but I honestly don't know how I could do that to him. To spend the last hours of his life doing to him what he hates the most (car ride and vet visit), seems too hard for me to handle. I don't think i'm strong enough to make that decision. To me it feels like I would be personally ending his life. I don't want him to suffer either, and i'm not sure at all how much longer he will last when he is having difficulty getting enough oxygen circulated due to anemia. I still can't believe all this has happened. Two months ago I was positive he would one day become a chunky, lazy old tom cat, lounging in the sun. I would never have dreamed I would lose him after only 2 and a half years. Over the last 7 weeks, i've become even closer to him than ever as I've been trying to nurse him back to health.He's always been so loving and tolerant of my hugs and kisses. Life is going to feel so empty when he is gone. Cassandra -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.463 / Virus Database: 269.6.0/775 - Release Date: 4/24/2007 5:43 PM
Tomi
Hi Cassandra, I am so sorry that Tomi is so ill. It does sound like his quality of life is declining quickly. It's a heartbreaking and confusing roller coaster to see our beloved furbabies enjoying life one day and the next, obviously in pain or stressed. If Tomi is going to pass, I hope that he does it quickly and peacefully. Bless you for taking such wonderful care of him. Take care, :) Wendy --- C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you all for your kind thoughts and suggestions for Tomi. He had a pretty good day yesterday, he was watching the birds outside the window for awhile and purring as I petted him. He was even interested in eating some food. Today was not such a good day. He seemed ok first thing this morning, but when I gave him a bit of food, he promptly vomited up. He was then a little out of breath from vomiting, and cried a bit because I believe he was scared as he was trying to catch his breath. He also peed himself for the first time ever :( After that, he had no energy to move all day. He basically stayed in my bedroom the whole day, lying under the sink. I gave him some towels to lie on, and he peed again tonight on those, too weak to get up. My vet clinic doesn't do house calls, so if I need to euthanize him, i'll have to call around and see if anyone will do a house call. I don't think he can handle a car ride at all now. Even the thought of putting him to sleep has me in tears every time, but I think he's at the point now that he is getting no pleasure out of life. I think he is waiting to die :( Cassandra - Original Message - From: C J To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 4:18 PM Subject: I believe I am going to lose Tomi soon I've been hoping and praying that Tomi would somehow pull through this, and last week he did seem to be doing better on the 2 prednisone per day. But now, the last few days, he's been going downhill fast. Today, he is out of breath just walking a few feet, and breathing fast. I'm still able to coax him to eat a bit of baby food, but he just threw up the last bit of food I gave him. He never throws up normally. I guess I have to finally accept the fact that he's not going to get better. I've been thinking about the whole euthanizing thing, but I honestly don't know how I could do that to him. To spend the last hours of his life doing to him what he hates the most (car ride and vet visit), seems too hard for me to handle. I don't think i'm strong enough to make that decision. To me it feels like I would be personally ending his life. I don't want him to suffer either, and i'm not sure at all how much longer he will last when he is having difficulty getting enough oxygen circulated due to anemia. I still can't believe all this has happened. Two months ago I was positive he would one day become a chunky, lazy old tom cat, lounging in the sun. I would never have dreamed I would lose him after only 2 and a half years. Over the last 7 weeks, i've become even closer to him than ever as I've been trying to nurse him back to health.He's always been so loving and tolerant of my hugs and kisses. Life is going to feel so empty when he is gone. Cassandra -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.463 / Virus Database: 269.6.0/775 - Release Date: 4/24/2007 5:43 PM Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: I believe I am going to lose Tomi soon
Cassandra, You and Tomi are in my thoughts and prayers. tonya Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh Cassandra, I am so sorry. Kelley On 4/29/07, elizabeth trent wrote: Cassandra, Love to you and to Tomi. My heart hurts with you. elizabeth On 4/28/07, C J wrote: Thank you all for your kind thoughts and suggestions for Tomi. He had a pretty good day yesterday, he was watching the birds outside the window for awhile and purring as I petted him. He was even interested in eating some food. Today was not such a good day. He seemed ok first thing this morning, but when I gave him a bit of food, he promptly vomited up. He was then a little out of breath from vomiting, and cried a bit because I believe he was scared as he was trying to catch his breath. He also peed himself for the first time ever :( After that, he had no energy to move all day. He basically stayed in my bedroom the whole day, lying under the sink. I gave him some towels to lie on, and he peed again tonight on those, too weak to get up. My vet clinic doesn't do house calls, so if I need to euthanize him, i'll have to call around and see if anyone will do a house call. I don't think he can handle a car ride at all now. Even the thought of putting him to sleep has me in tears every time, but I think he's at the point now that he is getting no pleasure out of life. I think he is waiting to die :( Cassandra - Original Message - From: C J To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 4:18 PM Subject: I believe I am going to lose Tomi soon I've been hoping and praying that Tomi would somehow pull through this, and last week he did seem to be doing better on the 2 prednisone per day. But now, the last few days, he's been going downhill fast. Today, he is out of breath just walking a few feet, and breathing fast. I'm still able to coax him to eat a bit of baby food, but he just threw up the last bit of food I gave him. He never throws up normally. I guess I have to finally accept the fact that he's not going to get better. I've been thinking about the whole euthanizing thing, but I honestly don't know how I could do that to him. To spend the last hours of his life doing to him what he hates the most (car ride and vet visit), seems too hard for me to handle. I don't think i'm strong enough to make that decision. To me it feels like I would be personally ending his life. I don't want him to suffer either, and i'm not sure at all how much longer he will last when he is having difficulty getting enough oxygen circulated due to anemia. I still can't believe all this has happened. Two months ago I was positive he would one day become a chunky, lazy old tom cat, lounging in the sun. I would never have dreamed I would lose him after only 2 and a half years. Over the last 7 weeks, i've become even closer to him than ever as I've been trying to nurse him back to health. He's always been so loving and tolerant of my hugs and kisses. Life is going to feel so empty when he is gone. Cassandra No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.463 / Virus Database: 269.6.0/775 - Release Date: 4/24/2007 5:43 PM -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 Please help Joey! http://www.firstgiving.com/Joey1
Re: Tomi
Thank you. I think this weekend has been the hardest of my life. Oddly enough, Tomi was a little better today. I didn't expect him to make it through the night last night, but today, he actually walked out of the bedroom on his own. I don't believe he's actually better, though. He still isn't able to go to the bathroom on his own, and is so weak. He is drinking alot of water too. I don't really know if that is good or bad. I guess I will see what tomorrow brings. Sadly I have to go to work, but i'll likely take the afternoon off, or call in sick, depending how he is in the morning. Cassandra - Original Message - From: wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2007 1:04 PM Subject: Tomi Hi Cassandra, I am so sorry that Tomi is so ill. It does sound like his quality of life is declining quickly. It's a heartbreaking and confusing roller coaster to see our beloved furbabies enjoying life one day and the next, obviously in pain or stressed. If Tomi is going to pass, I hope that he does it quickly and peacefully. Bless you for taking such wonderful care of him. Take care, :) Wendy --- C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you all for your kind thoughts and suggestions for Tomi. He had a pretty good day yesterday, he was watching the birds outside the window for awhile and purring as I petted him. He was even interested in eating some food. Today was not such a good day. He seemed ok first thing this morning, but when I gave him a bit of food, he promptly vomited up. He was then a little out of breath from vomiting, and cried a bit because I believe he was scared as he was trying to catch his breath. He also peed himself for the first time ever :( After that, he had no energy to move all day. He basically stayed in my bedroom the whole day, lying under the sink. I gave him some towels to lie on, and he peed again tonight on those, too weak to get up. My vet clinic doesn't do house calls, so if I need to euthanize him, i'll have to call around and see if anyone will do a house call. I don't think he can handle a car ride at all now. Even the thought of putting him to sleep has me in tears every time, but I think he's at the point now that he is getting no pleasure out of life. I think he is waiting to die :( Cassandra - Original Message - From: C J To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 4:18 PM Subject: I believe I am going to lose Tomi soon I've been hoping and praying that Tomi would somehow pull through this, and last week he did seem to be doing better on the 2 prednisone per day. But now, the last few days, he's been going downhill fast. Today, he is out of breath just walking a few feet, and breathing fast. I'm still able to coax him to eat a bit of baby food, but he just threw up the last bit of food I gave him. He never throws up normally. I guess I have to finally accept the fact that he's not going to get better. I've been thinking about the whole euthanizing thing, but I honestly don't know how I could do that to him. To spend the last hours of his life doing to him what he hates the most (car ride and vet visit), seems too hard for me to handle. I don't think i'm strong enough to make that decision. To me it feels like I would be personally ending his life. I don't want him to suffer either, and i'm not sure at all how much longer he will last when he is having difficulty getting enough oxygen circulated due to anemia. I still can't believe all this has happened. Two months ago I was positive he would one day become a chunky, lazy old tom cat, lounging in the sun. I would never have dreamed I would lose him after only 2 and a half years. Over the last 7 weeks, i've become even closer to him than ever as I've been trying to nurse him back to health.He's always been so loving and tolerant of my hugs and kisses. Life is going to feel so empty when he is gone. Cassandra -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.463 / Virus Database: 269.6.0/775 - Release Date: 4/24/2007 5:43 PM Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.2/780 - Release Date: 4/29/2007 6:30 AM
A little thing I made for Tomi
I am not terribly artistic, but I finding spending some doing something like this a bit therapeutic. Tomi and Kisa (his best friend and fellow FeLV+). http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/FirstSpacetrip5.jpg I might get a print made eventually, to remind me of him. Cassandra
Re: A little thing I made for Tomi
At 06:41 PM 4/29/2007, you wrote: That is beautiful Simple beautiful!!! Kelly I am not terribly artistic, but I finding spending some doing something like this a bit therapeutic. Tomi and Kisa (his best friend and fellow FeLV+). http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/FirstSpacetrip5.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/FirstSpacetrip5.jpg I might get a print made eventually, to remind me of him. Cassandra No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.2/780 - Release Date: 4/29/2007 6:30 AM
Re: A little thing I made for Tomi
Oh my god Cassandra that is beautiful.Made me cry!! C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am not terribly artistic, but I finding spending some doing something like this a bit therapeutic. Tomi and Kisa (his best friend and fellow FeLV+). http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/FirstSpacetrip5.jpg I might get a print made eventually, to remind me of him. Cassandra - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos.
Re: A little thing I made for Tomi
I think the art is quite nice, but the best part, and the part that really got to me, is the picture of the best friends. I pray that Tomi will rebound. I'm with you about taking time off for an unwell cat. I've stayed home with Ember a few times, and if she ever needs me, I'll do it again. Even though my job isn't terribly far from home, it feels like it when I'm there and she's here. Prayers for Tomi. Lance On Apr 29, 2007, at 8:41 PM, C J wrote: I am not terribly artistic, but I finding spending some doing something like this a bit therapeutic. Tomi and Kisa (his best friend and fellow FeLV+). http:// img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/FirstSpacetrip5.jpg I might get a print made eventually, to remind me of him. Cassandra
Re: I believe I am going to lose Tomi soon
Thank you all for your kind thoughts and suggestions for Tomi. He had a pretty good day yesterday, he was watching the birds outside the window for awhile and purring as I petted him. He was even interested in eating some food. Today was not such a good day. He seemed ok first thing this morning, but when I gave him a bit of food, he promptly vomited up. He was then a little out of breath from vomiting, and cried a bit because I believe he was scared as he was trying to catch his breath. He also peed himself for the first time ever :( After that, he had no energy to move all day. He basically stayed in my bedroom the whole day, lying under the sink. I gave him some towels to lie on, and he peed again tonight on those, too weak to get up. My vet clinic doesn't do house calls, so if I need to euthanize him, i'll have to call around and see if anyone will do a house call. I don't think he can handle a car ride at all now. Even the thought of putting him to sleep has me in tears every time, but I think he's at the point now that he is getting no pleasure out of life. I think he is waiting to die :( Cassandra - Original Message - From: C J To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 4:18 PM Subject: I believe I am going to lose Tomi soon I've been hoping and praying that Tomi would somehow pull through this, and last week he did seem to be doing better on the 2 prednisone per day. But now, the last few days, he's been going downhill fast. Today, he is out of breath just walking a few feet, and breathing fast. I'm still able to coax him to eat a bit of baby food, but he just threw up the last bit of food I gave him. He never throws up normally. I guess I have to finally accept the fact that he's not going to get better. I've been thinking about the whole euthanizing thing, but I honestly don't know how I could do that to him. To spend the last hours of his life doing to him what he hates the most (car ride and vet visit), seems too hard for me to handle. I don't think i'm strong enough to make that decision. To me it feels like I would be personally ending his life. I don't want him to suffer either, and i'm not sure at all how much longer he will last when he is having difficulty getting enough oxygen circulated due to anemia. I still can't believe all this has happened. Two months ago I was positive he would one day become a chunky, lazy old tom cat, lounging in the sun. I would never have dreamed I would lose him after only 2 and a half years. Over the last 7 weeks, i've become even closer to him than ever as I've been trying to nurse him back to health.He's always been so loving and tolerant of my hugs and kisses. Life is going to feel so empty when he is gone. Cassandra -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.463 / Virus Database: 269.6.0/775 - Release Date: 4/24/2007 5:43 PM
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Cassandra~~Bless Tomi and bless you. Taylor Scobie Humphrey [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Apr 28, 2007, at 9:57 PM, C J wrote: Thank you all for your kind thoughts and suggestions for Tomi. He had a pretty good day yesterday, he was watching the birds outside the window for awhile and purring as I petted him. He was even interested in eating some food. Today was not such a good day. He seemed ok first thing this morning, but when I gave him a bit of food, he promptly vomited up. He was then a little out of breath from vomiting, and cried a bit because I believe he was scared as he was trying to catch his breath. He also peed himself for the first time ever :( After that, he had no energy to move all day. He basically stayed in my bedroom the whole day, lying under the sink. I gave him some towels to lie on, and he peed again tonight on those, too weak to get up. My vet clinic doesn't do house calls, so if I need to euthanize him, i'll have to call around and see if anyone will do a house call. I don't think he can handle a car ride at all now. Even the thought of putting him to sleep has me in tears every time, but I think he's at the point now that he is getting no pleasure out of life. I think he is waiting to die :( Cassandra - Original Message - From: C J To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 4:18 PM Subject: I believe I am going to lose Tomi soon I've been hoping and praying that Tomi would somehow pull through this, and last week he did seem to be doing better on the 2 prednisone per day. But now, the last few days, he's been going downhill fast. Today, he is out of breath just walking a few feet, and breathing fast. I'm still able to coax him to eat a bit of baby food, but he just threw up the last bit of food I gave him. He never throws up normally. I guess I have to finally accept the fact that he's not going to get better. I've been thinking about the whole euthanizing thing, but I honestly don't know how I could do that to him. To spend the last hours of his life doing to him what he hates the most (car ride and vet visit), seems too hard for me to handle. I don't think i'm strong enough to make that decision. To me it feels like I would be personally ending his life. I don't want him to suffer either, and i'm not sure at all how much longer he will last when he is having difficulty getting enough oxygen circulated due to anemia. I still can't believe all this has happened. Two months ago I was positive he would one day become a chunky, lazy old tom cat, lounging in the sun. I would never have dreamed I would lose him after only 2 and a half years. Over the last 7 weeks, i've become even closer to him than ever as I've been trying to nurse him back to health.He's always been so loving and tolerant of my hugs and kisses. Life is going to feel so empty when he is gone. Cassandra No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.463 / Virus Database: 269.6.0/775 - Release Date: 4/24/2007 5:43 PM
I believe I am going to lose Tomi soon
I've been hoping and praying that Tomi would somehow pull through this, and last week he did seem to be doing better on the 2 prednisone per day. But now, the last few days, he's been going downhill fast. Today, he is out of breath just walking a few feet, and breathing fast. I'm still able to coax him to eat a bit of baby food, but he just threw up the last bit of food I gave him. He never throws up normally. I guess I have to finally accept the fact that he's not going to get better. I've been thinking about the whole euthanizing thing, but I honestly don't know how I could do that to him. To spend the last hours of his life doing to him what he hates the most (car ride and vet visit), seems too hard for me to handle. I don't think i'm strong enough to make that decision. To me it feels like I would be personally ending his life. I don't want him to suffer either, and i'm not sure at all how much longer he will last when he is having difficulty getting enough oxygen circulated due to anemia. I still can't believe all this has happened. Two months ago I was positive he would one day become a chunky, lazy old tom cat, lounging in the sun. I would never have dreamed I would lose him after only 2 and a half years. Over the last 7 weeks, i've become even closer to him than ever as I've been trying to nurse him back to health.He's always been so loving and tolerant of my hugs and kisses. Life is going to feel so empty when he is gone. Cassandra
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At 02:18 PM 4/25/2007, you wrote: there are many wonderful vets that will come to your home to help them cross, Make sure you find one that will pre sedate,I takes about 10 minutes longer but makes all the difference, I have been there twice recently, the first time big d did not have an IV so the vet gave hime a small sedating injestion sub q that he did not even feel, He very peacefully just dozed of safely in my arms, and then the vet administered the rest and he just looked so peaceful and comfortable, The last time last month my kitty was having resp problems, and that is so ver very hard to watch, Two steps and he was out of breath, He had a pulmonary embolism, He was at the emergency vets and so he had an IV, the kind vet administered a tranquilizer and he becane very comfortable, She wrapped him in a blanket and brought him to me... I cried and said my last good byes and petted him and held him close while the vet just used the iv to that last medication,, and he too just gently crossed over, It was of course harder on me and still is. all my very good thoughts for you ,,,this si so very very hard, I know. I am so very very sorry, Kelly L I've been hoping and praying that Tomi would somehow pull through this, and last week he did seem to be doing better on the 2 prednisone per day. But now, the last few days, he's been going downhill fast. Today, he is out of breath just walking a few feet, and breathing fast. I'm still able to coax him to eat a bit of baby food, but he just threw up the last bit of food I gave him. He never throws up normally. I guess I have to finally accept the fact that he's not going to get better. I've been thinking about the whole euthanizing thing, but I honestly don't know how I could do that to him. To spend the last hours of his life doing to him what he hates the most (car ride and vet visit), seems too hard for me to handle. I don't think i'm strong enough to make that decision. To me it feels like I would be personally ending his life. I don't want him to suffer either, and i'm not sure at all how much longer he will last when he is having difficulty getting enough oxygen circulated due to anemia. I still can't believe all this has happened. Two months ago I was positive he would one day become a chunky, lazy old tom cat, lounging in the sun. I would never have dreamed I would lose him after only 2 and a half years. Over the last 7 weeks, i've become even closer to him than ever as I've been trying to nurse him back to health.He's always been so loving and tolerant of my hugs and kisses. Life is going to feel so empty when he is gone. Cassandra No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.463 / Virus Database: 269.6.0/775 - Release Date: 4/24/2007 5:43 PM
RE: I believe I am going to lose Tomi soon
My thoughts and prayers are with you Cassandra. I agree that making him endure a horrifying car ride and having to go to the vet's office with the scary smells, sights, sounds, would not be fair. I would contact your vet and see if he/she would visit. It would be very compassionate of you to let Tomi go in your arms where he is loved and where he only knows safety and happiness. Whatever you decide, you'll know that you were a wonderful person to Tomi! Hugs, Melissa _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of C J Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 4:18 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: I believe I am going to lose Tomi soon I've been hoping and praying that Tomi would somehow pull through this, and last week he did seem to be doing better on the 2 prednisone per day. But now, the last few days, he's been going downhill fast. Today, he is out of breath just walking a few feet, and breathing fast. I'm still able to coax him to eat a bit of baby food, but he just threw up the last bit of food I gave him. He never throws up normally. I guess I have to finally accept the fact that he's not going to get better. I've been thinking about the whole euthanizing thing, but I honestly don't know how I could do that to him. To spend the last hours of his life doing to him what he hates the most (car ride and vet visit), seems too hard for me to handle. I don't think i'm strong enough to make that decision. To me it feels like I would be personally ending his life. I don't want him to suffer either, and i'm not sure at all how much longer he will last when he is having difficulty getting enough oxygen circulated due to anemia. I still can't believe all this has happened. Two months ago I was positive he would one day become a chunky, lazy old tom cat, lounging in the sun. I would never have dreamed I would lose him after only 2 and a half years. Over the last 7 weeks, i've become even closer to him than ever as I've been trying to nurse him back to health.He's always been so loving and tolerant of my hugs and kisses. Life is going to feel so empty when he is gone. Cassandra
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Oh Cassandra! I know EXACTLY how you're feeling!! I had my Slinky for only 8 months and we grew even closer than we already had during the weeks I was nursing him and praying he'd recover. I agree with Melissa. If he's uncomfortable and not having a good quality of life, you may want to consider euthanizing him. He will tell you when it's time...you'll notice that his eyes are empty, that he's getting no enjoyment out of life, that he's not himself. If you are able to quiet your thoughts with all the emotions and fears clamoring for your attention, you'll be able to hear him tell you what he wants. With Slinky, I had hoped and prayed that he would go on his own...that way it wouldn't feel like a decision I made. But I could really tell...somehow I just knew...when he was ready to go. After the appointment (much later when I was able to process some of it), I realized that I think he needed me to make that decision for him. While I had told him that I would do whatever he wanted me to do and that it was okay for him to go, I did so through tears (I wasn't strong enough to stop them). And I think he knew better...I really honestly believe that he was fighting for ME...that he wanted to be there to take care of me because he knew I needed him. I think that if I hadn't helped him to go, he would have held on to the bitter end and it would have been the most painful awful existance he could've had. I think by making the decision to end his fight, I was sending him the message loud and clear that it was okay for him to go. Every time we went to the vet in those last few days/weeks (and going to the vet was never terribly traumatic for Slink, so it didn't bother me...but I know it can be horrible for other cats), I told him we were going to see Dr. Garrison and see if she could make him feel better. When we went to that last appointment, I had dreaded that moment, and trying to figure out what I was going to tell him. But the words came...and I told him that we were going to see Dr. Garrison so she could help him go to the bridge, so she coud help him leave his sick and tired body...and that I was giving him the only gift I had left to give: a peaceful bridge crossing. I picked up his ashes today when I took my new baby to the vet...so all this is a bit raw at the moment. But it just means I understand completely how you're feeling. If it's terribly traumatic for Tomi to go to the vet, as Melissa said, many vets will come to your house for pts...for that very reason. If your vet won't do that, there are house-call vets that you could call. Of course the final decision is yours (and Tomi's). I remember someone on here saying they waited 'till their baby went on his own and by the end they were begging God to take him because he was suffering so much. I'd hate to see you or Tomi go through that. Their little spirits love us so much that they'll endure almost anything to stay with us. It's our job to steward that love and trust and make the best decisions we can with the information we have at the moment. If that information changes later, that doesn't necessarily mean the decision was wrong (thanks for that pearl of wisdom, MC!). Only you can know what the best decision is in this situation. Just love him as much as you can and try to listen (and be willing to hear) to what he wants you to do. ((Cassandra This is some of the worst pain you can go through...hang in there and keep us updated. We're all here for you!! Hugs to you and head bonks to Tomi. Marissa, Mouse, and Angel Slinky =^..^= C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been hoping and praying that Tomi would somehow pull through this, and last week he did seem to be doing better on the 2 prednisone per day. But now, the last few days, he's been going downhill fast. Today, he is out of breath just walking a few feet, and breathing fast. I'm still able to coax him to eat a bit of baby food, but he just threw up the last bit of food I gave him. He never throws up normally. I guess I have to finally accept the fact that he's not going to get better. I've been thinking about the whole euthanizing thing, but I honestly don't know how I could do that to him. To spend the last hours of his life doing to him what he hates the most (car ride and vet visit), seems too hard for me to handle. I don't think i'm strong enough to make that decision. To me it feels like I would be personally ending his life. I don't want him to suffer either, and i'm not sure at all how much longer he will last when he is having difficulty getting enough oxygen circulated due to anemia. I still can't believe all this has happened. Two months ago I was positive he would one day become a chunky, lazy old tom cat, lounging in the sun. I would never have dreamed I would lose him after only 2 and a half
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Cassandra, I don't know if this would be appropriate, but my Spencer benefited from daily Dexamethasone shots I gave him subq. He was failing fast and the dex made him feel so much better and gave him another month of quality living. He did so much better with the steroid shots that I even began to hope once again that he would recover. Unfortunately, it wasn't to be. I will always be grateful for my time with him and esp for that last extra month. When it was clear that his time was at an end, when it was apparent to me that he was ready to go on, I had a house call vet come to the house to help him on his way. You might want to ask your vet if he thinks steroid shots would help Tomi, and if he could recommend a house call vet. Blessings to you both, Nina C J wrote: I've been hoping and praying that Tomi would somehow pull through this, and last week he did seem to be doing better on the 2 prednisone per day. But now, the last few days, he's been going downhill fast. Today, he is out of breath just walking a few feet, and breathing fast. I'm still able to coax him to eat a bit of baby food, but he just threw up the last bit of food I gave him. He never throws up normally. I guess I have to finally accept the fact that he's not going to get better. I've been thinking about the whole euthanizing thing, but I honestly don't know how I could do that to him. To spend the last hours of his life doing to him what he hates the most (car ride and vet visit), seems too hard for me to handle. I don't think i'm strong enough to make that decision. To me it feels like I would be personally ending his life. I don't want him to suffer either, and i'm not sure at all how much longer he will last when he is having difficulty getting enough oxygen circulated due to anemia. I still can't believe all this has happened. Two months ago I was positive he would one day become a chunky, lazy old tom cat, lounging in the sun. I would never have dreamed I would lose him after only 2 and a half years. Over the last 7 weeks, i've become even closer to him than ever as I've been trying to nurse him back to health.He's always been so loving and tolerant of my hugs and kisses. Life is going to feel so empty when he is gone. Cassandra
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The Royal Princess Kitty Katt hated cars and vets too. So much so that a vet 2 1/2 hours from me agreed to drive down if I needed him and help her leave this world at home. She did not. She chose to leave on her own. Letting her do this her way was one of the hardest things I have ever done. But it can be done. Make very sure this is what Tomi wants to do. Talk to him with your heart or have an AC do it if you are unsure of your ability..I was. I think 7 ACs talked to Kitty and a couple stayed in very close contact with herthat really aggravated her. Kitty had cancer throughout her body and her lungs were so bad that the vet wondered how she managed to walk to the litter box, much less chase Dixie Louise from her room. All of this is to say PLEASE listen to your heart and let Tomi leave this world on his terms unless he is in such pain that you just can't (I've made this decision too for several critters). And don't expect to sleep well while you are going thru this. But, at least for me, I sleep well knowing that I did what Kitty wanted and I really don't believe she was in much pain. I do know that I arranged for the person she originally chose to live with (my mother) to visit and hold her and do those things that only they could doif Tomi has anything special, now is the time to give it to him. Bless you and himit is so very hard. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: C J To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 4:18 PM Subject: I believe I am going to lose Tomi soon I've been hoping and praying that Tomi would somehow pull through this, and last week he did seem to be doing better on the 2 prednisone per day. But now, the last few days, he's been going downhill fast. Today, he is out of breath just walking a few feet, and breathing fast. I'm still able to coax him to eat a bit of baby food, but he just threw up the last bit of food I gave him. He never throws up normally. I guess I have to finally accept the fact that he's not going to get better. I've been thinking about the whole euthanizing thing, but I honestly don't know how I could do that to him. To spend the last hours of his life doing to him what he hates the most (car ride and vet visit), seems too hard for me to handle. I don't think i'm strong enough to make that decision. To me it feels like I would be personally ending his life. I don't want him to suffer either, and i'm not sure at all how much longer he will last when he is having difficulty getting enough oxygen circulated due to anemia. I still can't believe all this has happened. Two months ago I was positive he would one day become a chunky, lazy old tom cat, lounging in the sun. I would never have dreamed I would lose him after only 2 and a half years. Over the last 7 weeks, i've become even closer to him than ever as I've been trying to nurse him back to health.He's always been so loving and tolerant of my hugs and kisses. Life is going to feel so empty when he is gone. Cassandra
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Tears are from love and kindness not from lack of strength.never, ever be ashamed of tears or even regret them for 1/1 of a second. Our little friends often hold on for us or for a special time to leave...some day we will always remember perhaps (a long story but two did that with me). They have to know it is ok and sometimes we just have to make the decisioneven if it is not the one the friend would make they understand and love us unconditionally. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Marissa Johnson To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 6:07 PM Subject: Re: I believe I am going to lose Tomi soon Oh Cassandra! I know EXACTLY how you're feeling!! I had my Slinky for only 8 months and we grew even closer than we already had during the weeks I was nursing him and praying he'd recover. I agree with Melissa. If he's uncomfortable and not having a good quality of life, you may want to consider euthanizing him. He will tell you when it's time...you'll notice that his eyes are empty, that he's getting no enjoyment out of life, that he's not himself. If you are able to quiet your thoughts with all the emotions and fears clamoring for your attention, you'll be able to hear him tell you what he wants. With Slinky, I had hoped and prayed that he would go on his own...that way it wouldn't feel like a decision I made. But I could really tell...somehow I just knew...when he was ready to go. After the appointment (much later when I was able to process some of it), I realized that I think he needed me to make that decision for him. While I had told him that I would do whatever he wanted me to do and that it was okay for him to go, I did so through tears (I wasn't strong enough to stop them). And I think he knew better...I really honestly believe that he was fighting for ME...that he wanted to be there to take care of me because he knew I needed him. I think that if I hadn't helped him to go, he would have held on to the bitter end and it would have been the most painful awful existance he could've had. I think by making the decision to end his fight, I was sending him the message loud and clear that it was okay for him to go. Every time we went to the vet in those last few days/weeks (and going to the vet was never terribly traumatic for Slink, so it didn't bother me...but I know it can be horrible for other cats), I told him we were going to see Dr. Garrison and see if she could make him feel better. When we went to that last appointment, I had dreaded that moment, and trying to figure out what I was going to tell him. But the words came...and I told him that we were going to see Dr. Garrison so she could help him go to the bridge, so she coud help him leave his sick and tired body...and that I was giving him the only gift I had left to give: a peaceful bridge crossing. I picked up his ashes today when I took my new baby to the vet...so all this is a bit raw at the moment. But it just means I understand completely how you're feeling. If it's terribly traumatic for Tomi to go to the vet, as Melissa said, many vets will come to your house for pts...for that very reason. If your vet won't do that, there are house-call vets that you could call. Of course the final decision is yours (and Tomi's). I remember someone on here saying they waited 'till their baby went on his own and by the end they were begging God to take him because he was suffering so much. I'd hate to see you or Tomi go through that. Their little spirits love us so much that they'll endure almost anything to stay with us. It's our job to steward that love and trust and make the best decisions we can with the information we have at the moment. If that information changes later, that doesn't necessarily mean the decision was wrong (thanks for that pearl of wisdom, MC!). Only you can know what the best decision is in this situation. Just love him as much as you can and try to listen (and be willing to hear) to what he wants you to do. ((Cassandra This is some of the worst pain you can go through...hang in there and keep us updated. We're all here for you!! Hugs to you and head bonks to Tomi. Marissa, Mouse, and Angel Slinky =^..^= C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been hoping and praying that Tomi would somehow pull through this, and last week he did seem to be doing better on the 2 prednisone per day. But now, the last few days, he's been going downhill fast. Today, he
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I'm so sorry to hear he's struggling. It is very hard to find a vet that will do a housecall euthanasia in many places, but it's an option you should call around and inquire about. Phaewryn http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Special Needs Cat Resources - Original Message - From: C J To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 5:18 PM Subject: I believe I am going to lose Tomi soon I've been hoping and praying that Tomi would somehow pull through this, and last week he did seem to be doing better on the 2 prednisone per day. But now, the last few days, he's been going downhill fast. Today, he is out of breath just walking a few feet, and breathing fast. I'm still able to coax him to eat a bit of baby food, but he just threw up the last bit of food I gave him. He never throws up normally. I guess I have to finally accept the fact that he's not going to get better. I've been thinking about the whole euthanizing thing, but I honestly don't know how I could do that to him. To spend the last hours of his life doing to him what he hates the most (car ride and vet visit), seems too hard for me to handle. I don't think i'm strong enough to make that decision. To me it feels like I would be personally ending his life. I don't want him to suffer either, and i'm not sure at all how much longer he will last when he is having difficulty getting enough oxygen circulated due to anemia. I still can't believe all this has happened. Two months ago I was positive he would one day become a chunky, lazy old tom cat, lounging in the sun. I would never have dreamed I would lose him after only 2 and a half years. Over the last 7 weeks, i've become even closer to him than ever as I've been trying to nurse him back to health.He's always been so loving and tolerant of my hugs and kisses. Life is going to feel so empty when he is gone. Cassandra -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.463 / Virus Database: 269.6.0/775 - Release Date: 4/24/2007 5:43 PM
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Cassandra, I'm so sorry that Tomi is not doing well. How hard it must be for you to watch him decline like he is. I'm really sorry Cassandra. If it doesn't feel right to take Tomi in for pts, you have two options. One is to have a vet come to you to pts at home, or two, to let Tomi pass naturally. Only you and Tomi can know what is right for him. Tomi should be able to give you some idea as to what he wants. Just ask him and then listen. No one can say what is right here; it's a very sensitive, very personal choice. Do what you feel is right for him in your gut. I completely understand how you feel about this. This is a decision that none of us ever want to have to make, but sadly many of us do. Please know you and Tomi are in our thoughts. :) Wendy Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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He is beautiful! tonya
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Tomi boy is gorgeous! C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I took these pictures today of my little Tomi boy: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/DSCF0053.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/DSCF0037.jpg And here is an older pic of Tomi and Kisa (my other Felv baby) together: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/TomiKisa.jpg Cassandra Visit my Tigger Tales site! - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos.
Re: Well, it looks like i'm going to lose Tomi :(
Tomi is in my prayers. I hope by some miracle he'll pull through. Gina C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I took Tomi to the vet today to have his PCV rechecked. He's been lethargic again lately. The PCV has gone down to 11 from 17 in the last week and a half. I just don't understand it. After his transfusion, his blood count went up on its own from 13, to 17, then 19. Now in the last few weeks, its gone down to 17, and now 11. I've been giving him prednisone again for the last week and a half, and now all the vet could suggest was to up his prednisone from 1 to 2 tablets a day. I guess his hemobartonella wasn't the only problem with his blood. The vet says that its likely his bone marrow is shutting down, and she didn't think another transfusion would be worth it. I don't know what the heck else to do. Maybe I should stop his interferon while giving him the prednisone. This is so hard, just when I had a glimmer of hope that he might actually pull through this, now my hope is pretty much gone :( It's such a feeling of desperation to see him slowly getting worse, and not being able to do anything about it. Cassandra Visit my Tigger Tales site! - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos.
RE: A couple of pictures I took of Tomi today
Tomi is so beautiful! The one of him with Kisa is just so adorable. I will be praying for both of you. Cindy Reasoner --- Diane Rosenfeldt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Beautiful! My best vibes to Tomi. Diane R. _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of C J Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 11:25 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: A couple of pictures I took of Tomi today I took these pictures today of my little Tomi boy: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/DSCF0053.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/DSCF0037.jpg And here is an older pic of Tomi and Kisa (my other Felv baby) together: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/TomiKisa.jpg Cassandra __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: A couple of pictures I took of Tomi today
Tomi is absolutely beautiful; you can see the love he has for you in his eyes. Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile. - Anonymous - Original Message From: C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 11:25:21 AM Subject: A couple of pictures I took of Tomi today I took these pictures today of my little Tomi boy: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/DSCF0053.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/DSCF0037.jpg And here is an older pic of Tomi and Kisa (my other Felv baby) together: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/TomiKisa.jpg Cassandra __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
RE: A couple of pictures I took of Tomi today
Beautiful! My best vibes to Tomi. Diane R. _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of C J Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 11:25 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: A couple of pictures I took of Tomi today I took these pictures today of my little Tomi boy: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/DSCF0053.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/DSCF0037.jpg And here is an older pic of Tomi and Kisa (my other Felv baby) together: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/TomiKisa.jpg Cassandra
Re: Well, it looks like i'm going to lose Tomi :(
Taylor Scobie Humphrey [EMAIL PROTECTED] It is desperation. It's the way aids was before they invented all those drugs for it. I am having the same problem with one of my darling triplets I raised without a mommy from two days old. Not only is he FelV pos but also a diag of lymphoma. It has just been a comedy of errors, TIME, and to get to the right (I hope) oncologist. This is the horrible part: he got it from my mother's two feral cats because apparently she never bothered to tame them, which could have been done at the time--they were babies--or take them to the vet. I'm an only child and divorced and she won't leave her home and now she can't see so I moved it and this is what has happened. I feel the triplets and my other two cats have so nightmarishly betrayed. The vet screwed up, too, because I always vaccinate my cats for FelV on general principles--once you'ce seen a beloved FelV pos cat pass away (at ten--but STILL. . . .) you never, ever want to see that again. Cassandra, go to the felinelymphomacaregivers.org site. On Apr 13, 2007, at 6:08 PM, C J wrote: I took Tomi to the vet today to have his PCV rechecked. He's been lethargic again lately. The PCV has gone down to 11 from 17 in the last week and a half. I just don't understand it. After his transfusion, his blood count went up on its own from 13, to 17, then 19. Now in the last few weeks, its gone down to 17, and now 11. I've been giving him prednisone again for the last week and a half, and now all the vet could suggest was to up his prednisone from 1 to 2 tablets a day. I guess his hemobartonella wasn't the only problem with his blood. The vet says that its likely his bone marrow is shutting down, and she didn't think another transfusion would be worth it. I don't know what the heck else to do. Maybe I should stop his interferon while giving him the prednisone. This is so hard, just when I had a glimmer of hope that he might actually pull through this, now my hope is pretty much gone : ( It's such a feeling of desperation to see him slowly getting worse, and not being able to do anything about it. Cassandra
Re: Well, it looks like i'm going to lose Tomi :(
Cassandra so sorry about sweet Tomi.Hugs to you. Sherry C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I got an extra week of the doxy, so basically I just quit giving it to him a couple of days ago. He was on it for nearly 5 weeks, which should be good enough (I believe the vet said the hemobart was gone as well, though I wasn't really listening to that part after she told me the PCV was 11). Thank you for the kind thoughts everyone, they are really helpful to me right now. I've just never experienced anything quite so agonizing as having a loved one slowly slipping away from me day by day. Cassandra - Original Message - From: wendy To: Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 11:37 PM Subject: Re: Well, it looks like i'm going to lose Tomi :( Truthfully, I was wondering the same thing that Belinda is saying...when you took Tomi off the doxy, is that when his PCV fell again? :) Wendy --- Belinda wrote: Put him back on the doxy you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world: Indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 269.4.0/759 - Release Date: 4/12/2007 7:58 PM - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos.
Re: Well, it looks like i'm going to lose Tomi :(
I've done this as have a lot of people on the list. Try very hard to enjoy the days you have with Tomi and not to let the thought of losing him overshadow the deep love you share. He has things left to teach you and to share with you. If your grief overshadows your time together you will loose this and so will he. The Royal Princess Kitty Katt and Mai Mai taught me this in long, drawn out illnesses that totally broke my heart. I look back and realize grieving took away a lot of pleasure. None of us know when we are going to leave this world. Talk to Tomi and find out what his wishes areit will make you feel lots better. Blessings to you both. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Sherry DeHaan To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 5:57 AM Subject: Re: Well, it looks like i'm going to lose Tomi :( Cassandra so sorry about sweet Tomi.Hugs to you. Sherry C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I got an extra week of the doxy, so basically I just quit giving it to him a couple of days ago. He was on it for nearly 5 weeks, which should be good enough (I believe the vet said the hemobart was gone as well, though I wasn't really listening to that part after she told me the PCV was 11). Thank you for the kind thoughts everyone, they are really helpful to me right now. I've just never experienced anything quite so agonizing as having a loved one slowly slipping away from me day by day. Cassandra - Original Message - From: wendy To: Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 11:37 PM Subject: Re: Well, it looks like i'm going to lose Tomi :( Truthfully, I was wondering the same thing that Belinda is saying...when you took Tomi off the doxy, is that when his PCV fell again? :) Wendy --- Belinda wrote: Put him back on the doxy you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world: Indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 269.4.0/759 - Release Date: 4/12/2007 7:58 PM -- Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check out new cars at Yahoo! Autos.
A couple of pictures I took of Tomi today
I took these pictures today of my little Tomi boy: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/DSCF0053.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/DSCF0037.jpg And here is an older pic of Tomi and Kisa (my other Felv baby) together: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/TomiKisa.jpg Cassandra
RE: A couple of pictures I took of Tomi today
Cassandra, My heart hurts for you! Tomi is so beautiful. His eyes just speak volumes. Thanks for sharing your pictures. Melissa _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of C J Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 11:25 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: A couple of pictures I took of Tomi today I took these pictures today of my little Tomi boy: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/DSCF0053.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/DSCF0037.jpg And here is an older pic of Tomi and Kisa (my other Felv baby) together: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/TomiKisa.jpg Cassandra
Re: A couple of pictures I took of Tomi today
Cassandra he is a VERY handsome boy.I love the pic of him and Kisa!! Sherry C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I took these pictures today of my little Tomi boy: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/DSCF0053.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/DSCF0037.jpg And here is an older pic of Tomi and Kisa (my other Felv baby) together: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/TomiKisa.jpg Cassandra - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible new car smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos.
Re: A couple of pictures I took of Tomi today
Hi Cassandra, Tomi looks like my Tiny who passed this past Christmas day. Tiny liked to cuddle with Ittle Bitty just like your Tomi and Kisa. They are both beautiful. Sally On 4/14/07, C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I took these pictures today of my little Tomi boy: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/DSCF0053.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/DSCF0037.jpg And here is an older pic of Tomi and Kisa (my other Felv baby) together: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/TomiKisa.jpg Cassandra
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Re: A couple of pictures I took of Tomi today
At 09:25 AM 4/14/2007, you wrote: He is so beautiful...Oh it is so very very hard, It hurts so damn much..I know this is stupid but have they tried the high dose steroids or cyclosporins,,I have used the Immuno regulin, but in this situation I think immune suppression is needed, not immune stimulation, We are all just there with you...holding our breaths and sending as much good healing energy as possible Kelly I took these pictures today of my little Tomi boy: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/DSCF0053.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/DSCF0053.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/DSCF0037.jpg And here is an older pic of Tomi and Kisa (my other Felv baby) together: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/TomiKisa.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/TomiKisa.jpg Cassandra No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 269.4.0/760 - Release Date: 4/13/2007 8:04 PM
Re: A couple of pictures I took of Tomi today
That is a marvelous little cat who obviously adores you...just look into his eyes If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: C J To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 11:25 AM Subject: A couple of pictures I took of Tomi today I took these pictures today of my little Tomi boy: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/DSCF0053.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/DSCF0037.jpg And here is an older pic of Tomi and Kisa (my other Felv baby) together: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/TomiKisa.jpg Cassandra
Re: A couple of pictures I took of Tomi today
I'm using steroids right now, 2 tablets of prednisone per day. This is back to the dosage he was at for a week after his transfusion. This is basically the last thing the vet said we could try, she didn't say anything about cyclosporins. I think he needs the immune suppression as well, though I don't know if his bone marrow isn't producing enough red cells, or the virus is killing the new cells. It just seems odd that his red count was going up for a couple of weeks after the transfusion, and now its going down. I'm wondering if maybe the virus took over his bone marrow while his immune system was suppressed from the prednisone, but I guess its pretty hard to know what is going on. Thank you all for the kind thoughts. Cassandra - Original Message - From: Kelly L To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 1:43 PM Subject: Re: A couple of pictures I took of Tomi today At 09:25 AM 4/14/2007, you wrote: He is so beautiful...Oh it is so very very hard, It hurts so damn much..I know this is stupid but have they tried the high dose steroids or cyclosporins,,I have used the Immuno regulin, but in this situation I think immune suppression is needed, not immune stimulation, We are all just there with you...holding our breaths and sending as much good healing energy as possible Kelly I took these pictures today of my little Tomi boy: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/DSCF0053.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/DSCF0037.jpg And here is an older pic of Tomi and Kisa (my other Felv baby) together: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/TomiKisa.jpg Cassandra No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 269.4.0/760 - Release Date: 4/13/2007 8:04 PM -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 269.4.0/760 - Release Date: 4/13/2007 8:04 PM
Re: A couple of pictures I took of Tomi today
At 01:33 PM 4/14/2007, you wrote: If there were away to make this easier I sure would. We are sending lot's of good energy to you.please stay on line and just talk to use when ever you need to. We are all here for each other, Kelly I'm using steroids right now, 2 tablets of prednisone per day. This is back to the dosage he was at for a week after his transfusion. This is basically the last thing the vet said we could try, she didn't say anything about cyclosporins. I think he needs the immune suppression as well, though I don't know if his bone marrow isn't producing enough red cells, or the virus is killing the new cells. It just seems odd that his red count was going up for a couple of weeks after the transfusion, and now its going down. I'm wondering if maybe the virus took over his bone marrow while his immune system was suppressed from the prednisone, but I guess its pretty hard to know what is going on. Thank you all for the kind thoughts. Cassandra - Original Message - From: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Kelly L To: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 1:43 PM Subject: Re: A couple of pictures I took of Tomi today At 09:25 AM 4/14/2007, you wrote: He is so beautiful...Oh it is so very very hard, It hurts so damn much..I know this is stupid but have they tried the high dose steroids or cyclosporins,,I have used the Immuno regulin, but in this situation I think immune suppression is needed, not immune stimulation, We are all just there with you...holding our breaths and sending as much good healing energy as possible Kelly I took these pictures today of my little Tomi boy: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/DSCF0053.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/DSCF0053.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/DSCF0037.jpg And here is an older pic of Tomi and Kisa (my other Felv baby) together: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/TomiKisa.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/TomiKisa.jpg Cassandra No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 269.4.0/760 - Release Date: 4/13/2007 8:04 PM -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 269.4.0/760 - Release Date: 4/13/2007 8:04 PM No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 269.4.0/760 - Release Date: 4/13/2007 8:04 PM
Re: Well, it looks like i'm going to lose Tomi :(
I have known of cat with hemo that had to be on the doxy for *longer than 6 weeks*, only my opinion but I would put him back on it. Has he been checked for Ehrlichia? Please make sure you vet is aware of these possibilities, talked about below. Here are some links to some of the causes of feline anemia: http://www.dvmnewsmagazine.com/dvm/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=408425 http://www.vin.com/proceedings/Proceedings.plx?CID=WSAVA2002PID=2590 Some other causes: *Feline Haemobartonellosis* is the most frequent cause of anemia in cats either as a primary or secondary opportunistic disease. (A cat with another disease such as feline leukemia will be more susceptible.) The prevalence of the disease is higher in male and outdoor roaming cats. It can be transmitted by ticks and also can be transmitted from an infected queen to her kittens. Symptoms can include sluggishness, depression and a lack of appetite that can become severe. *Feline Babesiosis* is a disease caused by a strain of a Babesia protozoan microorganism. The tick Rhipicephalus sanguineos is the culprit for this one. Signs to look for include fever, anemia and jaundice. *Feline Cytauxzoonosis* is a disease in domestic cats that causes severe anemia and can be fatal. It is transmitted by ticks and mainly by the Dermacentor variabilis. Cats with access to the outdoors are at a higher risk of this disease and, if infected, can exhibit fever, loss of appetite and depression. If caught quickly, these diseases can all be treated, so keep a keen eye on your pet and talk to your vet about any sudden behavioral changes. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: Well, it looks like i'm going to lose Tomi :(
Those links are an interesting read, but from what I understood, Feline Babesiosis and Cytauxzoonosis are extremely rare in North America. It looks like those mainly occur in South America. For the Ehrlichia, it looks like it also uses Doxycycline as a treatment, so even if Tomi had it, he should be treated for it. It looks like bone marrow suppression is the main cause of anemia in FeLV cases, but they don't seem to offer any suggestion on dealing with that :(. There is one thing I am wondering about with Tomi, and I can't figure out the cause. For the last week or so, something seems to be irritating him. He will sometimes suddenly run a few steps and lick himself vigorously in several different spots. He also seems to be scratching his head/neck more often than normal. I was wondering if he might have fleas, but I can't see anything in his fur. I see no flea droppings etc. About all i've found is a couple of very small scabs, that could easily have been cause by his scratching. I doubt he has ear mites either, since his ears are very clean looking. Its not likely this has anything to do with his anemia, but its just something I find a bit odd. Cassandra - Original Message - From: Belinda To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 5:52 PM Subject: Re: Well, it looks like i'm going to lose Tomi :( I have known of cat with hemo that had to be on the doxy for longer than 6 weeks, only my opinion but I would put him back on it. Has he been checked for Ehrlichia? Please make sure you vet is aware of these possibilities, talked about below. Here are some links to some of the causes of feline anemia: http://www.dvmnewsmagazine.com/dvm/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=408425 http://www.vin.com/proceedings/Proceedings.plx?CID=WSAVA2002PID=2590 Some other causes: Feline Haemobartonellosis is the most frequent cause of anemia in cats either as a primary or secondary opportunistic disease. (A cat with another disease such as feline leukemia will be more susceptible.) The prevalence of the disease is higher in male and outdoor roaming cats. It can be transmitted by ticks and also can be transmitted from an infected queen to her kittens. Symptoms can include sluggishness, depression and a lack of appetite that can become severe. Feline Babesiosis is a disease caused by a strain of a Babesia protozoan microorganism. The tick Rhipicephalus sanguineos is the culprit for this one. Signs to look for include fever, anemia and jaundice. Feline Cytauxzoonosis is a disease in domestic cats that causes severe anemia and can be fatal. It is transmitted by ticks and mainly by the Dermacentor variabilis. Cats with access to the outdoors are at a higher risk of this disease and, if infected, can exhibit fever, loss of appetite and depression. If caught quickly, these diseases can all be treated, so keep a keen eye on your pet and talk to your vet about any sudden behavioral changes. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 269.4.0/760 - Release Date: 4/13/2007 8:04 PM
Re: A couple of pictures I took of Tomi today
Cassandra, Tomi is gorgeous!!! What a beautiful face! The good thing for Tomi, but bad for the fleas, is that he's light colored. You can see the fleas really easily in light fur. :) Wendy --- C J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I took these pictures today of my little Tomi boy: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/DSCF0053.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/DSCF0037.jpg And here is an older pic of Tomi and Kisa (my other Felv baby) together: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Fyrwulf/TomiKisa.jpg Cassandra Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world: Indeed it is the only thing that ever has! ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~ __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Well, it looks like i'm going to lose Tomi :(
I took Tomi to the vet today to have his PCV rechecked. He's been lethargic again lately. The PCV has gone down to 11 from 17 in the last week and a half. I just don't understand it. After his transfusion, his blood count went up on its own from 13, to 17, then 19. Now in the last few weeks, its gone down to 17, and now 11. I've been giving him prednisone again for the last week and a half, and now all the vet could suggest was to up his prednisone from 1 to 2 tablets a day. I guess his hemobartonella wasn't the only problem with his blood. The vet says that its likely his bone marrow is shutting down, and she didn't think another transfusion would be worth it. I don't know what the heck else to do. Maybe I should stop his interferon while giving him the prednisone. This is so hard, just when I had a glimmer of hope that he might actually pull through this, now my hope is pretty much gone :( It's such a feeling of desperation to see him slowly getting worse, and not being able to do anything about it. Cassandra
RE: Well, it looks like i'm going to lose Tomi :(
How long are you giving him interferon? If it's been for a few weeks, is it possible that it is losing effect from antibody? _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of C J Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 5:08 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Well, it looks like i'm going to lose Tomi :( I took Tomi to the vet today to have his PCV rechecked. He's been lethargic again lately. The PCV has gone down to 11 from 17 in the last week and a half. I just don't understand it. After his transfusion, his blood count went up on its own from 13, to 17, then 19. Now in the last few weeks, its gone down to 17, and now 11. I've been giving him prednisone again for the last week and a half, and now all the vet could suggest was to up his prednisone from 1 to 2 tablets a day. I guess his hemobartonella wasn't the only problem with his blood. The vet says that its likely his bone marrow is shutting down, and she didn't think another transfusion would be worth it. I don't know what the heck else to do. Maybe I should stop his interferon while giving him the prednisone. This is so hard, just when I had a glimmer of hope that he might actually pull through this, now my hope is pretty much gone :( It's such a feeling of desperation to see him slowly getting worse, and not being able to do anything about it. Cassandra
