Re: Sad cat news

Oh Auralie, I am so dreadfully sorry to hear that.  Yes, you know in your
head that you're doing the right thing but that doesn't make it easier for
your heart to accept.  I know, I carry the same scar from losing my Sugar.
My thoughts and prayers are w/ you, believe me.


On 9/26/08, Aplfgcnys@aol.com <Aplfgcnys@aol.com> wrote:
>
> Just had a call from the vet.  Sandy, our elderly, obese, arthritic, but
> beloved
> cat wasn't feeling well yesterday, and threw up repeatedly.  We took her in
> for tests.  Today she seemed much improved, but the vet says the tests
> show almost complete kidney failure, and that her improvement was the
> result of fluids they injected at the hospital yesterday. It looks as if
> the
> treatment could be difficult, painful and complicated, and not at all
> guaranteed
> to work.  So I guess it's time to let her go. I don't want to subject her
> to
> a lot
> of misery if it ultimately won't help.  We're going to be away in another
> week,
> too, which would complicate matters. It makes me really sad, but I know I'd
> rather be put to sleep quietly than go through all sorts of treatments, so
> I
> feel that's the best thing for her.
> Just one more thing in this depressing summer.
> Auralie
>
>
>
>
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Pam Evans
Kemp TX
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