Topic: It's Bad News - UPDATE: Healing Vibes Needed For Misty - RIP 6 April 09 (Read 64707 times)

Janeyk · « **Reply #203 on:** April 05, 2009, 16:00:57 PM »

Stuart having recently been through all you are right now I can understand exactly, tons of hugs and be strong for Misty

JackSpratt · « **Reply #202 on:** April 05, 2009, 15:25:21 PM »

I'm so sorry things are worsening for Misty, Stuart. It's difficult to assess quality of life sometimes, but you know Misty well and will always do what's best for him, regardless of your feelings.

I hope the injection does help even if it isn't looking likely.

pappilon · « **Reply #201 on:** April 05, 2009, 14:22:46 PM »

Aww Staurt, my heart goes out to you and i know how you feeling. In last two years i lost DD and Jim to cancer and now Boy having treatments for Lymphoma. When he was diagnosed with Lymphoma i was told in his condition the steroids will only work with chemotherapy, but its different in every case .

You are doing your best for Misty and i am sure he knows how much he is loved. Thinking of you and Misty.

Philip · « **Reply #200 on:** April 05, 2009, 13:35:32 PM »

I'm very sorry to hear this. I know what you are going through.

Take care

Bazsmum · « **Reply #199 on:** April 05, 2009, 13:35:11 PM »

Oh Stuart....

What an awful time for you but I know that you have and are doing the best you possibly can for darling Misty.....

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #198 on:** April 05, 2009, 13:34:04 PM »

Aww Stuart dont know what to say

You know Misty better than any of us and Im sure you know whats best for him, just sad it has come to this.

Stuart · « **Reply #197 on:** April 05, 2009, 13:28:02 PM »

I'm afraid Misty has worsened overnight, and has now lost all mobility

and I'm not sure but I think He may have lost His Bladder and Bowel control, OH has got some pad's from the Hospital
This is so Hard Because apart from this He IS Still Misty, It was straight forward when Hamish had to go, He Looked ill
and Unhappy, whereas Misty is still eating and Drinking, Purring and Bright.
But I now feel we have came to the end of Our Journey together

when I Initially spoke to the vet over the phone, He was pretty downbeat and said there was nothing else We could do
( this vet is the owner of the practice, a Mr Brain) I Did mention to Him about the Potassium, But again, He thinks it is the
Cancer taking a hold as Lymphosarcoma is quite aggressive. It was only when I said that Shirley ( My Vet ) had Mentioned
the steroid injection as a last resort that I could hear Him looking through Notes, came back on the phone and said:
" Yes, we could try that "
He seemed a bit annoyed when I said I was wanting a call out, as I did not want to stress Misty by travelling in the car
He said "If only you'd phoned earlier, I'm not long back from Fraserburgh "

It doesn't look as though it's worked

I have never had to give Misty a Proper wash in all the years Ive had Him, but the state He is in atm leaves me with no
alternative, Just glad that OH is not working today, I'm away down to Tescos for some baby shampoo

Strangely, although I have My Moments

I seem to be accepting the situation for now ( Until I have to call the Vet

)
Misty has had CRF for over a year and a half and the cancer since January, I feel Blessed that I have had this Extra time to spoil
Him even more since the CRF and that I have been Home these past 4 Months to look after Him

Looking Back as with Hamish, He's had a Brilliant Life, Just sad it has to end this way
I wished He could have Made it to His 18th, but that is looking very unlikely at the Moment

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #196 on:** April 05, 2009, 12:00:37 PM »

Lots of love, positive vibes and purrs for Misty

the tray near him is a good idea. Steroids often make them wee more, but not every few minutes (our record here is every hour or 1 1/2 hrs). Have you got any Cystease you could try as it sounds like a bit of cystitis on top? It seems to work by easing the irritation in the bladder. My vet gave me a potassium supplement for Swampy, which seems to perk cats up a bit - Kaminox. Not cheap but it has amino acids and iron as well and is easy to give (1ml dropper).

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #195 on:** April 05, 2009, 11:08:59 AM »

Steroids can make them wee more, which is why they should be used with caution on CRF cats, as they can find it hard enough to keep themselves hydrated anyway - I refused them with Rosie, as she weed so much without them. I do hope they can help his legs, but it would be interesting to have his bloods repeated in case it is a potassium issue, as I am sure they can have an injection for that.

Janeyk · « **Reply #194 on:** April 05, 2009, 08:14:30 AM »

Quote from: Stuart (Misty's Dad) on April 04, 2009, 21:30:38 PM

Thank You Guy's
and Thank You Bazsmum for putting up Misty pic properly
Sorry Desley, Misty's bloods were done in January this year, that's when He was diagnosed with the Lymphosarcoma
Misty has eaten about 3 tin's of Sheba today plus loads of Pit'r Pat candy for cats (He loves them)

JaneyK, did Schui wee a lot after the steroid injection ?? Misty was going every 10 minutes after his, I lost count of
how many times He went today, and I know He wasn't drinking enough to replace what He's got rid of
for just now Misty is fast asleep, snoring on top of the bed (I've just discovered He'd wee'd on it during the night )

Yes Stuart he did, so many things happened to Schui which I just didn't post on here thankfully I was there to see to him, I can so identify with what you are going through right now

to you and Misty. How is he this morning?

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #193 on:** April 04, 2009, 21:48:07 PM »

Stu my Ollie has the steriod jabs and he doesnt wee a lot after, just normal of what Ive noticed. Although Janeys cat was older as is Misty

Stuart · « **Reply #192 on:** April 04, 2009, 21:30:38 PM »

Thank You Guy's
and Thank You Bazsmum for putting up Misty pic properly

Sorry Desley, Misty's bloods were done in January this year, that's when He was diagnosed with the Lymphosarcoma

Misty has eaten about 3 tin's of Sheba today plus loads of Pit'r Pat candy for cats (He loves them)

JaneyK, did Schui wee a lot after the steroid injection ?? Misty was going every 10 minutes after his, I lost count of
how many times He went today, and I know He wasn't drinking enough to replace what He's got rid of

for just now Misty is fast asleep, snoring on top of the bed (I've just discovered He'd wee'd on it during the night

)

Millys Mum · « **Reply #191 on:** April 04, 2009, 19:46:58 PM »

I hope he improves Stuart, i feel for you right now having had the same awful 24hrs your going through

Bazsmum · « **Reply #190 on:** April 04, 2009, 17:20:22 PM »

Really hoping the jab will help him strengthen up....sending positive vibes Stuart~~~~~~

Had to post yer pic of handsome Misty here.....

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Baggy · « **Reply #189 on:** April 04, 2009, 13:25:25 PM »

Really hope the injection works for him - he looks so bright and alert in the picture

CarolM (Wendolene) · « **Reply #188 on:** April 04, 2009, 12:37:13 PM »

Quote from: Stuart (Misty's Dad) on April 04, 2009, 10:40:55 AM

Hoping for a Miracle

I second that

Its so heartbreaking watching your beloved furbaby suffer and daft as it may seem it makes it even worse when you can see they still have the will to live. I hope the injection kicks in soon

Janeyk · « **Reply #187 on:** April 04, 2009, 11:34:38 AM »

loads of positive vibes for dear Misty xx

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #186 on:** April 04, 2009, 11:19:22 AM »

Big

for Misty, hoping he can improve, come on Mr Misty you can do it

Stuart · « **Reply #185 on:** April 04, 2009, 11:18:29 AM »

I keep lifting Him to places where I think He wants to go
We sat out on the Balcony for twenty minutes getting some sun, where He started cleaning Himself
Although very wobbley, He walk's not to bad on the carpet, but in the Kitchen where His litter tray is
It's laminate flooring and he cannot get a grip on the floor, ends up sliding

here is a photo taken at 11 o'clock

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd228/culnara/Misty4-4-09.jpg

edit: have now moved His litter tray into the living room

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #184 on:** April 04, 2009, 10:56:30 AM »

I'm hoping with you, Stuart, and thinking of you and Misty

Stuart · « **Reply #183 on:** April 04, 2009, 10:40:55 AM »

The vet has just left
Misty has been given the steroid injection, vet said if it is going to improve Him, it will be in the next 24/48 hrs
if not The decision will have to be made, I cant watch him suffering

It's so damned annoying/hard and I know it's probably the steroid Pill's, But He's eating and Drinking Really well
and Misty is Looking Just like He alway's did (He's still Misty) it's Just that His back end has gone
If He was Looking Ill and Not eating or Drinking, it would be a whole lot simpler

Hoping for a Miracle

bonnielass · « **Reply #182 on:** April 04, 2009, 09:39:17 AM »

Im sorry there is no improvement in Misty, is there any way you could have a chat with your own regular vet, not the one who has doubled his dose, and maybe ask about the injection instead.then take it from there ,

Mark · « **Reply #181 on:** April 04, 2009, 09:33:24 AM »

Sorry Stuart - I can't offer any advice other than you know Misty better than any one and wouldn't let him suffer.

Janeyk · « **Reply #180 on:** April 04, 2009, 09:30:57 AM »

Stuart, Schui was the same so I know exactly where you're coming from - remember me posting he suddenly stopped being able to climb up? Sounds good that Misty is still a good weight, eating and seems ok on himself though hugs to Misty

Stuart · « **Reply #179 on:** April 04, 2009, 09:25:46 AM »

I have been up with Misty since 4:30 as he woke me up trying to get onto the lowest step for getting back onto the bed
Misty has virtually lost the use of His Back legs now

He has been to the toilet about 8 times today and I had to wash Him because He can no longer crouch
He still Looks really Healthy and is a Good weight, still eating and drinking lots

I really hoped the steroids would have kicked in by now, but It feels like it's getting close to the end of the road
It tears me up inside just watching Him try to stand, I feel like phoning the vet to come round and end it

I Dont know what to do
This is Breaking My Heart

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #178 on:** April 04, 2009, 09:06:19 AM »

Fingers crossed the tabs kick in soon - when is he due bloods?

pappilon · « **Reply #177 on:** April 03, 2009, 23:15:40 PM »

Sending positive vibes for Misty, i do hope he feels a bit better tomorrow.

bonnielass · « **Reply #176 on:** April 03, 2009, 22:51:03 PM »

Hi Stuart, im sorry to hear Misty is not doing very well

hopefully the double dose will help him, sending lots of positive vibes for him and

for you

ChrisB · « **Reply #175 on:** April 03, 2009, 21:21:34 PM »

Stuart, do hope that Misty is feeling a bit better this evening, X

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #174 on:** April 03, 2009, 15:24:11 PM »

Aw so sorry to hear about Misty, fingers crossed he is soon feeling much much better

Stuart · « **Reply #173 on:** April 03, 2009, 15:09:52 PM »

Sorry forgot to add, He still seem's happy and is still eating and drinking as well as cleaning Himself

MrsR · « **Reply #172 on:** April 03, 2009, 14:55:19 PM »

Awwwww Misty, sending hugs your way

Stuart · « **Reply #171 on:** April 03, 2009, 14:53:34 PM »

THX Guy's

Misty is not so good today "He seem's worse" and has fallen over quite a lot

was up quite a few times during the night so he could go for a wander and use his tray
It's strange He was moving a lot better during the night ( did not fall ) but like I say, this
morning He seem's worse

will keep you all updated, Just Hope He start's to improve soon

Bazsmum · « **Reply #170 on:** April 03, 2009, 14:49:53 PM »

CarolM (Wendolene) · « **Reply #169 on:** April 03, 2009, 14:38:40 PM »

Sending lots of positive vibes for Misty and

for you and yours.

Tiggerman · « **Reply #168 on:** April 03, 2009, 07:58:52 AM »

Hope all goes well.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #167 on:** April 03, 2009, 07:57:16 AM »

Fingers crossed the steroids help.

Janeyk · « **Reply #166 on:** April 03, 2009, 07:28:31 AM »

How is Misty this morning?

Stuart · « **Reply #165 on:** April 03, 2009, 00:45:59 AM »

Quote from: Baggy on April 02, 2009, 19:51:39 PM

will your OH be on double tablet duty?

of course

but she has been letting me down recently, cause I sometimes find them on the carpet

Like I say Misty doesn't like them

Thank you all for the vibes

Baggy · « **Reply #164 on:** April 02, 2009, 19:51:39 PM »

Sending healing vibes to you both - will your OH be on double tablet duty?

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