Topic: FIP Harvey just diagnosed (Read 10402 times)

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #63 on:** May 10, 2011, 02:05:08 AM »

Your employer is horrible and so pleased Harvey went peacefully in the sun

Tigerlily (Allison) · « **Reply #62 on:** May 09, 2011, 20:20:45 PM »

Kats, I'm sorry to hear that your employers are being less than understanding.

When I lost Lily last year it was actually at the beginning of a weeks leave but when I went back to work my 1st line manage said to me that she was surprised that I had actually managed to come into work as she knew what my cats meant to me. I thought it was very sweet of her and I do think if I had taken a couple more days off sick she would have understood.

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #61 on:** May 09, 2011, 13:48:35 PM »

I think you've probably been too honest, most people would just say they had a cold and take time off as sick leave

Dawn F · « **Reply #60 on:** May 09, 2011, 13:04:28 PM »

surely days off for a grandparents funeral are the norm, that is disgraceful

Kats inc · « **Reply #59 on:** May 09, 2011, 13:01:06 PM »

That is a lovely lovely poem and has made me blub lots.Thank you.

I can't believe at work today they've told me it is 'inappropriate' to have taken 2 days off sick and I should use holiday. God people don't realise how much animals are a part of our families do they?

Mind you this is the same NHS that wouldn't give me a compassionate day to go to my own Grandfather's funeral so I suppose nothing should surprise me any more

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #58 on:** May 06, 2011, 21:36:16 PM »

RIP Harvey, safe and sound at the Bridge by now xx

The Greatest Gift

I always knew this time would come,
From the very instant our eyes first met.
How I loved you then! How I love you now!
I made a promise then, and I will keep that promise now...
You will not suffer from a pain that will not heal;
You will not know the loss of a life remembered, now gone.

It is for me alone to make this decision,
The price for the bright joy and pure laughter
You brought me during the time we shared.
I am the only one who can decide when it is time.
When my hope dies, and my fear rides high,
Just when I need you most, I must let you go.

It is for you alone to tell me when you are ready
For without your guidance, I will not know
When to lay my grief, my guilt, my anger
My sorrow and my selfish heart aside
And give you this last gift, this greatest gift.
Your eyes will speak to mine, and I will know.

The pain of this moment is excruciating.
Tears stream down my face in a river of sorrow.
And my heart drowns in a pool of grief.
For you have spoken and I have listened,
And unlike other decisions I have made
This one brings no relief...no comfort...no peace.

For if there´s one thing you´ve taught me,
If there´s only one thing I´ve learned...
Unconditional love has a condition after all,
I must be willing to let you go, when you speak to me
I must be willing to help you go, if you cannot go alone.
And I must accept my pain so you can be free of yours.

Go easily now, go quickly now,
Do not linger here, it is time for you to leave.
Go find your strength, go find your youth.
Go find the ones who've gone before you.
You are free to leave me now, free to let your spirit soar
Rest easy now, your pain will soon be gone.

I pray I will find comfort in my memories...
In the dark and lonely days ahead.
I cannot say I will not miss you, I cannot say I will not cry.
For only my tears can heal my broken heart.
But, I promise you this; as long as I live,
You will live, alive in my mind, forever in my heart.

So I give you this last gift, all I have left to give,
And this will be my greatest gift...sending you away.
It is the measure of my unconditional love...
For only the greatest love can say,
"Good-bye, go find the bridge, we'll meet again,
Loving you has been the greatest gift of all."

Forever and Always... Until Rainbow bridge....

Tigerlily (Allison) · « **Reply #57 on:** May 06, 2011, 20:40:28 PM »

Kats, I'm glad to hear that everything went OK and that Harvey went peacefully in his own surroundings. Your vet sounds very nice.

Sending you lots of

Kats inc · « **Reply #56 on:** May 06, 2011, 19:58:53 PM »

Thank you all

Harvey left very peacefully in the sunshine lying in my garden yesterday lunchtime.My vet was fantastic and gave us both time and made a huge fuss of Harv which was lovely.

I've taken him to be individually cremated today just outside of Kidderminster to a lovely place and should get him back home very soon.

Thanks again for your support.

I miss my man

cazzer · « **Reply #55 on:** May 06, 2011, 19:38:06 PM »

hope you are ok

x

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #54 on:** May 06, 2011, 19:34:55 PM »

Quote from: Tigerlily (Allison) on May 06, 2011, 12:17:02 PM

Quote from: Kats inc on May 04, 2011, 19:49:43 PM
Harvey will be making his journey to The Bridge tomorrow at 12.45pm

Safe journey my sweetie.I can't watch you struggle any more

If love and kisses could make you better you'd be the betterest cat in the world

Kats, just been wondering how you're doing

Me too and hope you are OK, sending you lots of love and this is such a terrible desease

Tigerlily (Allison) · « **Reply #53 on:** May 06, 2011, 12:17:02 PM »

Quote from: Kats inc on May 04, 2011, 19:49:43 PM

Harvey will be making his journey to The Bridge tomorrow at 12.45pm

Safe journey my sweetie.I can't watch you struggle any more

If love and kisses could make you better you'd be the betterest cat in the world

Kats, just been wondering how you're doing

CatGirl · « **Reply #52 on:** May 05, 2011, 12:03:29 PM »

I too send all my best wishes,give yourself a hug.xx

Jiji · « **Reply #51 on:** May 05, 2011, 11:50:01 AM »

So sorry to hear this, I hope his passing in peaceful, my thoughts are with you both

Susanne (urbantigers) · « **Reply #50 on:** May 05, 2011, 11:46:05 AM »

So sorry it's Harvey's time to go to the bridge

One final gift you can give him but I know it won't feel like that

Amanda (mad4moggies) · « **Reply #49 on:** May 05, 2011, 10:51:07 AM »

My thoughts are with you and Harvey at this extremely sad time. Life can be so cruel.

Liz · « **Reply #48 on:** May 05, 2011, 10:37:49 AM »

Sending peaceful passing over thoughts - we lost a rescue cat and 3 of her kittens to FIP so know what you are going through

Dawn F · « **Reply #47 on:** May 05, 2011, 08:40:11 AM »

really sorry to hear this

Tigerlily (Allison) · « **Reply #46 on:** May 05, 2011, 08:05:35 AM »

Kats, I'm so, so sorry to hear this

After watching my Tiger suffer with it I know just how horrible it is.

Sending you lots of

Your boy needs you to be strong for him right now.

bunglycat · « **Reply #45 on:** May 05, 2011, 01:10:06 AM »

so sorry about Harvey

Terrible disease -lost one myself a few years back to it.

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #44 on:** May 04, 2011, 23:36:44 PM »

I'm so sorry

ginge66 · « **Reply #43 on:** May 04, 2011, 21:03:41 PM »

Oh thats so sad, will be thinking of you

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #42 on:** May 04, 2011, 20:47:58 PM »

So very sorry to hear this and hope he passes across to meet all our friends peacefully

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #41 on:** May 04, 2011, 19:53:37 PM »

So sorry to hear this

It's the hardest decision to make but one only ever made with loving thoughts

cazzer · « **Reply #40 on:** May 04, 2011, 19:51:55 PM »

will be thinking of you both

x RIP Harvey a little angel in a fur coat taken too soon

Kats inc · « **Reply #39 on:** May 04, 2011, 19:49:43 PM »

Harvey will be making his journey to The Bridge tomorrow at 12.45pm

Safe journey my sweetie.I can't watch you struggle any more

If love and kisses could make you better you'd be the betterest cat in the world

midgecat · « **Reply #38 on:** April 28, 2011, 22:41:46 PM »

no words of wisdom ....... just heart felt sympathy. its so horrendous when they're poorly.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #37 on:** April 28, 2011, 14:02:15 PM »

Kats inc · « **Reply #36 on:** April 28, 2011, 08:21:18 AM »

Vet remains happy with how Harv is doing. He's perked up quite a bit and seems to want to potter round the house more instead of staying in his bed.His breathing is definitely improved.I know it's unlikely the interferon will cure him but if it's going to just improve his quality of life for a short while it's worth it.

Thank gawd for insurance is all I can say (although I'd probably still do it anyway.)

Tigerlily (Allison) · « **Reply #35 on:** April 27, 2011, 20:47:01 PM »

Thanks for the update on Harvey. Sending

and positive vibes.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #34 on:** April 27, 2011, 19:13:45 PM »

Sending lots of these

Dawn F · « **Reply #33 on:** April 27, 2011, 15:51:56 PM »

poor Harvey

good news that there is progress with the disease shame it can't help you

Kats inc · « **Reply #32 on:** April 27, 2011, 09:29:06 AM »

Forgot to say I phoned that vet in the USA that someone posted a link about earlier in this thread, Dr Al Legendre.He is the most lovely man.Unfortunately the announcement about FIP and the promising breakthrough is for dry FIP and Harv has wet FIP.

Great news that a breakthrough treatment has been found and let's hope some day one is found for wet FIP too.It really is the most heartbreaking disease

Kats inc · « **Reply #31 on:** April 27, 2011, 09:25:10 AM »

Hi all

Sorry my laptop at home is awful so I can only update at work.

Harv is ok,we have the vets again tonight. Last weeks vet visit went well and the vet was happy with how he is doing.He hadn't gained any weight so no extra fluid in his stomach/lungs which was great news.His appetite is good but I know that's the steroids.He manages to potter round the garden and has enjoyed the sunshine. He does have the odd day when I question if it's right to go on but then he perks up and looks happy and fine with life.I'll be guided by the vets who I trust totally.

At least I can do the injections of interferon which is good.He does squeak a bit though like the true manly wimp he is

Jemima is doing just fine at the moment.

The other 7 cats are carrying on as per normal especially the naughty ginger CH boy

cazzer · « **Reply #30 on:** April 26, 2011, 17:32:48 PM »

topping up the

for you all

Tigerlily (Allison) · « **Reply #29 on:** April 26, 2011, 14:39:40 PM »

Kats, any news on Harvey?

Tigerlily (Allison) · « **Reply #28 on:** April 18, 2011, 19:23:43 PM »

Still sending lots of positive vibes for Harvey

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #27 on:** April 18, 2011, 18:05:25 PM »

Glad to hear he's picked up a bit, give him a gentle

from me and a

for you

ginge66 · « **Reply #26 on:** April 18, 2011, 17:50:20 PM »

Sending lots of

to you and Harvey and hope Friday was just a blip and he continues to improve.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #25 on:** April 18, 2011, 12:24:12 PM »

sending best wishes

Kats inc · « **Reply #24 on:** April 18, 2011, 08:53:43 AM »

Thanks

3 doses of interferon given now. On friday I was very close to phoning the vet to come and pts as Harv was so poorly. He's definitely picked up a bit though. He's behaving more like a cat again. After friday when I thought I can't watch him struggling to walk and breath and eat I can't quite believe he's still with us. I don't know if the interferon is working or if it's just that he had a bad day on friday but his breathing rate has gone down and he's walking much better without being so puffed out.

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