Prayers for Luke please - gone to the Rainbow Bridge

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Luke has not been feeling well for a while now and has been in and out of the vet's for the past month. He was doing better but not great. They checked him again today and said he is in the beginning stages of cronic renal failure.

They gave him a med called Azodyl to take and we get to start the dreaded sub q fluids Sunday. Well, they gave him some at the vet today but I am to give it to him every other day then take him in for a recheck on Friday. Hopefully, then it will only be needed once a week or so. One of the vet techs will come and help me the first time.

Plus, they gave us some of the k/d food which he hates. I am allowed to mix it with people tuna if needed.

Luke is 15 years and 5 mo old.

He would appreciate your prayers and so will I.
Please pray for us both. :love:

[Edwina's Secretary]

My thoughts are with Luke. Barbara's Filou has lived with chronic renal problems (and the weekly sub-q) for a number of years. I saw him last month and you would never guess there is anything amiss.

So...keep the faith!

[Taz_Zoee]

I will definitely keep Luke in my thoughts. My Taz is on the k/d food as well. He eats it pretty good, which was suprising to me. Although, he didn't like it with tuna mixed in it. :confused:

[Medusa]

My Puddy was in CRF for approximately 6 years or so. In the beginning, she was on subQ's every day, then every other day, etc. and she had only one kidney and did great for years. Luke is 15 and just now developing CRF, so I think that once you get the subQ's started, he'll do great, too. They may be dreaded, as you say, right now, but that will change. It'll become routine to you and Luke and you won't even think twice about it. It'll just be part of your day. And, believe it or not, Puddy liked the canned KD, even the dry, too, though not as much. We'll keep the prayers going for all our PT kitties and Luke is right there on the list. Keep the faythe. :)

[catmandu]

Our Great And All Mighty Lord God Above, Weve Been Asking For A Lot Of Favors Lately But This Is For Such A Good Cause, To Make Our Friend Luke Well Again, And Not Have Him With Any Pain.

Hes A Dear Older Cat, And If You Could Give Him More More With His Family That Would Be Wonderful.
You Dear Servants, The Found Cats, Porch Cats, Rescued Cats , Angel Frineds And Our Feeder.
Thank You.

[Anikaca77]

My prays are being sent with you.

Take care,
Melissa

[Laura's Babies]

Prayers are on their way. ((((HUGS)))))

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I sent Luke to the hospital for the weekend this morning.
The fluids from yesterday didn't do a thing for him and he's not eating at all now. His vet said he may need fluids more often for a few days. I decided it would be best for him if he was there where someone who knew what they were doing could keep an eye on him.

She said he won't be alone since they have other kitties there too. Plus she and her husband will be there even on Sunday because they are putting in more shelves and stuff. So, luke will have plenty of co.

I can tell he is suffering so he needs to be there right now. I sure miss him though. He said tell everyone thanks for the prayers and positive thoughts and please keep them coming. :love:
I thank you too! :love:

[Catty1]

{{{{hugs}}}}

Luke, you look just so lovable and handsome! With some lovin's and company on the weekend, and some intensive care, you will be feeling better soon! :love:

[Bengalz]

Healing thoughts for you and Luke. The right meds and diet can make all the difference and give him a good quality of life for some time to come.

Keep the faith - Luke will be fine once he gets over the initial stages. Give that gorgeous boy lots of hugs and kisses for me:love:

[phesina]

Prayers for your sweet Luke that he will get over this rough patch and be back home feeling much better. And more prayers for him to be sharing many years to come with you.

[Felicia's Mom]

Luke is in my prayers!

[Moesha]

We're thinking of Luke here too.

[gini]

Connie, you have my prayers for Luke - and some for you too as you sit home and worry about him.:love:

[cassiesmom]

Luke is in my prayers!

Same here

[Anikaca77]

You and Luke are in my prays!

[slick]

Mega prayers for you and Luke. I'll send you an email. :love::love:

[Randi]

Moff, I'm so sorry to hear this - I'm sending lots of positive thoughts to Luke and to you. I hope the sub q fluids and the diet will help him feel better in a few days. You will soon get used to giving it to him, but I do understand if you're worried about it.

Give Luke some scritchies and kisses from me - Fister sends headbumpies. :love:

[Medusa]

Hoping to read soon that Luke is doing better and that you got some rest knowing that he was in good hands. :)

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Just talked to the vet and she is puzzled! She checked luke's kidney functions again and, while they are elevated, they aren't really "that high".

He still won't eat but is resting comfortably and is alert. She is wondering if he may be having a hair ball problem because there was quite a bit when he went to the bathroom. Thing is, if she treats that, he will probably get diarrhea again which started this entire thing.

But I told her to do what she needs to do to get him eating. We can work on the diarrhea again later.

He only needed fluids once over the weekend so that's good too.

So we are still in a wait and see pattern. I'll check back with her tomorrow and let you all know.

Again, thanks for the prayers and keep them coming. Luke says "thanks" for them too. :love:

[Whisk_Luva]

:(

Prayers that he improves

((Hugs to you and Luke))

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm sorry to hear that Luke is so sick.:( Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way.

[GILL]

We are so sorry too hear that Luke is sick and our prayers are with him.

[gini]

Connie, continued prayers for Luke that he feels much better soon.

xxoo

[Anikaca77]

Continued prays coming your way for Luke.

[lvpets2002]

:( Oh I am saddened to read about Luke being sick.. Come on Wittle One & Get Better Real Soon.. Sending Lots of Whisker Kissess & Positive Vibes & Huggss..

[carole]

I also have a cat in CRF, just diagnosed three months ago, my Ash the grey kitty in my siggy is around 13 but could be nearer 15, he was a stray, so the vets are only guessing,the time he was diagnosed was during his dental,his levels also were not that high either.

I also found getting him to eat was terrible, infact he would have slowly starved to death, my vet has prescribed Anaplex, which is a steroid,you may well ask your vets opinion about this, since then he is indeed eating much better, still has on and off days, but has gained a 100grms, so that is excellent, of course they are not without side effects, but in an older cat i think the benefits out weigh the side effects ,especially when you are dealing with CRF,my Ash also has a heart murmur, he is on Fortekor as well, which lowers the blood pressure and helps the kidneys, like i said he has ups and downs, and medicating him is no fun, but it is worth it,he is doing ok so far, and i really think it is what is keeping him alive and comfortable, he can still run up the trees and he is looking well considering, although he has lost a lot of weight, that is to be expected, the other benefit for Ash is he has arthritis and it helps with the pain of that too, anyhow something worth considering maybe.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

My sweet Luke is now at the Rainbow Bridge with his pal Leroy.

Turned out he had congestive heart failure and both lungs were filled with fluid. When they tryed to start an iv he went into respitory distress. The vet said they could still try the iv but it would most likely kill him.

I decided to let him go to the bridge in peace.

We both thank you for all the prayers and well wishes. I'm sure they kept him going way longer than if there weren't any. :love:

[Medusa]

Oh no, I'm so sorry! I wish this could have had a better outcome. Of course, you know that Luke isn't suffering, is at peace and loves you and thanks you for helping him to the Bridge. Please know that my heart hurts for you and wish I could help in some way other than w/words. RIP, sweet Luke and peace to you, Connie.

[lvpets2002]

:( Oh I am so sorry of your loss Connie.. Luke may you be with the RB Angels going thru the Golden Gates of Kitty Heaven.. Play hard wittle one with the other Beloved PT Angels..

[pomtzu]

I'm so sorry to hear that you lost Luke. Another little soul has gone on to RB - :love: there have been just too many lately. RIP Luke

[Anikaca77]

Dear Sweet Luke, look for my Anika up there over the bridge, she will comfort you. I'm so sorry to hear about Luke. My prays and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

If you need anything, please let me know.

Melissa

[jenluckenbach]

{{{{{HUGS}}}} I am so sorry. The rainbow bridge is one busy place lately :( RIP Luke.

[gini]

Connie, I can't begin to tell you how very sorry that I am. Beautiful Luke,
rest in peace for a while and then run and play hard in excellent health.

You will be reunited with your human Mom some day.

[Edwina's Secretary]

Oh Connie! I am so very sorry for your lost. Wishing Luke Godspeed and my condolences to you.

[Catty1]

My jaw dropped when I saw the update on this thread.

HANDSOMEST boy in the world! I am SO SORRY.

Laura mentioned this before - what is it with our PT babies lately? Puddy, Sades, Luke with the filled lungs and congestive heart failure...and Pidge just made it in the nick of time! :(

Did you have a chance to say goodbye? It sounds like it was an emergency situation. But Luke knows how loved he was and what a wonderful home he had for so long...and I know he returned, and returns, that love a hundredfold.

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}

[jennielynn1970]

Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry to read this. Everyone is right, the Bridge is just too busy a place lately!

Rest in peace Luke, and may you be happy and healthy up at the Bridge.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Did you have a chance to say goodbye? It sounds like it was an emergency situation. But Luke knows how loved he was and what a wonderful home he had for so long...and I know he returned, and returns, that love a hundredfold.

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}

I could have gone to see him one more time but I couldn't stand to see him thinking I'd come to bring him home only to let him down once again.

I sort of had a feeling Saturday that he may not come home and told him about the bridge just in case. I gave him lots of kisses and luvies then.

The vet said there was really no hope for him but I still feel so awful. At least he is at peace now. :( But how I want my boy back!!!

[Medusa]

I could have gone to see him one more time but I couldn't stand to see him thinking I'd come to bring him home only to let him down once again.

I sort of had a feeling Saturday that he may not come home and told him about the bridge just in case. I gave him lots of kisses and luvies then.

The vet said there was really no hope for him but I still feel so awful. At least he is at peace now. :( But how I want my boy back!!!

Hope lies over the Bridge where Luke is now, safe and secure and waiting for the day when he'll be w/you again. Don't despair; you miss him and want him back, of course, but time will ease your pain. Until then, lean on your PT friends. We can really be a comfort to one another.

[Taz_Zoee]

I could have gone to see him one more time but I couldn't stand to see him thinking I'd come to bring him home only to let him down once again.

I sort of had a feeling Saturday that he may not come home and told him about the bridge just in case. I gave him lots of kisses and luvies then.

The vet said there was really no hope for him but I still feel so awful. At least he is at peace now. :( But how I want my boy back!!!

LES!! Rest In Peace, Sweet Luke.

[nancys]

I am sending prayers for Luke and for everyone who had sad news to post on Cat Memorial. Please let there be a real Rainbow Bridge for all our pets. :love:

[carole]

I am so terribly sorry to hear your sad news, i was shocked also, it happened so quickly, poor you,take comfort in knowing you did the right thing, and that luke will no longer suffer,i am sure he is happily playing and chasing butterflies at the Rainbow Bridge,HUGS to you at this sad time.

[catmandu]

Luke And Leroy Are Reunited Now In Love, And Leroy Is Showing His Dear Friends The Ropes Now They Are With The Animal Angel Party.
They Will Have A Great Time Travelling Together Seeing All The Sites And Will See Thier Meeeowmie With So Many Stories About Places That They Have Been To And Seen When They Are All Reunited In Love Forever.
One Fine Day.

[AbbyMom]

I'm so sorry to hear about Luke. May he RIP.

[Emeraldgreen]

I'm very sorry that you have lost your beautiful cat. :(
Play and run free at the Bridge sweet Luke.

[shais_mom]

oh Connie I'm so sorry for your loss.
long distance hugs...

[zippy-kat]

I am so so sorry that you've lost your dear friend. :(

Luke had the greatest home in your care. Fifteen and (almost) a half years! What a blessed creature he was to know your love.

Rest sweetly, Luke. We mourn for you but know you are healthy and strong at the bridge.

{{hugs, Connie}}

[slick]

My dear friend:
I am at a loss for words and as soon as I read your email LES began. :(:( You did all you could and more and letting him go was you final act of love. Luke and Leroy are now reunited and bouncing and playing in the sweet grasses of the RB.

Big {{{hugs}}} to you sweetie.
Spend extra time with your remaining furkids, for I know that Luke is missed by all.

Much love :love::love:
slick xoxo

[krazyaboutkatz]

Connie, I'm so sorry to hear this.:( Now Luke is painfree and up at the Bridge playing with everyone. He sure was a handsome boy and you both had many wonderful years together. RIP sweet Luke.:( Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[Cinder & Smoke]

HI, Mom!

THANKS for the nice send-off ... had a nice flite on the Rainbow Express wiff
Tubby & Peanut at the controls ... then Leroy was waitin on the Bridge.

Feels SO Good to feel good again - wiffout da pillz & needilz!
Thaks to you anna White Coats fur all the care ya gave me ... 15+ years is
a LOOONG time - we had a nice run ... I be lookin fur ya when you get tired
of da 'rat race' and wanna come up here an 'retire'!

Leroy sez HI!

With all my Love :love:,
/s/ Luke (and Leroy, too!)

-----------------------------
{{{HUGS}}} from Phred

[RedHedd]

RIP sweet Luke and play hard at the Bridge. Moff, I'm so sorry for your loss :(

[gini]

MOFF, although I posted on your other thread, I would like to post here as well.

There is not a one of us that does not understand your pain and huge loss.

Oh, yes, Luke lived a long wonderful life with you - but it never seems like enough time for us - we want them to live forever.

Bless you for giving Luke such a loving home for his "brief" time with you.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Thanks everyone! It means so much to me having you care for us!

Phred, thanks so much for letting me know my sweet boy is with his pal, Leroy and enjoying himself.

I had to go to the vets and pick up the pet carrier this morning. Everyone hugged me and had tears in their eyes, even his vet. They loved my boy too. Knowing that is a comfort too.

I did find out one more thing; the poor guy had pneumonia on top of everything else. His vet and I are both amazed he was so sick but didn't show it until right at the end.

Many thanks and love to you all!!! :love::love::love:

[lizbud]

Connie, I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet Luke.:( I really don't
keep up on the cat side as much as I should & didn't know the suffering
and sadness you were having.:( ((Hugs)) Rest In peace now Luke.

[Randi]

Connie, I just saw this sad news now, and I'm SO sorry. :( Luke was a such gorgeous boy. I hope it is a comfort that he had a good long life with you, and knew he was loved. You will miss him terribly of course, but in time the pain will be less.

I'm thinking of you and sending big hugs - please take care!

Rest in Peace, sweet Luke!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Moff, I'm terribly saddened to hear of the loss of your precious Luke. :(

He is in a better place now, and is comfortably and happily waiting for the day you two will be reunited.

RIP, Luke. You will be missed. :(

[Vermontcat]

I'm so sorry to hear that Luke has gone to the Rainbow Bridge.:(
He lived a good long life with you.
Sending hugs your way.

[Whisk_Luva]

*Cries*

I am soooooooooo sorry Connie :(:(

Luke was/is so special and I knew how much you loved him... he will be at peace now at the bridge watching over you

((HUGS))

:(

[Killearn Kitties]

I'm so very sorry that you have lost your handsome Luke. He was an adorable boy and had a great life up until the very end. It is just so hard for us to say goodbye to them. :(

Healing hugs to you.

[Cataholic]

I am so very sorry to hear about Luke. Play hard, sweet one, play hard.

[jazzcat]

What a shock, I'm just now seeing this. I am so sorry MOFF!

Rest in Peace sweet Luke.

[kb2yjx]

It is never easy to lose a really good friend, like Luke, that gave you so much love. Please remember that cats(darn them)can HIDE illness so well. Luke knows that you tried to help him. Sleep softly, dear Luke....have fun at the Bridge with your buddy Leroy...

[momoffuzzyfaces]

It is never easy to lose a really good friend, like Luke, that gave you so much love. Please remember that cats(darn them)can HIDE illness so well. Luke knows that you tried to help him. Sleep softly, dear Luke....have fun at the Bridge with your buddy Leroy...

Luke was certainly a master at hiding his symptons. He did it so well even his vet couldn't find out everything that was wrong until it was too late. :(

I got a sweet card from her and the staff yesterday. It had a rainbow on the front and the Rainbow Bridge story on it.

Thanks again everyone!!! :love:

[cassiesmom]

MoFF, I am just now seeing this HUGHUGHUGHUGHUGHUG

[Kirsten]

I'm so sad about your loss!! :( :( And I'm sorry I didn't see this earlier. :o

R.I.P. sweet Luke!


Kirsten

[Logan]

Connie, I never saw your post. :( I am so sorry that your Luke has gone to the Bridge. You will be in my prayers.

Logan :love:

[Pam]

I am so sorry. I know how much you loved him and will miss him. My Trevor was 15 also and went to RB in April. It's so hard to let them go. (((hugs)))

[Prairie Purrs]

I hope Luke has met up with my Kacey by now, and that both of them are playing like kittens. Two very special boys.

And I hope you're beginning to heal and finding comfort in all the wonderful memories you have of your sweet guy.

[Felicia's Mom]

Connie, I didn't see this before. Sorry to read about Luke. He will be waiting for you at Rainbow Bridge.:love:

[tatsxxx11]

I’m so, so sorry dear friend.:(:(:( There are no words to ease your sadness, I know. But please remember, I grieve the loss of your beautiful boy Luke right along with you. How lucky Luke was to have had you as his rescuer; how devoted he was to have had you as his devoted, loving Meowmee and best friend. And now he has earned his angel wings, and is enjoying good health and eternal sunshine at the Rainbow Bridge, right along side your beloved Lucy and Leroy, my Moonie, all of our beloved furkids. And I have a feeling Luke and my Moonie are becoming fast friends...she loved kitties!:) We love you dear friend, and are keeping you in our prayers.:love::love::love:
(((HUGS))
Sandra, Star, Oliver, Tiggr and Ruby

:love::love::love:

[MoonandBean]

I too am just seeing this now. I am soooo sorry for your loss! This "part" of loving animals is so hard! Thank you for giving him such a great and long life! :love:

[momoffuzzyfaces]

It was 3 weeks ago today that I hugged my sweet boy for the last time.

Thanks again to everyone for the prayers and well wishes for us.

Sandra, thank you specially for calling and crying with me. I would not have made it through those first days without you.

Here are the last 2 pictures I took of him. Taken 3 weeks ago today. It's odd but fitting that the last one taken of him is of him sleeping.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3/MOFF55/th_Luke000_5131.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/albums/d3/MOFF55/?action=view&current=Luke000_5131.jpg) http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3/MOFF55/th_Luke000_5136.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/albums/d3/MOFF55/?action=view&current=Luke000_5136.jpg)

[tatsxxx11]

Oh Connie...thank you for sharing those sweet, precious pic of your beautiful boy.:love: You're right friend, he did hide his symptoms so well, didn't he? But he had the best Mommy in you Connie, and he knew each and every day of his life just how much he was loved. I know how hard it is for you Connie, still. Please remember I'm thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers every day...and all of the "kids" too.:love:
(((HUGS)))
Love,
Sandra

[renopithicus]

It's worth noting that there are two kinds of canned k/d food. One is the "regular" kind and one has minced chicken. Cats that dislike the regular kind will often eat the one with minced chicken. Also, if neither of these options work, there is k/d kibble, which most cats seem like like.