Daisy - update post 43

[Killearn Kitties]

We had to take Daisy to the vet on Monday. Over the weekend she became very wheezy and stopped eating. Daisy has never stopped eating before through any medical condition. She loves her food.

The vet could not hear very much as Daisy was wheezing so badly. She is terrified of going to the vet and the stress was making her pant, but there seemed to be fluid in her lungs. What the vet didn’t know was whether it was coming from an infection or possibly a heart condition. A slight heart murmur was detected when she had her annual boosters last year.

We had her at the vet two weeks ago to get ointment for her eye condition that flares up every now and again. At that time the murmur was no worse and her chest was clear.

So they did some tests. Her liver and kidney results were good, so they gave her a very light anaesthetic and took chest xrays. Some blood has been sent away to a lab for a specialist heart test, which was explained to me, but I don’t remember what it will show. The xray showed up a shadow on one lung. It is not clear whether that is being caused by an infection, a heart condition, or something else. The xrays are now being studied by a specialist laboratory.

Daisy was in an oxygen tent for 15 minutes before we took her home and she seemed to perk up a bit after that. She also got an antibiotic injection. She has been drinking and yesterday she ate about a third of a portion of dried food. She wouldn’t touch fresh chicken last night.

I’ll keep you updated as and when I get the test results.

[Medusa]

Oh no, I'm sorry to hear about Daisy! I do hope and pray that your vet is able to get to the bottom of things quickly and that Daisy will get long lasting relief. Keep the faythe. :love:

[Pinot's Mom]

Oh - I'm sorry to hear that. Prayers for Daisy they can make her better quickly! Keep us updated, please!

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Feel better soon Daisy.

If her chest was clear only two weeks ago it may well be an infection. Give her big kisses from me :love:

[Prairie Purrs]

I hope it's something that the antibiotics will clear up. Sending lots of healing thoughts and purrs for lovely Daisy!

[Queen of Poop]

Prayers for Daisy. Purrs from Cali and Diego. Hoping the news will be good.

[Snowhound]

One of my cats in the UK, called Hansel presented like this with severe wheezing & very out of sorts - took him to the vet & he told me Hansel had asthma, due to the spring weather we were experiencing - gave him a steroid shot & he was right as rain in a couple of days. Hope Daisy has something simple like that & nothing serious - all the best to you & Daisy.

Snowhound

[slick]

Oh Karen this is just so upsetting for all of us and especially you. Prayers on the way for Daisy. :love::love:

[Randi]

Oh poor Daisy! :( I hope the x-rays will show it's nothing serious. Hopefully, the antibiotic will clear it up. Glad to hear her liver and kidney results were good. :)

Please give Daisy some kisses from me - Fister sends purrs. :love: :love:

[kuhio98]

Kiss Kiss, little Daisy. I hope the white coats can make you feel better very quickly. Gentle hugs.

[lvpets2002]

:( Oh no && I sure hope Daisy starts to feel better real soon.. Come on wittle Daisy & feel better & start eating ok.. Sending Prayers & Positive Vibes..

[Karen]

Prayers for Daisy!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Karen, I'm so sorry to hear this.:( I hope that she'll continue to improve and will start eating better again. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent her way. Storm sends his :love: and kisses too. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[5Cats]

That's very frightening, but you're doing right by Daisy and it sounds hopeful. I wish Daisy love :love: and a complete and quick turn around to wellness!

[ChrisH]

Prayers on the way for Daisy.

[katladyd]

We're all pulling for you, Daisy. Get well soon!:love:

[Laura's Babies]

Special thoughts, prayers and purrs for Daisy to get well soon.

Perk up Daisy, start healing and get well!

[Cataholic]

I am so sorry to hear this! Could it be asthma? Or, some spring allergen? Prayers on the way for Daisy, the other greys, and you.

[Miss Z]

I'll keep Daisy in my thoughts, positive vibes being sent to Scotland. :love:

[gini]

Karen, how upsetting! I sure hope that this is just an infection that can be cured with some antibiotics.

I'm sending you and Daisy some prayers!:love:

[lizbud]

I hope the antibiotics help Daisy & this infection clears up soon.

[jennielynn1970]

My thoughts and prayers go out for sweet Daisy!

[cassiesmom]

Prayers for Daisy and her meowmie.

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[Killearn Kitties]

Thank you all so much for keeping Daisy in your thoughts and prayers. Yesterday if anything she seemed slightly more lethargic than the day before, but she did eat a little meat last night and again this morning. She also seemed brighter this morning.

I will certainly ask the vet about the possibility of asthma, although you can hear fluid when she is breathing. Would that be the case with asthma?

All kisses and hugs have been delivered! :)

[Pinot's Mom]

Karen I wouldn't think asthma would involve fluid, but I'm not a vet.

Continued prayers for poor Daisy....take care and let us know how things go with the vet.:love:

[Barbara]

Karen I am so sorry to hear about this. I have no idea- but after what happened to Tigris all production of fluid will worry me.
Sending hugs to you and Alec and Daisy.

[krazyaboutkatz]

This sounds like she may have a case of pneumonia. I remember that shortly after my brother and his family adopted their puppy that she got very sick and she also had fluid in her lungs and the doctor said it was pneumonia. Luckily they caught it in time and she recovered and has been with them for several years now.

I hope that whatever is causing this that Daisy will recover quickly and then remain healthy from now on. She remains in my thoughts and prayers. I've been telling Storm about her and this morning his eyes were a bit weepy like he had been crying. Storm continues to send Daisy his :love: and kisses.

[Catlady711]

Feel better soon Daisy, and I hope all your tests come back fine.

[Moesha]

I hope that that beautiful gray girl starts feeling better and that the vets can find out what is causing the problems.

[RedHedd]

Oh no! Prayers going out that she heals up - sounds like pneumonia to me. Poor baby!

[Killearn Kitties]

When we got home tonight, Daisy had eaten more meat and some dried food during the day. Her purr seems stronger tonight too. I really am starting to hope that it is "only" pneumonia and not something worse.

Thank you all so much!

[Miss Z]

Good girl, Daisy, keep being strong for us! :love:

[gini]

Oh, I continue to hope that she is alright!!

[Barbara]

Wonderful to hear that Daisy has eaten.
(That's our daily discussion here regarding Filou ;))
I am also clinging to the pneumonia theory. If she eats it must mean that she smells something- so that is a good sign too.
Paws crossed.

[Pinot's Mom]

...and how's our Daisy this morning? Any improvement? Good thoughts and prayers still coming!:love:

[Medusa]

I hope to read an update that Daisy is stronger today, eating better and that the pneumonia will soon be a thing of the past.

[Randi]

Karen, it's a good sign that she has got her appetite back. :) Is that the Royal Canin Senior she's eating? I hope she will continue to feel better all the time!

Kisses to Daisy - and to Sam and Jessica, too. :love:

[ChrisH]

That Daisy was eating a little more yesterday is encouraging for sure, how's she doing today Karen?

Prayers and positive thoughts continuing.

[Taz_Zoee]

So sorry, I am just now seeing this. But I am glad to hear it sounds like Daisy is getting better. With some antibiotics and a little PT Power she should be good as new soon. :)

[lizbud]

Just popped in to see any updates on Daisy. Prayers continue for a good outcome for her.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so glad that she's starting to eat a bit more.:) I'm still keeping Daisy in my thoughts and prayers. Storm is also still sending his :love: her way. Please continue to keep us updated about her.

[Catty1]

More prayers for Daisy!:love:

[Killearn Kitties]

I'm sorry to say that I am updating with very bad news. We had to let Daisy go last night.

Unlike on Friday, I don't think she ate at all yesterday. We were out for a while in the afternoon when, of course, the vet called with the results from her xrays. By the time we were back home, the vet's office was closed.

She was still very wheezy when we came home and just lying in her bed. A couple of hours later her breathing became much more laboured. She tried to hide under the bed, but stopped and just lay down beside me. I was able to give her cuddles, but she didn't respond with headbumpies which she had been giving all week.

We had to call the emergency vet. His feeling was that it was not a heart problem, and if it was pneumonia, then it was an extreme case. When pressed, he was of the opinion that she probably would not make it until morning. She was suffering, and we didn't want that to go on longer than necessary.

It was very peaceful and quick. Later her mummy had a little sniff round her. Sammy didn't go too close though.

We buried Daisy in the garden this morning and the sun is shining on her at the moment. She loved her garden and I am sure that is where her spirit will be. Well, maybe on our bed at night too.

Godspeed my sweetheart.

[Randi]

Oh Karen, I'm so very sorry. I had not expected this. :( :(

Daisy was such a beautiful girl and I know you will miss her, but I think she would have agreed to let her go and not suffer, so I think you made the right decision. I hope it will be a comfort that she had a wonderful life with you, Sam and Jessica. I know she loved the garden, so I'm glad to hear she is resting there.

Rest in peace, sweet Daisy! Your mom, dad and Sam and Jessica will be around you and you will always be in their hearts. :love: :love:

((((hugs))))

[Barbara]

Karen,
what a tough thing to go through- all in such a short time. I am so sorry that Daisy didn't make it- the last update certainly made us hope.
But I am sure you made the right decision.
It is good that Jessica and Sam got to see what happened to Daisy. You know Filou has been around when Tigris left us and while they had been together since their rambunctious teenage weeks Filou never once went in search for him.
Daisy now is in peace in her lovely garden and it is you and Alec and the remaining 2 grey ladies who are in our thoughts.

[Queen of Poop]

I am so sorry for your loss of Dear Daisy. :love:

[Medusa]

I'm so sorry about this. It's difficult to let them go but you did the right thing; you saved her from suffering. I'm sure that she loves you all the more for it now. :love:

[Pinot's Mom]

Karen, I am so sorry, I was not expecting to read this, either. I know how much your Daisy meant to you; it was a difficult decision, but you know you gave her the last, kindest, gift you could. Peace.

Play well at the Bridge, sweet Daisy.

:(

[Moesha]

Oh dear. This was not the update I was expecting and that anyone was hoping to read. My thoughts are with you and your dear ones. You certainly did all you could in trying to help her overcome whatever the problem was. Hopefully those happy memories and the other girls will help you get through this very difficult time.

[Prairie Purrs]

I'm so sorry you lost your lovely grey girl. Even when there's no other choice, it's such an impossibly hard decison to let them go.

Dear Daisy, rest peacefully in your sunny garden spot. You'll be greatly missed.

[lizbud]

I am so very sorry to hear that Daisy is gone.:(:( I sure didn't expect
such sad news. She is at peace now, no more suffering. Rest in peace
sweet Daisy.

[Catty1]

I am so sorry. :( Be at peace, dear Daisy.:love::love::love:

Peace to you and all your household.:love:

[ChrisH]

Oh, Karen, I am so,so, sorry. :( {{big hugs}}

Rest in peace Daisy.

[cassiesmom]

Karen, I am so sorry to learn this news about Daisy. Hugs and prayers for you.

[pomtzu]

I really don't know what to say - everybody has already expressed my feelings too.

RIP Daisy, and peace to you and your family, Karen. :love:

[Grace]

Karen, I'm so very sorry. {{{{{many hugs}}}}}

[gini]

Karen, I am just heartbroken for you to learn of Daisy's passing.

You know that she is no longer suffering which will be some consolation.

These times are always so difficult and I am so sorry for your loss.

[kuhio98]

Karen ~ I'm so sorry to hear the news.

Daisy ~ Enjoy your rest in the garden. I'm so sorry your time here was cut short.

[Taz_Zoee]

I am so sorry. I know how difficult it is.

RIP Daisy

[Catty1]

You did the right thing. I hope and expect that the x-ray results will confirm that.

{{{{hugs}}}}:love::love::love:

[Killearn Kitties]

Thank you so much to each and every one of you. Your support means such a lot.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Karen, I'm so very sorry to hear of Daisy's passing.:( Major LES here so it's hard to type through my tears. I feel like I've lost one of my own.:( You did the right thing and now she's no longer suffering and is free of pain. Now I have to break this sad news to my Storm that his sweetheart has passed on.:( He'll cherish her Valentine's Day cards forever. RIP sweet Daisy.:( My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[katladyd]

I know this doesn't help much, but you did what you did out of love. There can be no greater love than to end their suffering. I hope I am that strong and loving when the time comes. Daisy is nothing but thankful, and she loves you still very much.:love:

[5Cats]

I'm so sorry for your loss of Daisy :(:love: I cry for you. At least she was very fortunate to have you, a happy life which is much more than so many cats in this world get to experience, and I'm glad you had her for the time you did. I wish comfort and peace of mind to you and yours.

[Vermontcat]

I'm sorry that I didn't see this thread until now.
I'm so sorry to hear that Daisy has gone to the Rainbow Bridge.:(
I know that you did all you could for her and that she lived a long happy life with you.
Sending hugs your way. Please give Jessica and Samantha a hug and kiss from me, I'm sure they are missing Daisy a lot since they have always been together.

[Cataholic]

What crushing news to hear. Oh, Karen, none of expected to hear this! I am so sad to learn that Daisy is gone. What a love she was. My thoughts are with you and the rest of the family.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Have only just seen this :( Karen, I am so, so sorry that Daisy had to leave you. Sending my love to you all xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[Killearn Kitties]

Thank you all so very much. :love:

I have spoken to the vet about Daisy's test results and it seems very possible that she had a fast growing tumour in the lung. They can't say that with 100% accuracy because that test was not run when she first became ill, but the problem was definitely not with her heart, or asthma as a couple of people had suggested.

If it was an infection, then the antibiotic had not made any difference, she was getting worse. The first night we took Daisy to the vet, she said that the fact that her chest had been clear two weeks previously pointed to something other than an infection. That surprised me, but she said that cats will normally fight an infection for longer than that before it becomes a problem.

All in all, I think the concensus of the three vets that she saw, and the test results, point to a tumour.

Samantha and Jessica have been out-of-sorts, but they seem a little better today. So far as I can tell, they are not looking for Daisy though. Hopefully they understand.

[slick]

Karen, my dear friend.....
I read this the other day but could bring myself to post. :( I've been struggling to find just the right words to say that might bring you comfort. Most of us here know the pain of losing a precious furbaby and we know the void it leaves. I'm sending some big hugs and :love::love::love: to you and the rest of the family. Please give some kisses to Jessica and Samantha for me.

[Barbara]

Karen, for some reason that is just what I was afraid it would be. I know how fast it all went in Tigris and I couldn't believe any other condition would take away the Daisy girl so quickly.
So the best thing we can say is that her suffering was only short- and it could have been long :(
But on the other hand te time to say goodbye was so short.
Hugs to all of you- well not to Jessica and Sam as I know they don't appreciate hugs from strangers;)

[kb2yjx]

Karen!! I am so sorry that I was not on top of things, and just now had the chance to see your thread on your dear Daisy. You went the full route for Daisy, and she knows you did all you could to help her. HUGS to you....Sleep softly, dear sweet Daisy...

[Miss Z]

Karen, I am so sorry to hear this. :( If it indeed was a tumour, then she has been spared the suffering that would come with it, and letting her go was the kindest thing you could have done for her. My condolences :love:.

[Killearn Kitties]

Thank you very much everyone. Daisy was a popular little girl, for sure!

Barbara, Tigris has been a lot in my mind. This sounded similar to the situation that you faced with him. It just went so fast.

I have delivered hugs and kisses to Samantha from her loving aunties, and I have told Jessica that her loving aunties send her hugs and kisses. ;) Samantha is a bit clingy, but they are both settling down I think.

[Lilith Cherry]

So sorry to hear your sad news, Karen:( Lots of prayers and hugs from China.

[smokey the elder]

I'm so sorry about Daisy! You gave her all the love she could get.

[Vio&Juni]

I am so sorry to see this!

Poor Daisy...

Hugs to you and Alec. It's always tough!

[Killearn Kitties]

Thanks girls. :love:

I did miss Daisy yesterday on my birthday, but I know she had a happy life here, and she was loved every day of it.

I will look out photos and do a memorial thread for her at some point. I think a lot of the photos of her on the site here disappeared when Imagestation ceased.