Poor Zazou is VERY ill

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Last week we realized that something was very wrong with Zazou.
Normally Zazou was a "fast eater", meaning: she was always eating in a hurry. But since saturday she stopped eating and also drinking.
We tried to make her eat by giving her food her favorite food, but she didm't eat at all.... .
This morning we phoned our vet and told him what was happening with Zazou, and he wanted to see her as soon as possible.

He saw that Zazou had lost a lot of weight since her last visit... .
He tried to get some blood but she refused to sit still.
He had to sedate her to do this.
He will know the results this evening or tomorrow morning.... .
He said he was afraid that Zazou's condition was very very bad.... .
We are both afraid that she is dying.......:eek::(:(:(:love:

[kuhio98]

I hope the vet can make Zazou feel better soon.
You might try slightly warming her food so she can smell it. Sometimes that helps stimulate the appetite.
Get the stinkiest food. Hopefully, the vet will have some answers soon. How old is Zazou?

[Randi]

Lut, I'm sorry to hear Zazou is sick. I hope the tests will come back with good results - I'm keeping my fingers crossed for her.

Keep an eye on her, and like Kuhio says, try to entice her with some stinky food, and see if you can make her drink. Put water all around the house for her.

Sending lots of positive thoughts and kisses to Zazou - and hugs to you. :love:

[cassiesmom]

Lut, I'm sorry to hear Zazou is sick. I hope the tests will come back with good results - I'm keeping my fingers crossed for her.

Sending lots of positive thoughts and kisses to Zazou - and hugs to you. :love:


I too am crossing my fingers, send positive thoughts and kisses. :love:

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Very bad news.....:(
The vet just phonend us about the results, and they are very bad......:eek::(
Her lever is completely ruined, her thyroid is really bad too, and her troat & gums are colouring yellow....; this means she has jaundice as well...
There is NO cure.....
The vet says the she has no oer very little pain.
So werven decided to het her a injectie with cortisone, and maybe she starts eating again then?
This only giving her (and us) some extra time....
As soon as she is real pain, we will let her go...:(:(:(:(:(
I'm so heartbroken.................

[Felicia's Mom]

I am so sorry to hear this!

[Randi]

Oh Lut, I'm SO sorry. :( Try to keep her as comfortable and painfree as you can. It is possible to give her some water in a syringe?

Sending lots of comfort to your sweet little girl - and to you and Bernard. :love:

[phesina]

Oh, Lut, I am so sorry. I hope the cortisone shots will help give dear little Zazou and you a little more time. I am sending prayers and loving energies and warm wishes of comfort and love to her, and to you and Bernard.

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[cats4ever]

I am so very sorry. I hope the cortisone shot will make Zazou more comfortable. Would hospitalization on IV fluids and a feeding tube an option?
Best wishes and lots of hugs.:love::love::love:

[Karen]

Aww, sending you and sweet Zazou great big comforting hugs, Lut! We love you, and will be here for you, no matter what.

[Queen of Poop]

Sending prayers for Zazou. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️🐾🐾🐾

[mbsmum]

I am very sorry to hear about Zazou. Sending prayers to Zazou and you.

[Catty1]

Lut, I know that whatever time Zazou has with you will be filled with all the love you and Bernard can give her. She is so precious. :love::love: I am grateful she has no pain. :love:

Sending PT prayers for a miracle.

[mon]

So sorry about Zazou, every Pet Talker is sending love and support, best wishes. Stay strong.

[Freedom]

Dear Zazou, so many folks are praying for you, sweet kitty.

Lut, how old is she? This is so hard, I know. A family member is aging and ill.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Lut, how old is she?

Zazou is 13 years old. Far to young to go to the Bridge...

This morning she got that injection. The vet advised us to let her rest wherever she wants; so she is lading in our garden, on her favorite spot.
I hope that the cortisone is working as soon as possible.
Good news: 10 minutes ago she came to the kitchen window, asking to let her come indoor.
She walked right on to her foodbowl! So we put some of her tuna, and yes, she ate it all!!!:

21 pm:She is getting more active now, and jumped on the cattree by herself! That's really positive!!
Of course we know this is only for a short period, but we are grateful with every extra day we het with her!!:love::love::love:

[kuhio98]

Sweet Zazou ~ We hope you will continue to have good days and confuse the vet. :)
Enjoy your day in the garden and enjoy your dinner.

[phesina]

Wonderful! Dearest Zazou, you are beautiful and wonderful, and you and your dear family members all love each other so very much!

So nice that you had a tasty meal!

I am sending along many more good wishes and healing energies and prayers, and gentle pets for you and {{{{{HUGS}}}}} for your dear Lut and Bernard. Poppy and Sparkler are sending ~~~~~PURRRS~~~~~.

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[Felicia's Mom]

I am glad Zazou is feeling bettter. Keeping her in my prayers.:love:

[Catty1]

Wishing you and Zazou many more days of joy. :love::)

[Randi]

What an improvement - sounds like she feels much better. :) I hope she will continue to eat and be active. :love:

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Zazou is like yesterday, even a little bit better!
She wants to be in the garden all the time, so we let her do this :love:
At lunchtime she even came to the kitchen door to ask for food, together with her buddy Inka!
She ate some tune again, and then she returned to her "privat garden"
We're very happy with every single thing she does; but it's hard to accept that these "better" days are only
temporarily.....:(
:(:love::(

[Karen]

Glad she is having a nice day today. here's hoping for more good than bad one in the days to come. Hugs to the humans, kisses too sweet Zazou!

[cassiesmom]

I am so glad the cortisone is helping beautiful Zazou! Love to her and to Maya, Inka and Snoopy, too! :love: :love: :love: :love:

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

These are the results of the bloodtests:
- Total Bilirubine: 6,62 should be <0,2
- Gall.. : 149 should be <6
- AST (GOT): 122 should be <77
- ALT (GPT): 178 should be <109
- Gamma-GT: 31 should be < 3
- Alkalic fosfatase: 542 should be < 84

The results are terrible bad.......

[cats4ever]

I am sorry about the bloodwork results. Did the vet give you any treatment options (besides the cortisone shot) at all?
Keeping my fingers crossed that Zazou is still pretty comfortable and still eating. :love::love::love:

[Freedom]

Nice to read that the cortisone helps her to feel better. :love:

I am not sure what that lab report indicates; did the vet make a diagnosis based on those figures?

[Randi]

I too am sorry about the bloodwork results, they look way off. :( How is Zazou feeling today, has she eaten anything? At least the Cortisone seems to help a little. Has the vet suggested a diet for her?

Keep her comfortable and give her water when you can - and lots of kisses. :love:

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

I too am sorry about the bloodwork results, they look way off. :( How is Zazou feeling today, has she eaten anything? At least the Cortisone seems to help a little. Has the vet suggested a diet for her?

Keep her comfortable and give her water when you can - and lots of kisses. :love:



She is even better today!! She ate as much as our other cats! We still give her tuna because she loves it so much.
There is not any diet that would be perfect to her, because she is to far gone..... ! Her liver is completely ruined, and this is
irreversible......:( The cortisone she got is making her hungry, and it really works! We know that she will die very soon , so we are very happy for every single day, every single moment we get with her.... :love::love::love:

.

[cats4ever]

How is Zazou today?
Sending purrs and hugs.:love::love::love:

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Zazou is better, because she gets tuna every meal now!
The vet told us that every day might be her last one, so we do all we can to spoel her...!

But...there is a new problem: last monday we took her to the vet again, because she sneezes a lot.
He gave her an injection and said there wasn't more he could do for her..... .
It didn't help at all, so she is still sneezing a lot. I timed her sneezing today, and she sneezed twice per second, at least 14 times in a row....:(

Poor sweetheart.....

[phesina]

Sending good loving wishes and prayers and energies to dear Zazou and all your family.. I hope you find some relief from the sneezing. Meanwhile, that is so nice you are enjoying your tuna!

{{{{{HUGS}}}}} and ~~~~PURRRS~~~~ and :love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love: from Pat and Sparkler and Poppy

[cassiesmom]

I hope Zazou is still happily eating her tuna and her sneezing has stopped. She is such a beautiful lady. :love:

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Her sneezing hans't stopped completely, but it's "better" now. I weighed her last evening, and she gaines a bit of weight: 100grams extra.
If we wouldn't have known she is so sick, we would believe she is one healthy cat; BUT SHE IS STILL VERY SICK... :(
So we are so happy with everyday we ge with her, every "miauw", every head- and legbumpies....!!

We love her sooooooo very much :love::love::love::love:

[phesina]

Loads of love to dear Zazou and you all, enjoying every day you have there!

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[Randi]

I'm glad to hear Zazou has gained a little weight. :) I hope she will continue to eat and stop sneezing so much. As long as she wants to eat, she is probably not in pain... but you know cats hide it so well. Perhaps ask your vet for a painkiller to have handy, just in case.

Enjoy every day you have with your sweet girl and give her lots of love. Sending hugs and positive thoughts. :love:

[Karen]

I agree - glad of the weight gain, and know every moment that is a good moment is priceless! Give her a kiss from us, please!

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

From Oct.27 her appetite was going downhill again.... . On Friday she stopped eating completely...
We phoned our vet and he advised us to come to his office as soon as possible.
He gave her another injectie with cortisone.
Guess what: Only 2 hours later she started begin for food again:)!
Right now she is playing with fallen leaves in the garden!!:):)
Our sweetheart is enjoying cat-life again!!:love::love::love:

Does anyone know how many times the vet can give her that injection?

[phesina]

My goodness, what a wonderful turn-around story!

I don't know how many times they can give the shot, Lut, but I am sending her and you and all your family loads of good wishes and prayers! May you enjoy every moment you have together.

{{{{{HUGS}}}}} and ~~~~PURRRS~~~~ and :love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love: from Pat and Sparkler and Poppy

[cassiesmom]

My goodness, what a wonderful turn-around story!

I don't know how many times they can give the shot, Lut, but I am sending her and you and all your family loads of good wishes and prayers! May you enjoy every moment you have together.

{{{{{HUGS}}}}} and ~~~~PURRRS~~~~ and :love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love: from Pat and Sparkler and Poppy

Loads of good wishes and prayers from me, too! Love to dear Zazou and to Maya, Inka and Snoopy!

[cats4ever]

I'm glad that her appetite has picked up again. The frequency of those injections depends on the cat's condition.
A cat with cancer or IBD can have them fairly often.
If Zazou is getting the shots only to boost her appetite, you might want to ask the vet about an actual appetite stimulant like Mirtazapine. Steroids can a have a lot of side effects.
If she is still sneezing due to an upper respiratory infection, she shouldn't any cortisone injections, as they depress the immune system, and they can actually cause kitty colds.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

:love::love:Zazou's appetite is slowing down again, only 1 week after her second cortisone shot.....:(!
She still eats, but she doesn't eat as much as after her first shot.We're afraid that she will stop eating soon.....:love::love:

[Karen]

Aww, yeah, I understand. The steroids only work for so long. Sending you hugs and love, humans and kitties alike.

[Catty1]

You've had some extra and wonderful time but I know it is never enough. :(:love:

I don't know how her liver could be so bad...liver disease?

Prayers for more happy days. :love:

[phesina]

We are sending warm loving hugs and purrrs to dear Zazou and all of you.

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

You've had some extra and wonderful time but I know it is never enough. :(:love:

I don't know how her liver could be so bad...liver disease?

Prayers for more happy days. :love:

We have absolutely NO idea, she was never sick, and we were sure she would live longest of all our cat-family...!
It's hard to accept.....
This afternoon she asked to go into the garden with Inka, and there she was playing a bit with Inka, chasing fallen leafs...:love::love:

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

She is't eating much again.... . I'm afraid she is getting downhill again....
Her second injection with cortisone is't even 2 weeks ago...
I wonder if it is good to let her have a third one already??
She is not in any pain, so it is so hard to decide this; if you wouldn't know how sick she is, you would never believe this
:(:(:(:(

[cassiesmom]

:love:Prayers for more happy days. :love:

From me, too. :love: :love: --
Elyse

[phesina]

Prayers for more happy days. :love:
From me, too. :love: :love: --
Elyse

And me, too. :love::love::love:
Pat

[cats4ever]

She is't eating much again.... . I'm afraid she is getting downhill again....
Her second injection with cortisone is't even 2 weeks ago...
I wonder if it is good to let her have a third one already??
She is not in any pain, so it is so hard to decide this; if you wouldn't know how sick she is, you would never believe this
:(:(:(:(

My thoughts are with you and Zazou.:love::love::love:
Have you asked your vet about an appetite stimulant, other than the injection?

[Catty1]

Lut, sending hugs and prayers.

As cats4ever says, you can always ask if there is another appetite stimulant that dear Zazou can take.:love::love:

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Thank you all so very much!!
This is such a hard time for us...., last night I cried myself to sleep :(
Zazou is such a sweet cat...... . She has a very special and loud "pure", and she starts doing this everytime we touch or even only pet her....
Oh my, we will miss that so much.... :(:(

Yes we asked the vet about an other appetite stimulant, but he answered that an injection is the only medicine that can turn her appetite instantly......
Poor sweetheart.... .
Her appetite is't gone completely yet; some days she beats nothing at all, and the following day her appetite is better...
I hope we will recognize the sign that it's been enough for her, and to let her cross the bridge :(:love::(

[phesina]

More hugs and purrrs to Zazou and you and all your family, Lut.

Love :love::love::love::love::love: from Pat and Sparkler and Poppy

[cassiesmom]

Lut, I hope this is a good day for dear Zazou and for you. :love: :love: :love:

[Randi]

My thoughts are with Zazou, you and all your family. I know how hard it is to see her getting weaker. :( You know cats don't always show if they suffer, but I hope you can keep comfortable and painfree a while yet. :love:

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

:love::love::love:Dear Zazou is still here!! She is still eating! It is't much, but this way doesn't get dehydrated.
Her weight is very low, but she added 100gram since she got the diagnose!
She loves so much to be in the garden, so we let her do that as much and as long as she desires... ! She loves to play with fallen leafs, and she found a super good spot to rest outside: on the gardenchair, on the patio! Even when it rains she is there, because the patio is partially under the roof!

[phesina]

Oh, Zazou, what a good report to read about you! That is so great that you love to eat and to play with the autumn leaves in the garden!

We are sending along more warm loving thoughts and wishes and prayers.

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love: and {{{{{HUGS}}}}} and ~~~~PURRRS~~~~,
Pat and Poppy and Sparkler

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

We think it's time to go for another cortisone....:(
We will go to the vet tomorrow

[cassiesmom]

I hope the injection will help her as the previous ones have, fingers crossed!

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Zazou got another cortisone injection few days ago.
The vet first weighed her, and he was surprised to see that Zazou's weight was higher again:
almost 300g !!!:eek:!! Good girl!!!:love::love::love:
Because of this he said that there is prescription food that can make her thyroid gland better. It is called Y/D.

Of course we immediately said we wanted to try this!!!
She must eat this and ONLY this food (grains) during 3 weeks, which is't easy with 3 other cats around.
But we decided to give it a try; it's her 5th day now, and she hasn't eaten anything else but her Y/D!

Of course the others (especially Snoopy.....) are a bit jalous....., but we manage!
Yesterday morning Snoopy saw that Bernard left the bag with the Y/D food on the kitchen table (he forgot to put it inside the cabinet) and guess what, she managed to get the bag on the floor and gnawed an opening in it... ! We have no idea who ate from the grains...... . But
it isn't really important :)

[phesina]

What wonderful news! That's great, dearest Zazou!

Enjoy your Y/D. It's good for you!

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Zazou doesn't want to eat anymore again.... ! So we've decided to give her the old food again!
Yesterday she ate only 20g during the whole day.......:(

[Karen]

Aww, we're thinking of you.

[Randi]

I'm so sorry. :( With Fister, the appetite stimulant also only worked for a while. Keep her as comfortable as you can and see if you can you make drink, at least. I'm sending positive thoughts to your dear Zazou - and hugs to you. :love: :love:

[phesina]

Hugs and Purrrs and loving good wishes to dear Zazou and you and all, Lut.

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[Catty1]

Prayers and purrs and good thoughts all coming to you and sweet Zazou.:love:

[Catty1]

Lut - any news?

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Lut - any news?

Yes!
As from Tuesday this week, Zazou stopped eating again. Every day there was ate less and less...
Yesterday we saw that she stayed in her basket all day, only left it for a visit to the litterbox...
So we went to the DA for maybe another injection.
He indeed gave her an injectie with cortisone.
Guess what: barely 2 hours later she came begging for food!! And then she ate it all up!!
:love:Hurray for Zazou :love:

Of course it's only for maximum 3 to 4 weeks, but we are happy to still have her with us during this days!!

:love: ZAZOU:love:

[Karen]

Aww, yes, every day is a blessing at this point.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Her "revival" was a rather short one.... . as from Tuesday toon, Zazou stopped eating once more....
Yesterday she tried several times to hide for us..... ! We are sure she is looking for a good place to go to die....:eek:
Around 5 pm we couldn't find her anywhere..... ! Only 2 hours later she did it again....
This morning same thing: no eating... ; we gave her permissie to go and rest on our bed, and she stayed there almost 8 hours!
Then she ate a tiny big (6g) and went into hiding
again....
Pffff

[cats4ever]

I am so sorry. Sending hugs and purrs to Zazou.:love: I hope that you can keep her comfortable.

[phesina]

I'm so sorry. We're sending good sweet wishes and loving gentle pets and purrrs to dearest Zazou.

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[Randi]

I'm so sorry, Lut. It does sound like she is ready to go. :(

Yes, let her sleep on your bed if that's what she wants... anything you can to keep her comfortable. See if you can make her drink a little, even if you have to use a syringe, but give it very slowly.

Did the vet give her anything for pain?

Sending lots of comforting thoughts and kisses to Zazou - and hugs to you. :love: :love:

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Did the vet give her anything for pain?

Sending lots of comforting thoughts and kisses to Zazou - and hugs to you. :love: :love:

No he didn't. We don't think she is in pain, she is so weak because her résistance is very low now.
She has a cold too now, which makes her sneeze a lot....
If she is like this tomorrow too, we might get her to the vet...... ;
This is soooooo difficult and hard to decide....!
How will we be sure she needs help to get her to the bridge......??

[Karen]

No he didn't. We doend think she is in pain, she is so weak because her résistance is very low now.
She has a cold too now, which makes her sneeze a lot....
If she is like this tomorrow too, we might get her to the vet...... ;
This is soooooo difficult and hard to decide....!
How will we be sure she needs help to get her to the bridge......??

Oh, dear, Lut, you and she will be in our prayers. I know it sounds trite, and non-helpful, but she will let you know if she needs help crossing the Rainbow Bridge. She seems to have two paws already on it, the wee girl. Sending you all hugs.

[Randi]

Lut, I know how hard this is, but you have to think of Zazou's quality of life. You know, cats rarely let you know if they are in pain. Ask yourself... is she comfortable and enjoying her life?

I read some advice on the web about when to say goodbye, perhaps this will help you decide. If you decide to say goodbye, is it possible that the vet come to your house?

I send Zazou, you and your family love, comfort and hugs. :love: :love: :love:


Do pursue every option to your satisfaction

If there's something that can be done, then pursue it. Understand that we all have our different financial constraints that we must operate under. And for each family there are different values. Each family is different and can only allocate so many resources. So knowing this, use your resources to do everything you can for the best quality of life as long as possible. This may include pursuing alternative treatments like acupuncture or herbal formulas, depending on the nature of what is ailing your kitty. If you have pursued all options the extent that you are able than that helps remove feelings of guilt.
Do evaluate if your cat is still having fun

What is your kitty's favorite thing to do? If she is still doing this and having fun, then the time has not come to put her down. For some families, things have changed slowly over time but it seems like their cat favorite thing to do is sleep or eat. These are not the quality activities he used to do as a kitten. Think of what behavior defines your cat - stalking a toy, playing get the mouse with your toes under the blanket, these are the things that say your cat still enjoys life.
Do accept that when it becomes time it is a loving decision

Because we love our kitties is why we even consider the euthanasia option. We don't want to see our four-legged baby suffer. But sometimes it is a hard decision as they cannot tell us directly that they are ready to go. Therefore we have to make the decision for them and we do it out of love.
Do celebrate life and the good times you shared

We share our lives with cats so it is a better place for both of us. So when the time comes, it honors our time together when we think about all of the good times. Lamenting what we perhaps could've done differently does not honor the bond - it weakens it. Cats share their lives with us to bring beauty; beauty comes with joy and happy memories.

Do not delay when the reason is for yourself

Some cat parents know that it is more than past time for their beloved kitty to pass on. But for some reason these people simply cannot let it happen. And they understand that this is something on the inside of them. They know their cat is asking to go, and they know their cat is not having fun anymore, But they can't make the decision. The other tips will help these families in this very hard decision.

Do not delay when it becomes clear that your cat is suffering

When it becomes obvious that it's time, gather your family quickly. There are veterinarians who will come to your house or the whole family can come to the veterinary clinic. Regardless, to best honor your beloved kitty, do it quickly so your baby has peace. It is not every situation where it becomes obvious that it's time all of a sudden, but when it does embrace it with love.

Do not blame your self

Part of the grieving process includes bargaining. We bargain with our memories and we chastise ourselves that maybe we should've done something differently. The past is done, it cannot be undone, therefore cherish the past and love your cat, and yourself, by not blaming yourself.

Here is a few more links:
http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/Health_Information/goodbye.cfm

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-advice/time-say-goodbye-your-cat

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Thank you Randi for posting this text for us!!:love:!!
Zazou is still the same, not eating anything... .
But, we're sure she still enjoyes being around:
---> She has always enjoyed playing in our garden. Playing with leaves, chasing the birds, etc... ; though she is very weak, she keeps begging to be allowed to go outside... . This morning my husband went outside with her, and she was really happy with this. Then he put her on the ground and let her do that's she loves most: walk around. He followed her making sure she couldn't go into hiding. She went to all her favorite places. 10 minutes later, they both came back inside. We're so glad to let her do this, because she really loved it; she was purring all the time! Right now she is back in her favorite basket:love:

We won't help her to cross the bridge yet, not when she doesn't want this.....
:love::love:Zazou :love::love:

[Karen]

Randi sent me this - from Zazou's politicat-ly active dancing days ....

[phesina]

Thank you Randi for posting this text for us!!:love:!!
Zazou is still the same, not eating anything... .
But, we're sure she still enjoyes being around:
---> She has always enjoyed playing in our garden. Playing with leaves, chasing the birds, etc... ; though she is very weak, she keeps begging to be allowed to go outside... . This morning my husband went outside with her, and she was really happy with this. Then he put her on the ground and let her do that's she loves most: walk around. He followed her making sure she couldn't go into hiding. She went to all her favorite places. 10 minutes later, they both came back inside. We're so glad to let her do this, because she really loved it; she was purring all the time! Right now she is back in her favorite basket:love:

We won't help her to cross the bridge yet, not when she doesn't want this.....
:love::love:Zazou :love::love:

What good news! We're so glad you enjoyed your time outdoors with Dad, complete with a nice walk around to all your favorite places!

Wonderful warm wishes to sweet Zazou and you all from us.

{{{{{HUGS}}}}} and ~~~~PURRRS~~~~ and :love::love::love: from Pat and Poppy and Sparkler

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Randi sent me this - from Zazou's politicat-ly active dancing days ....


Woohooo!! I had forgotten al about this !! In fact I don't have that picture with Zazou dancing...!!:):)
Thank you for posting this :love::love:!!

[cassiesmom]

I am thinking of you and Zazou- I hope her days are still good ❤️

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Thanks for caring!
Zazou is not eating anymore, at most 5 to 10g per day is her maximum..... , today nothing yet...
She is now skin and bone .....!
But despite this, she is still so enjoying her favorite habits as walking in the garden, visiting all her favorite spots there, watching the birds (we always hang birdfood in our trees), dreaming of catching a birdie, porring whenever we pet her, etc.... . Because of these things, we just don't have the heart to go to the vet and letting him help her to the Bridge.... . Are we doing wrong?? I don't really know....:(:(:(
We both love her immensely much :love::love::(:(

[Karen]

Thanks for caring!
Zazou is not eating anymore, at most 5 to 10g per day is her maximum..... , today nothing yet...
She is now skin and bone .....!
But despite this, she is still so enjoying her favorite habits as walking in the garden, visiting all her favorite spots there, watching the birds (we always hang birdfood in our trees), dreaming of catching a birdie, porring whenever we pet her, etc.... . Because of these things, we just don't have the heart to go to the vet and letting him help her to the Bridge.... . Are we doing wrong?? I don't really know....:(:(:(
We both love her immensely much :love::love::(:(


As long as she is enjoying herself, you are doing nothing wrong, Lut! Enjoy every day with her, as I know you are. These days and moments are precious as diamonds.

[cats4ever]

As Karen said, as long as Zazou can still find joy in her daily routines, there's nothing wrong with leaving her be and loving her as much as you do.:love:
I think these are the hardest moments living with a beloved pet. No matter what, there is always guilt involved, and talking to the vet and other pet parents can be helpful.
It is important though to assess your own comfort level even if Zazou still seems to be enjoying life.
Does it bother you to see her like this... The exact right moment can never be known.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

As Karen said, as long as Zazou can still find joy in her daily routines, there's nothing wrong with leaving her be and loving her as much as you do.:love:
I think these are the hardest moments living with a beloved pet. No matter what, there is always guilt involved, and talking to the vet and other pet parents can be helpful.
It is important though to assess your own comfort level even if Zazou still seems to be enjoying life.
Does it bother you to see her like this... The exact right moment can never be known.

Well the only fact that bothers me is that she is'nt touching her food.... ; for the rest: we both love her to pieces, we love her as if she is our own kid! Seeing her running in our garden, seeing her visiting all her favorite spots, hearing her loud purr, it all makes us happy, it even makes us living her more and more..., every single day :love::love::love:!!!

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

We will go back to the vet tomorrow; Zazou completely stopped eating:(:(:(:love:

[cats4ever]

I will be thinking about you and Zazou.:love: Good luck at the vet!

[phesina]

We are thinking of Zazou and all of you and sending our love. Best wishes at the vet's.

{{{{{HUGS}}}}} and ~~~~PURRRS~~~~ and :love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love: from Pat and Sparkler and Popp

[Karen]

Sending big. comforting hugs. Love you all!

[Felicia's Mom]

Sending prayers and positive thoughts!

[Randi]

Sending love and comforting thoughts to Zazou and you all. :love: :love: :love:

[Catty1]

I am sending hopeful and loving thoughts and prayers to you and Zazou. :love:

[mon]

Thinking of you and Zazou and know you two are doing your absolute best for Zazou no matter what.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

:love: Thanks everybody for caring and for your support :love:!
Zazou's weight dropped with almost 550g in only 24 days.....::eek::(
He saw that she is still alert and so, so he gave her another injection with cortisone; He warned us that this time she got the maximum tolerated doe:(

Her appetite is complete back now, so we are happy we gave her another chance!
Let's hope she can stay with us again, for some time..... :(

[cats4ever]

Hopefully, the injection will give her some more time with you. Sending positive thoughts to all of you.:love::love::love:

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Hopefully, the injection will give her some more time with you. Sending positive thoughts to all of you.:love::love::love:

Her appetite came back!! But now, only 1 week later, she is already slowing down.. :(

[phesina]

We are sending love and good wishes and hugs and purrrs to you all. :love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[Catty1]

Heartfelt hugs to you and Zazou. How wonderful that you get extra time with her. :love: Just love her all that you can.

[mon]

We are behind you and Zazou all the way, wishing you all the best!!

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

We are behind you and Zazou all the way, wishing you all the best!!

Oooh so sweet of you :love::love:
:love:

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Yesterday morning Zazou went to the vet once more.
He says we sure are taking the best care for Zazou possible. Normally she wouldn't have lived on for more than a month...! And hey it is already almost 5 months ago since we learned how sick she was ....:p
But hey, lots of love and care, and millions of soft hugs, can do wonders!
We :love::love::love::love: Zazou sooooooo very much....!

She got another shot with cortisone, and yes, this morning she is eating well again!
Yesterday she was in her catbed all day, not even coming out for a drink, food, or a hug; and now she is eating really well!
Then she walks around in our garden, and looks at all the birdies who are coming to the many "seed-towers"! We always say "Zazou is watching Disney Channel again!! ;). Right now she is sitting next to the pond, drinking from that water, and then she is doing a good "cat-wash"!

We see she is enjoying "cat-life" again and this is all we want!

:love::love: Zazou :love::love:

[Karen]

So nice to hear! Give her a kiss from me, please!

[phesina]

What wonderful news! Kisses from us, too, please!

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[cats4ever]

:love:I'm glad that she's doing so well. Zazou is so lucky to have you as her mom.:love:

[Catty1]

This is such good news! I hadn't heard anything for so long I was fearing the worst. I'm glad it's the best!:love:

[mon]

That is the best news ever!! I am so thrilled she is in remission or whatever you wanna call it. SO great! Have you got a sitter for Z or will she go to Kitty Hotel? I don't imagine she'd enjoy a cruise too much 🙀 😱 I had only one cat in my life that loved to travel, Mozart. He was a seal point Siamese and would jump on my shoulder every single time I left the house, I even took him to work a few times. One of a kind that one, must write a book about him one day. P.s. I never, ever left him alone in the car, please never do that anyone 🙈

[mbsmum]

Good for you darling Zazou, keep it up and make your purrents and PTalkers happy.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

That is the best news ever!! I am so thrilled she is in remission or whatever you wanna call it. SO great! Have you got a sitter for Z or will she go to Kitty Hotel? I don't imagine she'd enjoy a cruise too much   I had only one cat in my life that loved to travel, Mozart. He was a seal point Siamese and would jump on my shoulder every single time I left the house, I even took him to work a few times. One of a kind that one, must write a book about him one day. P.s. I never, ever left him alone in the car, please never do that anyone 

All 4 Gabriels Girls (cats, LOL) are going where they love it the most: they stay right here at home :)
They may use the whole house, ans because our house is quite large, they have plenty and plenty of places to go to and to play or sleep.
Our daughter-in-law Tiffany Will come to our house 2 times a day! She almost passes our house on her way to work in Ghent, so she will come once in the morning, and then again on her way back home. She is a real sweetheart and she loves our cats as much as we do :love:
Because 3 out of 4 girls need different special food, she will stay untill they finish their meals! I am pretty sure she will pamper dear Zazou and give her lots of huggies!!
Of course it is still more than 50 days before we leave, so we have no idea if Zazou will still be around......:(:(:love:

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Zazou went to the Bridge today :(
I will open a thread on Pet Talk now:(:(:(

[Karen]

Aww, sending hugs. I will close this thread so people will post in her condolences thread,