Prayers needed for Allen -- He's at the RB now

He is very sick. I thought I was going to lose him Christmas Day. I am so glad I didn't rush him to the vet because I would have put him down that day. Instead I monitored him and he pulled through. MUCH better today. He's out and about. Calling for Pouncer like usual. BUT... he's not eating or drinking.

We're going to the vet as soon as I post this. Please send all your prayers for my swett orange boy.

Heere he is Christmas Day at the height of his illness (I freaked that he was leaving me and realized I haven't taken pics of him lately) He looks fine in the pic - clear eyes, no second lid coming up. Serious airplane ears though
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and then last night under the tree. Very content and happy down there. That is where he is now.
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I haven't slept much in hte past few days. I have aserious headache. I know I will do what the vet suggests and am terrified its not going to be good. PLEASE keep the PT prayers going for him.

Prayers coming your way. Be Well allen.

Glad to hear Allen is better. Do you have an idea what's wrong with him. I think his face looks a little hollow- I hope he continues to be better.

Many prayers for Allen.

I'm back from the vet, but Allen is still there. They are doing a series of bloodwork on him. she's thinking something with the liver.He's not dying (yay!) but is one very sick cat. He's lost 7 pounds since his last visit, but I have been working on him losing weight. I jjust don't know how much weight loss is due to illness vs. me cutting back on portions.

Dr. D found flea dirt on him :eek: I had no idea I had fleas. I haven't seen them on anybody, not even Callike with her blonde hair. So I spent $100 just on flea control. Another $200 on tests. I have no idea what else I'll spend on meds and special food. How do the cats know to get sick just as I'm about to get a work bonus? Every time I get a bonus, I spend it on vet care. :love:

You have no idea how relieved I am that he's not dying. I'll keep you posted.

Aww, this just brings back memories of my Taz. But I'm so glad to hear that his illness seems to be fixable! :D Such great news!! I'm so sorry you've been so stressed out over the holiday worrying about Mr Allen. And I will hope that it is an easy fix (and inexpensive too) to get Allen back on the road to health again. :)

This is great news that it's something treatable..sending good thoughts and prayers to you and Allen. He is one handsome orangie.


Amy

Kidney Failure. I have no idea what to do. Its terminal.... a matter of months if I try to "fix" him now. What type of life will he have? One of pain and misery? Save him for my own beneift? Or put him to sleep peacefully?

Oh Sweetie....I wish I knew what to tell you...you will do what is right for him and for you as well.

I can only send you my prays right now. Whatever you decide will be fine with us and fine with Allen...my vet always told me as long as they are willing to eat and walk around then let them be....they will let you know when it is time....not always sadly...I've found that out but I wish you the best with this hardest decision. My thoughts will be with you and Allen.

Melissa

Big prayers for Allen and his purr-son! :love:

Just spoke to the vet. She said its 50/50 of him making it past thursday. She said he might make it home after treatment and she might not need to see him for a while. Or he could be in and out of the vet every few weeks. God this is hard.

I have serious issuees with quality of life. I went through this with Pouncer. He wwas constantly sick. Constantly on meds and he hated it. He was misreable. I knew if he got seriously sick again I would have let him go, because its not fair to him.

Now I have that decision for Allen. Like my husband said, he's had a great life. He was loved and happy. Is he happy now?

Oh my, Allen! You do look handsome under the Christmas tree!

Once he gets on some meds and subq fluids, he will feel (and look) better and can go several months with minimal intervention.

You can do the subq fluids right at home, they show you how.

I did it with Amber, and with . . . I think Ruffles?

My Sparkle is now in the early stages of CRF, so I am treating her, she is not on the fluids as yet.

Whatever you decide will be the right thing, as you have all the info direct from the vet, and you can see Allen.


Hugs to you at this time.

Oh no. :( I was hoping this would not be the diagnosis.
I can't even remember how long Taz went after he was diagnosed with it. But I do know I was giving him sub-q fluids for about two weeks. They didn't work very well for him, obviously. :( But I see here on PT that they have worked wonders for others and the cat has been around for a year or so longer.
You just have to decide if you want to take the chance and see if they will work for Allen. If you are willing to do the fluids (I never thought I would be able to do it, but I did it!) then give it a try. That's my opinion. But (as others said to me) only YOU will know when it is his time. I didn't really with Taz, but my vet carefully helped me understand. When the fluids weren't working there was nothing else we could do for him.
It is such a difficult thing to have to decide. But you just have to keep Allen in mind. Still to this day (over a year and a half after losing Taz) I have to remind myself that I did what was best for him.

((Hugs)) to you.

I'm so sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you and sweet Allen.

Thoughts and prayers going out for you and dear Allen. I hope he will rebound and you'll have him for a much longer time.:love:

We went through this with Samson. We treated him as long as we could, but we knew when it was his time. Such a sad thing... Thinking of you while you are walking this road. It isn't an easy one.

{{{{hugs}}}} Ask your vet about giving the fluids a try. They may give him many more months of comfortable living.
The vet can do the fluids the first couple of times and teach you how. That will also give you an idea if the fluids work for him.

He is a beautiful boy - you will do the right thing. :love::love:

Oh no , not Poor Allen.
Itis so sad when Our Dear Old Friends start showing signs that they are not well, and may be close topassing on.
You feel so helpless and wonder what yoou can do to buy your Cat Comapnion more time.
We are prayiung for Dear Owesome Orange Allen, that he can recover and have more time with his Meeowmie :love:and his Dear Companion Cats.:love::love::love:

Prayers being sent your way. I have to say the second photo in your post is gorgeous. I would frame it and put in on the wall.

I'm thinking its best to let him go. They say you know.... I feel like he was looking at me and telling me to do just that.

The vet has him on fluids at the moment. I figure to wait a few hours and see if he's perked up and taken interest in food. If not, I think I will let him go. Its a matter of quaility of life for him (as well as my other guys)

I don't want him to feel left out because he can't eat their food, or to be grumpy and start fights when they want to play with him. The fights he has been picking with the other the past few months have been pretty bad (lots of screaming and fur flying -- actual fur flying). See the scratch under his nose? Someone got him good a week ago. Harry had a matching scratch the same day so I think those two got into a nice little fight. Its usually Mikey and Allen. He's been rather testy lately. How fair is it to have him miserable and always fighting?

I swear I looked into his eyes and he told me to let him go.

Your post brings tears to my eyes because it's never ever easy. It's so hard but you know what is right for him and for you.

When I had to make the decision to let Ziggy go it was so hard because he seemed well even though he wouldn't be soon. I'm praying for you and for Allen. It's so hard and never easy. Please know we are here for you and Allen.

Take care, hugs,
Melissa

Give the fluids a go. If Allen perks up he may have a good life for some time to come.
You know that Filou survived for 5 years- and even the 2 or 3 crisis he experienced in his last year didn't slow him up. He loved the Royal Canin diet food and his extra goodies like egg yolk - up to goose fat;)
If the fluids don't make a difference then of course it would be time to let Allen go.:(

You and Allen are in my thoughts:love:

I let Allen go. the vet said he wasn't responding at all. She said we could try for a couple days, but she didn't think she's see him bouncing back.

I am heartbroken. Goodbye my sweet, sweet boy. Keep Miss Nicki company. We will miss you.

I'm so sorry for your loss. :(
Allen, be well and happy at the Bridge; peace to your family.

RIP Allen.

I am so sorry, it is so hard at the end. Hugs to you at this sad time.

{{{{hugs}}}} :(

I think Allen gave you a gift - one last day of being happy and alert under the Christmas tree.:love:

May that be your memory of your dear boy.

I am so, so sorry, Kim.:(:love:

I moved this to Cat Memorial. Rest in Peace, big boy, knowing your legacy of love is secure on this old world.

Rest In Peace sweet kitty. I agree with Candace. That he gave you a gift. That picture under the tree is truely lovely. Hugs to you.

I'm so sorry. He was a beautiful boy. Remember the good times together.

So sad, and so sudden. I'm very sorry.

Rest well at the Bridge, Allen. We'll all miss seeing your handsome orange face.

I am so sorry. I have LES as I ready the whole post. It is always so hard to let them go, but know that you did what was best for him. I know what you mean about his eyes. I looked at Tabby and hers told me, "I'm so very tired mom. I love you."

RIP sweet Allen. Look up my Tabby at the RB. She will show you around.

(((hugs))) to you and your family.

R.I.P. Dear Allen. You were loved very much, your meowmie couldn't stand to see you suffer any longer. Send her purrs from the Bridge and let her know you're okay now.:love:

Oh, this hurts. I am so sorry, Kim. So very sorry. We all know you did the most humane act that you could, and it is meaningless, isn't it? Hugs to you, and RIP beautiful Allen. Say hello to my snuggle girl, Allie, will you?

Johanna

Kim,
I'm so sorry. I know this is going to be a difficult time, but knowing he is whole again and not suffering should offer some comfort. RIP Allen. :love:



Amy

Sweet boy, you were just glowing under the Christmas tree. Now you have crossed over and will always glow like that. Like Christmas Day.

Godspeed to the Bridge.

Rest sweetly Allen and thank you for giving your mommy a lovely memory to keep close to her heart.

Kim, I have experienced this very day with both my RB kitties and yes, they let me know it was time. Didn't make anything easier however, the decision was the right one. Give the rest of your kitties a big hug - you and they will feel better for it.

My sincerest condolences for your loss, Betty

You made the right decision for you and Allen. He is now at peace, and probably hanging out with Phred :love:

Kim, I am so sorry for your loss.
Rest well, sweet Allen.

Thank you everyone. I am feeling a bit better now. I know he is at peace and running around with all my other RB pets. He loved SamDog, and they're back together again. He's probably jumping on Nicki right now, and she's probably saying "I thought I got rid of this orange brat!"

My eyes hurt from all the crying though. But I know I made the right choice for Allen.

I hugged Pouncer and told him I was sorry that his best friend is gone. I swear he told me that he knows and its ok.

The girls have been sooooo sweet. Abby hasn't left my side. She even sat on my lap today. When was the last time she did that? About 3 years ago! Flutter and Callie have been a shadow too.