Thanks everyone.

Unfortunately, due to the radioactivity and regulations I won't be able to visit him - but as soon as his levels come down I'll be able to bring him home. Then I have to be careful with his litter - can't just throw it out, I'll need to get special litter and flush it. I am bringing his foods and both my SO and I will each donate a smelly t-shirt for his cage.

It's just so scary - not the actual procedure, but taking Bo over to the Cities (Minneapolis) and leaving him in a strange place, with a strange vet - but he comes highly recommended from my vets. I tend to sulk when my animals need to spend the night, I don't know how I'll deal with 9 to 11 days.

But in the long run it wil be for the best. I'm just glad I have a place to talk about this - most people I know think I'm slightly crazy to spend $1000+ (that I don't really have) on a cat that is already 14 years old...for a condition that can be treated with pills. Bo just can't handle the pills' side effects.

One more week til I drop him off....