Speckles Needs Prayers!

[slick]

I just got home from visiting my baby girl. It really doesn't look good right now, but time will tell. She looked so pathetic and cried out when I tried to lift her up....so I put her back down again. She is in the bottom cage and when I opened up the door she tried to walk out and immediately hissed at me when I put her back in. I obtained a copy of the blood test and indeed the numbers are off the chart. BUN=73.2 and Creatinine=1307.

I took her some of her favourite food and she ate only a very small amount. I'm sure I would lose my appetite too being stuck in a cage. She has an IV in so didn't want to move her around too much. She shared some conversation and I told her I would be taking her home tomorrow. When I turned around to walk out, she didn't make a sound but looked at me with sad eyes. I almost lost it at that point...but kept my composure.

While I was there, a good friend of mine from the Humane Society dropped in with a rescued kitty that needed sub-q fluids so I watched the procedure. Dang...that needle ain't small, is it??? I have no idea how I'm going to set that up or how I'm going to be able to do it. She's so squirmy and hates to be scruffed.

I already know what to do if the numbers come down but because I like to be prepared, I asked about the prognosis if they are unchanged. He said that she would only have a few weeks to month at the most. I then got all the prices for euthanization. I was amazed on how "matter of fact" I was through this whole conversation. It's pricey, but he will come to my home to send her on to her final journey which is what I will choose when the time comes.

Anyway, I have to stay positive and expect the best. Thanks again for all your good wishes and thoughts. Until tomorrow folks.

[Lobodeb]

((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))) )

I'm so sorry you're going through this.

[crazy_caique]

My prayers are with you and Speckles.I am so sorry.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Aw, Slick!!! Of course we care! Don't you know we love you?
More prayers for you and sweet Speckles!

[JenBKR]

Lots of prayers for Speckles! Keep us updated!

[Barbara]

Slick I am so sorry. I was on a business trip the last 2 days and now I read this.

You know that my Filou is on that same street, so I feel with you and Speckles. Add me to the list of those who go into paw crossed mode for you and your girl.

[Russian Blue]

Add me to the list of those who go into paw crossed mode for you and your girl.

Ditto.

I've been away from the boards because I've been busy so I'm just seeing this now. Many people do hold you and Speckles in their thoughts, especially tonight.

((( HUGS ))) Slick.

[kuhio98]

slick ~ Both of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Please give your sweet girl a kiss from us.

[Corinna]

Slic, I don't have words but you know me a hug is a big thing so here it is Hug X 10,000

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

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I'm so sorry you're going through this.

Ditto.

It's something we all have to inevitably go through, but I just hate that we have to.

I'm so glad you will have the vet come to your home when it's time. I know that's what I want for Peanut too. She is so afraid of the vet's office that there is no way I want her to be afraid during her last minutes on earth....but I'm sure this is not what you want to be hearing or talking about.

I'm going to stay positive that her numbers have come down with the flushing and that with the fluids that you will figure out how to give, she will be with you much longer than a few weeks to a month. When the time comes, I can give you some pointers with the fluids that helped us.

Please try to stay positive. I know it's hard, but Speckles needs you to be strong for her, and it sounds like that's just what you're doing by being so matter of fact about things.

She will be home tomorrow so you can both get some badly needed snuggles in. I know you will hug her close and cry into her soft fur, and that's ok, it's good therapy.

{{{hugs}}} {{{hugs}}} and more {{{hugs}}}

[orangemm]

I am praying for Speckles; I know how hard it was for you to leave her.

Hopefully you will bring her home tomorrow and you can gently cuddle that sweet girl. She will feel much better with you.

[smokey the elder]

I hope that the fluids will clean everything out so Speckles feels better.

{{hugs}}

[jenluckenbach]

More prayers for Speckles and more {{{HUGS}}} for you.

[wolflady]

Goodness, I just saw this thread, and I'm so sorry you're going through this with Speckles! T&P's mom made a great post and I agree with everything she said. Healing prayers are on the way. I hope you get some positive news tomorrow. Please keep us updated.

**hugs**

[Cinder & Smoke]

I have to stay positive and expect the best.

Yuppers ~

Please stay POSITIVE - We'll keep the Prayers Flowing.

{{{Hugs}}} to you and Speckles.

/s/ Phred & the Prayer Kids