Not good news for Dusty! :( *edit* got the pill down her!

[Laura's Babies]

This is a time in our babies lives that we all dread. Just love her while you can and let her know how much you have valued her friendship and devotion. I will sure send a prayer up for her and you for whatever is to come.

[Scooter's Mom]

I too will send up prayers for you and for Dusty. Dusty surely knows and feels your love. Keep us updated on how she's doing.

She's a beautiful girl.

Crystal

[krazyaboutkatz]

She's such a beautiful girl. It sure is hard to watch our furkids age and have health problems. I'll be keeping her in my thoughts and prayers.

[Freedom]

What a nice photo reprise for those of us who joined PT more recently! I love to see the story of the PT cats!

DUSTY has such wonderful markings. Sorry I don't remember, was the arthritis that bad? Would stopping that med be worth it for her?

I'm sure you've thought it all through. At 17, it is clear that you love her and care for her well. Best wishes for both of you!

[moosmom]

Catlady711,

She is stunning!! Arthritis makes it very difficult for our pets. Tramadol is a human arthritis narcotic that I was on for my arthritis. It made me itch so bad. That's one of the rare side effects to the drug. Dusty lookis very sweet.

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

Donna

[Pawla]

I will be praying for both you and Dusty. Love the picture of her on the leash. I've never been able to do that. She must be a great kitty!

[Donnaj4962]

Your Dusty is adorable! She looks so proud to be walking on her leash in that picture! Wish my girls would do that. Instead, they sit at the door and scream at me while I am out and they are in!

I am sorry Dusty's health is declining. My Tabby is 18 (19 in June) and I understand what you are going through.

Many prayers for you and Dusty! Love her and continue spending those precious moments with her.

[Catlady711]

Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers for my old lady!!! Much appreciated!!!

Sorry I don't remember, was the arthritis that bad? Would stopping that med be worth it for her?

If she doesn't get her pain meds she basically can't walk at all. I've been going a few days between doses since the effects seem to hold for more than a day or two. I can tell when she needs some because she walks all hunched up and uses the whole flat part of the foot/ankle to walk and doesn't get out of her kitty bed much. Also she won't put her tail up when she hurts too much, and as you can see from the leash walking pix, Dusty always keeps her "flagpole" tail up when she's feeling good.

She's probably going to be needing another dose of Tramadol tonight. She got her last dose on Sat, and I'm noticing she's wanting to stay in her basket alot today. I'm also going to be picking up more Lasix shots for her as well to help with the fluid build up.

[RICHARD]

Prayers sent...

[Medusa]

I'm so sorry to hear about Dusty's dilemma but glad that she's w/you and you're doing your best for her. I know you'll make her last days wonderful.