Plan B for Miley girl - she is gone now...RIP Sweetheart

[Catty1]

KAK's Starr has really been helped by his supplements. I hope you get some help from Nancy...and maybe KAK can tell you what herbals Starr is on, as I suspect you are getting broke from the vet bills.

HUGS!

ETA: here is what KAK's holistic vet did for Starr:

Then we talked about Starr and how he's been sick his whole life. I took him out and she listened to his heart, took his pulse, and felt his tummy area. She said that his tummy area felt pretty good so the pred is helping to keep his inflammation down. Next she put some dry accupunture needles in him and then put him back in his carrier. She had already removed his pee pad and put in a clean towel. We talked a lot more and later Starr was so relaxed and calm that he rolled over and started acting goofy like he does with me at home. He even started purring and making biscuits. I've never seen him so relaxed in front of a stranger or in a strange place before. The accupunture needles are to help reduce inflammation of his intestional system and to help relieve stress.

She wants to see Starr in 2 weeks and he'll probably receive another accupunture treatment. He's also on 3 types of herbal supplements. One is called GI Encap and it's 60 pills which can be pulled open and the powder can be mixed with water or food and it's $15plus tax. The next one is Primal Defense Powder and this can also be mixed with water or food and it's 81 grams and cost $55plus tax. It's a probiotic formula. These two are very important for me to give him one pill and one scoop daily. I can give it to him all at once or split the dose up over the day.

The third one is called Feline Basic Nutrients and it's basically vitamins. It's 60 pills for $15 plus tax and I give him 1 a day. I can also pull the pill apart and mix the powder in water or food. It's not as important as the first 2 so if he won't take it then I can start giving it to him later on. I should hopefully notice an improvement in 7-10 days. I'll still continue giving him the pred but will later be weaning him off of this. I'll also stop the pepcid ac. She said that later on he'll only need the Primal Defense Powder daily and then I should be able to give it to him less often and hopefully taper him off of it completely.

Another thing is that Starr needs a grain free diet. Right now he's on one which is Innova Evo and she said I could keep him on this and he should improve again with these extra supplements. I can also look into other grain free dry and wet foods and raw diet powders and foods as well. She feeds her cat's raw diets but some of them don't like certain ones.

[sasvermont]

I am not one to change my mind about much......or my opinion.....but this Miley thing has me soooo torn. I keep thinking and re-thinking this situation over and over and over......

Nancy is going to contact some time soon, and I hope she can "read" what's on Miley's mind.

Today, I was super cleaning the one room that Miley decided should be the substitute for the litter box, and there was even urine (wonder why I didn't smell it?) on blankets that were on the floor, near the bed that she went under....... Granted, one of the other cats could have done that damage, but somehow, I think it was Miley. I have never caught the other cats doing anything outside the litter box. Miley I have caught many times. I will never know. It just adds insult to injury. Needless to say, the washer and dryer have gotten a work out today.

So, it has been one week for Miley in the cage. She has made no attempt to get out even when I open the door. This seems so abnormal to me. She seems to understand. Is this any life for a cat?

KK, what it the brand of herbal thingies you are giving Starr? I think I may have seen them on the internet.

My concern is that Miley considers this outside the box thing, normal now.

I wish someone would offer to resolve this problem for us. It is driving me nuts. Someone needs to put ME out of MY MISERY! Poor Miley girl. I hope she understands how confused I am.

I will admit, Miley is being sweet. She is also still pooping all over the cage.

I am so mixed up.

[Catty1]

SAS - I posted what Starr is getting in a quote, but you'll be able to get more information directly from her - Starr has improved already.

I wonder if, at this point, Miley needs re-training in the box? Not sure how to go about it...unless you put some Cat Attract litter on the top of the regular stuff.

HUGS!

[krazyaboutkatz]

SAS, the brands are Thorne Veterinary for the Feline Basic Nutients pills, Thorne Research for the GI-Encap pills, and Garden Of Life for the Primal Defense powder. I hope that this helps. Starr is very picky when it comes to taking any kind of medication. So far he doesn't mind me putting this herbal mixture into his wet food. I also add a little dry to it. I give him half of it in the morning and the other half at night. I haven't even had to give him his pepcid ac for the last 2 nights.

I sure hope that there's something that will help your Miley girl. I know that all cats are different so what works for one cat may not work for another cat. I would try to start her on a grain free diet though and see if this will help her. Good luck. She'll continue to remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Edit: Here's a link to a website that a lady gave Starr's foster mom. It contains a lot of good information Feline Instincts.

[sasvermont]

Oh my it was peaceful. She was in my arms, purring as I stroked her furry little body. No more pain for my Miley girl. No more cages or pooping all the time. She is at peace. I hope she runs in to her brother, Graemer, and buddy Gabe. My heart is broken, but I must admit, she went before she was in desperate shape. I hope I have that opportunity.

Off she goes, to RB.

My heart is broken, and I have enough life left to enjoy my other three buddies.

[jenluckenbach]

RIP Miley. You can be healthy again at the RB. And I KNOW that you will find your buddies and continue to look after your mewomie from above.

{{{{{{{{SAS}}}}}}}}

[lizbud]

I am so sorry SAS. May Miley be at peace now. Run free at Rainbow
Bridge sweet girl.

[phesina]

Rest in peace, Miley. My deepest sympathy to all who love her.

Pat

[Christiansmommy]

SAS, I am having a hard time typing this, as tears are in the way I know how you loved her so. I have enjoyed getting to know her over the years, your crew has always had a special place in my heart...and so does their mom.

The thoughts of her, being at the bridge with Grammy Crackers, is bitter sweet, in that she isn't with you anymore, but Graemer has his sister now, and they are both healthy. I hope Gabe didn't bother her too much, lol I am smiling now, as I think of the reunion between those 2 Abys. But many hugs to you Sallyanne. You have my email, if you need to write. I would love to hear about her, if you need or want to. She was a special girl.

My love to you and your campers. You did the right thing, I am just sorry that is has to be so hard on us humans.

Sleep well tonight,Sallyanne....Miley is safe and sound with her brother by her side.

love, Robyn

Oh my it was peaceful. She was in my arms, purring as I stroked her furry little body. No more pain for my Miley girl. No more cages or pooping all the time. She is at peace. I hope she runs in to her brother, Graemer, and buddy Gabe. My heart is broken, but I must admit, she went before she was in desperate shape. I hope I have that opportunity.

Off she goes, to RB.

My heart is broken, and I have enough life left to enjoy my other three buddies.

[anna_66]

SAS, although I haven't posted I have been reading this thread and am very sorry to hear that your Miley girl has went to the bridge

You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

[Christiansmommy]

I found this online...you had to make a hard decision, but Miley needed you to be strong enough to make it...so I thought this was appropriate, coming from your sweet girl

May I Go Now?

May I go now?
Do you think the time is right?
May I say goodbye to pain filled days
and endless lonely nights?
I've lived my life and done my best,
an example tried to be.
So can I take that step beyond
and set my spirit free?

I didn't want to go at first,
I fought with all my might.
But something seems to draw me now
to a warm and loving light.
I want to go
I really do.
It's difficult to stay.

But I will try as best I can
to live just one more day.
To give you time to care for me
and share your love and fears.
I know you're sad and afraid,
because I see your tears.

I'll not be far,
I promise that, and hope you'll always know
that my spirit will be close to you
wherever you may go.
Thank you so for loving me.
You know I love you too,
that's why it's hard to say goodbye
and end this life with you.

So hold me now just one more time
and let me hear you say,
because you care so much for me,
you'll let me go today.

- Written for a beloved pet & friend, by Susan A. Jackson

[Medusa]

I'm so sorry about Miley. May you both find peace.

[Pam]

((((Sallyanne)))) I feel like I have lost one of my own. I know that your heart is broken tonight and I send my heartfelt condolences to you. I am glad you were with her at the end and that her passing was gentle. More ((((hugs))).

[Logan]

Sallyanne, I will head to bed tonight with you and Miley at the forefront of my thoughts, and prayers. I'm so sorry it came to this for you. But thank you for putting Miley first and giving her a dignified escape from whatever it was that had taken over her little body.

Logan

[Edwina's Secretary]

Miley....godspeed little girl.

SAS...my heart breaks for the difficult decision you had to make but I know that you did it with the very best in mind for Miley.

My thoughts are with you....