Jack Is Ill: He is going to the bridge...(Update)

[Medusa]

Wow, that's quite a lot for you to handle! But at the same time, I believe that you're making the right decisions. I'm not sure I understand why Jack needs to be anesthetized for an x-ray, though. My Puddy just had an ultrasound and an x-ray and she wasn't anesthetized. (She was so calm that I asked and my vet assured me that she was not.) At any rate, we're sending out those prayers that things will turn around for Jack and for you.

[CultureJunky]

I think the vet would have him have an anaesthetic as it would stress him to be X-rayed, it could be that if he's okay overnight, and he goes to the other vets (the cat clinic) that they won't need to anasthetise him for an X-ray, that's what I'm hoping. I guess they would have to seriously stablise him and bring his heart rate right down for a few days before considering their options. I think they would want to reduce the risk of him passing away whist having a chest x-ray.
I can't tell you all how quickly I want tomorrow to come so I can get him to the other vets, I am so desperate for the time to fly, I am trying to find things to do to make the time go faster!

[orangemm]

My heart goes out to you and to Jack; I know you are terribly anxious and scared for him. I, too, am glad you got a 2nd opinion. Sometimes that makes all the difference. We'll pray lots of prayers for your baby.

((((hugs))))

[kb2yjx]

WOW!!! I just read this thread and I have to admit, I am overwhelmed!!! Many prayers for Jack and you, too. This is not an easy time.....HUGS!! Sandra

[Laura's Babies]

((((HUGS)))) for you and for him! I will keep praying for him. You are doing all you can and that is all any of us can do for our babies.

[rg_girlca]

Oh gosh, poor sweet Jack and poor you. I'm glad you got a second opinion.

I won't even comment on the vet who said to have him PTS without even fully checking him out or the receptionist who had no time for you.

Big time prayers on the way that they find out what is really troubling poor Jack and that it can be easily cured with the proper medication.

Sending {{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} out to you.