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

[CultureJunky]

Thank you for your prayers and thoughts, I am counting them all, and hoping they will help to take care of Jack.

Update:
The vet phoned yesterday and said he managed to get a blood test from Jack, he is still stable, poorly but stable having oxygen.
He said he is completely hyperthyroid and is suffering from serious hyperthyroidism, as it has shown in his blood. This is what is making his rapid heart rate and breathing.
His other thyroid has just completely taken over, and is going completely haywire. He said that usually 70% of thyroid in cats is bilateral.

He is still in a stable condition, and he said he will try and get an x-ray from him today.
What he needs to know is if there is irrepairable damage to his heart from the thryoid, if it is enlarged and damaged then there isn't much to do, as he would never survive an anaesthetic to remove the other thyroid.

I am PRAYING that there isn't any damage to his heart, and it's all the thryoid, and he can keep being taken care of with oxygen to calm down and eventually have his thryoid removed. Once the thyroid is gone, his problem should be solved, but I am on tentahooks not knowing what his heart is going to be like.

I feel like a zombie and completely empty. I feel sick, and have a constant pain in the centre of my chest. I am just praying his heart is okay, and he can be cured.

I am waiting today for another phone call, I will post an update when I recieve any news.

[orangemm]

We'll be praying very hard for Jack and you. Don't give up, miracles have happened around here.

((((hugs))))

[jenluckenbach]

More prayers that Jack doesn't have permanent damage.

[Anikaca77]

I'm sending along prays for Jack and you as well.

Take care.

[CultureJunky]

The vet phoned around 11.30 this morning, he managed to get a concious X-ray this morning of Jack. However, the damage to his heart is just too bad and his breathing has deteriorated. He's gravely ill and there is nothing left to try for him now.

I will be going around 5.00pm this evening with Kevin and we will let him go to the bridge.

Thank you everybody for your kind thoughts, prayers and words, they have been a great source of comfort to me to read them, and know that people were thinking of Jack.

I know there is a crack in my heart that will never heal.

I will post in memorial soon as I know this will help the grieving process for us.

I will bury him in the garden by the fish pond, and plant a rose tree there for him. I will also buy a memorial plaque for him to put down.

I will never forget him, he has made me happier and given me more joyous, funny and happy moments in my life than I have ever had before. The times when I was with Jack were the happiest times I have ever had in my life, and I know eventually it is this I will remember about him.

Thank you everyone.

Kisses and headbutts to all your own furry friends and companions.

Kate, Kevin & Sunny xx

[kittycats_delight]

Kate,

I am sitting here in tears. I know the pain you feel. I really do. And PT helped me so much went we lost our Lilith. There is nothing I can really say to take the pain away. Spend some time with him before he passes and tell him over and over again how much you love him. Tell him he has touched many hearts and there will be a huge welcoming committee of PT Angels waiting for his arrival. Tell him it is ok to let go. That you know he is hurts but you want him to feel good again. He will understand and thank you. You are giving to Jack to most loving thing you can give him...peace. Everytime a PT kitty is taken it reminds me so vividly of my own loses of my beloved pet angels. Know we will all be with you, Kevin, Sunny & Jack. May his passing be quick and peaceful.

(((((HUGS))))))
to you all.

Michelle

[Medusa]

I'm so sorry to log on this morning and read this. I wish this wasn't happening for your sake and I wish Jack had more time w/you. Just know that everyone here on PT is praying for you and knows that Jack went peacefully to the Bridge. He's at peace now and you'll find peace soon as well. RIP, sweet Jack.

[Freedom]

I am so sorry that this is the news. Praying that his passing will be peaceful. Hugs to you, Kevin and Sunny.

[cassiesmom]

I am so sorry for your loss.

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

The same here. LES here. Sweet Jack.

[orangemm]

Just remember we are here for you and we share your loss and grief. Any of us could be in the same situation anytime. We all know how much it hurts; just reading your posts and all the replies brings tears to my eyes and pain in my heart.

Jack sweetie, play hard at the bridge; maybe you'll see my Mikey or Timmy there.

(((((hugs)))))

[Anikaca77]

Oh Kate,

My prays are with you and your family and especially Jack.

It's never easy, my prays. You did all you could for Jack. He knows that. Hugs and Prays.

Melissa

[phesina]

I am so very, very sorry. My deepest sympathy to you for the loss of your beloved Jack.

Hugs and purrs,
Pat and cats

[critter crazy]

I am so sorry!! RIP Jack!