BraveHeart (disappointing UPDATE 3-17-08, page 7)

[Catty1]

Oh, Jen - how discouraging.

On the plus side, he is starting to eat. I wonder if dry 'kidney' formula would help?

I really really pray for some improvement next test time! He was so good about getting his sub-q's before.

I pray that it's darkest before the dawn...when things will turn around.

Jen - he is LOVED by you, which is huge. And he is in the hearts and prayers of many ptrs.

It ain't over yet, hon!

[Medusa]

Oh, how disappointing. I'm sorry that this is happening to Braveheart. Keep the faith, Jen. Things may turn around. So many times it has looked as though I might lose Puddy, only to have her bounce back one more time. I'll definitely keep that boy in my prayers.

[momtomany]

Continued prayers for Braveheart and for you Jen. You never know. Our fur babies can put us through the ringer and come out just fine. We will pray that this will be the case.

[cassiesmom]

Braveheart, sweety ... what Catty wrote ... Nom nom nom...

[phesina]

Dearest BraveHeart and Jen, we love you so much and are praying with all our hearts.

[Laura's Babies]

Yes, we are praying with all our hearts for that boy. I am so saddened to hear this news.

[Freedom]

Still praying for Braveheart here in RI.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Jen, I'm sorry to hear this. He'll continue to remain in my thoughts and prayers.

[kb2yjx]

Jen, it is not easy to accept " the numbers " esp when you have been doing all you can do!!! But, we all are pulling and praying so very hard for BraveHeart(and you, too)!!!!!

[jenluckenbach]

Well, I think this is what we all have to accept.......BraveHeart is dying from kidney failure. He won't recover.

His heart is working over-time because of the anemia. And his appetite is low because of the kidney failure.

We are attempting the highest possible dose of the Epogen. And we are also attempting to boost his appetite by using Pepsid (to curb the feelings of stomach upset that goes along with kidney failure).

He needs his daily sub-q's, but will not sit still long enugh for the proper amount. We do the best we can. He is eating, though, albeit not enough, but we will discontinue force feeding him.

So, while I now know that this is one battle I will NOT win I also know I gave love to one of society's disposible animals in his time of greatest need.

My selfish wish is for BraveHeart's former person to suffer pain and malnutrition that (s)he inflicted on this gentle soul.

[Medusa]

Yes, Jen, you gave your best to this boy and he knows it, even if he is uncooperative w/the subQ's and eating. It's truly a shame that some people just do not care about animals or the pain and suffering that they inflict on them through their neglect. All you can do is what you've been doing and love, love, love Braveheart through it all.

[momtomany]

I can imagine how hard this is, but you are doing something wonderful for Braveheart. You are giving him love and comfort that he would not have otherwise. He doesn't have to be alone. There are many of us here praying for him and for you also. You and Braveheart are not alone. You have the Pet Talk family with you.

It is understandable to want to wish ill on the one(s) who did this. I don't think there is one of us here that reads and post daily that doesn't or hasn't felt that way...........probably more than we want to admit.

My you feel God's loving arms around you and Braveheart.

[slick]

LES
Oh Jen, I'm so sorry. Words escape me right now. I'll have to come back later.
{{{hugs}}}

[phesina]

I am so sorry. Brave boy BraveHeart, you are LOVED.

[rosethecopycat]

It's not how many days you live, but how well you live them.

He may defy the odds like my old boy Malfi.

There is nothing set in stone. Enjoy him.