Ash update....

**carole** · 09-29-2008, 09:40 PM

Thank you Pat, yes of course it will take time for his system to adjust to the meds, honestly yesterday he ate like a horse, i was so relieved, today not so good, but still eating much better than before, i feel the meds are the right choice for him and i am happy with my decision., to medicate Ash, i made a promise to him and myself i would prolong his life and make it more comfortable to the end, but i would not put him through anything painful,or distressing to either of us.

I have time to prepare myself for what lies ahead, and i know when his time comes it will be very hard on me, but i also know we all have to come to the end of our life sometime, and his will be whenever it is to be, and i will have comfort in knowing i helped him as best i possibly could.

Anyhow on a more cheerier note,he is basking out in the sunshine,enjoying the warmth today,and through his recent illness Ash enjoys a bit more cuddles than he used to, he still gives me the odd hiss and growl, but to me it is now music to my ears, i know he is still fighting on.

**phesina** · 09-30-2008, 05:18 PM

That sounds wonderful, that Ash is eating some and doing better, enjoying the sunshine and the cuddles but still being up for the odd hiss.

You sound very wise, to take each day as it comes and celebrate the love you and Ash share. Please keep us all posted. This is the kind of report I love to follow.

Hugs and purrs,
Pat and the kitties

**carole** · 09-30-2008, 10:39 PM

well like i said Pat, have to take one day at a time, yesterday he ate a little and much the same today, he has only really had one day on the medication that he ate constantly,so i am not sure this is going to work, but i am going to give it a full month and then if there is not more improvement, discuss it with my vet,i guess he is eating somewhat better than he was.

Poor ole guy i look at the pic of him in my siggy of how he used to be, now he is so thin, i have to be very careful and gentle picking him up as he seems so fragile now,i feel like he might break,seriously though i cannot believe it is my once big healthy strong Ash,still i knew it was to be expected.

Thanks for your input, i appreciate the nice comments and encouragement, i am not giving up on that ole boy yet?plenty of life left in him yet i am hoping.

**Catty1** · 10-01-2008, 12:16 AM

Medusa used sub q B vitamins on her Puddy, and they made quite a difference. Puddy did pass on, for reasons unrelated to her kidneys - but she was coming around wonderfully.

Dear Carole, I get the feeling that you think this will be a death sentence very soon for Ash. Each cat is different, I know...but many live for a number of good years.

If you don't mind, I am going to cross-post this to Cat Health. There are many PTrs who don't come to this General section. Perhaps you might get more encouragement from people there who have dealt with this.

{{{{hugs}}}}

**Medusa** · 10-01-2008, 09:19 AM

Yes, Carole, talk to your vet about injecting a syringe of B vitamins right into the bag of fluids. That way Ash won't feel the sting of the needle. I should've thought of this myself but my brain apparently isn't functioning at full capacity yet. I posted on your other thread in Cat Health. CRF is not a death sentence. Puddy was diagnosed a long time ago, nearly 6 years ago, and was on subQ's for over 3 years. Yes, she finally passed over but she had many other health problems besides CRF. Don't sell Ash short; our kitties are much stronger than we realize. Those B vitamins really helped Puddy get her energy and her personality back. Talk to your vet about it. They're very inexpensive; my local vet told me so and gave them to me twice at no charge. Keep the faythe, Carole.

**carole** · 10-01-2008, 11:04 PM

Thanks for your posts everyone, no two cases or cats are the same that is for sure Candace,oh i am very aware Ash can go on for some time yet, and especially with the two medications i am giving him, but he has gone down hill alot since his dental,but no i certainly did not mean to give you all the impression i had given up on him, not even close folks.,if i did sound despondent it was only because i was worried and on a bit of a downer,anyhow on re-reading my posts i did not think that, but again sorry if it seemed that way.

I must stress that my plan for Ash may well not be the same as Mary's or anyone else's,but just know he will be loved and taken well care of until the end, i have taken the advice my vet has given me, and i trust him 100 per cent, so for now i am doing everything he has suggested and am happy with that,on the brighter side Ash has done better today and is enjoying himself baking in the sun outside, his favourite pass time lol.