Miss Murphy...bad news***WONDERFUL UPDATE!!!!

[catmandu]

That is the saddest thing in the workld when a Beloved Pet Companion is ill , and that is precious little that can be done.
Sad to sad time does take it's toll and eventually we all have to go on .
I know that My Senior Kittyzens Moose Princess Joseph
and My Siamese Six Pack will be there for Miss Murphy to be with you both and comfort you both
All of Our Prayers are with you.

[Taz_Zoee]

I am so sorry about Murphy. I know how difficult it is and you've been through it too many times the past few years. Hugs to you and Murphy.

[moosmom]

I'm waiting to hear from MY vet (he comes in at 2). All I want him to do is tell me if she's in pain or not. If she's not, she'll be with me to the end, and I'll make her as comfortable as possible. If she is, I don't want that and will do what it takes to make sure she's no longer in pain.

[Karen]

We're thinking of you. We know you will do the right thing, whatever it turns out to be. Give Miss Murphy a kiss from us, okay?

[Laura's Babies]

That's a tough decision but I know I couldn't stand seeing one of mine in pain and would have to do what is best for them... not me..

[Pinot's Mom]

Hugs and prayers from here, Donna.

[moosmom]

Here's the link to the crosspost:

http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=164119

[GILL]

I'm so sorry Donna, it's never easy. Our thoughts are with you. All we can do is the best we can and I know you have.

[prechrswife]

I'm so sorry. This is what we went through with Samson. We did the food and sub-q fluids for awhile, but he went downhill very quickly.

[moosmom]

Just got off the phone with MY vet. I told him I did some research on CRF (Chronic Renal Failure). The only pain a cat can experience is towards the "end". As long as she's not in any pain, she's eating, drinking (alot), Not vomiting, just keep an eye on her. I told him I would give her a wonderful life full of love, until it's time for her to go to the Bridge naturally. I'm not about to send her on her way when she still has so much life in her.

The vet did say that her days are numbered. He gave her about 6 months. Watch my old broad prove him wrong!!!

I'm SO happy that my precious old lady will be with me to the end.

[phesina]

Miss Murphy, we are all sending our happiest and best wishes for you to spend a LOT more time with your beloved family!

[Medusa]

That's much better news, Donna! My Puddy had CRF for years and I administered subQ's off and on for 6 years. Thank goodness for good vets but they don't know everything. My vet, whom I adore, said that the end was near for my Pidge, that she could go at any time and if she lived for another year he'd do cartwheels and Pidge was 20 at the time. Once she hit that one year mark, I emailed him and said "Better warm up those muscles, buddy, and I want pictures, too!" Pidge lived for another 6 months after that and finally went to the Bridge at nearly 22 years of age. She had cardiomyopathy but also CRF and the subQ's kept her comfortable and I could instantly see the difference in her after a treatment. I'm so glad that Murphy has some time w/you yet. She'll probably fool us all.

[katladyd]

This news made my day! I'm doin' the Happy Dance

[moosmom]

Me too, Katladyd!!!

[catmandu]

That is great News Donna!!
I have basically the same news about My Michjael, My Dear Mr Purr that his tuime is limited as well
Let us pray that both of Our Elder Cats are still here a year from now, awaiting another Pet Mas!!