Willy ~ Renal failure

[kuhio98]

I'm still away at work in Prudhoe but Bobcat and Brittany (the vet tech who comes to the house and gives Willy fluids while I'm at work) agree that it is time to let Willy go.

He has lost so much weight. He's very frail. The tumors on his paws and back legs continue to grow. Bobcat says that when you look in his eyes, he's just not "there" anymore.

Brittany and the vet will come to the house on Tuesday or Wednesday and help him cross the bridge. But, I told Bobcat that if Willy appears to be in any pain this weekend, don't wait for me to come home, take him to the emergency vet and let him cross the bridge. We wouldn't want our Prince William to suffer.

Willy remains his same, sweet self but seems dazed and disoriented at times even with the fluids and potassium we have been giving him. He missed the litter box a few days ago and when Brittany cleaned it up (Bobcat's back is still out and he can't bend or lift), the urine was not concentrated. It was mostly water and didn't smell like urine at all.

So, please keep Willy in your prayers. He and Willow turn 6 years old in August. He's so young to have developed kidney failure.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Lisa, I'm so sorry to hear this. You've done everything you could and I'm sure that Willy knows how much you love him. He remains in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[maerlyn]

My dear Lisa, words cannot convey the pain in my heart for you. I know all will be well with your beloved Willy, but your suffering will be great, I know. Please know that Willy, you, and Bobcat have been and continue to be in my prayers each and every day. May the Creator bless Willy with a gentle transition to the Bridge, where he will wait happily for you.

With my love and sympathy,
Sharon

[kuhio98]

See post #44 here: http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthre...-this-Saturday for an update. Willy appears to want to stay a little longer.

Kind of in a quandry now, but we canceled the vet appointment for now.

[phesina]

Continuing prayers and love for Willy and you...

[Catty1]

Is he eating the carrots?

[kuhio98]

Is he eating the carrots?

When I got home, I grated up about 1/4 of a baby carrot and added it to his favorite Fancy Feast Yellow Tuna Florentine Medley. He ate a little bit but lost interest. It didn't go to waste though, our Hoover vacuum cleaner -- aka Willow -- scarfed it down.

I gave him a double dose of potassium gell and squirted some salmon oil down his throat and he seems to have perked up a little. Whether it was that or just having his meowmie home, I'm not sure -- but he is no longer hiding in the back of closet.

I'll be at the hospital with Bobcat for tests most of tomorrow. Pet communicator session scheduled for Tuesday. I'll keep you posted.

[maerlyn]

Sigh. Good! I've just been through this myself: I had the vet appointment to have Fudge, my horse, put down - the backhoe was on the property, ready to dig the grave. Two days beforehand, I walked out to check on Fudge, who was in the middle of the field. When I called to him from the fence, he walked right over to me. Obviously, he is not ready to leave, either. I feel for you, Lisa, because we know that in both cases, this is a temporary reprieve -- and the up and down of emotions is hard, too. But I'm relieved that Willy wants to stay a while longer. (BTW, I called that pet psychic that you had talked to a while ago, but she never returned my call. )

[Karen]

Lisa was flying home today - she works away from home 2 weeks at a time. I'm sure when she's back on the ground with Willy she will update us!

[mrspunkysmom]

Sorry to hear about your friend Rhoda.

Good luck and purrayers for you and Willy tomorrow at the doctors.

[Catty1]

Heaven is extra blessed to have Rhoda there.

I wonder if she has a hand in the cancellation.

Prayers for Willy!

[katladyd]

Praying for Willy.

[kuhio98]

Dr. Palmatier is very kind and gentle. Willy liked him right off and came out of the carrier purring.

He agreed that Willy has days to weeks to live. His kidneys are so small. They are scarred up from disease or something. Maybe it was hereditary.

He was very interested in what the pet communicator had to say and didn't laugh me out of the office. He was facinated that he had the same last name as Rhoda.

He looked over all the supplements we have been giving him and agreed with all of them. But, agreed it will just buy him a little time.

He gave Willy an acupuncture session and Willy loved it. He rolled around on the table showing more energy than he has in days. I was concerned that he would stick the little needles in and hurt himself, but he showed no pain or concern.

We will go back on Monday for another session. We are to try to get Willy to eat anything and everything -- especially fats. Poor Willy is down below 6 pounds. He was close to 15 in his prime.

Keep those thoughts and prayers coming. I have faith that Rhoda is on the case lighting candles. I will keep you posted.

[phesina]

I am so very sorry to read this. You are doing the loving, right thing to let Willy go now, but it is still so sad and heartbreaking, especially at his young age. We are sending our prayers and loving energies to you and Willy and all who love him.

May Willy's passing to the Bridge be peaceful and easy. He will be waiting for you there, whole and healthy again.

God bless you all.

,
Pat and cats

[Catty1]

Hugs to Willy. He is way too young, you are right. But he did outlive a prognosis or two.

I didn't realize he had cancer as well. Hugs and all love to you. I pray his passing is peaceful for all.