Boris, 12yrs old,has passed away today, June 16, 2014

[jennielynn1970]

Boris is still REALLY lethargic. I've taken her back, because I thought maybe too much insulin, but her glucose levels were in the 500's again! The vet didn't suggest anything, just keep on giving her the insulin. I think I'm gonna have to bite the bullet and take her to my OTHER vet, who I feel is a better diagnostician. I can feel a really large lump where her one kidney should be. That worries me a lot. Also just found a new food that is grain free, cause she's my only cat that can't have grain, and it has a low glycemic index. Anyone ever heard of NULO?? I'm trying it, mixing it in with their regular food (all cats are free fed, and all are on grain free food, and they are doing fabulously on it). I owe my other vet money, so I have to wait for unemployment to pay me next week, and I was supposed to pay my mortgage, so I'm really in quandary. I am expecting money back from my home owner's insurance, as we re-evaluated my policy because they put new values in without even telling me and it went up $800.00!!!! I'm trying to change homeowner's insurance companies, but with my credit rating, having filed a claim 2 years ago, no one wants to touch me. This really sucks.

Anyway... that's the news from here.

[jennielynn1970]

I feel like I failed her. She was still young. She started to not walk about 4 days ago, leaning her little head on the water bowl. I thought she had too much insulin, so I stopped that and gave her some corn syrup like the vet said to do. Nothing worked. She wouldn't eat. She was breathing really heavy today when I got back from school, and I rushed her to the vet. Dr. Fanelli said that, by the time I got her there, she was throwing clots into her lungs, and then she stopped moving. She passed so quickly. He did give her an injection so she'd go peacefully. I just feel terrible, what she must have been going through and I had no idea.

Rest in peace my Bor-Bors.... I loved you so much.

[Karen]

I feel like I failed her. She was still young. She started to not walk about 4 days ago, leaning her little head on the water bowl. I thought she had too much insulin, so I stopped that and gave her some corn syrup like the vet said to do. Nothing worked. She wouldn't eat. She was breathing really heavy today when I got back from school, and I rushed her to the vet. Dr. Fanelli said that, by the time I got her there, she was throwing clots into her lungs, and then she stopped moving. She passed so quickly. He did give her an injection so she'd go peacefully. I just feel terrible, what she must have been going through and I had no idea.

Rest in peace my Bor-Bors.... I loved you so much.

Rest in peace, pretty girl. Jenn, don't feel badly - you loved her and did the very beast you could for her. Her suffering is over, and she'll greet you with purrs some day at the Rainbow Bridge.

[Catty1]

You did your absolute best, Jen, and you loved her so much. Out furbabies are never with us long enough, and some sweeties like Boris don't get to live a normal lifespan so their time with us is even shorter.

Gentle {{{hugs}}} and prayers for you and Boris.

[cassiesmom]

Rest in peace my Bor-Bors.... I loved you so much.

(((HUGS))), Jenn. I am so sorry to learn this news.

[Randi]

Jenn, I'm so very sorry for your loss of Boris. You did everything you could to help him.

Rest in peace, dear Boris - and play hard at the RB with your new friends.

Sending big (((hugs)))


I hope you'll get a good job soon. Good luck!

[catmandu]

You have not failed Boris, Jenn.
Sadly like we humans our Cats go at different times.We have had Benjamin James , Almond Rocca , Precious and Pouncer pass on before they were 12, and it is so hard not to wonder what I did wrong.
But My Vet said that most of the time if they pass on in a good home enviroment, that sadly it was their destiny.
We are sending prayers for you and now Boris now has her wings of Silver and Gold and will now join Our Awesome Eternal Pets and Companion Angels in Geneva Switzerland.
Please be comforted by the fact that you will be together in love.
One Fine Day

[Taz_Zoee]

I missed this original thread earlier this month. So sorry.

Jenn, you did anything and everything you possibly could for Boris. Please do not feel like you did any less. She is all better now and not in pain.

RIP Boris girl

[emily_the_spoiled]

I am so sorry to read about Boris You did what you could do and she wasn't sick for very long. She is now happy and healthy at the RB and is waiting for the day when the two of you will be reunited.