Positive thoughts for Haggis:hyperthyroid+tongue lesion

[illustr8r]

Hamish had another attack tonight. He was doing okay but lost interest in his food this afternoon. I guess his health was more fragile than anyone thought. This attack was worse than the others and after rushing to the vet even Lasix couldn't help his breathing. We decided not let him suffer like this anymore and let him go. I'm so shocked and so sad. I have never had to do this before. I miss him so much. He was such a great loving lap cat. I will miss his crisscross paws and happy face. Thank you everyone for listening and everything. What an awful day.

[Catty1]

I am so, so sorry to hear about darling Hamish.

It sounds like the vets tried their very very best, and you did your utmost for him.

So ironic that Haggis was the one who had poor health and is now well and thriving. Take comfort that all your efforts to help Haggis worked.

I hope you and your husband and Haggis can find comfort with each other.

And prayers for Haggis at losing his longtime friend and brother.

[Medusa]

Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear that! Honestly, it's when we think that they're on the mend that they sometimes go the other way. Please take comfort in the fact that you gave Hamish the best vet care and so much love and when you had to, you did what was best for him and not you. RIP, dear boy and peace to your humans.

[Moesha]

I lost a dear kitty several years ago to congestive heart failure. I am so sorry that your dear Hamish is no longer with you. The intense sadness is a terrible feeling. Please know that each day will get better, even though you will still miss them every day. Please take comfort in knowing that he is no longer suffering. Give Haggis some extra hugs as well.

Also, I don't know where you are, but I have some Transfer Factor that was compounded left from Morgan. I'd be willing to send it to you, if you could use it. It may only be about 10 pills worth though. The pharmacy says to keep it refrigerated on the bottle, but I'm not sure if it has to be. I asked and she didn't really give a straight answer. Let me know if you are interested.

[Pinot's Mom]

I'm so sorry. I know you've had quite a time lately, and you've done your very best; it's heartbreaking, but it was time.

Godspeed to the Bridge, dear Hamish, and Peace to your family. Rest and play well with no more health problems; healthy and free!

[Prairie Purrs]

I'm so sorry. You did everything possible for Hamish, but sometimes our kitties just can't recover and all we can do is to let them have peace. My thoughts are with you and Haggis.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear this. Now he's pain free and playing up at the Bridge. RIP sweet Hamish. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[illustr8r]

Hi everyone-
I know we did the right thing but silly me was hoping for a miracle. He had a tough time at home after coming back from the emergency vet. He got stressed when I gave him his pills. Half the time he'd spit them back up or throw them up an hour or two later. We couldn't keep him in 24/7 care. I took him to the nice vet up the road and he said he could tell Hamish was declining just from the time he saw him the first time. He'd lost more weight-all the bad signs were there.

Hamish did have good day before this happened. He spent the day laying on his towel in the sun on my computer desk and laying in my lap at lunch.

Haggis knows something is up. We are giving him extra pats and having conversations. (Thank you for the Transfer Factor suspensions- Haggis hasn't had trouble taking it as is. So, we are okay there. I appreciate the offer.)

Breathe. I will post happier pix of Hamish once I can look at them without crying.

[katladyd]

I am crying at this news. Your two boys have always had a special place in my heart! RIP Sweet Hamish and give Haggis a giant hug and kiss from me.

[illustr8r]

Hi everyone-
It's been a week since Hamish passed away. Every day I miss him. I can talk to people about what happened but if asked for detail I start to blubber. Haggis is adapting but it's obvious he misses his buddy. He meows when it's time to eat and leaves the kitchen looking for his friend to share a meal with. He sticks close by and talks a lot. We talk with him a lot too. Haggis, who usually slept upstairs and would come in the early morning now goes to bed when we do.

There are many things I miss about Hamish. He was always within an arm's reach away on my computer desk.
* Hamish always helped me make the bed.
* slept in my lap every evening while watching TV.
* a warm little sandbag that form fitted himself to the back of my legs at night.
* His appreciation of baked goods. You couldn't leave a grocery bag out containing a loaf of bread, hot dog buns or pastry- he would find it and chew a hole in the middle and eat his way to the edges. His favorite: maple bars.
*And, his heavy happy sigh, criss cross paws when he took a nap.

He was a great kitty.

[katladyd]

The only thing I can reply is that sometimes, Life just sucks! Know that Hamish is in a good place and still loves you. Give extra hugs to Haggis, he will always be special to me. Tell him that all of us here on PT love him and miss Hamish, also.

[Moesha]

Today was two weeks since I lost Morgan. I still haven't had a day without tears yet, but it does get easier each day. I'm still looking for him and missing him tons. Give Haggis extra hugs.

[Medusa]

As Moesha said, it does get easier w/each passing day but it's still pretty fresh for you yet. My heart kitty Puddy went to the Bridge a year ago and I still tear up sometimes when I think about her but mostly I have happy thoughts now and soon you will, too.

[illustr8r]

-every day does get easier but boy the evenings are tough. Hamish was a permanent fixture in my lap. I miss his face and big eyes looking up at me- I'm getting in your lap-NOW! I'm awaiting the call from the vet to come up and get his ashes and pet carrier. That'll be a setback. *sigh*

I'm sorry about your Morgan, Moesha. It hasn't been a good month for kitties.

[illustr8r]

Hi Everyone-
The house is adapting to life without Hamish. We miss him lots and wish he was still here. Haggis knows that Hamish is gone but still looks under the bed every night to check if he is there and when it's feeding time he calls out to his missing friend that it's time to eat. We have to stay close by so he eats his food.

We took Haggis in for his first check up with the compassionate vet who helped us so much in caring for Hamish. Haggis liked him a lot and showed no apprehension like he did with the previous vet. The vet looked for a lesion yesterday and saw and felt nothing. After all the blood tests and exam he called today that all is well. Haggis is a bit pudgy (17 lbs.) but he his happy and healthy. So, whatever I'm doing to keep it up. So, Transfer Factor remains in his diet from here on out...and thanks again everyone for your advice and shoulders during our kitty up and downs.

All the best to you and your kitties!