Max

[gini]

I am sending you the BIGGEST HUG possible. No way are you a bad Meowme - we all know how much you love Max and want him to be comfortable.

I just stopped and said a prayer for you and Max!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Slick, I'd never call you a bad cat meowmie. Sometimes it's very difficult to help our cats without stressing them out. As others have said, you need to look at his quality of life and just help him to remain as happy and comfortable as you can. Lots more prayers and positive thoughts are being sent Max's way. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[manda_moo87]

Slick! I haven't spoken to you in ages, I hope you're holding up alright. Sending some big hugs your way from Vancouver Island! {{{{{HUGS}}}}}

[rg_girlca]

Prayers on the way for your gorgeous Max and {{{{{{HUGS}}}}} to his wonderful meowmie. Bad mommy. Yeah right Slick. Not one person on this board thinks that and neither should you. We do whatever we can for our precious animals and there are times when we have to say, "Enough is enough."

[carole]

Happy Birthday ole fella, and let us hope you make it to another birthday,with your Meowmie taking such good care of you, i am sure you will.

Slick i hope Max continues to do well and is in no discomfort,and that he has many more good days than bad, my Ash is in the same boat,and has had another year since his diagnosis,so good luck and keep your spirits up,both you and Max.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Any uppydates?

[karyn674]

Oh! I'm terribly sorry to hear this. It's really a tough time seeing our furbabes suffer.

Sending prayers your way x x x x

[slick]

Any uppydates?

I've made a decision to NOT give any more fluids to Max. Words cannot describe how stressed out he was and promptly peed or pooped as soon as I put him on the counter. All during the treatment he drooled profusely and started trembling. He refused to eat after treatment. When I would come home from work he'd cower in the corner.

I just can't put him through this anymore. It will probably will shorten his life span, but at this stage of the game it's quality, not quantity.

At the moment he's eating good and his output is good and he's not in any discomfort. I'm just going to love him for as much time as he has left on earth.

All through this I'm constantly reminded of something that was posted by Susan when her beloved Sasha crossed the bridge and I'd like to quote her now. I believe she wrote this herself.

You brought me into your life
I am your pet. You wanted me!
How luck I am.
All I want to do is please you.

I love you totally:
no conditions
no constraints
no complaints
I do not judge

You brought me into your life
I am your pet - so please

Promise to
respect my species,
understand who I am and my limitations,
treat me well, with gentleness and caring,
take care of me, my health and well-being.

Promise to:
never abandon me,
never let me suffer,
love me forever.

If you truly love me,
As I love you -
Give me quality pet life;
And when it is time--let me go
Peacefully, painlessly, gently
For quantity of days has no value if I suffer.

Because I worship you--had I the power
you would never know pain, suffering or abandonment;
you would have life quality over life quantity--because
I'm your pet--and I love you now and forever
--Susan D
--August 13, 2005
--Dedicated to Sasha

[Killearn Kitties]

Slick, you are the only one of us in a position to try to judge what is best for Max, and I know you will give him the best life you can. Please can you give your boy a big huge hug from me? Well, I know that he is not so keen on them either, but maybe you can sneak one in.

[kb2yjx]

I am sad to read your post, but really do understand....I have stopped fluids and some meds....any chance Max will like to have some chicken broth added to his food, so he can have some extra good tasting fluid....Will light a candle for you both.....Sandra

[Catty1]

I totally understand - and you are doing what is totally right for Max.

As Sandra said - some yummy liquids might be just the ticket for dear Max.

{{{hugs}}} to you and that dear woolly kitty!

[Medusa]

Everyone has to make their own decisions based on their pet and his/her needs and personality. No judgments here, that's for sure. I'm sad to read that the subQ's aren't going well but you've done your best. Your love for Max shines through every post. I wish you many happy and peaceful days w/Max yet.

[katladyd]

I would do the same thing if it was one of my boys! You love him and don't want to torture him. That is completely understandable. You could try adding some tuna water or even just plain water to his food. As long as he gets liquids in some way, he should be okay. I applaud you for putting Max's feelings ahead of your own. It takes a lot of love to do that!

[jenluckenbach]

As hard as it is, this decision comes straight from the heart. He will live his life out as God intended, and you will love hiim now and forever.

Prayers to you both. {{{{{HUGS}}}}}

[phesina]

Prayers and a candle (http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/...ng&cid=8994248) for you both. God bless you.

Love from Pat and cats