sad news about my mothers kitty...

**carole** · 07-19-2009, 04:11 PM

I introduced you all to my mother's kitty some time ago, Tessa, is a beautiful chocolate burmese kitty, my parents have owned her for at least 12 years maybe more.

My mother had noticed a few things not quite right with her, she seemed fine some days, not so good others and was having a few toilet troubles,anyhow the sad news is Tessa is in CRF, i actually was pretty sure this is what the result would be having dealt with my Ash for over a year now.

Tessa is 16 years old, and has been very healthy up until now, i know my mother had a different point of view than mine, and i thought she was going to put her to sleep, as she does not want her suffering in anyway, however the vet has prescribed her some pills and she is going with that, i can now sigh with a sense of relief about that.

At least i can help my mother with dealing with it all, i don't think Tessa is as far on as my Ash, as she still eats well, however she is getting more test done tomorrow.

So all prayers and good thoughts would be appreciated , thanks my friends.

Here is a pic of the lovely Tessa, cute isn't she?

**katladyd** · 07-19-2009, 04:26 PM

Tessa is a cutie. I'm glad she is trying the pills. Cats can live very nicely for some time with CRF if it is caught early enough and treated. Give your mom and Tessa my best!

**phesina** · 07-19-2009, 04:38 PM

Tessa is BEAUTIFUL! What a stunning senior lady.

Prayers that she and your mother will have many more years together.

**Taz_Zoee** · 07-19-2009, 04:54 PM

Tessa is beautiful! You can say all kinds of things about what you'd do in this situation. But until you are actually IN it you don't know. I felt I had to at least try the sub-q's and anything else with Taz. And I did, for two weeks. But Taz's progressed so quickly (I think it had to do with the cysts he had around his kidneys) there wasn't much more I could do for him besides let him go.

I hope the meds will help and Tessa can be with your mother for several months or even years longer.

**carole** · 07-19-2009, 05:20 PM

Thanks yes, Tessa is one fine senior lady, she is a real love bug too, she just adores having her tummy rubbed, i love her too, and i am sad this is happening, but it is just old age, she has had the best care possible before my parents owned her and now,i think realistically years is not going to happen, but maybe they will have one more year together, my poor mother was crying her eyes out the night before she even knew Tessa had this,as she feared her kitty was ill,and thought it would be serious, due to her age,she has been a much loved companion, i am just glad my mum has decided to give the pills a go,at first she was very reluctant when i talked with her, she said i don't want her suffering.
and i can well understand he thoughts there, i have to question my own decision daily with Ash, when the days are bad, you wonder if you have done the right thing, and letting him go would be a blessing, but next day he has picked up and seems so much better, you think yep i did, it is a real roller coaster ride, not sure if mum is up to that or not, but rest assured what time Tessa has left will be happy, she is very spoilt, she has her own electric blanket, tepee House, and of course the best food and care possible.

**kimlovescats** · 07-19-2009, 05:25 PM

Tessa is stunningly beautiful, Carole! I hope the new meds will improve her quality of life so she can stay with your family a while longer!

**moosmom** · 07-21-2009, 07:52 AM

Carole,

I'm so sorry to hear about Tessa. She's beautiful!!!! Spoil her rotten, give her anything and everything they want. She certainly is stunning.

Following suit, I will pray for Tessa and light candles.

((((((((HUGS)))))))))))

Donna and fur crew

**carole** · 07-21-2009, 04:37 PM

ok well Tessa is not going in to the vets just yet, he has put her on Fortekor, the same medication as my Ash and in ten days will assess her, she will also probably go to the vets every month for a check up,and the vet has assured my dad she will not suffer in any way as that is my parents main concern, so she will be in very good hands, and Donna believe me she has alway's been and is still spoilt rotten , as all our furbabies deserve.

Tessa has a lovely nature, and is a real sweetie pie,thanks everyone for your concern and prayers, every bit helps,let us all hope Tessa has some quality life left.