Murphy UPDATE...11/8/10 Post #15

**Medusa** · 11-08-2010, 07:06 PM

Maybe if they give her subQ's for a couple of days that will perk her up. It sure did the trick for Boo. Of course, you don't want her to suffer but if it's just fluids she needs, you may have her for a few more months, Donna. I sure hope so. Keep the faythe.

**moosmom** · 11-08-2010, 07:25 PM

Dr. McLaughlin just called me. I told him about her vomiting and the weakness in her legs and her lack of muscle and fat. He said that every symptom she has are the final stages of kidney failure, and there is nothing more that can be done and that "it's time". I asked him if sub-Q fluids would help and he said it would only be temporary and would probably stress her out. I am beside myself. She will be the 6th cat I've lost in a year.

I'm so upset right now I'm making myself sick. This is SO not fair!!

**Medusa** · 11-08-2010, 07:28 PM

This is the part of cat rescue that I hate. We're so happy in the beginning b/c we see how they blossom in our care; we're almost like children, not thinking about the time that we know must come. I'm so sorry, Donna. At least you'll see to it that she'll be as comfortable as possible until it's time for her to make her final journey.

**Catty1** · 11-08-2010, 11:36 PM

This is SO not fair!

And poor little Murphy, having to be so sick.

I have nothing to offer but the possibility of a second opinion...but you know this vet well.

{{{hugs}}} to you...I am so sorry you are going through this again.

**TommyCat** · 11-09-2010, 07:05 AM

I'm so sorry to hear about Murphy. It's sometimes so hard knowing what to do for our pets, as we love them so much. We want to give them every chance to live, but at the same time we don't want them to suffer. I'm saying a prayer and sending positive thoughts for you and Murphy. Look for signs from Murphy, too. Hugs.