~ The Kitty Thread!! ~ Take 2!

hedonist · October 2021

Me too. So frightening, and heartbreaking to visit those shots.

Good on your vet for taking her unscheduled, and you for being a good parent to her.

GlowGirl · October 2021

eeriepadave said:

Thought i was gonna have to put down my cat today. Came home from work and she wasn't there "mentally". She's on diabetes and Saturday she seemed fine. Sunday also seemed pretty good except she didn't really eat anything towards the end of the day. Usually when I get home from work she usually meows and greets me. She didn't today, thought she was under the bed or something. Found her in the bathroom just staring at the wall picked her up and when I put her down she was just wandering around like she had dementia or something. Called my vet and asked if I could bring her in even though i didn't have an appointment, they said yes. They took her blood ad glucose and all that stuff. Apparently her glucose level was really low and that is why she was acting that way. They gave her some glucose gel for her mouth and that seemed to work. They told me to keep an eye out for her to make sure she's eating and all. She seems to be better now, she drank some but hasn't eaten anything yet. So that's a relief I was expecting the worse to be honest.

What a relief!! I am glad it was something that the vet could resolve. Did they give you glucose gel to bring home in case it happens again. I think people who are diabetic can also get disoriented if their blood sugar is not properly regulated. I’m sure that was scary. You seem to be on top of it. So, that is great. I hope she starts eating soon, if she hasn’t already.

eeriepadave · October 2021

Thanks everyone. She seems to be a little better. Although I haven't seen her eat recently

I was able to pick up some glucose gel at Walgreens. So that's good.

eeriepadave · October 2021

not looking to well for kali. She seems a little better. Looks like she has trouble walking and mostly just lies on her side. Looks like she has lost lots of weight. Doesn't eat too often, she is drinking though. I go back to the vet on Saturday for a follow up, but i really don't know how much longer she has. She's getting up there in age at 14 1/2.

GlowGirl · October 2021

eeriepadave said:

not looking to well for kali. She seems a little better. Looks like she has trouble walking and mostly just lies on her side. Looks like she has lost lots of weight. Doesn't eat too often, she is drinking though. I go back to the vet on Saturday for a follow up, but i really don't know how much longer she has. She's getting up there in age at 14 1/2.

I’m sorry to hear this. It is always hard when they start to decline. I’ve been through it with a few cats over the years. It never gets easier. Consult with the vet. But you will likely know when it is time. They just let you know. Sending good thoughts to you and Kali.

hedonist · October 2021

Yes, good thoughts from here too. They let us know, and we just know when their life isn’t making them happy anymore.

It hurts, no matter what.

eeriepadave · October 2021

RIP Kali!

When I cam home from work today, she was on the floor twitching so i called the vet and they told me to come over. While i was waiting for the doctor she passed away. I was expecting to put her down, but it obviously still hurts

GlowGirl · October 2021

Dave, I am so sorry. I know how you feel. Of course it hurts. You lost a family member. I had a feeling last night when you said she had trouble walking. My last two cats who passed start walking all wobbly (like they were drunk) the day before. From your posts here I know how much you cared about her. I assume that is her photo as your avatar. I can't remember if you have other cats as well. I am sure she had a great life. We are here for you.

josevolution · October 2021

My condolences Dave I love my pets so much it’s tough when they pass on ..

josevolution · October 2021

I didn’t realize till now that Theodora is sticking her tongue out at me 😀

Merkin Baller · October 2021

I’m sorry, Dave.

eeriepadave · October 2021

GlowGirl said:

Dave, I am so sorry. I know how you feel. Of course it hurts. You lost a family member. I had a feeling last night when you said she had trouble walking. My last two cats who passed start walking all wobbly (like they were drunk) the day before. From your posts here I know how much you cared about her. I assume that is her photo as your avatar. I can't remember if you have other cats as well. I am sure she had a great life. We are here for you.

yeah pretty much that's how Kali was walking (wobbly). Yes that is her in my profile pic. That's probably my favorite pic that I have ever taken. I did have another cat, Willow, who passed away like 3 years ago. Got Kali when she was a year old (mainly as a companion for Willow in '08) luckily they got along pretty well and Kali lived a long life, 14 1/2 years. So that's good.

josevolution said:

My condolences Dave I love my pets so much it’s tough when they pass on ..

Merkin Baller said:

I’m sorry, Dave.

thank you!

hedonist · October 2021

I’m so very sorry, Dave. Those of us who’ve lost ours know how you feel. It hurts; just know you gave her a wonderful life of being loved.

That is a great photo, by the way.

giventofly69 · October 2021

eeriepadave said:

RIP Kali!

When I cam home from work today, she was on the floor twitching so i called the vet and they told me to come over. While i was waiting for the doctor she passed away. I was expecting to put her down, but it obviously still hurts

I'm so sorry to hear this. RIP sweet Kali.

Sending thoughts and virtual hugs to you.

eeriepadave · October 2021

hedonist said:

I’m so very sorry, Dave. Those of us who’ve lost ours know how you feel. It hurts; just know you gave her a wonderful life of being loved.

That is a great photo, by the way.

giventofly69 said:

eeriepadave said:

RIP Kali!

When I cam home from work today, she was on the floor twitching so i called the vet and they told me to come over. While i was waiting for the doctor she passed away. I was expecting to put her down, but it obviously still hurts

I'm so sorry to hear this. RIP sweet Kali.
Sending thoughts and virtual hugs to you.

Thanks, Still hurts. feels weird not having a cat in my apartment though. Keep turning around and expecting her to be there :sighs:

I'll probably get another one (or two) eventually but not yet obviously. I'll know when the time is right.

hedonist · October 2021

eeriepadave said:

hedonist said:

I’m so very sorry, Dave. Those of us who’ve lost ours know how you feel. It hurts; just know you gave her a wonderful life of being loved.

That is a great photo, by the way.

giventofly69 said:

eeriepadave said:

RIP Kali!

When I cam home from work today, she was on the floor twitching so i called the vet and they told me to come over. While i was waiting for the doctor she passed away. I was expecting to put her down, but it obviously still hurts

I'm so sorry to hear this. RIP sweet Kali.
Sending thoughts and virtual hugs to you.

Thanks, Still hurts. feels weird not having a cat in my apartment though. Keep turning around and expecting her to be there :sighs:

I'll probably get another one (or two) eventually but not yet obviously. I'll know when the time is right.

Yes, you’ll know. And when the time comes, may the sweet outweigh the bitter

GlowGirl · November 2021

Hi @eeriepadave - How are you doing. Just checking in. And, yes. You will know when the time is right to get a new kitty. Let us know when you do.

Gern Blansten · November 2021

eeriepadave said:

hedonist said:

I’m so very sorry, Dave. Those of us who’ve lost ours know how you feel. It hurts; just know you gave her a wonderful life of being loved.

That is a great photo, by the way.

giventofly69 said:

eeriepadave said:

RIP Kali!

When I cam home from work today, she was on the floor twitching so i called the vet and they told me to come over. While i was waiting for the doctor she passed away. I was expecting to put her down, but it obviously still hurts

I'm so sorry to hear this. RIP sweet Kali.
Sending thoughts and virtual hugs to you.

Thanks, Still hurts. feels weird not having a cat in my apartment though. Keep turning around and expecting her to be there :sighs:

I'll probably get another one (or two) eventually but not yet obviously. I'll know when the time is right.

Sorry man...that sucks.

We have two that are buds. We always laugh when they come parading through the living room together. Like they are making their rounds.

Fifthelement · November 2021

eeriepadave said:

RIP Kali!

When I cam home from work today, she was on the floor twitching so i called the vet and they told me to come over. While i was waiting for the doctor she passed away. I was expecting to put her down, but it obviously still hurts

@eeriepadave

my heartfelt condolences on the loss of Kali. I know that ache and pain. I’m thankful for you though, that you had all those lovely years together. We had a similar situation when we lost Stella. We had planned on euthanising her on a Wednesday; she had a vapour lock and was dead within a minute on Sunday. Even expecting it, it was so sudden.

sending hugs and warm thoughts your way.

eeriepadave · November 2021

thanks everyone. I'm doing better. Got her ashes a few days ago. donated her diabetic food and insulin to the vet, so another cat could use it. Still miss her.

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