Update on Sara. Things are NOT good. She began bleeding from the nose.

[saracat]

Her blood tests indicate her blood isn't clotting. She refuses to eat or drink and is depressed. I tried to force feed her and I don't think I got much down. I will try again but it doesn't look good.My poor kitty needs love.

[Grateful for Hope]

1. Awwww, saracat

I am sending some more love her way. I know how awful it is to have an ailing furbaby.

:hug:

[I Have A Dream]

2. Universe, please help Sara to get well quickly and completely.

Please fill her with healing energy and light. Please help saracat to take the correct steps to help her beloved friend. (This or something better for the highest good of all involved.)

I am visualizing Sara as being completely healthy.

[lildreamer316]

3. I'm tagging on to this....

consider me saying the same thing.

[Beaverhausen]

4. I'm sending those thoughts too

[rumpel]

6. I also visualize Sara healthy and happy

:grouphug:

[stellanoir]

5. Lots of love to her

I know she's got other symptoms but maybe just putting a pot of water on a slow boil may help humidify the air for her little nose.

Can't hurt.

:grouphug: for saracat, sara's cat, or sara the cat and/or all of the above

[saracat]

7. Unfortunately, Sara seems worse. She will not eat or drink and want sto be alone.

My other cat is going crazy howling andf attacking me. But he is nice to her. It is bizzarre.He keeps hissing and snarling and is smaking closed every door in the house and whining to open them. Maybe this is his greif process?

[Rock_Garden]

8. At least you can be there for her.

I'm still visualizing health for her, too.

[saracat]

9. Thank you.If only she would eat! or drink. She could have a chance.

[saracat]

17. Thank you all for your support. I am trying to connect with the universe and

I am still terrified. That is my emotion.And I feel great sorrow.I am trying to control my emotion to not attract negativity but I just don't know how. How do you not feel fear and grief if you care?

[Beaverhausen]

10. Have you tried giving her baby food?

Whenever mine won't eat I try jarred baby food- usually turkey or chicken. They seem to be able to tolerate it when they are sick and they are really attracted to the smell.

:hug:

[Metta]

11. I'd just keep her warm and comfortable. She'll show you if she wants to eat.

She may need her strength for something else. Now, you realize she may not recover or may recover only to a certain point. She'll show you what's best for her. Have you tried having a mental conversation with her? I've had good results with people who've been in comas or who are unable to speak.

[saracat]

13. I talk to her mentally all the time. Have you got a clue with is wrong with my other cat? He is male

and has always been snarky to her after the vets but this time he is fine with her it is me he hates. I showered( he even followed me to the showe as he usually does and groweled and hissed when I got out!) changed everything even house assessories, and he still is snarling and hissing at only me! He tries to bite and follows me.He is opening and closing doors and howling.This started yeayerday but he didn't reach a crescendo till today.He won't even let me walk past him!

[rumpel]

15. Your male cat feels you are weakened

I think he is vying for your position, he senses you are vulnerable. Sara is ill, so he does not have to fight for his position there. Maybe you have to put out energies of confidence and security. Assure him it's ok, you can still handle it.

I send you all positive and healing light.

[Metta]

24. Talk with him, too.

I think he's acting out on you this time because he knows that your other cat is too fragile right now. I suspect he's upset that the other cat may be dying or that what you're doing is interfering with her. Please continue talking with them both. What they have to say contains the clues to what's going on.

[crikkett]

12. when I helped my dog through an intestinal blockage

she barfed for two days, couldn't eat and she didn't drink but she would lick tea with honey from my fingers. Then I gave her chicken broth. Eventually she moved to rice in broth.

I was able to get her to lick a few tablespoons of liquid a day (she's 9lbs chihuahua) and I think it gave her enough hydration and nutritional support to survive and pass the blockage. That was scary (wrote to the prayer thread that month!) but that, and holding her helped us both.

I don't know how cats work with licking fingers or being held. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.

[Why Syzygy]

14. I sent a private messgae ..

I like the suggestions on the thread to get some liquids into her. Your other cat might benefit from Bach's Rescue Remedy. Calm him down, without 'drugs'. I wonder if Sara would take a little Gatorade.

[rumpel]

16. that's a good idea

a few drops into water...

[Sweet Freedom]

18. Saracat, how is your kitty today?

We're all thinking of her and hoping that today she is better and on the path to recovery. And we're hoping you are better as well. :hug:

[saracat]

19. Not good. I may have to take her in. I love her so but she is suffering.I can't see her with a life

of forced feeding and water.She threw up again and is having trouble swallowing.Her nose bled again.I am very sad. My other kitty is being nice to her now but staring to distance himself. He howled last night but crept up nesxt to her.He doesn't seem to hate me any more though.

[Beaverhausen]

20. Oh I'm sorry

:hug: Lots of love to you.

I've been where you are. I'm sure you will make the right decision. :hug:

[I Have A Dream]

21. Oh, saracat....

I hope that it doesn't get to that point...

:cry:

:hug:

[LaurenG]

22. I am sorry,

I'm sending lots of love and light to you all.

:hug:

[Sweet Freedom]

23. Oh sweetie, I'm so sorry

but I understand. Do take her in and see what the vet says. I have had many kitties and know how hard it is figure out if you should stick it out, or give up, or if you're giving up too soon, or too late. It's hard, but you know your kitty better than anyone and you will do what is best for her.

I'm glad your other kitty doesn't hate you anymore!

Keep us posted. We're all here for you and your furball. :hug:

[davsand]

25. Oh, I am SO sorry to hear this.

This is such pain filled stuff, and I am just so sorry you guys are suffering right now.

I will tell you that when Tillie(you bitch) Cat (my lovely medium haired princess) got so sick there at the end, it was terrible to deal with the idea of maybe not being with her any more. That cat had been the love of my life along with the bane of my existence for more than 17 years, and I just was devastated to be facing her illness.

My vet pointed out that our critters give us unconditional acceptance and as much love as possible in the short years alloted to them(remember, kitties' bodies are only designed for about 2 years on average life span in a natural or feral state.) In return for the love they give us, we should give them freedom from pain and suffering if they come to ill health when those little bodies wear out.

If you feel she is suffering and can't get better, you may be facing some hard choices. When you act with love (and I know you will) I'm sure you will do what is right for the both of you.

We love you and we all support you right now.



Laura

[saracat]

26. I think it is hard because she is only 10 and that is not so old.

But I can't stand to see her suffer. Nothing they have done works and They don't even know what she has.I can't subject her to more suffering. She just bled all over my sheets through to the mattress and is lethargic.She is still alert but I must take her in .She is whimpering periodically.I never wanted this for her.I am so sad and nothing makes this better.The universe isn't cooperating.

[I Have A Dream]

27. I don't have any animals in my family, so this may be a stupid question, saracat.

Have you taken her to see more than one veterinarian? Maybe another veterinarian might know what's wrong. :(

[saracat]

31. Yes. No answers

[CoffeeCat]

28. Hi Saracat...

...I just wanted to let you know that I was thinking of you
and your precious cat. I hope the vet has some answers.

Thinking of you and kitty--and sending loads of healing light your way.

[saracat]

32. The vet is going to put her to sleep.

[GardeningGal]

33. I'm so sorry saracat.

It's so hard when our animals are sick and they can't speak to tell us what's wrong. I'll thinking of you in this difficult time.

:hug:

[I Have A Dream]

34. saracat, if we can do anything at all to help you get through this...

please let us know. :(

:grouphug:

[saracat]

35. I wish I could stop crying and think of this as a good thing .I want her to be pain free and she is

so very sick. She is the most tender and wonderful cat I have ever had.It is so hard to say goodbye. I bring her in in 30 minutes. I wish I could make sense of this. She doesn't deserve this.

[Beaverhausen]

36. Go ahead and cry.

You are losing a member of the family, a dear friend. You have every right to cry.

But remember, this is a loving decision and she will not be in pain anymore.

I know how hard it is when they are so young. :hug: from me and my furkids, Geneva and Annie.

[saracat]

38. But I don't want to upset her, or my big boy catwho is losing his best friend. He will be so lonely.

He is staying with he till we leave in a few minutes.I hate this.

[Beaverhausen]

39. Do you have someone who you can call to go with you to the vets?

Or meet you afterwards?

[saracat]

40. My husband will go as well.She is a Daddy's girl and he is really hurt too.

[Why Syzygy]

42. I feel so sorry for all of you ...

When we had to let our 14 y/o 'puppy' go, we were devastated. I wanted to stay with her, but had to leave the room at the last minute. My husband was in the car crying. A few days later, she came to me in a dream. She was smiling and wagging her tail, telling me she was very happy and could see brightly and hear everything again. That made me feel so much better. I saw her a few years later being walked by a nice older woman. She came back to a loving home.

You are entitled to your grief. That's what love does to us sometimes.
I wish you peace.

ps... I am so grateful for whoever gave you a star to be here with us now.

[I Have A Dream]

37. Oh, saracat... I wish that I knew what to say so that you can feel...

some peace about this. I'm sending you so much love -- my heart is hurting along with yours.

:cry:

[Sweet Freedom]

41. Saracat, my sympathies.

We're all so sorry and were rooting for her.

I've asked my kitties that have passed to welcome your kitty and show her the way. :hug:

[Why Syzygy]

43. That is so sweet!

She will be in good paws. :loveya:

[rumpel]

44. I am so sorry, saracat..

We'll be there with you in spirit.
It is so hard to let go...
her body just can't sustain anymore and she tried.
tell her it's ok to leave you, and you'll be fine.

:grouphug:

[stellanoir]

46. blessing to you and your husband and your male cat too

If we can be of any support do let us know.

I had to euthanize a cat who had his back legs fractured and I was amazed how graceful his transition was.

May her's be as well.

:grouphug:

[Beaverhausen]

29. I know

I lost two cats who were both only 7. It's so hard when they are young. It's just so unfair.

The first we had no idea what was wrong and she died before we found out. The second ate some lilies which are toxic.

:hug:

[lildreamer316]

30. ......!

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[Rock_Garden]

45. Bless your hearts and bless your sweet baby. n/t