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Thank you and hugs. I'm not too sure how I am surviving it.. I've had the "what ifs" before, but never so badly. He's quite fond of stuffed toys, but only for batting around.. ha. He was very snuggly with the other cats, especially Lance (they were best friends for 15 years). He also loves...

I am so incredibly sorry to hear of the loss of Mansfield and all of your other losses..  I cannot imagine having gone through all of that. Although I know it doesn't compare, I lost my mother earlier in April, 2016 and two cats in December. I know that the loss of my cats, devastating in and...

I'm sorry to post, as I know I'm a chronic lurker rather than really active on the boards.. I'm just feeling really at a loss for what to do and how to cope right now. I've tried to start this post several times, but I haven't been able to even get through typing things out without complete...

I hope so, too! Thank you so, so much for all of your help and feedback. Lance is sending a nice long puurrrrrrr your way! 

I'm glad that your cat is feeling all better! Lance is back up in my room now, laying next to me and purring away. It appears he did have some more wet food and water - and just scarfed down some treats in here (Feline Greenies dental). I haven't started the home pain meds yet, as the vet said...

I really like jbessey9121's ideas, especially Esmeralda. If you're interested in Romani (Gypsy) names, there's a lot of ideas with a bit of googling. If you want to try to tie that in with flowers, there are some names like Florica (which is apparently some variant of the Romanian word for...

Yeah, it's been terrifying for me.. I'm truly sorry you had to go through a similar situation.. How's your kitty doing now? Update on Lance: Last night - after giving him some time alone - I was able to give his hyperthyroidism meds (using transdermal). I couldn't get him to try the antibiotic...

Sorry to hear about your cat - I hope she's feeling better! Unfortunately, for various reasons, there is really nowhere to enclose Lance (nowhere that he won't freak out anyways). My plan was to keep him mostly in my room, with food and water available, and carry him downstairs at certain...

I have no idea whatsoever why the formatting is so weird in my first post and I cannot find any way to edit it.. (Is editing not allowed here?). Sorry! Here's a picture (Lance of course!) to hopefully make up for it. eta: formatting fixed

My cat, Lance, is a 17 year old Siamese mix. I was petting him earlier tonight when I realized he was clearly in pain around his hindquarters.. I've never seen him show pain like he did (distressed meow, growling, fake biting at me.. he normally purrs constantly being around me, regardless of...

I'm sorry for the delayed response. I'm struggling with very serious grief and personal struggles at the moment, while trying to do the best to care for the "kids" (aka my cats that are probably more needy and/or spoiled than 99% of actual human kids.. ). Thanks again to all for the warm welcome!

Thanks for the warm welcome. :wavey: ellag - I love your signature! My cats certainly prove it... jackiebagels - Nice to meet you, too. I'm glad you enjoyed the "treats"! Inanna - Are.. are you... suggesting some nefarious plan? I am obviously innocent.. :goof: