Shredder has taken a turn for the worse

Sending prayers and good thoughts coming your way. Hoping for the best.

I am also anxious to hear the results the vet has from the tests tomorrow. I will be leaving early in the morning and won't be back until later in the evening, but I will check in then to see what you have found out, and how he is doing. I will be thinking good thoughts for him and you, all day.

Mary Anne, you know that you and Shredder are getting all the Board Magic possible. I've enlisted Ophelia, my little nurse, to send her kitty-feel-better vibes as well. You are both in my thoughts. I hope news comes quickly, and I dearly hope sweet Shredder recovers.

Waiting with baited breath on the other side of the water to hear news of Shredder.

Prayers and love heading his way from me and my furry little ones.

Hissy,

Sad news indeed. If anyone is capable of seeing Shredder thru this, it would be you.

Prayers for all.

Bill

How terribly frustrating. You're both exhausted, poor things. Love and prayers for both of you and the whole family.

Sending more get well thoughts and prayers for Shredder. I hope they can do something for him once they know what it is. Let us know, we're all worried about the two of you

Hissy - we are sitting on pins and needles - how is the sweet boy???????????

He is getting more and more withdrawn and listless. There is now blood in his stool. I just gave him his most favorite thing in the whole world a fresh roll of toilet paper, and he gave it barely a glance. It is looking more and more like he has something internally going on and it is beating him down. I will not be surprised to learn that his creatine and BUN levels are off the map. I have one more pain pill to give him and don't know if I should give it to him now or save it. He is growling and purring simoultaneously and I am sure he is in a great deal of pain. oh damn this is so hard.

Mary Anne, I'm so sorry to hear this. I can't even imagine what you must be going through right now. Poor Shredder, I know you are doing everything you can to make him as comfortable as possible. My love goes out to both of you.

I am soooo sorry to hear this. I will keep you both in my prayers and send some strength your way.

It is definately understandable that this must be something very hard to go through. It's just like when your child is sick, you'd give anything to ease their pain amd not see them suffer.

Does the pain pill help at all? Can your vet give you some more to help ease poor Shredder's pain?

Sending prayers and angel hugs your way.

Oh Lord, Hissy. Is there anything you can do? Can you take him back to the vet for scans/tests/anything that might make the poor little mite better or, God forbid, relieve him of his suffering?

I'm sorry it's all gone so pear-shaped for Shredder. I'll keep him in my thoughts for the rest of the afternoon.

Keep strong.

Oh, Hissy! Hang in there! I know you're doing everything you can. I can't even begin to imagine what you're experiencing. You're a saint! I hope help/relief comes so soon.

Bill

Oh Hissy, I was hoping for sure that you'd have good news for all of us when you signed in this morning. I hope they are able to figure out whats wrong with him and treat him. Seeing him in pain must be horrible for you. Please keep us updated on what is happening with your furbaby.

Basically when I left the vets yesterday I was told that either he was going to get better, or he was going do die. The vet told me that he could die with them (in a cage and probably alone) or he could die with me. I chose to take him home. I didn't mention the "D" word yesterday here on the board because I had been praying and hoping that he would be that one cat that had the reserve to pull through this and I didn't want to jinx that. But last night, it has become increasingly clear to me that whatever did happen to him, is stronger that what his body is capable of overcoming. Please know this, I will not let him needlessly suffer. I have been on this path many times, it is not a pleasant path to be on but because of what I do, it has become a part of my life. I will know when it is time and I will act then. Until then, there is always hope, there is always prayers that might intercede into reality. I am hoping that this is one miracle that God might figure out He can do. When I rescued Shredder and his brother Kabota from a disease infested colony, they were near dead. They fought right along with us and grew and thrived and dove deep in our hearts. I am hoping that fight is still strong within Shredder. When it dims, I will let him go. It is the only thing I can do, he has been throught countless stresses in the last few days with vet visits. He has been poked and prodded and violated. They have done all they can humanely do. Now is his time to rest with those who love him and will continue to do so and will continue to fight with him for all the time that is alloted us.

At least Shredder doesn't have the added stress of being locked up in a cage at a veterinary clinic being tended by strangers. Since you're so capable, it must be making it a little bit easier for him to be at home where he feels the most comfortable and secure.
I know it's really hard for you to see him continue to go through so much suffering when you're doing everything you can to help him.

OPPS!!! I didn't see your last post, Hissy.

Sending gentle hugs and good thoughts to Hissy and Shredder

At least he is with someone who loves him! I am still praying for a miracle.

Don't know you personally and don't know Shredder, but you both seem to have tremendous strength. I only wish my tears of sorrow could help ease Shredder's pain.

So sorry. Sending lots of love and prayers.