I have THE WORST feeling in the pit of my stomach

i dont know, what advice to give that may help.
You and others here know way more about caring for animals then i do.
all i can do is say i hope for the best for both of you

HUG

I will be keeping the two of you in my thoughts, I Dont think re-arranging the appointment will make any difference, you need to do it for her, and I just hope that your feelings are wrong and that the vet can think of something else - maybe do this test you mentioned?

Sending good vibes

I think you need to go to the vet appt, for her sake. But you probably don't need to make any decisions at that moment. SO keep your courage, love her and what is right will happen. Good vibes coming.

Hugs to you & Damita

oh my ! I am sorry that you are in this tough position Its difficult what to say really

lots of soothing ((((((vibes)))))) coming over for you and I hope you feel better about things soon

Nat i can only imagine how hard and upsetting this is for you, but the sooner you know whats going on the better because this is making you ill

We'll all be here for you you know that

Sending Damita (((((((((((MEGA HEALTHY VIBES))))))))))))

Sending you and Damita lots of {{{vibes}}} and .

I don't have any advice. Sending good vibes and some hugs.

Sending lots of prayers your way. Jenny said it very well...

I think you need to go to the vet appt, for her sake. But you probably don't need to make any decisions at that moment. SO keep your courage, love her and what is right will happen. Good vibes coming.

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Hey,
Just want wish you all the best for whenever you choose to take Damita to the vet.
In regards to her diet and being sick often, you can try plain boiled chicken (just pop the chicken in water no seasoning), if she can't deal with solids try the broth, you can also try plain boiled rice or a salmon mousse that may help her. With regards to the loose motions try putting a little arrowroot in with her food, its a binding agent, for foods and stools.

Lots of hugs to you both, oh Neko and Diego both wish you the best too so heres a nice group hug see thats you, Damita, Neko, me and Diego


Takezou

Putting off her appointment isn't helping her and is not an act of kindness. Put your personal feelings aside and be responsible - take her in. This is not about you - its about *her*. She'll thank you for it later, regardless of how it turns out.

Nat, I'm sending the best vibes for strength for you and good health for Damita. Just know that you've given this kitty the most wonderful, loving life she could ever have hoped or dreamed of. When it comes right down to it, i know you will be strong enough and you love Damita enough to do what's right for her QUALITY of life.

When Rambo was terribly sick I had the same thoughts in my head...and I knew in the end I had to decide Quality of life over quantity. WHen the time is right, your heart will tell you the answer.

Until then, love her, enjoy her company and try not to dwell on the "what might happen" next week.

We are all here for you!

I weighed her today at the vet in town. She's 7lbs 4 oz....not as bad as I thought. He felt her over & said she still has a good amount of fat over her ribs, etc. She's not starving thin. He said this is an OK weight for her. Then again, he's a moron.

Just FYI-That's only a pound lost in 3 months. Then again, we weren't trying to loose weight!

Oh Natalie, I'm so sorry you're in this situation. Was Damita's vet visit today just for a weigh-in, or did he do an exam? If you don't mind me asking, what exactly is it you're afraid she has?
You know you have to do what's best for her. I think the sick feeling you have is worrying that July 5th will be the day you lose her. I know it's hard, but you can't think about it that way. It might even be the day you discovered your fears were groundless. I so wish I had some words of wisdom that would see you thru this. I think that by the time Thursday gets here, you're going to be a nervous wreck; is there someone who could drive you and Damita to the vet's? I don't think you should take premonitions lightly, but it might not be about Damita. Please take care of yourself--you've got kitties that need their Meowmy.

Today was just for a weigh in. We went into town to Dr. Stupid who doesn't know which end is up. He did feel her over because I was visibly upset that she had lost weight. He won't charge me for an exam for that, either. The vet we go see Thursday is a great guy.

I feel so bad waiting until Thur. to take her to the vet, but I also worry if I get her in sooner, I feel like the vet will be rushed & won't do as good a job. And Damita's not necessarily any worse than she's been before....she's had many of these symptoms for awhile. And she's been to the vet for them before.

Please don't feel bad about waiting till Thurs, you know that if she was really bad, she would be seen regardless. Will be thinking of you and hoping it is nothing too serious.