Nutkin has lost his fight.

I found my wild boy lying on the floor this morning. I had so hoped this wouldn't happen, but I was getting more scared for him. He was due to go for full blood panel and Xray tomorrow. I am taking him to my vet today as they will probably do a PM to see if after all that there was any organ abnormality. At least it may help others.

Jenny, I read this is in the other thread and I am stunned. You did so very much for this little baby, so much. I know you must be shocked, too. I wish I had the right words to say. I am sorry. Let us know what you find out.

Rest In Peace Baby you are well now.

I'm so sorry, Jenny. Nutkin's time here was too short, but he knew love thanks to you. Bless you for caring for him. RIP little guy.

Jenny, I am so sorry to read about this special little boy. Thanks to you in his lasts days he had warmth and food.

RIP sweet Nutkin.

Jenny i'm so sorry, i didn't even know Nutkin was sick?!

Have a quick and safe journey across the bridge sweet boy

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Oh Jenny, I'm so sorry to read this

You and Nutkin both fought for his life, but I know sometimes there's just nothing you can do.

Rest in peace little one

OH my gosh. I'm shocked. I was on vacation last week and didn't even realize he was sick. I am so sorry. What a sad loss.

R.I.P. Nutkin, you touched people world wide!

Poor Nutkin, such a unique kitty Have fun over the Bridge

I'm so sorry, Jenny


R I P Nutkin you are at peace now

I'm very sorry

Rest in peace Nutkin

I have had a call from the vet after the autopsy. Apparently it was amazing he lived so long. He had a massive infection of the lungs and heart, pleurisy in fact, and his chest cavity was full of pus. His stomach was adhering to his liver. The vet doubted that any dosage of antibiotic would have saved him, and said it must have started long before he came to me. The only surprising thing was that he also had a bad case of worms, despite being dewormed twice, and that lowered his immunity. Basically, there was probably nothing else I could have done, which makes me feel a little better, though I cannot understand how five vets missed such a huge problem.

There should be no danger to the others, though I am going to monitor them carefully (as if I don't!) and give them all an extra dose of wormer.

I don't know what I have learned from this - though there is one thing I will note carefully. That is that I thought he smelled bad - his fur and skin. I did not really take it seriously and never mentioned it to a vet, though it is something I thought vets were trained to look for.

Oh the poor boy

Originally Posted by jennyranson

I don't know what I have learned from this - though there is one thing I will note carefully. That is that I thought he smelled bad - his fur and skin.

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That's a piece of education for us all now Jenny

oh how sad. The poor little guy.

How lucky he was to be with an owner as caring as you. Rest in Peace, little Nutkin.

Oh, poor little baby boy! I have been following his thread.... my heart aches for you!

Rest in Peace little man!

RIP sweet boy. Play happy and free over the bridge.

Many for you, Jenny.

I'm so sorry, Jenny. RIP Nutkin

Given how sick he was it is amazing that he came to be with you. You gave him the one thing any cat or kitten can hope for, a warm loving home. He is now at peace and has taught us all an important message. You know your kitties best, tell the vet what you think, don't wait for them to bring up what might be wrong.