Nutkin has lost his fight.

Originally Posted by jennyranson

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.

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Isn't this what we call "FIP?" Pretty much a terminal disease, even with the best of treatment.

The good news is that Nutkin has hundreds of people around the world to mourn him, and the Rainbow Bridge should be a very short wait for someone to love him.

Jenny, I'm so so sorry!! RIP Sweet Nutkin

It's sad to lose a precious kitty but you gave him love and warmth. Hugs Jenny.

I am so sorry Jenny - but keep in mind he died in your house - a part of your family whether truly a part or not. He wasn't alone on the streets, or cold & hungry.

Play happily over the Rainbow Bridge, Nutkin.

I am so sorry you lost Nutkin He was so lucky to have you

Oh no I'm so sorry Jenny. He touched so many of us in such a short time. I guess sometimes, no matter how much you do, and how many experts look at him, you just can't save them all.

Oh Jenny, I'm so sorry!

Play happily at the bridge Nutkin!

I'm so sorry for your loss. Rest in Peace Nutkin.

I'm so sorry to hear about the little guy. You gave him a loving, warm home and did all you could do. You will be missed sweet, Nutkin.

I sorry to read of Nutkins' passing and hope he is well at the Rainbow Bridge.
I understand how it is to take in a stray and try our best to get them healthy but we don't always succeed.

How sad. You went through so much with him! I agree with the others- it is amazing that he found you, and a wonderful thing that he was able to find love in his short life.

I've followed the Nutkin threads since Bonaparte brought him home and I was very sad when I saw this thread (infact, my heart sunk when I saw the tread title with Nutkin's name in the "last post" off the main forum menu. I know how hard it is when trying to figure out a mystery illness and was really hoping that in Nutkin's case there would be a simple solution found soon!

Nutkin thanks you for trying your hardest and is healthy now at the RB. He's a special little boy, so all the TCS RB cats will certainly recognize him when he gets there!

Edited to add: Maybe Bonaparte brought him home because he knew he needed some love before he gave up his battle. By the sounds of it, Nutkin fought well beyond how long he should have been able to in order to get as much care and love before he moved on.

RIP Nutkin!

My condolences, Jenny.

Rest in peace sweet baby