Mimi

A kitty at the clinic came in one day; she had been adopted five days prior and the owner couldn't get her to eat, so they brought her back. She's such a sweet cat, meowing constantly when she wants attention.

The only way we could get her to eat was to dope her up on valium. She'd pig out on the valium!

We did bloodwork... her white count was high, but that was the only abnormal values. Gave her two weeks of Clavamox 62.5 mg (which is usually for a 20 lb pet, but given the severity of her condition, we gave her a high-dose). We took some x-rays in the midst of the antibiotics, and there were no significant finding... her kidneys looked a little on the large side, but nothing too concerning. We repeated her bloodwork after a week of her antibiotics... white count was now normal (too quickly) and her globulin was elevated. We are now suspicious of FIP, non-effusive.

After two weeks of SQ fluids, a penicillin injection, a week of antibiotics, cyproheptadine (to stimulate the appetite), valium, and much love and attention, she had absolutely no improvement. She's slowly turning to skin and bones.

I got attached to Mimi after the first time I saw her... she's so sweet, so loving, wants nothing but love and attention. I'd carry her around, give her the love she so dearly yearned for. She quickly stole my heart.

Mimi was humanely euthanized today. My heart breaks for her, shoot, my heart breaks for me, too... I wish there was SOMETHING, anything, we could have done for her! I wish that these sweet, loving kitties didn't get so sick.

Everyone at work is constantly telling me that I shouldn't get so attached to my patients... but darn, I just can't help it! Somebody has to be sad for Mimi, don't they? Somebody has to be affected... otherwise, why were they brought into our lives? I believe they are brought into our lives for a reason. And the MINUTE I'm not upset over a patient I've grown attached to... I'm gonna change carrers! THAT SECOND!

Beware of the signs of FIP. Keep your cats away from other sick kitties.

I regret not knowing her sooner. I regret not being able to help her. But the one thing I don't regret... loving her. Though it breaks my heart, she knew love... she received the love she wanted so much.

So, please, remember Mimi with me... she deserves at least that.

Thank-you.

Okie

Poor little baby. Because of you she knew love and was very happy her last few weeks. All because of you. You are who you are, and you and your love for these creatures makes the world, their world, and the world in general, a better place.

You're in good company at the Bridge Mimi, and I am shedding tears for you tonight, too.

lots of them

Thanks guys... I just wish there was more we could do.

You did enough. You loved her and took care of her and gave her peace when there was no more to be done. Who could ask for more, really.

Originally Posted by Okie89

Thanks guys... I just wish there was more we could do.

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Bless you for caring! I, for one, understand that God gave you an incredibly loving heart and you are using this gift to the best of your ability. And I know that very same caring heart is making this world a better place for all of us, and you are a blessing for whomever's path you cross. That, to me, is being a real angel, right here, down on Earth. And I am sure that dear little Mimi is giving that very same report to the Heavenly angels, too.

I am so glad you care so much for these sweet animals. If there weren't as many of us around, many more would suffer because of it. You did your best, which is all anyone can ask, even little Mimi. I am glad there is someone else that is as tender hearted as me. I just saw my friend's vet crying for having to pts my friend's cat, and she gets attached and hurt just as much as we do. That is something I feel is a great trait to have, tender heartedness, and I'm glad you have it

You are their earthly Guardian Angel. It does hurt to be so kindhearted. Like the others have said, you gave her that extra attention and love. Over the top. She surly loved it.

I think the next feline disease to find a cure should be FIP. There has to be research going on out there....somewhere.

I wish funding for animals diseases was on par with all the money for humans.

God Bless Mimi. Maybe my grandmother, Mimi, who loved cats is holding her right now.

God Bless you for being their advocate.

I am so sorry for you loss of Mimi. She sounds like a special little kitty. Rest in peace gentle one. You are loved and missed.

Thank-you all for remembering Mimi with me... she surely was a very special kitty. I appreciate all the kind words and warm wishes.

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Bless you for caring! I, for one, understand that God gave you an incredibly loving heart and you are using this gift to the best of your ability. And I know that very same caring heart is making this world a better place for all of us, and you are a blessing for whomever's path you cross. That, to me, is being a real angel, right here, down on Earth. And I am sure that dear little Mimi is giving that very same report to the Heavenly angels, too.

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Thank-you, very much for your kind words... they have touched my heart in a special way!

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You are their earthly Guardian Angel. It does hurt to be so kindhearted. Like the others have said, you gave her that extra attention and love. Over the top. She surly loved it.

I think the next feline disease to find a cure should be FIP. There has to be research going on out there....somewhere.

I wish funding for animals diseases was on par with all the money for humans.

God Bless Mimi. Maybe my grandmother, Mimi, who loved cats is holding her right now.

God Bless you for being their advocate.

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I wish, with everything, that animals diseases could be researched more, as well. FIP is particuarily confusing to me. No test (accurate), no treatment, no cure, nothing... just when they get it, they die. I hope it's one of the next medical breakthroughs in veterinary medicine.
Thanks for your support!

Thank-you again, everyone, for your warm hearts and support. It is greatly appreciated!

Okie

Poor Mimi - may she rest in peace.