Kidneys FIV BJ needs help

[Jcatbird]

For all cat guardians, I have read about a new test coming soon. I don’t know a lot about it but it is supposed to detect Chronic Kidney Disease earlier in cats. IDEXX SDMA is something to ask your vet about.

Thank you to everyone here for your help and support.
FeebysOwner Everything you posted was of value to me and I am sure that others will see it too. I suggest everyone read what is in those links.
tarasgirl06 Everything in the link you posted helped too! I read it all and explored it all.
catsknowme I used your info as well. Went over everything with the vet and tests.

Whether posts contained information or support, they all helped. Thank you! I explored all avenues for BJ but the final straw was lymphoma. All his systems were shutting down and , although the vets put all efforts forth, this was the final test of his immune system.
BJ never gave up but I needed to give him his wings.

 

[dustydiamond1]

Sometimes the greatest love we can give them is to save them from the pain and suffering soon to come no matter how much it tears our heart. BJ will continue watching over you all and will meet you at the Rainbow Bridge someday.

 

[catsknowme]

It is with a heavy heart that I read of BJ's passing. Thank you for giving him a rich life, filled with all the love and joys of a real home & family. He was able to know life as an outdoor king and the relaxing comforts of a safe, pleasant inside life with his loving clowder. I know that the decision wasn't easy but it was the right thing to do. Another set of footprints to walk the Night Sky trail tonight, flying fast and high above the winter winds & snow & rain.....Godspeed and tailwinds west, BJ

 

[pearl99]

I hurt to hear about BJ. We are all thinking of you, Jcatbird . You gave him so very much, as you do all in Chez Catbird. Hugs and more hugs.
I read all the articles and they were very helpful, with Gracie having kidney disease now. Thank you all who posted.

Jcatbird -

 

[Maria Bayote]

For all cat guardians, I have read about a new test coming soon. I don’t know a lot about it but it is supposed to detect Chronic Kidney Disease earlier in cats. IDEXX SDMA is something to ask your vet about.

Thank you to everyone here for your help and support.
FeebysOwner Everything you posted was of value to me and I am sure that others will see it too. I suggest everyone read what is in those links.
tarasgirl06 Everything in the link you posted helped too! I read it all and explored it all.
catsknowme I used your info as well. Went over everything with the vet and tests.

Whether posts contained information or support, they all helped. Thank you! I explored all avenues for BJ but the final straw was lymphoma. All his systems were shutting down and , although the vets put all efforts forth, this was the final test of his immune system.
BJ never gave up but I needed to give him his wings.

I find myself sobbing silently at work while reading this. I have not known BJ, or have hugged him personally, but this pains and saddens me a lot. I know that every one of us here has to say goodbye, or has already said our goodbyes to some of our beloved cats, but each time, each time it still is so darned hard.

Jcatbird , here's sending you all my deepest sympathies. I hope that at least that our words could give you a bit of comfort. Today is a very sad day. Very sad day.

 

[Mamanyt1953]

Rest you gentle, our Darling, our Little Love, our Friend, dream you deep. Your pawprints are on more hearts than ever you knew existed, forever.

I just can't. Later, I hope the words will come. Right now, I just can't.

 

[rubysmama]

Oh, Jcatbird , I am so so sorry.

BJ, you were loved by so very many here at TCS, and you will be sorely missed.
RIP dear boy.

 

[tarasgirl06]

For all cat guardians, I have read about a new test coming soon. I don’t know a lot about it but it is supposed to detect Chronic Kidney Disease earlier in cats. IDEXX SDMA is something to ask your vet about.

Thank you to everyone here for your help and support.
FeebysOwner Everything you posted was of value to me and I am sure that others will see it too. I suggest everyone read what is in those links.
tarasgirl06 Everything in the link you posted helped too! I read it all and explored it all.
catsknowme I used your info as well. Went over everything with the vet and tests.

Whether posts contained information or support, they all helped. Thank you! I explored all avenues for BJ but the final straw was lymphoma. All his systems were shutting down and , although the vets put all efforts forth, this was the final test of his immune system.
BJ never gave up but I needed to give him his wings.

OH Jen, I am so very sorry for your loss of precious BJ! I know the entire clowder has to be feeling that bigtime. When there is a guardian cat in the home, everyone depends on him to feel safe, secure, and loved. Our beloved angel Calo was like that.
Words are insufficient, so I won't burden you with a lot of them. Know that BJ watches over you all and guards you well from the Bridge, and that he is safe, healthy, and feeling well again in Perfect Love. You will all reunite in due time, never to part. May the many precious memories I'm sure you have, and your photos and videos, bring comfort in time. Until then, grieve you must.
My *PRAYERS* and thoughts are with you all.

 

[Whenallhellbreakslose]

I am so very sorry Jcatbird. This is a big loss at Chez Catbird. As someone that had cats who had cancer and were rejecting their medicines towards the end. I can say it was BJ's time. You made the right decision. I hope one day they can eradicate all feline ailments, especially FIV, FELV, FIPs and all cancers.

Big Hugs. I pray that you find strength and peace as you cope with the loss of your beloved BJ. Take care.

 

[fionasmom]

I am so sorry for your loss. BJ's life was incredibly enriched for having you as his guardian and I hope that you can take some comfort in that.

 

[AbbysMom]

Jcatbird On behalf of the TCS site Team, we are all very sorry for your loss. Threads are locked after such a loss as a sign of respect. When you feel up to it, please consider writing a memorial thread in the Crossing the Bridge forum.

Rest in Peace, BJ.