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The Rogue, in the washer. He would jump into any open doors.
The Rogue, in the washer. He would jump into any open doors.
You're welcome. We are here for you. I just want to tell you, please be careful with the Mirtazapine. It does raise their heart rate some, so just keep an eye on him. Some say their kitties get vocal on it, & Angel did too. Sort of like he was meowing AT me, trying to tell me something. I think he was trying to tell me something didn't feel right, because of that. See if even half a dose helps. Since I had to only give him 1/2 a dose, the vet said I could give it every other day, instead of every 3rd. You could always give the vet a call if you're not sure.
Thank you everyone for still reading here. I do have much more time now for the rest of the gangwho appreciates it. Grisou was eating very little so I put him on the mirtazapine that did not work for the Rogue. He is now following me around and wants to be talked to.
Oberon is sneezing so I sneaked lysine into his food. Sassy Josephine hogs the bed and is following me around when Grisou isn't. Rascal accidentally got my neighbor's condolence card meant for the Rogue.
My research says that Main Coon cats can have, if unlucky, a genetic mutation in the heart causing sudden death with syndromes very similar to the Rogue's. He definitely wasn't a pure Main Coon, but maybe half of one, with him getting so big. Had I only had a diagnosis, there would have been some drugs that could have helped... would have, could have.
My vet called yesterday to tell me the latest blood tests weren't in yet, in case they give me some closure.
Thank you, @Angels mommy, for the warning. I am giving half a dose every other day, too. Grisou was on it two years ago when I was worried about his growth (first vet prescribed it, but then second vet pronounced him perfectly all right, just not to compare him with the Rogue although they were the same age). On the Rogue's last 3 days, Grisou was just sitting there not moving or eating, and I thought he had caught whatever virus the Rogue was fighting and syringe fed him, too. In hindsight it could have been he knew and was grieving. So I thought a bit of Mirtazapine would help him eat again, and it does.
You're welcome. We are here for you. I just want to tell you, please be careful with the Mirtazapine. It does raise their heart rate some, so just keep an eye on him. Some say their kitties get vocal on it, & Angel did too. Sort of like he was meowing AT me, trying to tell me something. I think he was trying to tell me something didn't feel right, because of that. See if even half a dose helps. Since I had to only give him 1/2 a dose, the vet said I could give it every other day, instead of every 3rd. You could always give the vet a call if you're not sure.
I didn't know if you were aware of that, so I just wanted to make sure you did. You can never be too safe.
You're welcome. That sounds like a good plan, & I'm glad it's helping him. I'm sure he did know
Thank you, @Angels mommy, for the warning. I am giving half a dose every other day, too. Grisou was on it two years ago when I was worried about his growth (first vet prescribed it, but then second vet pronounced him perfectly all right, just not to compare him with the Rogue although they were the same age). On the Rogue's last 3 days, Grisou was just sitting there not moving or eating, and I thought he had caught whatever virus the Rogue was fighting and syringe fed him, too. In hindsight it could have been he knew and was grieving. So I thought a bit of Mirtazapine would help him eat again, and it does.
You're welcome.
Thank you for saying that... I feel very similar. Looking at pictures of him hurt (so I do it because I want to hurt right now), and being home hurts awfully bad. I went out with my sister's family yesterday, for the first time in a month, because I don't have anyone I need to nurse... The Rogue had such a huge personality that just can't be filled by anyone else. Geronimo is constantly checking everywhere and calling for him. The others don't hurt that bad, Grisou and Oberon have each other, Sassy Josephine prefers humans to cats and Rascal only tolerated him because he was persistent.
I went to work today, as you recommended.
The Rogue, in the washer. He would jump into any open doors.
Well, he was a handsome bugger wasn't he. Love the white patches on his cheeks.This is the last picture I took of the Rogue. He got 3 years old. I had found him under the hood of my car when he was a 4 week old kitten.
He was sick for the last 3 weeks with various vets trying to find out what was wrong and bets ranging from autoimmune diseases to a very bad case of herpes. Bloodwork was moderate anemia at first, which got better 3 days ago when more blood was taken. X-rays all fine. He was scheduled for ultrasound on the day after tomorrow that we will never go to.
This morning his breathing got worse – all of a sudden, it sounded like water in his lungs. I grabbed him and rushed to the emergency vet. Couldn’t get him into his carrier, so I had him on the seat next to me and then in my lap, where he died shortly before we got there.
Emergency vet told me his heart had given out. He was very kind and told me even should they have been able to save him, he would only have had a couple more months.
I’m still beating myself up for not getting there a few minutes sooner.
I’m beating myself up in general. I did not get much sleep or food the last week when I tried to keep him alive and failed, and now I don’t want any.
He was the heart and soul of this home. He is leaving behind Gerinimo, his bonded best friend for the past half year, who is running around calling for him, his adoptive brothers Oberon (who used to groom him), Grisou (who he grew up with and snuggle), elder sister Sassy Josephine (who he shared my bed with) and me.
I still have cats, but this was a very special one.
Does anyone have any advice on how to deal with this?
Thank you, Gareth. I love your posts in this forum.
Well, he was a handsome bugger wasn't he. Love the white patches on his cheeks.
And the golden role
10. Remember him. If he was your special cat you are never going to forget him. Physically he is gone from the world, but the joy, laughter and love he shared with you will never be gone as long as you remember him. The lessons he taught you will always be remembered. you are a different person for having known him. So, in a very real sense, he may physically be absent but he will always be with you. In your dreams, in your thoughts, in your heart. Think of the happy times with him. In the fullness of time these happy memories are what will remain the strongest. You'll remember the last days but they won't cause that spike of agony they do now. So remember him. How he made you laugh, how he made you feel warm and loved. And remember you made him feel the same way. Thank you for giving a cat such a loving home. you clearly adored him.
twigs to bite into!
(I am working at his cat page, but have to sort through tons of pictures, it will take a while)
@roguethecat The Rogue's Cat Page is wonderful, so full of fun and adventure, and his purrsonality leaps out of the page. It is great. I hope you feel almost as much joy as sadness as you seach through all those photos and write about all your memories, and that looking back at the page brings laughter and warmth as you heal.twigs to bite into!
(I am working at his cat page, but have to sort through tons of pictures, it will take a while)