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Posted by Malinda <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/AcmeHouseOfCats/info/user=Malinda' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 10/5/2017, 10:10 am

I don't post much but I do read the posts here. There has been so much sadness here and I didn't want to add to it. On Sept. 19 I said farewell to my Johnny Cat. His liver was failing and he had gone from 13 lbs to 8.5 lbs in a very short time. We pulled him through a big weight loss at the beginning of the year and that's when he was diagnosed with a liver problem. He did very well from January until late August. But there was too much damage and his liver basically was not working. Although he wasn't in pain, his quality of life was poor. It was time. Yesterday I said farewell to my big doofus boy, Spunky. He had been having eye issues with his right eye for quite some time. I've dealt with winky, goopy eyes before from the feline herpes flare ups and that's how we were treating it. His eye lid started swelling and his eye started bleeding (like a tears). He was on an antibiotic and pain control for a week without improvement. I got him into the eye specialist that sees Lily (this was yesterday). She suspected a tumor and was almost certain it was cancer. We wouldn't know for sure unless the eye was removed and tissue sent to the lab. I opted to let him go. It wasn't an easy decision to make. Spunky was 15 years old. His age played in part of my decision. And, unfortunately, economics played in part of it too. I just didn't have $2000+ spend. Please don't judge me too harshly for my decision. If I had the money I would have spent it on him in a heartbeat.

Johnny and Spunky were both sweet boys. They will always hold a place in my heart.

I am so, so sorry.

Posted by Jo <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/AcmeHouseOfCats/info/user=Jo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 10/11/2017, 11:42 am, in reply to "Two in two weeks..."

I hear you about economics, it's a fact of life for me. I had to let my Tigger go for that reason, and only a 50% chance of fixing the problem, but even if it were 100%, there just wasn't any money. You've gone through a lot in such a short time. ((((hugs))))

"Only cat lovers know the luxury of fur-coated, musical hot water bottles that never go cold." -- Susanne Millen

I am so, so very sorry. Many (((hugs)) .... msg)

Posted by Ali's mom $<iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/AcmeHouseOfCats/info/user=Ali\'s+mom' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on 10/10/2017, 1:40 pm, in reply to "Two in two weeks..."

Condolences on Johnny Cat's passing...nm

Posted by Barbara <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/AcmeHouseOfCats/info/user=Barbara' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 10/6/2017, 12:42 am, in reply to "Two in two weeks..."

I'm very sorry....msg

Posted by Val2 <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/AcmeHouseOfCats/info/user=Val2' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 10/5/2017, 10:02 pm, in reply to "Two in two weeks..."

So hard to lose them. Especially that quickly together. We're facing the same thing, lost Red two weeks ago and now we may lose Buffy soon. So I totally understand. We all do.

I think you made the right decision. I would not have subjected him to eye surgery especially at that age. It probably wouldn't have changed things anyway.

I asked my vet about Buffy, should I remove the tumor?! He said we can't, it would mean basically removing the tongue. Then I asked about radiation. He said its an aggressive cancer and nothing would help. I agreed, I guess I just wanted confirmation. Better they live their last days in peace.

You've done that for yours. They had a good life. That's all anyone can ask for. Again I'm sorry for your losses. (((Hugs)))

((Hugs)) nm

Posted by Viv <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/AcmeHouseOfCats/info/user=Viv' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 10/5/2017, 4:10 pm, in reply to "Two in two weeks..."

Our animals shepherd us through certain eras of our lives.
When we are ready to turn the corner and make it on our own...they let us go.

So sorry msg

Posted by Sheila in SA <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/AcmeHouseOfCats/info/user=Sheila+in+SA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 10/5/2017, 3:42 pm, in reply to "Two in two weeks..."

and no one can blame you for your decision - at 15 anyway it would have been a lot for him to handle. At least you know he is no longer in pain. They are probably playing together now both fit and well

Cats are like Potato Chips - you can't have just one

Re: So sorry msg

Posted by PJ <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/AcmeHouseOfCats/info/user=PJ' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 10/5/2017, 4:17 pm, in reply to "So sorry msg"

I would not have put a 15 yr through all that eithor. ((hugs))

oops, meant that to go above..nm

Posted by PJ <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/AcmeHouseOfCats/info/user=PJ' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 10/5/2017, 4:18 pm, in reply to "Re: So sorry msg"

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