Tuesday, October 9, 2012

It is with a huge lump in my throat as I write that Lucy has acute kidney failure. I knew it was bad - she has been crying and wailing on and off today, and her little legs just aren't working. There may be some other stuff going on, or something that triggered it, but she has had chronic renal failure signs for at least a year and a half. I got an emergency visit with Dr. Jeff, and the blood test confirmed it.
Poor thing. I have her with me in my studio room - I put a heating pad under a towel and she's lying on that. She has these little spasms every once in a while. The vet gave her a painkiller that will last 12 hours. John is taking tomorrow off from work. She's his kitty, and I can't go through this alone. I'm so sad, and tomorrow will be worse. This comes at a terrible time, just when we were going on a week's vacation [to see John's relatives] in California. Skootch will be alone, and he is just recovering from his latest health issues. Ever since I got him as a kitten, Lucy was his pal. Even though they were never best buddies, she is cat company. The last two days he has been very solicitous of her - cuddling next to her (a FIRST!), and sitting near her keeping a vigil. He knows something is wrong. 
Thank you all so much for your concern. It is comforting to know you are out there somewhere. I have sent condolences to some of you recently. All I can say is, losing a pet is a very painful thing. 

22 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness! I am so sorry to hear this. Quill will be purring and I am sending best thought to all of you.

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  2. Big cyber hugs from me, and purrs from the gang. I have been there--it is terrible, and I feel for you.
    Trish, xx

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  3. Oh my Lord, what a terrible news :( It is so very sad, and we definitely know how terrible it feels. We're sending our big ((((((((((HUGS)))))))))) to all of you. Please give kisses to both Lucy and Skootch. ♥

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  4. Oh dear I am sooo terribly sorry, this is just awful and my heart is breaking for you. I am so desperately sorry. I DO know...it is never easy. (((((hugs)))) you are in my thoughts and prayers

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  5. I am so so sorry to hear this. I went through this with my cat a few years ago and it was so difficult. Big hugs from here, and kisses to Lucy, and poor SKootch who will miss his buddy. My heart is heavy for you all.

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  6. If I could send Pinkerton to comfort you, I would.

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  7. Oh gosh, I am so sorry to hear about Lucy ...we have lost two cats to kidney failure and it just so sad to see them uncomfortable and in pain. Sending you much strength and support across the miles.

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  8. I am so sorry to hear about Lucy. The lady says that sometimes all people can do is help kitties who are ready to go, to go as painlessly as possible with a loved one with them. Our thoughts are with you.

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  9. Oh the poor girl, I'm so sorry. We're sending hugs, purrs and prayers.

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  10. I am so sorry you are having to deal with this like this. My heart goes out to you and John.

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  11. Our hears are with you and we send comforting purrayers.
    We knows how yous feels and we shares your griefs.
    Kisses
    Nellie and Mommy

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  12. Oh my, I am heart broken to hear that, so sudden. You have been going through so much with Skootch lately and now Lucy. And poor Skootch being alone. My heart hurts for you all. Many prayers and purrs for you all as you are right that losing a pet is a very painful thing indeed.

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  13. We are so sorry to hear about sweet Lucy. We are purring hard for her and for you all. ((hugs))

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  14. It is difficult to find the right words in situations like yours. I am so sorry you all have to go through this ;(

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  15. It is difficult to find the right words in situations like yours. I am so sorry you all have to go through this ;(

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  16. So very sad! Our hearts are with you very much xox

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  17. So very very sad and sorry about your dear Lucy. Hugs and purrs to you and your husband. I understand the grief immensely.

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  18. We're so terribly sorry to read this sad news about Lucy. We're sending purrs and purrayers, asking the Universe to be merciful, as she crosses. It's an unbearably difficult thing to do, our human had to do it for her angel Annie, so understands the pain grief that is beyond words.

    Peace and Blessings.

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  19. Our hearts are breaking for you. Please give Lucy a kiss for us and know we are purring for all of you in this painful time.

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  20. we are so very sorry you will have to let her go......it is heartbreaking to have so little time with those we love so much

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  21. I lost my dear Alemoa for acute renal failure. It was cruel.
    I wish you strength, to your Lucy and I hope this will be reversed and she improves.
    A loving hug.

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