tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31363917.post5730770554603321987..comments2023-04-26T09:12:07.334-05:00Comments on Gourmet Goddess: (Mis)Adventures in Cooking: GourmetGoddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16673545397406871152noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31363917.post-78712477476072464092008-04-11T12:48:00.000-05:002008-04-11T12:48:00.000-05:00Heath-You know how I feel about letting an animal ...Heath-<BR/>You know how I feel about letting an animal suffer undue pain and problems that seem to have no end. I will support you in whatever you decide to do, but feel that maybe Leo needs to go to kitty cat heaven with Harriet, Sukie, and most of all Buddy. It is a hard decision to make, but do not think of it as an inconvenience to you to have to clean up messes. He may be beyond an medical help now. I grieve with you as he is my favorite cat. <BR/>Love-<BR/>MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31363917.post-72004733734291149872008-04-11T11:08:00.000-05:002008-04-11T11:08:00.000-05:00Thanks for the offer, LMS, but I am not certain yo...Thanks for the offer, LMS, but I am not certain your cousin could offer any more info than I've already had. Sadly, Leo has had nearly $4000 in testing and treatment in the last 3-4 years. He's had stool samples, urine samples, more blood work than he has blood, and an ultrasound to see if he had cancer. I drew the line on an intestinal biopsy, because it was $2500 and I feel it would kill him. He's been given antibiotics, been dewormed even though he showed no worms and the other cat isn't sick, been fasted, been on the rice and burger diet. His food was tsted. His water was tested. I was even tested to see if I was giving some intestinal illness to him. He is always worse in the spring and no one can figure out why. He's allergic to chicken. He has been exposed to FIP at one point, but that is not considered an issue. *sighs* so hard. Too hard.GourmetGoddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16673545397406871152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31363917.post-23324077145136529992008-04-11T11:03:00.000-05:002008-04-11T11:03:00.000-05:0013 is not exactly young. It's a tough, tough thin...13 is not exactly young. It's a tough, tough thing, but I think it would be more humane than letting him starve to death.<BR/><BR/>*hugs*Brave Sir Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11885043536453757210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31363917.post-271171733033469152008-04-11T08:31:00.000-05:002008-04-11T08:31:00.000-05:00Well, I guess I would suggest calling one or two m...Well, I guess I would suggest calling one or two more vets, telling them the basic history and ask what they think the options are. You might get lucky and find someone who is willing to try something different with him. They also may be able to tell you if he is really suffering or not.<BR/><BR/>If they have no good options aside from an expensive life threatening surgery, then I would go on to the tough decision. It stinks, but sometimes it is better for the kitty.<BR/><BR/>Hugs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31363917.post-22192811616583571062008-04-11T08:15:00.000-05:002008-04-11T08:15:00.000-05:00Oh, GG, my heart is breaking for you. I love my c...Oh, GG, my heart is breaking for you. I love my cats like they were my kids and I know you do too. I wish I had some advice, but the only thing I can offer is that my cousin is a vet tech and has been for over 10 years (probably closer to 15). I always call her first when I have questions about my babies. If you'd like me to call her and she if she'd be willing to chat with you, please email me privately. She's at work today, but she should be home this evening. The only downside to her is that she's in St. Louis, but she's saved me a trip or two to the vet and has put my mind at ease countless times, even if just for a second opinion. She's realy great at what she does.Little Merry Sunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01260823112620938983noreply@blogger.com