This is my second try posting this, so I hope it doesn't post twice.
I had a good therapy session today. I came home feeling peaceful and calm.
The AC in my car went out yesterday. A quick Google search told me it was probably the AC relay (which Toyota put out a technical recall on a few years ago). Picked up the replacement part on my way to therapy and planning to replace it this evening or tomorrow. Fingers crossed that the fix is this easy.
Just listened to a voicemail from the vet about Brenna's blood work... She has elevated thyroid levels. That's probably why she lost so much weight The vet is off tomorrow, so I won't know more until Thursday.
ETA: From what I am reading about elevated thyroid levels in cats (considering Brenna's age - 11), my girl might go downhill pretty quickly. The side effects of the treatments don't sound much better. Anyone have any experience with this?
No experience with thyroid issues in cats, sorry. Good luck to you and Brenna. Also, glad to hear about your therapy session and good luck with the A/C repair.
Wedding guy agreed to come to my company event on Sunday. We'll see how it goes, but I'm cautiously optimistic that the weekend will go well.
tiramisu - from what I've read about wedding guy, I think you'll both have a great time! What kind of an event is it?
Thank you for the good thoughts for me and my cat. She's the only pet that's been truly mine since my childhood cat died, so it's really hard for me to think about losing her. She is 11, though, and at one point she was 27 pounds. I'm grateful I've had this much time with her. (And I know she could live several more years with elevated thyroid, I'm just feeling sad. She's my girl )
This is my second try posting this, so I hope it doesn't post twice.
I had a good therapy session today. I came home feeling peaceful and calm.
The AC in my car went out yesterday. A quick Google search told me it was probably the AC relay (which Toyota put out a technical recall on a few years ago). Picked up the replacement part on my way to therapy and planning to replace it this evening or tomorrow. Fingers crossed that the fix is this easy.
Just listened to a voicemail from the vet about Brenna's blood work... She has elevated thyroid levels. That's probably why she lost so much weight The vet is off tomorrow, so I won't know more until Thursday.
ETA: From what I am reading about elevated thyroid levels in cats (considering Brenna's age - 11), my girl might go downhill pretty quickly. The side effects of the treatments don't sound much better. Anyone have any experience with this?
My previous cat had an over active thyroid, and we managed it for a good amount of years on twice a day medication. The pills they gave him first made him sick, so we switched to a cream I would rub into his ear. He died of liver disease recently, but I think he lived about 4 years after the thyroid diagnosis with no real problems from that. It's pretty common in older cats.
I'm working late tonight trying to finish a full edit, but I'm so sad I'm sure being exhausted mentally/emotionally isn't helping. And I just started my period yesterday, so hormones are in play.
Time moves so fast. It seems like just yesterday she was a kitten, curled up asleep right next to me on my pillow. There were so many nights where her purr lulled me to sleep. ...and I keep telling myself that elevated thyroid levels can be treated and it might not be that big of a deal. I'm just emotional, and I'm working late, and out of the corner of my eye I can see her running in her sleep. Jesus, I am such a sap for my animals.
cuddlyevil - I hope your sister's kitty pulls through!
Good thoughts going out to all the kitties. And huuuugs
If you are looking for a simple dessert with very low sugar and carbs, I recommend sliced strawberries and ricotta cheese. It's filling and SO DAMN GOOD.
This is my second try posting this, so I hope it doesn't post twice.
I had a good therapy session today. I came home feeling peaceful and calm.
The AC in my car went out yesterday. A quick Google search told me it was probably the AC relay (which Toyota put out a technical recall on a few years ago). Picked up the replacement part on my way to therapy and planning to replace it this evening or tomorrow. Fingers crossed that the fix is this easy.
Just listened to a voicemail from the vet about Brenna's blood work... She has elevated thyroid levels. That's probably why she lost so much weight The vet is off tomorrow, so I won't know more until Thursday.
ETA: From what I am reading about elevated thyroid levels in cats (considering Brenna's age - 11), my girl might go downhill pretty quickly. The side effects of the treatments don't sound much better. Anyone have any experience with this?
My previous cat had an over active thyroid, and we managed it for a good amount of years on twice a day medication. The pills they gave him first made him sick, so we switched to a cream I would rub into his ear. He died of liver disease recently, but I think he lived about 4 years after the thyroid diagnosis with no real problems from that. It's pretty common in older cats.
Thank you for the hope I'm worried now because she's already taking metacam every other day for pain and inflammation. I don't know how that might interact with thyroid medication. Right now I'm trying to think back over the last year to see if I can remember a time when she started noticeably dropping weight. I've been so busy I can't remember. Ultimately, she's healthier at this weight than she was at 18lbs, so if we need to manage her thyroid too, we can do that.
this is a random I started, so I'm adding another random...
I have a hard time going to bed at night without saying goodnight to people in the house. I've had an issue with this since I was little. When I was under 10, I had to kiss both my parents goodnight and say "I love you" or I wouldn't feel right going to bed. There was a point where I got "too old" and then there were no more kisses goodnight, but I would still say good night and "I love you" as I went up to bed. I did this through my teenage years and into my early twenties. I never needed a reply. Hell, there were times when I would say goodnight to a sleeping house - no one but the cats and dogs to smile back at me.
I still feel a need to say goodnight. I don't know why. Anyway!
I just got off the phone with wedding guy after a two-hour conversation. Poor guy was up way too late. But it ended up being a fun and sometimes sweet conversation. What a nice way to end the night.
Oh shit. Wet or dry? This is why I had to put Scotty to sleep. If you want info for resources for her I have a bunch.
They have all the info. They're doing supportive care until it is time. He was losing weight in the shelter and kept losing at home--at first they attributed it to the transition. But then other symptoms started.
Oh shit. Wet or dry? This is why I had to put Scotty to sleep. If you want info for resources for her I have a bunch.
They have all the info. They're doing supportive care until it is time. He was losing weight in the shelter and kept losing at home--at first they attributed it to the transition. But then other symptoms started.
I'm so sorry. That sounds like dry. If they have the money for it, PI can be helpful, although it's also something that will fuck with their emotions. I wanted so badly for it to work for Scotty.
There is an FIP group on Yahoo and there's a FB group. If she's interested, I can send you info for both. She'll need to be invited to the FB group (or at least approved to join). They can be great sources of support and help with some of the tough decisions ahead.
Post by cuddlyevil on Sept 17, 2014 8:37:31 GMT -5
I think right now, they've decided to euthanize if/when he starts to decline rapidly or shows signs of intense pain. I don't think they're going for any major treatments. Right now, they're just keeping him comfortable and making sure he knows he's loved. They're also watching the other cat they brought home, just in case.
The groups can be more focused on trying to fight to keep your cat alive, so that may be difficult for her. Or she may not feel that from them. It's such a horrible disease and the lack of a cure or even a suitable treatment is so disheartening. Amy chance at good treatment only comes with LOTS of $$ and even then there are no guarantees, just lots of hoping and guessing.
Post by cuddlyevil on Sept 17, 2014 9:53:55 GMT -5
She told me this morning that they got an update from the vet. The vet thinks he's got 2 months left, which is more than what she and her FI thought. She also said that the radiologist called their vet asking for an update on him and "He NEVER does that." so apparently buster made an impression. They live right near the big vet school for our state, so the costs may be a bit less but it's more of a quality of life thing.
She told me this morning that they got an update from the vet. The vet thinks he's got 2 months left, which is more than what she and her FI thought. She also said that the radiologist called their vet asking for an update on him and "He NEVER does that." so apparently buster made an impression. They live right near the big vet school for our state, so the costs may be a bit less but it's more of a quality of life thing.
That makes sense since it's a terminal illness. I don't think there's really a wrong decision in this kind of situation. I know I fought harder for Scotty because of what I was going through with feeling abandoned by stbxh. That's why I try not to judge decisions made. And why I completely understand not going that route. It was hellish.
Post by cuddlyevil on Sept 17, 2014 10:14:45 GMT -5
He's been peeing/vomiting up blood, so his has progressed to a point where treating it didn't seem like a viable option. So, he's getting loved on and they're accommodating his new accessibility issues (chair by the bed so he can come up and snuggle for a bit). It sucks though, he's a total sweetheart.