Our cat Felix, who’s been slowly losing his kidney function for the last couple of years, has gotten really sick. He’s lost a lot of weight, and he tested at about 15% kidney function when we took him to the vet two weeks ago.
Man, first Sketch (who is doing very well, by the way, despite a scary episode last week) and now The Bear. This sucks.
For the last few days, Felix has spent most of his time on our patio in a little crouch. He looks so sad and uncomfortable, and even though we’re giving him fluids and as much love as we can, he’s just not getting better. I had the “I think I may have to put my kitty to sleep” talk with my vet last week about Sketch, and it looks like I’m going to have to have the same conversation with her about Felix this week.
It’s so sad, because other than his kidney problems, he’s really tough and healthy. Anne is just devastated about him. He is totally her little bear.
I feel completely helpless. As a husband, and as a pet owner, I’m doing everything I can . . . but it just feels like it’s not enough. It really, really sucks. 🙁
I’ve got convention stuff to write up, and some more CSI stuff, but that’s currently on hold while I take care of this.
If you can spare a thought for Felix, and especially for Anne, please do.
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From Tabby, Gizzy, and Kathy
I’m sorry to hear about Felix. My mojo is flowing your way. My parents have two cats, they are like their children since me and my siblings moved out. It will be some hard times.
I’ve been lurking around your site for years, but this is my first comment. I’m so sorry about your kitty, which is weird since I know neither your nor your cat. It’s interesting to me how the internet has fosted such a sense of community that we can send messages to complete strangers, people we aren’t connected to except through a sense of shared experience, discovered through probably the most anonymous means possible.
Sorry to go all philosophical, but I’m constantly amazed at the outpouring of good will and good wishes between complete strangers that happens every day because of this tool. So add mine to the pile – good wishes to you, to Felix and to Anne (not to mention Sketch).
Hey Wil,
If you have access to a chiropracter, ask
him/her to give you a product called
‘arginex’ for your cat. It works wonders for
the kidneys.
If you don’t then you can probably find it
on the web.