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Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Friday, April 07, 2006 - 7:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
Oh Mamapors, I'm so sorry about Ivy. But I know how hard it is to watch your pet suffer. You made the right decision.

Halfunit
Moderator

09-02-2001

Friday, April 07, 2006 - 7:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Halfunit a private message Print Post    


Cablejockey
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12-27-2001

Friday, April 07, 2006 - 7:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cablejockey a private message Print Post    
I dont come here very often, but I must say that I'm very sorry for your loss, Mamapors. Over the years I've had to make this awful decision several times, and I know its very painful. It looks like you did everything you could for your furry friend and you did your best for her---which I'm sure she knows. I'm so sorry.

Bonzacat
Member

07-08-2003

Friday, April 07, 2006 - 7:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Mama - I'm so sorry.

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Friday, April 07, 2006 - 7:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
I am sorry about your kitty, Mamapors. Totally missed that... You did the right thing for Ivy.

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Friday, April 07, 2006 - 8:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Mama, I am so sorry, my heart goes out to you but I agree your baby is no longer suffering and will be waiting for you at rainbow bridge

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Friday, April 07, 2006 - 9:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
Mamapors, I'm sure you did the right thing. I know it is very hard but you were a friend to her right to the very end.

Hypermom
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08-13-2001

Friday, April 07, 2006 - 10:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hypermom a private message Print Post    
Mamapors, I am so very sorry about Ivy.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Friday, April 07, 2006 - 10:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Mamapors, I'm so, so sorry for you sad loss of your sweet Ivy.

Happymom
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01-20-2003

Saturday, April 08, 2006 - 10:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Happymom a private message Print Post    
(((Mamapors))) I'm so sorry about you losing Ivy.

Happymom
Member

01-20-2003

Saturday, April 08, 2006 - 10:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Happymom a private message Print Post    
Mizi...thanks for the cute pic of the cat with the shredded tp. When Oreo was a kitten, I heard all this noise like she was rolling her tongue over and over again. I walked upstairs and she was unrolling the tp.

I finally get to take Oreo to weigh her today (one of my kids has been sick since Tuesday so I couldn't get in there). She seems ok to me, her disposition and eyes and litter box are all ok.

Costa, how is Rosie, I so hope he is doing better.

Hypermom
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08-13-2001

Saturday, April 08, 2006 - 3:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hypermom a private message Print Post    
My furry grand baby, Anabelle, just had her first birthday! I can't believe how big she has gotten. My DD sent me a video of her playing with the water in the bath tub. She's a different kitty that doesn't mind getting wet all on her own. lol



Mags
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06-26-2001

Saturday, April 08, 2006 - 10:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mags a private message Print Post    
(((Mamapors)))
I am so sorry for your loss

Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Sunday, April 09, 2006 - 2:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
I always feel so sad when I come here and see others sharing their pain. We all feel sympathy as I think most of us have gone thru the loss of a loved pet.

My Whiskers has a 3 degree Heart Murmur. I just talked to the vet the other day since I was going to have an Ultrasound interpretation done instead of just an xray (and blood work). To make a long story short, the vet told me that it was very common for heart murmur cats to have strokes and lose their back end.

When and IF this happens to Whiskers I will be now mentally ready...especially after reading about poor Ivy. I think Ivy had a long and wonderful loving life. Her time had come, she will be missed.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Sunday, April 09, 2006 - 3:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Hypermom, that is quite a lovely kitty and what a great tail!!

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Sunday, April 09, 2006 - 6:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Mama, I am SO sorry for your loss. I am glad, though, that you had Ivy in your life for a bit. And that Ivy had you for a mama!

Costacat
Member

07-15-2000

Sunday, April 09, 2006 - 6:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Sun, there are drugs Whiskers can take that will help you baby's heart work more efficiently. Costa has been on Diltiazem for years now, and his heart murmur has actually dropped grades. His vet says if she didn't know he had a murmur, she wouldn't know. It's well worth it to check out what your vet thinks. Costa takes 60mg of Diltiazem a day.

You should have an annual ultrasound done. They can compare the progression of the heart disease from year to year. Costa has a thickening of the heart wall (that's what causes his murmur), and it is progressing. But it is progressing very slowly. After all, he IS 10 years old, and that's pretty danged good.

I'm in Palm Springs now, attending a conference. But yesterday morning, he was truly a nutcase. Running all over the house. Rabbitkicking his catnip banana. Batting balls everywhere. Seriously, if I didn't know he was a sick kitty, I wouldn't know it.

I must admit, it has not been cheap to care for my little man. The annual ultrasounds with a cardiologist are very expensive. His drugs cost me about $40 a month. And he his Hills Science Diet prescription cat food.

But I *will* say this... Every single penny I have spent on him is well worth it!

Jeep
Member

10-17-2001

Monday, April 10, 2006 - 6:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jeep a private message Print Post    
Mamapors, I've been away from the board for a few days and didn't know about Ivy. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I'm sure Ivy is enjoying kitty heaven! I hope you're doing OK. (((((Mamapors))))

Watching2
Member

07-07-2001

Monday, April 10, 2006 - 10:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Watching2 a private message Print Post    
{{{{{{{Mamapors}}}}}}} I'm so sorry about Ivy. Having to put down my Jade a few years ago was one of the worst experiences ever. I dread that my dog is getting very old and that day could come sooner than later.

I'm happy you had your time with her and that she's no longer suffering. Be good to yourself. You deserve some extra care.

Happymom
Member

01-20-2003

Monday, April 10, 2006 - 11:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Happymom a private message Print Post    
Wow what a beautiful kitty Anabelle is.

Sun...sorry to hear about Whiskers' heart murmur.

Oreo has had a heart murmur for a long time. It never gets much discussion with the vet, maybe it has a less serious degree. Oreo is now back down to 7.4 lbs from 7.8 (10ths not oz) a week or so ago. She does seem ok to me, but I get these scared feelings like she's dying. Had that again last night as she lay in my arms purring. She doesn't purr for me all the time now and almost always seems on the verge of getting away from me. She really loves my oldest daughter though and sometimes I will take Oreo to her to get her going. I'm hoping she is ok. The vet will keep a close eye on her while she is boarding there for 8 days coming up while we take a trip to San Diego for spring break. I am very much dreading taking her there. They will keep her out of the dog area. They better than anyone will take good care of her and know all her geriatric needs. I'm just so afraid of her perishing while we're gone being old and not really super healthy and not having Cashmere in there with her to lay with and gain some comfort from. I am also afraid that she will hate me when we come back. Well, enough rambling.

Mamapors
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07-29-2004

Monday, April 10, 2006 - 7:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamapors a private message Print Post    
Oh Happymom I am sorry Oreo has lost a little weight. I am sure she is OK. My Ivy lost weight every year as she got older.

My post thanking everyone for your thoughts about my Ivy was lost, so just wanted to make sure you all know how much I appreciate your kind words.

I miss her very much, but I know I did the right thing. She was such a good and sweet kitty I know she is in heaven with all the other wonderful kitties who have left us.

Happymom
Member

01-20-2003

Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 8:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Happymom a private message Print Post    
Thanks Mama, I hope she's ok too, I think she is, I can't help feeling afraid of losing her. Cashmere also lost weight gradually. Oreo has too, she used to be about 12 lb., that was a few years ago. I think that was probably her normal weight for most of her life.

Sorry again about Ivy. I know you really miss her.

Wendo
Member

08-07-2000

Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 9:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wendo a private message Print Post    
Mamapors, just want to post about how sorry I am to hear of your loss. :-(

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Boo turned 13 years old today; I can't believe she's been in my life that long.

Calamity
Member

10-18-2001

Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 11:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Calamity a private message Print Post    
Ivy

My deepest sympathies on your loss, Mamapors.

Calamity
Member

10-18-2001

Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 11:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Calamity a private message Print Post    
Anabelle and Boo

Happy Birthday Wishes to you both. Pass the catnip!

Whiskers and Oreo

Keeping you in my prayers.