Her breathing once more
labored, our loveable silly cat returned to the veterinary clinic yesterday.
Before our appointment I lay across the mattress by her and Tilly gave up the
heating pad to crawl onto my arms. She didn’t seem to mind the tears dripped
onto her fur as a result.
When the appointment time neared
my considerate husband offered to drive. But I preferred my usual role behind
the wheel; that sort of focus helps keep my emotions under better control. Meanwhile, not
expecting to bring her home, we agreed to hear out the doctor’s opinion and try
another thoracic tap if the attempt seemed worthwhile.
Well, as you’ve no doubt
guessed, she survived the procedure. Despite successful removal of a lot more
fluid, however, today each inhalation appears a strain. There is no way to
guess if she will last a day or a week. We do not want her to suffocate to
death and hope her arrhythmic little heart will give out in her sleep as
opposed to euthanasia.
It is rewarding to see her go
into a deep dreaming state, muscles twitching nose to toes. Sometimes she
appears to be playing pinball. Watching her reminds me of this short video clip
of an adorable kitten.
Don’t you wish you could
sleep that well?
I hurt for you two. I hurt for your other kitty. I just hurt hearing this. Having lost a dog that only lived with me for 6 months recently my hurt is raw. Love on her all you can, she apparently wants to be with you, in your arms, near her just touching. My heat goes out to you.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I take comfort in the fact she had a great life. And she is acting very comfortable on a little warming blanket. In fact, I am spending the morning in my usual writing space because Jezebel acted like a circus monkey for attention last night! Now she's all casual about my presence, but I know she appreciates it. Heh... Thank you so much for the kind words. I am sorry for your many trials and tribulations. ~hugs~ Be well.
DeleteI hate this time in their lives. I was crying a lot too. We just love them and that's all we can do. You're making sure she's as comfortable as you can make her. Bless you.
ReplyDeleteLoved the video. I think they're on a hunt with all this twitching. Caught that mouse too.
Have a blessed day, my friend. Big hug. ♥
Thank you. ~hugs~ Be well, my dear.
DeleteOhhhhh, my goodness, Tilly. Love the both of you.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Wish I could hug you for real.
DeleteI'm very sorry that sweet Tilly is still having such a difficult time. We've been there and it's very difficult. Hugs from all of us.
ReplyDeleteThank you! That means a lot.
DeleteI am so sorry this is happening. XO
ReplyDeleteThank you. ~hugs~ You've been through this more times than I care to contemplate! Bless you, my dear.
DeleteI'm so sorry. It's tough to see them in such pain.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm happy to report she has rallied today and doesn't act in pain at all - not even from the start (!), for which we are very grateful. Be well!
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