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My 18-19 yr old baby -- UPDATE (kinda long) PIOG
- Jan 30, 2008 at 8:09 PM
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Hubby got up at 6:30 and I heard commotion...he had China in his arms and said she was stiff. I knew she was alive because I'd heard a strange growl. He rushed to the kitchen we me behind him and grabbed the syrup bottle. It wasn't until then that I realized China was going into insulin shock. (This happened about 6 years ago & we almost lost her) Anyway I jumped into gear & we got some syrup in her mouth. Then we shot some water into her mouth trying to rehydrate a little.
We finally got her where she was moving a little bit and we could tell she was made...old and cranky; that's a good sign!
We rushed China to to Animal ER... Dr looked at her & the clock & said "she'll make it til 8:00" (his clock said 7:45; it was actually 7:30) They closed at 8:00 and he didn't want to deal with us! Grrr!
Our vet's office opens at 8:00 but Drs don't get there until 9:00.
We went to the vet and the 1st person there let us in took China & did call the vet. I was very greatful. The tech checked her blood suger& it was high 291. High but with her if we can keep it in th 200's we're doing good. I sat & help her for about 30 mins until Dr got there. He checked her out & said she looked okay except she had not strength. Couln't stand up but he didn't think she'd had a stroke.
We left her in his care for the day. I've been afraid to call & check on her. DH just called & Dr said she wasn't any better, didn't seem to be in any pain, but couldn't go to the litter box ...she's just peeing on herself. She had peed on me when I was holding her but I knew she couldn't help it.
we're going to the vet in a few... hubby coming to get me so we can talk to the vet about China.Vet told Jim when he called that we could bring her home but if she's peeing on herself I don't think it's fair to her please pray for me..she's my baby!!!. we're going to ask the vet( both vets will be there this afternoon) if it's time to put her to sleep. My darling husband said he'd sit & hold her all night so when she pee's we can get her over a box if they think she'll bounce back. My China is a fighter & continues to surprise the vets ....I just don't know, as I sit here typing I've got tears running down my cheeks. I know most people think I'm crazy but I know ya'll will understand.
Thanks for listening!
UPDATE:
We had to put China to sleep. She seems to have had a stroke! she was no better when we got there and could really only move her head to look around as I held her.She just laid againsr me & rested. We didn't want her to suffer & since she couldn't stand up & was peeing on herself, we knew she'd be happier if we let her go. She was pretty much asleep before she was given the shot She went very peacefully!
We finally got her where she was moving a little bit and we could tell she was made...old and cranky; that's a good sign!
We rushed China to to Animal ER... Dr looked at her & the clock & said "she'll make it til 8:00" (his clock said 7:45; it was actually 7:30) They closed at 8:00 and he didn't want to deal with us! Grrr!
Our vet's office opens at 8:00 but Drs don't get there until 9:00.
We went to the vet and the 1st person there let us in took China & did call the vet. I was very greatful. The tech checked her blood suger& it was high 291. High but with her if we can keep it in th 200's we're doing good. I sat & help her for about 30 mins until Dr got there. He checked her out & said she looked okay except she had not strength. Couln't stand up but he didn't think she'd had a stroke.
We left her in his care for the day. I've been afraid to call & check on her. DH just called & Dr said she wasn't any better, didn't seem to be in any pain, but couldn't go to the litter box ...she's just peeing on herself. She had peed on me when I was holding her but I knew she couldn't help it.
we're going to the vet in a few... hubby coming to get me so we can talk to the vet about China.Vet told Jim when he called that we could bring her home but if she's peeing on herself I don't think it's fair to her please pray for me..she's my baby!!!. we're going to ask the vet( both vets will be there this afternoon) if it's time to put her to sleep. My darling husband said he'd sit & hold her all night so when she pee's we can get her over a box if they think she'll bounce back. My China is a fighter & continues to surprise the vets ....I just don't know, as I sit here typing I've got tears running down my cheeks. I know most people think I'm crazy but I know ya'll will understand.
Thanks for listening!
UPDATE:
We had to put China to sleep. She seems to have had a stroke! she was no better when we got there and could really only move her head to look around as I held her.She just laid againsr me & rested. We didn't want her to suffer & since she couldn't stand up & was peeing on herself, we knew she'd be happier if we let her go. She was pretty much asleep before she was given the shot She went very peacefully!
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Jan. 30, 2008 at 8:17 PM
I am so very sorry to hear about China. I am sure China is at peace, you made a good decision even though it was not an easy one.
Jan. 30, 2008 at 9:00 PM
I am So Sorry that it was your Baby's time to go- She is at peace now and will always be so Thankful that she had such a Wondeful Mommy to take care of her through the years- I hope you find comfort & peace in knowing she does not have to suffer anymore- I will say a prayer for China & you- Take Care
Feb. 7, 2008 at 12:10 AM
This was such a tragic story. Even though it happened to you in the past, this had a high impact on me. Even though my inside kitties are healthy and not old; I am in terror in anticipation of them getting sick or injured. I know the time will come that I will have to live thru what you did and it scares me to death. My Lil Darlin’ and Grey are as much my children as my son Steven is. I’m glad you were able to be with China. I know she appreciated it and loved you. You did your best for her. God Bless you & your family.
Jul. 9, 2008 at 8:02 AM
I am so sorry. It feels like such a loss. But please take comfort in knowing you did your best.
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So sorry about your baby, it made me teary reading about her, been there too.
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