Does he seem distressed? Is he in pain?
If not, I would suggest the week, with a rapid trip to the vet's if he seems to be suffering more than being pissed off at limited mobility.
msolga wrote:My, my, k! You actually had a comment
withdrawn from this thread!
How does that sort of thing
happen? Can cjhsa possibly have
complained? Surely not! He can certainly dish it out
himself! (As I've observed, from personal experience.)
Oh well, I have a
very good memory & I certainly
won't forget!
Bad taste is not against TOS, what 'k said, while very reasonable in the circumstances, was.
I would suggest simply not responding to cjhsa.
This comment will make him carry on more dumbly for a while, I assume, but I think getting upset just gives him reinforcement.
I for one will not respond to anything he posts in this thread again.
dlowan wrote:Does he seem distressed? Is he in pain?
If not, I would suggest the week, with a rapid trip to the vet's if he seems to be suffering more than being pissed off at limited mobility.
Oh, and of course, this gives you lots of cuddle and love time.
Aarrrggghhhhh.......(((((((((((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))
He's in shut-down/I'm at the vet's in a cage (admittdaly a big one), Deb.
He's much happier at home. I know.
dlowan wrote:msolga wrote:My, my, k! You actually had a comment
withdrawn from this thread!
How does that sort of thing
happen? Can cjhsa possibly have
complained? Surely not! He can certainly dish it out
himself! (As I've observed, from personal experience.)
Oh well, I have a
very good memory & I certainly
won't forget!
Bad taste is not against TOS, what 'k said, while very reasonable in the circumstances, was.
I would suggest simply not responding to cjhsa.
This comment will make him carry on more dumbly for a while, I assume, but I think getting upset just gives him reinforcement.
I for one will not respond to anything he posts in this thread again.
It's not just
this thread, Deb! And often the nasty comments are
personal.
I normally try not to respond, but this instance was rather.. er .. digusting in the circumstances.
I think it's not at all a bad thing that cjhsa actually receives some real feedback to the garbage he spews. Now he
knows what people actually think about it! .... & if that leads to complaining, via the TOS, well ..... perhaps he should
think before he posts?
dlowan wrote:msolga wrote:My, my, k! You actually had a comment
withdrawn from this thread!
How does that sort of thing
happen? Can cjhsa possibly have
complained? Surely not! He can certainly dish it out
himself! (As I've observed, from personal experience.)
Oh well, I have a
very good memory & I certainly
won't forget!
Bad taste is not against TOS, what 'k said, while very reasonable in the circumstances, was.
I would suggest simply not responding to cjhsa.
This comment will make him carry on more dumbly for a while, I assume, but I think getting upset just gives him reinforcement.
I for one will not respond to anything he posts in this thread again.
It's not just
this thread, Deb! And often the nasty comments are
personal.
I normally try not to respond, but this instance was rather.. er .. digusting in the circumstances.
I think it's not at all a bad thing that cjhsa actually receives some real feedback to the garbage he spews. Now he
knows what people actually think about it! .... & if that leads to complaining, via the TOS, well ..... perhaps he should
think before he posts?
"And often the nasty comments are personal."
If so, report them. They may be against TOS.
If he doesn't drink/eat at home, the decisio is pretty much made, isn't it?
They often DO shut down when injured, though.
I'm with dlowan - if he isn't in paint or distressed then give him the week to see what improvement there is.
It's the hardest decision to make I know, utterly heartbreaking.
Massage may improve the situation? massaging tummy and spine and back legs?
Hoping like mad for a huge improvement for him
(((((((((( Flatty and Msolga)))))))))))))))))
I had stopped answering anything CJ said as I've had a taste of the personal attacks and general nastiness - but he'd seemed to be showing a pleasanter side here at first, so I occasionally responded. No more. There is no pleasant side. I would call those remarks a personal attack under the TOS.
These are the times when I wish you could put down your pet at home. In familiar surroundings, not at a vets.
re cjhsa - I realized a while back he likes to dish it out, but when one returns the favor he cries foul. The confused "what'd I do?" bit.
can't be bothered.
Actually, a friend of mine DID manage to have a vet do it at home.......
I suppose it is worth a try, if you can pay the extra.
Msolga--
I vote for trying to let him heal at home--and then, if at all possible, giving him the opportunity of dying at home.
My thoughts are with you.
Geesh, what did I do?
I expressed sympathy for your kitty, then made a joke about the VP's shooting misfortune, and you'd think I'd cut a fart in here or something.
It was a joke people, intended to illicit a smile from sadness, poking fun at myself here on A2K. Get over it.
Olga, I'd definitely bring him home. He will want to move around, he'll try harder, and just like with humans recovering from a stroke or accident, the more effort they put forth the more recovery there is.
Also, like dlowan said, this way you can have some good quality time with him, and he'll have time with his wonderful mom. I think that when he actually called for you to come find him when he was sick he's shown that being with you when he's ill is what he wants more than anything, so you know you'll be making him happier. So much better to know that he felt safe and loved for his last days, if you do end up having to put him down. I think that outweighs the possibility of something happening while you're out.
By the way, I've also been able to have the vet make a house call to put my cat down, so you might want to talk to your vet about it., I think there's probably a good chance he would.
I'm sending love and hugs your way, I know what an awful time this is for you, but I hold out hope that Flatty will surprise us all! ((((((((Olga and Flatty))))))))
Thank you, Deb, Vivien, Noddy, Chai & cypher. I'm afraid that I was so tired last night that I couldn't wait up long enough for most of your responses. When A2K went through it's "slow period" last night between 8:30 & 10 :00 pm I just couldn't stay awake long enough to wait for the input I'd asked for. In fact, I feel asleep with all my clothes on! Sorry.
Well at 6: 30 and a bit, after sleeping on it, I know I'll do what I'd already sort of decided to do: bring him home. It's just that the idea made me feel extremely apprehensive - What if he couldn't eat or drink at all? What if it just felt intolerable & Flatty was just being put through more unnecessary pain & suffering? What if, what if, what if .....? Of course I'll bring him home. It's just that it all felt rather gut wrenching & frightening yesterday. I think I sort of lost my nerve for a while there ......
... & as for the home visit from the vet. Yes, that would definitely be the best & kindest thing to do. But my vet (terrific though he is!) is 75 years old. I doubt he does home visits any more. And, knowing how hard he works, I don't know that I could even bring myself to even ask ... Maybe I'll just cross that bridge when & if I have to? One thing at a time ...
Msolga--
What arrangements have you made for Flatty's Homecoming Party? I know under the circumstances, the celebration will be a bit subdued, but what are his favorite foods, sleeping places, smells....
Hope Flatty pulls through, msolga.
once decisions are made it gets fractionally easier and you know now what they are.
If he won't drink then trickle a little water into his mouth at regular intervals as dehydration is the biggest risk, a well padded cat can manage a bit without food but not liquid. Ask the vet for a syringe, it would be the easiest (it's how Rosie was fed as a baby).
Hoping like mad that he rallies when he's home with you
- and worrying along with the rest here.
Thinking of you, any more news?
