Her symptoms are no longer dormant. This morning she has refused food and her temperature has spiked. Her eye which yesterday was more of a normal green is now again an angry orange color- whatever woke it up, the mutated virus is taking hold of her and she will be leaving us soon.
I talked with my FS who said she will make a housecall and put her down for us. It is not monies I can spare at the moment so my hope is the medications she is on will buy her some time. She doesn’t want to leave her bed at the moment and will raise her head up and meow weakly at me. I have been assist feeding her today but she doesn’t much like that idea.
I know there is an experimental internasal compound available but it is virtually not tested completely, controversial not to mention a bit pricey and in this area not easy to get a hold of-
So for now she waits, on her comfortable bed. I hope she can kick the fever that unexpectedly hit her out of the blue. For me, she is no longer just the cat in the bedroom- with the symptoms accelerating, she is now a kitty on death row and I am so incredibly sad at thinking of losing her so soon-
we are saying prayers for you.
I am as well….
Purrrrrayers for Miss Pippi.
Thanks guys, she is now eating a bit of Pet Select pureed up. This is the hardest part of what I do- having a kitty living on borrowed time and facing up to when to say enough is enough and it is time to go- but the fact that she is eating is a good sign- the fever has been reduced thanks to the rubbing alcohol rubs that she doesn’t much care for-
I hate hate hate this disease. I have seen both varieties at work and it has been my experience that once the dry takes hold it is faster than the wet. My heart is with you and your clowder during this time. I pray for comfort for you in this decision, and healing for your spirit.
Lots of purrs coming your way Pippi. We sure hope you get a little better. We have our paws crossed for you. Take care.
I am so sorry to read this:( Keeping you and Pippi in my thoughts and prayers.