Lovely post, C (I don't think you're crazy at all). I still miss Jade so much!
I believe the people and animals we love never leave us when they die..they are just waiting for their next "ride".
Sashi, Jade and Opus will be back for their next adventure in life...I am always on the lookout for the my Peeps and Pets! Yes I am crazy...but it's a"GOOD" crazy!!!
Love to all here and "THERE"
CML
Thank you for sharing your post to me, I certainly don't mind. It's true, everywhere we look, Jade is a reminder and after a year and a half, the good memories have outweighed the pain of her last months. So far, the good memories are still fresh; I hope they never go away either, as she was truly, like Sashi, our most sweetest and best kitty.
Please feel to post to us whenever you feel the need. We are here for you, always. Hugs.
Hi Bax...I hope you and your wife are doing okay. It takes such a long time to get over the loss of our special kitty...if we ever do. I have an idea for you. What I did to make myself feel better was make Jade's photos as the Desktop Background and Screen Saver. There is something wrong with my comp, so now ALL her photos show up maybe 5 seconds or so apart when the comp is not in use. I took a TON of photos too. Just seeing her photos all day long really helped with my grief. I could see the comp from my living room, and would just sit and watch her photos all day. Jade's photos still rotate a year and a half later, and they still give me comfort. Maybe making Sashi your Screen Saver or Desktop Background, then put it on 'Shuffle', would bring you and your wife
comfort, too. Just a thought.
I see from your post, you uploaded some photos of Sashi!!! Yay!! I have a busy day away from the house after this post, but couldn't help but take a quick peek of him. He is an adorable, handsome boy!!! He reminds me of Jade a little in that it looks like he might have short legs giving the impression he is a little butterball like Jade looked. I promise to be back to look through all the photos and comment. I can't wait! :)
Thank you so much for sharing Sashi with us! I promise to be back!
.....and so a New Star has been added to the night sky!!!
Sashi will now watch over you the way you watched so lovingly over him.
There is not a animal lover alive who has not been where you are, and yes at times it is a very lonely place without your best friend. Time will help and believing he is still so close to you will help you through this difficult time.
Look for the signs of Sachi's closeness to you. He will be brushing by your face from time to time to let you know he is still with you.
We here welcomed Sachi with open arms into our hearts and our Hearts are broken too.
Please come here as often as you need to, we are all here for you and Sashi. Sometime it helps to share with others who so understand your grief.
These creatures can open our hearts to so much love, but with love comes loss and profound pain.....I say we are so much better for loving these babies, don't you agree.
Sleep well sweet Sashi!
Sincerely
CML
I can't tell you how it saddens me to read this....the suddenness, the shock of this unexpected turn must still have you reeling. Poor little Sashi was just ready and he didn't want to put you through the anguish of anymore doubt and uncertainty.
You were there with him and held him while saying goodbye, he could feel your love and this comforted him, he is young again and no longer in pain. He will live on in your heart forever. Yes you are among many previous Medhelp babies that we are so grateful to have shared our homes and our hearts with.
RIP little Sashi, gentle journey sweet baby
I had a terrible feeling your next post was going to be telling us this. I am so very sorry for your loss. If it's any comfort, please know Sashi only felt your loving arms around him, and wasn't in any pain at the end.
Like CML said earlier, Sashi is one of us now, and was welcomed by all the MedHelp kitties that went before him. He is young again and romping and playing, and will be there to greet you when that time comes.
Again, so terribly sorry, I am crying with you. Hugs.
Hello there...I'm so sorry for all your dear Sashi is going through. And you, too! It is heartbreaking to watch our babies suffer in any way. Please don't be sorry to cry. I though each and every member on this forum with a sick kitty has cried at one time or another. I know I cry FOR members. I'm not clear whether or not you've given Sashi the Buprenorphine yet. Whether it be Bupronorphine or Tramadol, I think I would use one just so your boy is comfortable if anything at all. At least until you see the Holistic Vet on Monday.
I understand the part of feeling selfish. We lost Jade a year and a half ago. We often wondered if we were being selfish, too. I think that's common. Please know you are doing every single thing you know to do to keep your Sashi comfortable.
I'm with Opus with the assist feeding. If that's possible.
Prayers and positive thoughts. We are here for you. Hugs...♥
you're very welcome, we are all here to try and help or support as much as possible...
your Vet likely prescribed Buprenorphine? that is a common and good opiate for cats especially for dental/nerve pain...but should not be used long term that I am aware of. I've used it whenever my Sami has extractions...for a few days
http://pets.thenest.com/side-effects-buprenorphine-cats-7927.html
Perhaps look into Tramadol which is safer for long term use...but yeah there can be side effects to anything you choose
But Sashi is no doubt having pain and hopefully you will find one that can control this with minimal s/e's
https://search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?p=tramadol+for+cats&ei=UTF-8&hspart=mozilla&hsimp=yhs-001
I do caution tho NOT to be talked into any NSAID's these are very dangerous for cats
I haven't heard of the product you mentioned, I will read more on it this afternoon...I have to be out for a few hours.
any immune support is the right direction, allows the body to help itself as much as possible!!!
we can talk more later...
Hi Bax,
Well I am not an expert like you in Homeopathic Medicine, but I did come across a website that might be of help;
It is by Dr. Jan Huntingford 1-877-633-2401 This is her help line.
Here is the website: www.petwellbeing.com/Cat-Lymphoma
They have a product to support the immune system and help to keep Sashi strong through this time.
Just a thought, but you probably know more about Homeopathic remedies then I do, but worth a try, right?
Please keep us posted on Sashi.
Thanks and all the best to Sashi....and you,
CML
Hey there...I've been following your post. I suppose *maybe* a cat would poop less than usual on a gravy/liquid diet, but he should most definitely be passing 'something' every couple days at least. As of your initial post on the 11th, Sashi hadn't pooped since approx the evening of Mar 8th. Has he passed anything yet here 5 days later?
I see Sashi has 'Absorptive Lesions'. Poor baby, that is so very painful, and most likely why he doesn't want to eat anything he has to chew.
Hi Bax,
May I ask what procedure he is having?? Would it be Teeth Cleaning?
If so, he may need more than the teeth cleaned. If he is having trouble eating because of teeth and gum issues , he may have a condition called Stomatitis. If this is the case he needs to see a Vetanary Dental Specialist to have all of them removed . He needs a specialist, because a regular vet will not get all of the ROOTS and if any are left he will still be in excruciating pain. If the vet finds this to be the case the eating should resolve itself once the condition is treated. Then he should be Pooping like a champ.
Now if his teeth are not the issue , then you need to find out why he has not been eating solid foods. It is all well and good that the vet says everything looks fine, but when a cat does not want to eat and it is not teeth and gum issue, something else is in play and needs to be identified.
So the question should not be "will only eating baby food cause a cat not to poop".....but" WHY is the cat ONLY eating baby food and is not pooping"
I would have the Vet run some blood tests before he has the Proceedure and perhaps an x-ray to see if he has a bowel obstruction.
If I have taken off in a totally wrong direction, pleaselet me know what I am missing, K?
Please keep in touch with an update .
Thanks and Good Luck,
CML