I first noticed something wrong Sunday. She seemed a little under the weather, but nothing major. Then Monday it was clear something was very wrong. She was very still, leaning her head against her water dish for some reason, but not taking a drink oddly. I called her vet, and he gave me the name and number of a 24-hr. veterinarian hospital to take her to.
At first they thought it was her liver. They told me if it was a liver infection, it would be very treatable. But if it was cancer of the liver, she would already be so far gone that we probably would have no other choice but to euthanize her.
Now, their attention is on her mental state. She seems very quiet and still, and cocks her head to one side for some reason. They will wait until Thurs. to do a brain scan, at which point they should know.
So far the costs for her care is about $5000. But if you knew Jasmine, you would know it is worth it. She is very kind and sweet natured. I remember the first time we got her, she tried to make friends with all our dogs. Jasmine was brought up in the home of a private breeder. And she lived with other puppies they were selling too. I guess at one point in the process she decided it made more sense to make friends with the dogs than oppose them.
I’m sorry your kitty is so sick. How old is she? The hardest part often is the not knowing, so here’s hoping you get some answers soon and that it’s treatable. Best wishes for you.
Five O’clock in the morning EST, I just got the news over the phone that Jasmine has passed away. And as strange as it sounds, I may have gotten a forewarning about it.
A couple of hours ago, I heard Jasmine cry out, like she does when she really wants to be petted. Somehow at the time, I knew it wasn’t a coincidence. She was calling out to me.
I am rather skeptical about there being an afterlife. But I don’t deny there are some very poingnant stories like this anyways. So who knows.
Me and Jasmine still need your prayers. Thank you.
I lost my little Havanese dog of 18+ years a couple of weeks ago, so I know what it’s like to watch a beloved pet slowly pass away (she was diagnosed as having a heart problem in 2005). Of** course**, I wasn’t there at the end, since I had to leave Canada for a few weeks; my 17-year-old daughter and my ex had to deal with the aftermath. My daughter especially is pretty broken up over the dog’s death, but what can you do when your time comes?
I’m truly sorry for your loss, but 14 is a pretty good lifespan for a cat. You can take solace in knowing that you gave her a loving home while she was alive.
I’m so sorry. I’ve lost any cats and it never stops hurting when it happens. Just two weeks ago we lost Scarlett, our 12 year old pewter beauty. She and Jasmine are probably on some grassy hill chasing butterflies right about now and talking about the people that loved them.
She was a wonderful kitty, as I am sure your Jasmine was. She and my first kitty I hardly remember put the love of all kitties in me. I have pictures of Tigger and I together as a little toddler, but Jasmine is the kitty I have all my memories of growing up with.
I’m really sorry for your loss. It is so hard when you lose a best friend. You and she will be in my thoughts today.
I was just talking to co-workers about how much money we spend on our loved pets if there is even a hope of healing them from whatever their problem might be. I myself am approaching $1250 on my 12½ year old kitty who is, as I type this, having a full mouth dental extraction.
