# My sick kitty \[update - kitty has passed\] **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 9, 2021, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sick-kitty-update-kitty-has-passed/954079 "2021-11-09T23:45:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![thorny\_locust](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thorny_locust/32/431_2.png) [@thorny\_locust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thorny_locust)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2021, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sick-kitty-update-kitty-has-passed/954079/21 "2021-11-27T16:08:21Z")
I had a cat with feline leukemia; caught it at age 10 between moving to a new area and getting the locally recommended vaccination, which the vet. in the previous area hadn’t mentioned (to be fair, this was about 30 years ago.) Vet. gave him prednisone near the end, telling me he might get a few days’ good time remission. He went into remission for three years; and showed no sign of knowing he was sick for nearly all of that time. (When it came back, we tried the prednisone again – he’d been off it for most of the three years – and that time got the expected result, a day or so of returned appetite.) That was a really unusual case; I’m not saying it’s at all likely to happen with Jasper. And there are reasons not to give prednisone, also. But it might be worth discussing with your vet. ---
**Author:** ![VOW](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/vow/32/3043_2.png) [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sick-kitty-update-kitty-has-passed/954079/22 "2021-12-06T00:33:34Z")
Jasper has essentially stopped eating, but he’s still drinking water. His back legs work sometimes–just barely. Then last night he peed on our bed, so we were doing laundry until 2 AM. I think he needs to take “that ride” to the vet tomorrow. I lost it this afternoon and cried for a while. We will have him cremated and then take him home to AZ for burial. He will be placed with the box holding his brother’s cremated remains. The two of them will be together again. I hope I remember to ask the vet if the Leukemia virus leaves any residuals in the home and if so, how long do I wait before bringing a new cat? He’s on my lap now. I know he can feel my love. ~VOW ---
**Author:** ![thorny\_locust](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thorny_locust/32/431_2.png) [@thorny\_locust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thorny_locust)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sick-kitty-update-kitty-has-passed/954079/23 "2021-12-06T00:50:26Z")
I am so sorry. And you are very right: he knows you love him. And you have done, and are doing, your very best by him. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sick-kitty-update-kitty-has-passed/954079/24 "2021-12-06T00:52:25Z")
So very sorry. Many hugs to all. ---
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sick-kitty-update-kitty-has-passed/954079/25 "2021-12-06T01:26:32Z")
I am so sorry. You are doing the right thing for him despite tearing your heart out. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sick-kitty-update-kitty-has-passed/954079/26 "2021-12-06T01:28:16Z")
> [@silenus](#): > > So very sorry. Many hugs to all. ^^^This Our elderly cat is headed in that direction. The kidney problems started last year; no major changes, yet. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sick-kitty-update-kitty-has-passed/954079/27 "2021-12-06T01:36:26Z")
We went through this in June. I’m so sorry. 😿 ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sick-kitty-update-kitty-has-passed/954079/28 "2021-12-06T01:42:23Z")
I hope you can feel our loving wishes as well. ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sick-kitty-update-kitty-has-passed/954079/29 "2021-12-06T02:51:15Z")
I’m very sorry. We just went through this, too. ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sick-kitty-update-kitty-has-passed/954079/30 "2021-12-06T02:52:23Z")
I am so sorry, VOW. Sending comforting thoughts to you, and to Jasper. ---
**Author:** ![BippityBoppityBoo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bippityboppityboo/32/5745_2.png) [@BippityBoppityBoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BippityBoppityBoo)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sick-kitty-update-kitty-has-passed/954079/31 "2021-12-06T02:57:46Z")
Holding you all in the light. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 7:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sick-kitty-update-kitty-has-passed/954079/32 "2021-12-06T07:35:51Z")
@VOW , you know I love you too pieces. I feel terrible you’re going through this. Feel loving (((hugs))) from your sister. I told Bear and Meeko about Jasper. They purred their condolences. Grieve well. Speak of it when you can. We’re all here. ---
**Author:** ![VOW](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/vow/32/3043_2.png) [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sick-kitty-update-kitty-has-passed/954079/33 "2021-12-06T18:33:06Z")
Mr VOW just left, taking Jasper for his last ride. I am a terrible cat mommy, I cannot bear to be there. I do feel covered and surrounded by all the love here at SDMB. And that is definitely not “Mundane.” Goodbye, Jasper. I love you, and I will see you again some day at Rainbow Bridge. [crying] ~VOW ---
**Author:** ![DavidNRockies](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidnrockies/32/6279_2.png) [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sick-kitty-update-kitty-has-passed/954079/34 "2021-12-06T18:34:19Z")
> [@VOW](#): > > I am a terrible cat mommy Anything **but** … ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sick-kitty-update-kitty-has-passed/954079/35 "2021-12-06T18:37:46Z")
> [@VOW](#): > > I am a terrible cat mommy, I cannot bear to be there. I thought Harvey would get a shot for his sudden respiratory problem and be fine. He died at the vet’s, and I wasn’t there for him. We couldn’t let Creamsickle linger, so we took her in mid-day. We weren’t there for her. We let Tonka linger too long. Mrs. L.A. said, ‘Never again.’ But we were there for him at the end. Either way, it’s hard. Thinking of you. 😢 ---
**Author:** ![Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/779978/32.png) [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sick-kitty-update-kitty-has-passed/954079/36 "2021-12-06T18:47:04Z")
Oh no, you are not a terrible cat mommy. Jasper was always safe with you and you loved him. He knew that. I’m so sorry. Losing an animal family member is never easy. ---
**Author:** ![VOW](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/vow/32/3043_2.png) [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sick-kitty-update-kitty-has-passed/954079/37 "2021-12-06T19:53:45Z")
Mr VOW has returned from the vet. He said the vet examined Jasper, and determined his kidneys had completely shut down. It was absolutely the right time to say goodbye. Mr VOW also took all the renal diet food we had not used. We wanted that to go to someone who has a sick kitty and can’t afford the expensive food. Ohdear. I feel tears threatening, and I don’t want to cry any more! My head hurts enough from the crying jag I had earlier. Goodbye, Jasper. You will always be my sweet baby boy kitty cat, and I’ll love you forever. ~VOW ---
**Author:** ![Jasmine](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jasmine/32/2964_2.png) [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sick-kitty-update-kitty-has-passed/954079/38 "2021-12-06T19:55:31Z")
❤☹ ---
**Author:** ![BippityBoppityBoo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bippityboppityboo/32/5745_2.png) [@BippityBoppityBoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BippityBoppityBoo)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sick-kitty-update-kitty-has-passed/954079/39 "2021-12-06T20:52:25Z")
**{{{{{{{{{ 🕯@VOW 🕯 }}}}}}}}}** [seemingly required ‘complete’ sentence] ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2021, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-sick-kitty-update-kitty-has-passed/954079/40 "2021-12-06T20:54:08Z")
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