I just went to take care of Tristan and found him behind the door in the bathroom on the floor. I gave him Pedialyte, Nutrical and his steroid, and to my horror saw two steroid pills behimd the door--he must have been going back there and spitting them out. I picked him up and put him on a blanket, and he staggered back to go behind the door, laid down and whimpered. I called the ex and he and I both have full work schedules today. I don't know what to do!
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Oh CW! ((Tristan))
I wish I could help you. Poor baby boy. Is there anyway you can go in later and get into the vet as an emergency?Posted 3 years ago by cricketsmama #
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Oh, CW, I wish I had advice to give you. Others will have a better idea what to do. I will just send prayers and white light for Tristan and you!
Posted 3 years ago by LadyKat of IA #
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CW, I am so sorry. {{Hugs}} {{Tristan}} Sending white light... and prayers.
Posted 3 years ago by SammyandOliversmama #
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He really should go to the vet! Just because you found two on the floor, doesn't mean he doesn't have more inside him. He needs his stomach pumped, IV fluids and observation for the day.
Posted 3 years ago by anncetera2 #
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I did get a pill down him for sure. I put him on a blanket on the floor, but he staggered off of it. He seems to want to lie on the cold bathroom floor. I was just petting him and he was looking at me and purring. I called the vet and they said I could bring him in right now to be put down, but I can't get in touch with my older sons, my ex is far off and my little guy is in school! I can't put my cat to sleep and then blithely head into work--I'm going to be bawling my eyes out all day! So I made and appointment for 8:30 am tomorrow morning. The bad thing is, I have to leave him alone in the house and go to work. I won't be back until 6:30 or 7. :-(
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CW, I am so sorry! Sweet Tristan. I wish that I knew what to say but can only tell you that you and Tristan are in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted 3 years ago by WillowandWindismom #
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Catwoman, I am so sorry. Is there any way one of you could just drop him off at the vet and let the vet kkep him for the day? Of if there is a key hidden outside the house or a neighbor who has the key, you could see if one of the vet assistants would come over and get him. Poor baby, since he is trying to get to an enclosed i.e. "safe" spot this may be his time. I am keeping you in my prayres.
Posted 3 years ago by KYKAT 12 23 #
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He HATES going to the vet and I don't want him to die there alone in a place that he hates. I'd rather make him comfortable at home in his own house, if that makes any sense, then bring him to the vet. He has a cancerous mass in his abdomen, so it's not like there is a possibility of wellness.
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CW, if you have a good relationship with your vet, he might offer to come to your house. Our vet is a friend and he did offer.
Posted 3 years ago by WillowandWindismom #
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Oh CW, I am so sorry. I am keeping you and Tristan in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs to both of you. Is there anyone that can come check on him?
Posted 3 years ago by cricketsmama #
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I don't blame you for wanting Tristan home. He should be comfortable and not in some place he hates. Precious baby.
Posted 3 years ago by cricketsmama #
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Ok, I just called the ex and the vet. I am going to drop Tristan at the vet to be stabilized. Ex-h will pick him up at 5:30. We will have him for the night and will bring him in at 8:30 am to be put to sleep. I still don't know how I'm going to work today. Needless to say I'm crying my eyes out, partly from guilt for once again waiting too long to make this decision.
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Sweetheart, please don't feel guilty. We do the best we can with what we have. Tristan wants to be with you as much as you want to be with him.
It's called loving.
Kiss your sweet lad good-bye, and please know that he will go to the safest Hands of all. Those Hands hold you, too, and all of us.
Daisy, Bob, Roo, Mr. Bug, Grandpa Shaddo, Miss Kizzy -- all of them are waiting for dear Tristan. It's OK.
Much love and prayers,
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Oh CW, I feel so bad for you. It has been 3 years now since I lost Jerrie and RT and I still have a hard time with it. I knew that it was their time but it was still so hard. I did the same thing you are planning - made the appointment for the next day so that I could have a final "goodbye" night with them. I'll be thinking of you.
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CW, I am sitting here crying for you and for Tristan. I had to make the same decision 3 years ago with Bastian and I still remember the pain, hurt and loss as if it was today. Love him, pet him, let him know how much you love him, be there with him. We are all sharing your pain CW and are here for you. Let Tristan know we love him too.
Posted 3 years ago by cricketsmama #
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I am so sorry CW :-(
Poor TristanPosted 3 years ago by TheKnittingNinja #
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Catwoman I am so sorry you are going through this. It is one of the most difficult experiences you will ever have. I urge you to check out my website. There is a section on dealing with grief but for you right now there is also an article on euthanasia. It is there to help people like yourself who need to make this choice and give information on what to expect. It is a valuable tool and I hope you will use it. ((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))
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I'm so sorry, CW.
Posted 3 years ago by Bellantara #
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CW, Please don't beat yourself up. I had a similar situation with one of my dogs. She had cancer and took a turn for the worse on a Friday evening. I couldn't bring myself to take her to the vet Saturday morning and promised myself I would take her on Monday. She passed away peacefully in my studio at home. All of her furr siblings were there with her. I felt really bad that we had not gone to the vet but I was also thankful that she passed in my studio. She and I spent many hours together in there. Cry those buckets of tears but don't feel guilty.
{{{{HUGS}}}}}Posted 3 years ago by tinafishfrombirthplaceofElvis #
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CW - so sorry, we had to help my orange tabby (Milo) over the bridge in June. We made him comfortable, and were petting and loving on him constantly in those last few days. He drifted off, with a purr on his lips knowing we were all there with him loving him. TEARS!!! Is there anyway your boss would give you the day off, it would be so nice if you could spend this day with him. BTW - just received your beautiful Christmas card today!! You and Tristen are in my prayers!
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CW, I am so sorry. I agree that his behavior is showing that it's now time for him to leave for the Bridge; they try to get off by themselves in a secluded spot when they know the time is near.
You have done everything you could for Tristan, and did all of it with his welfare in mind. You will give him loving reassurance tonight. Tomorrow he will be well again forever, and TDK will be here to help you through your pain.
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Oh CW, I am so sorry for you and Tristan. You have been really good to him and he has wanted to stay with you. Now that he is hiding, he is telling you he is ready to go to the Rainbow Bridge. Sending you prayers and hugs. Sending gentle pettings and scritchies to Tristan.
Posted 3 years ago by SylMiaFelixMomma #
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Me too, what Miu said. *tears bigtime* {{Tristan and Catwomamn}}
Posted 3 years ago by SammyandOliversmama #
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