What do you do when sad news is staring at you in the face? You don't want to hear it, but you have to. All I see right now are two big beautiful green eyes looking up at me with a very sad expression.
This afternoon we found out Leo our cat, has heart disease. We won't know more details until Monday when an Eckocardiogram will be performed on him. He was healthy one day, and the next, I noticed him having trouble breathing. And it simply went from bad to worse. The Vet removed as much fluid from around his lungs as she possibly could, which should remove the difficult efforts of trying so hard to breathe.
She also shaved a portion on both sides of his body to make the procedure easier. I, however, have never seen Leo without his brown tabby hair. This is all a first for me; I have never had my own pet before Leo. We had dogs when I was a kid, but my very own pet - no, not until Leo Meister.
So far, all we know is that he now has heart disease. The test on Monday will produce alot more medical information, and the more information, the more we will know for our decision making process.
Right now, I know that I am broken hearted because I am slowly losing my Leo.
Omg....I can't imagine how it feels for you (we don't have any pets and never had), but I can read the pain....I am soooo sorry!! I really don't know what to write at this moment, just know that I'm sending you love and support...
ReplyDeleteYour last sentences...I don't know, they hurt!! A big, warm hug from me for you and Leo Meister. XX, Carmela.
Dear friend,
ReplyDeleteYes, I can feel you. Each pet is uniquely connceted with your soul and you cat is even more so, because he/she is a sacred creature. She now feels you; she is now your mirror. Hold her a lot, then let her go when time is there and then cry for three days and nights until you feel at peace with Leo's Way.
Be weel
Ariadone
Godeliva
I am so sorry, Leo off course is a male and I speak of "her"...maeby I speak of YOUR broken heart..dear friend
ReplyDeleteAriadone
Godeliva
Pets become true family members, it's never easy to lose them. I'm sorry your beloved Leo is ill. Enjoy him as much as you can while he is still with you. Take care, I'll be keeping my fingers crossed that his condition is treatable.
ReplyDeleteI think we have to cherish every moment we have with our pets...they touch something deep within that cannot be expressed in words and is such a strong connection. Like Willoughby, I am hoping that it is something treatable. My thoughts are with you and Leo.
ReplyDeletePS. Have you ever read any books by Peter Gethers about his cat, Norton?
The Cat Who Went to Paris (1991) (biographical)
A Cat Abroad (biographical)
The Cat Who'll Live Forever (biographical)
I'm sorry..so sorry --- I've been through this - unfortunately again and again. That's the other side of that double edged sword of loving our pets of anyone, actually. If we didn't care for them so much, it would never hurt.
ReplyDeleteThat being said...Leo knows how much you care for him...
I am so very sorry to hear this!
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy,
ReplyDeleteI've been reading some blogs for a couple of months now. I came across yours today when I saw a picture of Leo while reading the blog Grosgrain Garage. I loved Leo's picture and adore cats. I am so sorry to hear about Leo's health problems and will keep you and Leo in my thoughts and hope things work out well.
I don't have a blog yet but I'm thinking about starting one. I love the way you write and find some of the things you write about very interesting. I, too, would love to have conversations with other women and people in blog "world" and if I start a blog that will be partly the reason. Another reason would be cats. My husband and I have many cats and we feed stray cats and also rescue them, get them spayed/neutered and find them homes. Leo's situation touched me especially because 2 of our cats were lost for about a week recently and I was so worried I'd never see them again. They are back in the fold and I'm finally breathing easy. I know the pain of an ill or lost furry family member is just awful.
Good luck to you and Leo. I will keep you in my thoughts and hope for the best for him.
Amy
I thank each and everyone of you for your words of concern.
ReplyDeleteAmy - I highly recommend starting a blog. Meeting people from all over the world is extremely satisfying to me. I read and communicate with people near and far (including the U.K., Holland and Italy), and I love it. It makes my world alittle bigger.
If you love cats, please go to this website http://furryandfeatheredfriends.blogspot.com
Nan loves cats and is an artist, whose drawings are beautiful.
I hope you will give me your blog address when you begin your new journey!
Oh, so sorry to hear this! A hug to you.
ReplyDelete*hugs* thinking good thoughts for you and of course for sweet Leo!
ReplyDeleteNothing breaks my heart more. So sorry for your sad news. Leo is lucky to have such a caring mummy...best wishes for you both. XX
ReplyDeleteI can relate totally. As u know, my puppy, Bailey, is almost 13 and has arthritis and has lost most of the muscle in his back legs. Every time I look into his eyes, I wonder how much longer he'll be with us.
ReplyDeleteWill keep u & Leo in my prayers.
Cindy Fits, Lisagh, Allie & Jersey: Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate your caring words.
ReplyDeleteHi sweety..thinking of you and Leo! Thanks for your beautiful windowgame-comment. I can honestly see the two of you sitting there, but I'm adding your happy smile to it...That would be my wish for you..XXX, Carmie.
ReplyDeleteDear~ This is so sad and my heart goes out to you. These little guys enter of lives and become such an important part of our lives. Enjoy each day. Leo knows he has the very best Mom and you will have such sweet memories to bring you comfort in the future.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry. I understand your pain.
ReplyDeleteMy dear friend my heart is going out to you! It breaks my heart for you to go through this pain. I know what my heart holds when I watch our Kelly each day, knowing she might not make it another winter. Please keep us posted. I'm sending prayers and hugs to you and Leo. Give him a BIG hug from me. Hugs and kisses, Joyce xoxo
ReplyDeleteIt's monday today (here)...do you know some more about the tests??
ReplyDeleteSending you warm thoughts and cyber hugs today. Please keep us posted when you are ready. xoxo
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and hoping for the best...
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh, I'm so sorry for the late condolences.
ReplyDeleteThis very same thing happened to our cat Cappucino. One day he was fine and the next day he too was struggling for breath. It seems that it was the exact same thing. Fluid buildup around his lungs (due to cancer). We had 24 hours to make a decision and it was horrible. He was my first independently owned pet as well.
I'm so sorry.