Our 15-year-old Head of Household Security isn’t well. In addition to hyperthyroidism, he has pancreatitis and a bit of kidney disease. It’s thought that once we get the pancreas sorted out, the kidney will improve. We certainly hope so.
When I brought these senior cats home, we agreed there would be no heroics or medical extremes. Spice is now on a powerful medication for his pancreas because that was the preferable option. The other idea? To put him in the vet’s clinic for three days on IV fluids. The expense aside, we simply couldn’t leave him in a strange place for three days where he couldn’t move around or eat. That’s not a cat’s life.
He’s a little bit skinny but he’s eating and drinking and as affectionate and playful as ever. Ever once in a while, he’ll stay in the bedroom all day, perfectly still. That’s when he’s enduring pain from an attack of pancreatitis. But sick or well, his purr starts up whenever we get close to him. I can’t imagine this house without him in it and I hope to not have to know what that’s like for a long, long while.
I hope the little guy improves Lisa and I totally agree with your approach. Take care Spice.
Thank you Jean!
I feel for you Lisa, it’s hard to watch your little guy being ill. Also going through same thing, my Sammy is going downhill with kidney failure, no treatment for that, so I treat every day with him as a gift. Take care and hope Spice will get better soon.
I’m so sorry about Sammy. It’s so hard. They’re family.
Hoping for the best for your kitty. Our furry family members aren’t with us that long as it is and taking on seniors means the heartache comes sooner but they’re worth it. They always know they’ve been given a second chance and manage to cram enough love into you that it’s as if you’ve had them since they were babies.
That’s right Linda! They’re totally worth it.