GA Jasper has passed on

Discussion in 'Feline Health - (Welcome & Main Forum)' started by LunaArt, Mar 14, 2018.

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  1. LunaArt

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    I posted here recently about possibly getting a feeding tube for my FD (remission) kitty Jasper when he and my civvie cat came down with a mysterious GI-type illness that caused them to stop eating for a while.

    It is with great sadness and heartache that I must tell you that Jasper passed away suddenly last night. He seemed to be recovering from his GI upset and had regained all his weight back and more. Nothing indicated that he was ill yesterday morning. We just happened to take him back to the vet yesterday for a re-check because he had had a slight touch of suspected pneumonia in one lung 3 weeks ago.

    When the vet student took him out of his carrier, I noticed that he was breathing a little heavy and commented on it. When the professor vet came in to examine him, she noticed that his heart had a galloping murmur. They took him for his re-check xrays for the pneumonia. They soon came back and showed us the xrays that showed he was in full congestive heart failure! They immediately had him on oxygen and lasix to help get the fluids out of his lungs.

    They had us wait around to see if they could stabilize him enough for us to take home, but sadly he kept on getting worse. Nothing they tried seemed to help. Jasper was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in February which is the most common type of heart disease. At that time, they said it was a very mild form that didn't require treatment or medications yet, just rechecks every 3-6 months. They consulted with the head cardiologist again several times yesterday. Both he and my vet where at a loss as to why or how Jasper had suddenly gotten so ill.

    We got to see him one last time before we left for the night. He was in terrible shape, chest heaving, open-mouthed breathing, foaming at the mouth. It was just so hard to see him like that. We couldn't even pet him because they didn't want to open the oxygen door too long. They tried everything they could think of to save him overnight, but we got the call around midnight to tell us he had passed on.

    I still am quite numb. It all happened so suddenly, so out of the blue. Jasper has been through a lot in the past six months. Starting with his diabetes diagnosis, the insulin injections, getting poked 2 or more times a day for glucose testing, then slowly getting him into remission. Then there was the cardio testing/diagnosis, a severe asthma attack, some mysterious ataxic episodes that came and went quickly and then the severe gi illness. I just wonder if all those trips to the vet took its toll on his poor little heart.

    I will forever miss my Jasper. He was truly the sweetest kitty you would ever want to meet. I will always think back and treasure the extra close bond we had after his FD diagnosis. He took all of what that entails like a champ and still came right back to me for lots of purring and snuggles. He was truly a wonderful and special kitty. cat_wings>o

    I want to thank everybody who helped me, whether directly or from me reading so many informative threads on this website. I know I couldn't have got through it without all of your help!
     
  2. Kris & Teasel

    Kris & Teasel Well-Known Member

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    I'm so sorry you've lost your kitty. :bighug::rb_icon:cat_wings>o
     
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  3. Lisa and Smoky

    Lisa and Smoky Well-Known Member

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    I'm sorry to hear your lost your beautiful boy. He will be waiting for you to join him again at the rainbow bridge one day. cat_wings>o:rb_icon:
     
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  4. Sharon14

    Sharon14 Well-Known Member

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    I’m so very sorry:bighug:
    Rest In Peace Sweet Jasper:rb_icon:
     
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  5. Debbie & Mishka

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    So very, very, very sorry.
     
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  6. Booger's Mom

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    I am so sorry for your loss! This just breaks my heart. :(cat_wings>o
     
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  7. Shoeskitty-GA

    Shoeskitty-GA Well-Known Member

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    I am so so sorry about your sweet boy!:bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
     
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  8. Dusty Bones

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    So sorry for your loss. He knows you tried and gave him lots of love.
     
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  9. Bronx's dad (GA)

    Bronx's dad (GA) Well-Known Member

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    I am so sorry for your loss. Fly free Jasper :rb_icon: 21543.jpg :rb_icon:
     
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  10. Peridot700

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    I'm sorry to hear about Jasper. Our pets are part of our family and it's difficult to lose them. Prayers and ((hugs)) to you.
     
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  11. Meeja's Mom

    Meeja's Mom New Member

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    My heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your beloved Jasper. Meezers are truly unique cats. May your special bond and good memories give you peace and strength at this sad and difficult time.

    Gina
     
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  12. Sean & Rufus

    Sean & Rufus Well-Known Member

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    Sorry for your loss. May Jasper be forever in your heart.
     
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  13. PussCatPrince - GA

    PussCatPrince - GA Well-Known Member

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    What a rotten week and month for many FDMB people and pusscats.

    I am so sorry & sad that Jasper is gone from you & in this sudden and shocking way. Must be so hard to take in . Like suddenly having a piece of you chopped off.

    Big hugs & healing thoughts to you.:bighug:
     
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  14. Squalliesmom

    Squalliesmom Well-Known Member

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    I am so, so sorry to learn that Jasper has gone to the Bridge. How terrible to have him taken from you so suddenly. I hope your wonderful memories of the time you spent together will help your broken heart to heal. He will forever have a special place in your heart, and will be waiting for you at the Bridge for the day you are reunited. :bighug::bighug::bighug:
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  15. Magic Johnson

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    My deepest sympathies ... :(:(
     
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  16. krazy4kritters

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    I’m sorry about your sweet kitty. This is the second day in a row the first thread I read was about a kitty going to the bridge.
     
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  17. Bellasmom

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    I’m so sorry for your loss RIP Jasper :rb_icon:cat_wings>o
     
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  18. Larry and Kitties

    Larry and Kitties Well-Known Member

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    Sending purrs and prays at this difficult time.
     
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  19. Angel's mommie

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    So sorry to hear about darling Jasper. You were so lucky to enjoy each other for as long as you did. And you'll meet again, one day, to love and enjoy each other again! Sending many hugs.
     
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  20. Beardsley

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    Just new to this form. Sorry for your loss. Beardsley Canada.
     
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  21. JeffJ

    JeffJ Well-Known Member

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    My deep condolences to you on your loss of such a great fur-kid. Jasper was loved and he knew it. That is the bst we can do.

    May your sweet boy fly free and land softly at the Bridge. RIP sweet Jasper.
     
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  22. LunaArt

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    Thank you all for your wonderful thoughts for my sweet Jasper. It's still very hard to realize that he is really gone - I keep calling for my "kitties" to come, but then realize it's just my civvie Alfie, now.
     
  23. JeffJ

    JeffJ Well-Known Member

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    I was like that too when Scoobs passed away 1.5 years ago. They are so entwined into our lives, and then before you know it they are gone.
     
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  24. JanetNJ

    JanetNJ Well-Known Member

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    I am sorry for the loss of your beautiful friend.
     
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  25. Debbie & Mishka

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    Again, I am so sorry to hear of Jasper's passing. Just thought I'd let you know in the short time I've been a member and my Mishka is a sugarkitty, I have read many of your posts and have taken lots of encouragement from them. By sharing our knowledge and your experiences and your day to day struggles and joys, YOU and JASPER have helped many.
     
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  26. monty_dweezil (GA)

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    I'm so sorry about poor beautiful Jasper. I am crying as just 2 weeks ago we had to let our baby Dweezil go and reading about this sudden news for Jasper is so sad.

    God...how can this happen to our furries? It's just not fair.
     
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