Civie cat in crisis

So my sweet 16 yo boy Zimmy was really off today, so I brought him to the vet. His kidneys are crashing. He went from stage 2 ckd to 4 in a blink. He's staying at least two days in the vet and they will do iv.

He's the glue that hold my other cats together.... The caretaker of all of them.

Please pray for healing.... And if it is his time to go, that its not alone at the vet, but with us to say goodbye.

In so incredibly worried and sad. We've had him since he was 4 months old.

 

sending healing vines and peaceful vines. So sorry he's so sick.

 

Oh Janet! Sending you love and healing vines for Zimmy!

 

Healing vines from us to you and Zimmy, Janet!

 

HUGS and hugs and thoughts and prayers and vines...and more hugs...

 

I just don't understand how he crashed so fast. Ugh

 

Sending tons of prayers and healing vines

 

Sending positive energy to you and Zimmy.

 

Sending prayers for healing for sweet Zimmy and strength for you.

 

healing vines!!

 

Sending lots of healing vines and positive white light to Zimmy

 

I'm so sorry to hear he's sick. Sending you and Zimmy a whole lot of healing wishes and thoughts.

 

Sending loads of prayers, healing vines and hugs for you and Zimmy.

 

Sending prayers and many healing vines for your sweet boy, hope he pulls through

 

Sending prayers and healing energy for your Zimmy and lots of for you.

 

Sending Healing Vines to Zimmy. I hope he gets better and is home with you, feeling much better, soon.

 

Sending vines... poor little guy, I hope he rallies with the treatment.

 

Prayers for healing being sent.

 

Tons of healing vines sent for Zimmy

 

Any news?

 

I talked to the vet about 9:30 this morning.

still lethargic, but the vet said he ate half a can of food this morning, so I guess that's a good sign. I finally got them to agree to try antibiotics after she did another urine test and a small amount of bacteria was present.

 

I'll talk to them again tonight

 

Xo!

 

Eating is good! Hope the antibiotics do the trick

 

Prayers!!

 

Unfortunately his numbers have worsened since yesterday.

 

Sending more prayers and healing vines to your dear Zimmy.

 

Oh Janet...know I will be holding you and Zimmy in my prayers, for healing and restoration .

 

Sending more prayers and vines for Zimmy

 

Sending prayers for you and Zimmy.

 

Come on Zimmy! You've got a clan at home who needs you! Thoughts are with you!

 

You and Zimmy have all my prayers...

 

Praying for both of you.

 

We're all pulling for you Zimmy. You too Janet, you've both got lots of friends that care. Hoping for a sunny weekend.

 

Healing vines being sent.

 

I my has been transferred to a different animal hospital with round the Clock vets and specialists. Really it's not looking good though.

 

Oh Janet, I'm so sorry. I will keep praying for a happy outcome for Zimmy and you!

 

((Janet))

Praying for a good outcome for Zimmy!

 

Oh, Janet, I hope he can turn it around...

 

Keep thinking positive, @JanetNJ . Imagine him doing better.

 

quite a bit worse. He was transfered to a 24 hour care hospital. his hct yesterday was 33. Just now it was 13. I told my partner I think we should let him go... she was just not metally ready to say yes. Plus our 4 yo was with us and we didn't feel he should witness him passing that way. we did all say our good byes and gave cuddles, and left him with one of the toys he carries around just in case it was the last time we saw him. we will sleep on it and decide tomorrow. In the mean time so he wasn't suffering we okayed a blood transfusion which is being done right now. It's so so hard to say goodbye. on the car ride from the first vet office to this one he was meowing a strong meow, even standing up.... and he continues to eat very well... eating anything they put in there with him. if he gave me a clear sign he had lost the will to live it would make this so much easier. my heart is aching. they are going to call tonight between 10 and midnight to let me know how the transfusion went. ultrasound showed no stones or blockages. One kidney was very large which could be infection or cancer.

 

He was singing his fight song .

For one of my cats growing up, whenever we'd take him to the Vet she said one kidney felt enlarged and not feeling the other every single time (Figured she would've written it in her notes at least once). Towards the end we kind of figured he might have just had one kidney and it was larger because it was working alone. That last part was meant to be helpful but it might not sound that way

 

Here is a picture of him from tonight.

 

Whatever happens Janet he knows now and always will know you all loved him. I wish peace for Zimmy, you and your family. I've been there many times and when I read this it feels like yesterday all over again. I really hope the sun comes up tomorrow with a little miracle.

 

((((Janet)))
sending more prayers for Zimmy and you

 

Vet just called... He will need a few transfusions to get through the night. We will most likely help him to rainbow bridge tomorrow rather than let him waste away and suffer. She agreed he probably has a GI bleed somewhere. It's time. My heart is hurting so bad. IThe all happened so suddenly. I thought we would have him another year or more.

 

I'm so very sorry Janet. Such a difficult, yet loving decision. Prayers for a peaceful crossing.

 

I'm so sorry Janet. My heart is aching for you all.

 

Thank you. They called at 2:45 am and said he was in distress. I went there and was able to be with him by 3:20 while he passed.

I'm grateful that I have no doubt it was his time, and that he only didn't feel well for a few days.

I know we should have done it earlier this evening but we just weren't mentally ready for it, plus my 4 year old son was with us. I'm glad he got to say goodbye to him last night.

 

((JANET)))

I am so sorry that Zimmy had to cross the Bridge. You certainly did everything you could for your baby but his poor little body was just worn out too much. The greatest gift of love is always the hardest decision to make, but now Zimmy is pain free and running with all the many GA kitties at the Bridge.

 

I'm so sorry, Janet. This is always the hardest thing. I'm glad his suffering was brief, and that you got to say goodbye. He was a beautiful boy.

RIP, Zimmy.

 

Janet, I am so sorry about your Zimmy! RIP Zimmy!

 

(((Janet))) I'm so very sorry. Fly Free Sweet Zimmy, Land Softly

 

I am so very sorry. Was that him in the photo you posted? What a beautiful boy and so loved. Sending you hugs and my cats at Rainbow Bridge will be there to welcome Zimmy x

 

Yes. He was adorable with his little pink nose. He was the official caregiver to all of the younger ones.

 

What a beautiful boy, and so happy. You gave him a wonderful life. I know you and the other kitties will miss him terribly

 

what a sweetheart. He had a long life full of love, but I know that doesn't help right now. My Angel sounds very much like Zimmy in character. He is like the dad to the younger ones. He's an amazing cat. When he was 8, within one year he'd lost his sister/littermate and his 2 elderly companions, and become diabetic and gone into remission. He'd gone from being the baby of the group to father figure of 2 6 week old kittens within 5 days. (after I lost Lianna, a friend took me to see 2 kittens which I agreed to have. Within days, Cera had been diagnosed with kidney failure and went downhill rapidly, I lost her on Angel's 9th birthday, 5 days before I'd committed to getting the kittens) The younger ones, now aged 2.5 and my Birman now aged 2 adore him. They cuddle up and he grooms them. This is him with Shakira. Hugs from me and purrs from my 4 x

 

That's how Zimmy was to the others. They all went to him for kisses, esp our two youngest age 1... Here he is with Luna.

 

that is so like my Angel and the younger ones. I'll post more pics tonight. Tears in my eyes now as I know how hard you are grieving for such a very special cat. I'll be on here again tonight x

 

I'm so sorry you've lost your much-loved Zimmy, Janet. This is the hardest part of being a pet parent.

 

It is indeed. We have six others and yet the house feels significantly empty today.

 

It's obvious from the photos Zimmy had a good home, looks like the same nut house we live in. Try to take care of yourself this weekend Janet, you did all you could. Bye Zimmy.

 

Oh Janet, I'm so very sorry. The pictures really show what a precious and sweet soul he was. My GA Smudge, as well as all of our GA kitties, greeted him at the bridge.

 

And he would kiss them all.

 

I'm so sorry, for your loss (((Janet))) and I'm sure your other cats feel the loss as well.

 

Janet, I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending you and your whole family love and prayers today.

 

Very sorry to hear, Janet . May fond memories of your beloved Zimmy warm your heart always .

 

Janet, I am so sorry to hear of Zimmy's passing. Please know I will keep u and urs in prayer for peaceful hearts in the middle of it all.

 

thank you all... my heart is feeling pretty choked at the moment. I go from being at peace with it and looking at the bright side to sobbing ugly crying. My son is doing ok with it for now. he cried himself to sleep the other night when we tried to prepare him that Zimmy may not come home.

Never did it enter my mind on Wed when I brought him to the vet that he would never be returning home. It's mind boggling. I can't wrap my head around it! I thought there would be a medicine adjustment or something, but I was not prepared for him to leave us. I just can't believe it.

 

Hello Janet,
You have very kindly commented on my posts for Shelley and I just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear this sad news. I have been through this myself in the past so I have some idea of how you must feel. You have my sincere condolences.
Anthony

 

Oh Janet, I am so, so sorry for your loss. My heart truly hurts for you and your family. I hope your wonderful memories of Zimmy will help bring healing and peace to your heart.


Fly free, beloved Zimmy, and land softly

 

Ty I appreciate it. This heartache is unfortunately something that comes with giving your heart to a furry friend. A heartache that probably all of us has felt at some point.

 

Janet

Many many ((HUGS)) at this sad time. I wish I had the words to comfort you..but please know that we all understand the pain you are going through.




Keep close those special wonderful memories to give you strength as you walk this sad path,

 

I'm so very sorry...My heart aches for all of you....

 

Tyvm

 

Janet,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.    Loving thoughts to Zimmy as he crosses over the rainbow bridge

 

Making arrangements for him on the phone today was really difficult. I got all choked up and couldn't talk. The woman was very understanding. Everything is reminding me of him... this is so so so hard. I can't believe he won't be carrying around his stuffed animals screaming to show me... or yelling at me to feed him... or going out in the front grass for some sun... or snuggling at night over our heads on the pillow.... or grooming the kittens (who aren't really kittens anymore). I'm glad he's not suffering, but I just miss him like crazy.

 

Janet, I know from past and recent experience there's nothing that can be said to take that pain away (although I wish there could) . I have pictures of my loved furbabies that have passed, around me and I look to them for comfort... albeit the feelings are so bittersweet. The love they give is so unconditional...
Janet, please know in your time of grief, you are not alone... I think of you and send you my prayers for comfort & peace.

 

Janet, we all know from personal experience just how hard this is for you. It sounds like Zimmy was a real sweetheart. My deepest condolences to you and your family, including the 4 legged ones.

 

all the vets and techs at the animal hospital adored them. I spoke with my regular vet yesterday and told her what happened and she was just like "****! What the hell happened?!!" She was really upset. I thanked her for taking such good care of him... and she really really did. she diagnosed his high blood pressure about 8 months ago that was so high it could have made him go blind or kill him... I know she brought it all home with her because a few days ago she was like "when I was up in the middle of the night thinking about it, I thought we should test for _____ and try ________". She called me just as she was leaving for the day and was like take care of yourself... I said I was just about to have a nice big vodka... and she said she was going to open a bottle of wine. she really truly cared. I need to send her a little something or at leas a nice note to thank her.

 

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss!! Zimmy makes me think of my cat Tanner. I call him the "dad" to the others. They all go to him for baths. In my profile picture, you can see Rex is resting his head on Tanner to the right. I have the same worry about what the others would do when Tanner leaves us. He will be 17 in May.

 

My condolences to you and your family. For such little creatures they create a big ripple in our worlds.

 

I am sorry for your loss. What a wonderful and loved life he had. You did everything you could, and it was his time.

Fly free sweet Zimmy, and land softly.