My beautiful KC kitty has PKD.

[Frankie]

Fariba and I are devastated. We just got the bad news from the vet. Some of you may remember I needed him transported from KC to Des Moines. alnorth did me the kind favor of bringing him. Now it turns out that he has Polycystic Kidney Disease. He is a great affectionate cat and has built himself a home in our hearts.

Just wanted to share this with you as I'm not having a good day. :( :( :( :(

[Phobia]

Does this make them inedible or something?

[DeezNutz]

Sorry to hear this. Animals make much better friends than most people.

[Demonpenz]

there's more than one way to skin him. try going around the kidneys

[Skip Towne]

Does this make them inedible or something?
Thanks for your compassion.

[gblowfish]

That's really sad. You've given him a good life. The bad thing about pets is that we invariably out live them. Hang in there, best thoughts are with you today.
GB

[Lzen]

Is that from drinking antifreeze?










Ok, that wasn't very nice of me. Sry about that, Frankie. Don't be devastated. Pets are only with us a short time. It's tough, but we have to move on. Perhaps get a new cat?

[Adept Havelock]

Sorry to hear it. Losing a pet is seldom easy (at least for me).

[Fire Me Boy!]

Sorry to hear that.

[Frankie]

.... Sry about that, Frankie. Don't be devastated. Pets are only with us a short time. It's tough, but we have to move on. Perhaps get a new cat?
We've had him for a few months only. But he is such a great cat that it feels like we've had him forever. Couldn't dream of a more affectionate and better behaved kitty than this one.

[blueballs]

You need to get out
and get some pu..
ah...get out and about

[morphius]

Sorry to hear about your cat man.

[FAX]

My sympathies, Mr. Frankie. Is this a terminal disease?

FAX

[Chiefs_5627]

Sorry to hear it. :(

[Mr. Laz]

:deevee:


sorry

[Frankie]

My sympathies, Mr. Frankie. Is this a terminal disease?

FAX
Evidently so. It's apparently inheritted from a parent with the same disease. About 50% of offsprings will develop it, usually between 3-7 years of age. Puya is just around 3 yrs old. Very healthy until 48 hrs ago.

[FAX]

Evidently so. It's apparently inheritted from a parent with the same disease. About 50% of offsprings will develop it, usually between 3-7 years of age. Puya is just around 3 yrs old. Very healthy until 48 hrs ago.

Well, crap. That's just terrible, Mr. Frankie.

It's probably too early to discuss practicalities, but you purchased this cat, did you not? From a breeder?

FAX

[journeyscarab]

Sorry to hear about your cat, he certainly is beautiful (or handsome if you prefer). Cats rock.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

If you have the money you could get him a kidney transplant, just go to the pound and adopt a cat, take it home, bash its head with a hammer and rush it to the vet with your cat and tell the friggin vet to get with it. You might want to kill the cat in the Vets parking lot so it will be a really fresh kidney.

[phisherman]

sorry to hear about your cat...

if we lost one of ours, my wife would probably lose it

[Bwana]

Sorry to hear that Frankie.

[ottawa_chiefs_fan]

I have 2 cats - had to have one put to sleep last year for cancer....we made the appointment a week in advance - BIG mistake - for a week I had to look at this poor cat that had grown up with our kids, knowing the precise time and method of it's death...I would say one of the toughest weeks of my life.

Good luck....hang in there - we are not all sarcastic pricks.

[mikey23545]

Damn, Frankie....I am very sorry to hear that.

[chasedude]

I'm an animal lover too Frankie. They provide unconditional love unlike most humans I know. They don't give you sarcastic remarks. I know what it's like to lose a family pet.

[phisherman]

while looking at some info about this, how serious is it?

i've ready that some cats with smaller, less serious cysts can live for a long time

[Frankie]

Well, crap. That's just terrible, Mr. Frankie.

It's probably too early to discuss practicalities, but you purchased this cat, did you not? From a breeder?

FAX
I think she was maybe just an amateur breeder, in that she had purchased this cat from the original breeder. I talked to her since our vet wanted to know about kidney history of Puya's parents. She called me back after the original breeder admitted that Puya's mother (though still living) has PKD.

[HonestChieffan]

Bummer.

A good cat is fun. Sorry to hear about yours for sure.

[Frankie]

while looking at some info about this, how serious is it?

i've ready that some cats with smaller, less serious cysts can live for a long time
The vet is supposed to call us back later today, but she didn't sound very optimistic, given the terribly high kidney numbers from Puya's blood test. I'm holding onto a very narrow string of hope that this is controllable.

[Frankie]

I'm an animal lover too Frankie. They provide unconditional love unlike most humans I know. They don't give you sarcastic remarks. I know what it's like to lose a family pet.
Thanks dude. I've had many pets, but some of them just have the manners and behaviors that endears them to you more than others. Puya was acquired to replace Na-ana who passed on also from kidney failure. But I accepted her death a lot better than I'm taking this. Na-ana was getting old, you know. I can't believe that I have actually broken into tears a few times today for Puya.

[phisherman]

well i'm pulling for that cat..

we've got three and love them to death.

[FAX]

I think she was maybe just an amateur breeder, in that she had purchased this cat from the original breeder. I talked to her since our vet wanted to know about kidney history of Puya's parents. She called me back after the original breeder admitted that Puya's mother (though still living) has PKD.

That's what I was wondering. We once had a similar problem with a lab puppy and Parvo. We had to get our money back from the breeder and I almost went over the edge when I learned that they knew there was a problem at their kennel and didn't bother to tell anyone. Not cool.

By the way, Mr. Frankie, it sounds as though you have a great vet. Congratulations. Under these circumstances, that's comforting.

FAX

[Frazod]

Sorry to hear about your cat, Frankie.

[bowener]

If you have the money you could get him a kidney transplant, just go to the pound and adopt a cat, take it home, bash its head with a hammer and rush it to the vet with your cat and tell the friggin vet to get with it. You might want to kill the cat in the Vets parking lot so it will be a really fresh kidney.

My God! Its both horrific and genius... jesus christ man...

[ottawa_chiefs_fan]

My God! Its both horrific and genius... jesus christ man...
Fill me in on the genius part.

[bowener]

Frankie,

I too love cats, and I thought I could cheer you up some with some nice cat macros...

[bowener]

Fill me in on the genius part.

Its a pretty damn cheap kidney... and no good vet would let some good kidneys go to waste.

[ottawa_chiefs_fan]

It's funny - the "tell-me-when-its-over" JPG - one of my cats often sleeps with their face buried in the pillow/cushion. Keeping the nose warm, I would think.

[mikey23545]

Thanks dude. I've had many pets, but some of them just have the manners and behaviors that endears them to you more than others. Puya was acquired to replace Na-ana who passed on also from kidney failure. But I accepted her death a lot better than I'm taking this. Na-ana was getting old, you know. I can't believe that I have actually broken into tears a few times today for Puya.

We are sure as hell as far apart as possible on matters of the body politic, but on this matter I wish you and yours all the best...

Here's to the best possible news from the vet tonight!!

[ChiefaRoo]

We've had him for a few months only. But he is such a great cat that it feels like we've had him forever. Couldn't dream of a more affectionate and better behaved kitty than this one.

So your cat wears glasses and smokes the houka?

['Hamas' Jenkins]

If you have the money you could get him a kidney transplant, just go to the pound and adopt a cat, take it home, bash its head with a hammer and rush it to the vet with your cat and tell the friggin vet to get with it. You might want to kill the cat in the Vets parking lot so it will be a really fresh kidney.

If you're gonna be a piece of shit, you might as well be a half ton of elephant crap rather than a few mouse turds.

Jesus Christ, man :shake:

[teedubya]

Sorry to hear about your cat, bro.

[CoMoChief]

We've had him for a few months only. But he is such a great cat that it feels like we've had him forever. Couldn't dream of a more affectionate and better behaved kitty than this one.
Damn thing looks evil as shit.





God damn do I ever hate cats. But losing any pet can be heartbreaking, especially one who really had a big impact on the family. I'm was an only child growing up, my parents got divorced, the only thing outside my friends to keep me company was my dog. The day me and my dad had to put him down was the saddest day of my life. I'm 24 yrs old 6'3 225 lbs and I cried like a little girl for hours, just couldn't stop.

There's not a day that goes by where I don't think about him. I miss him more than anything really. I wish he was still here.

[Phobia]

sorry to hear about your cat...

if we lost one of ours, my wife would probably lose it

Your one cat is the coolest cat I've ever met. If I weren't allergic, I'd try to steal that cat.

[ChiefaRoo]

Your one cat is the coolest cat I've ever met. If I weren't allergic, I'd try to bone that cat.

PYP

[Skip Towne]

Damn thing looks evil as shit.





God damn do I ever hate cats. But losing any pet can be heartbreaking, especially one who really had a big impact on the family. I'm was an only child growing up, my parents got divorced, the only thing outside my friends to keep me company was my dog. The day me and my dad had to put him down was the saddest day of my life. I'm 24 yrs old 6'3 225 lbs and I cried like a little girl for hours, just couldn't stop.

There's not a day that goes by where I don't think about him. I miss him more than anything really. I wish he was still here. Him? That pic is of her.

[phisherman]

Your one cat is the coolest cat I've ever met. If I weren't allergic, I'd try to steal that cat.

he likes you too phil

just one more hand to maul

[cdcox]

Sorry to hear, Frankie. We've got a great cat right now, and I'd hate to lose him.

[MadMax]

If you have the money you could get him a kidney transplant, just go to the pound and adopt a cat, take it home, bash its head with a hammer and rush it to the vet with your cat and tell the friggin vet to get with it. You might want to kill the cat in the Vets parking lot so it will be a really fresh kidney.



Heartless POS!!!! Did ya think that was a " cute " comment??? Whatta Dick!

[MadMax]

there's more than one way to skin him. try going around the kidneys

Yet another LAME attempt to be " cute " WTF?

[Ebolapox]

dude, that sucks. my apologies on your kitty, and hopefully things turn out well. I prefer cats to a lot of the people I know.

[C-Mac]

Frankie, clean out your PM box.

[Frankie]

That's what I was wondering. We once had a similar problem with a lab puppy and Parvo. We had to get our money back from the breeder and I almost went over the edge when I learned that they knew there was a problem at their kennel and didn't bother to tell anyone. Not cool.

By the way, Mr. Frankie, it sounds as though you have a great vet. Congratulations. Under these circumstances, that's comforting.

FAX
Oh, Dr. Tammy is just great. A lot of folks want to switch vets and go to her. But she is very popular and scheduled out. We are lucky she could let us in a few years ago.

[Frankie]

Just an update for those of you who are interested. There is a bit of MAYBE good news. His vet called last evening and told us that because one of suspicions was the possibility of simple blockage, she actually "massaged Puya's penis" (OK pour on the sick posts ;)) and managed to squeeze the "plug" out. He then peed ("a lot") and discharged some blood and crystalline, slightly raising the hope that he may not have PKD after all. Today they called and told us that he is actually eating and looking a lot better. But his wiring seems to be crossed. He seems to want to lie down in his litter box and pee on the towel they gave him to nest on! But he is home for the weekend with instructions and medications. Monday morning he goes back in for more tests and progress monitoring. The fact that his mother has PKD still worries me a lot. But at least this opens a hopeful door. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Send positive thoughts. Puya is a great and lovable little creature.

[FAX]

So many responses, so little time.

FAX

[MTG#10]

When I first read the title of this thread I thought your cat had Parkinson's Disease. I guess I'll save my Michael J. Fox joke for another time...

[Frankie]

Frankie,

I too love cats, and I thought I could cheer you up some with some nice cat macros...
LMAO
Thanks bowener. (BTW, that's a great userid)

[phisherman]

glad to hear the possibly good news frankie

[Rain Man]

I hope your kitty gets better soon, frankie. One of mine is sitting next to me right now, and I know that cats are the apex of evolution or creation or whatever system people believe in.

[FAX]

For the first time in my life, I wish I had PKD.

FAX

[Frankie]

For the first time in my life, I wish I had PKD.

FAX
LMAO Somebody had to start.

[Frankie]

Frankie, clean out your PM box.
Done. (Partially, anyway.)

[chagrin]

Is this a definite death sentence? I mean, if you've the funds, you can treat the disorder although I know it won't cure it. How long can you prolong death or great pain?

[chagrin]

Wait, I just caught that other post, so there was a urinary blockage?

Well that's better than the PKD.

[gblowfish]

Keep us updated, hope Mr Kitty will be better soon.
Bet you won't have a hard time taking him to the vet now, eh?
He'll be puttin on old spice...

[Rain Man]

Keep us updated, hope Mr Kitty will be better soon.
Bet you won't have a hard time taking him to the vet now, eh?
He'll be puttin on old spice...

Hopefully he at least bought her a can of Friskies first.

[Frankie]

Wait, I just caught that other post, so there was a urinary blockage?

Well that's better than the PKD.
PKD hasn't been ruled out by any means yet. Blood test in about two weeks will determine it.

[Chiefmanwillcatch]

stem cell therapy.

saw it on nightline couple of days ago used on dogs and horses.

[Frankie]

stem cell therapy.

saw it on nightline couple of days ago used on dogs and horses.
Do tell, please.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

Damn thing looks evil as shit.





God damn do I ever hate cats. But losing any pet can be heartbreaking, especially one who really had a big impact on the family. I'm was an only child growing up, my parents got divorced, the only thing outside my friends to keep me company was my dog. The day me and my dad had to put him down was the saddest day of my life. I'm 24 yrs old 6'3 225 lbs and I cried like a little girl for hours, just couldn't stop.

There's not a day that goes by where I don't think about him. I miss him more than anything really. I wish he was still here.


Was that a picture of you throwing your dog in the water. That's not a very good way to put your dog down.

[C-Mac]

PKD hasn't been ruled out by any means yet. Blood test in about two weeks will determine it.

I have had male cats that had similar problems and it was the urinary crystals. Mucus, crystals and even tiny bladder stones can clump together to form an actual plug in the narrow male cat urethra. It only takes about 24 hrs before urinary toxins will started to build up in his the system. It really is quite a common problem and I suspect that your kit will likely be just fine if indeed he had this blockage.

[CoMoChief]

Was that a picture of you throwing your dog in the water. That's not a very good way to put your dog down.


Heh, no he really loved the pool, which is odd because Schnauzers are supposed to hate water, and is why we got one once we put the pool in because my parents didn't want the dog in the pool.

Well that plan all went to hell one day when he just decided to jump on a raft, then decided he liked it and then started to jump in after us.

Then it just got to the point where he would jump off the board, then I decided to have him do it on command, which was kinda cool, there was a walk in stairway we had so if he ever got tired he would climb up on a raft or just walk out of the pool on the stairway.

Summer days were a lot of fun with him. He used to swim and play with us neighbor kids for hours and hours. Once he got older around 11-12 he stopped jumping off the board and really only would jump in if he got hot.

[CoMoChief]

Him? That pic is of her.
Nope it's a dude.

The bleached out stains on the base of the fence in the background proves that. He marked his territory around the perimeter of the yard like that. It pissed my dad off but what can you do really.

Like you, bitches squat to pee. This dog clearly lifts his leg and pisses standing up like a real man.

[Chiefmanwillcatch]

Do tell, please.

Here's vid. go to their website for official story. www.ABC.com

http://rawstory.com/news/2007/Nightline_Stem_cell_treatment_for_pets_0110.html

[Frankie]

Here's vid. go to their website for official story. www.ABC.com

http://rawstory.com/news/2007/Nightline_Stem_cell_treatment_for_pets_0110.html
Thanks.

[phisherman]

i know the blood tests aren't for a while, but is the cat getting better as far as eating and stuff?

[Frankie]

i know the blood tests aren't for a while, but is the cat getting better as far as eating and stuff?
He has improved a lot. His tail is up and acts like nothing has happened. We were convinced that we would have to put him to sleep as early as last weekend. But he is up and around and eating like a Great White. Can't believe it. Evidently it was urinary obstruction. Though he still may have damage to his kidneys and in fact has a 50% chance of having PKD. Last week all signs were promonantly pointing at PKD. We are keeping our fingers croassed.

[phisherman]

good to see that he is regaining strength and eating normally.

surely a pretty positive sign.

[Phobia]

Glad your kitty is doing better, bud.

[Frazod]

Sounds like that penis massage worked wonders. :D

[phisherman]

Sounds like that penis massage worked wonders. :D

i can't think of a time when one of those DOESN'T work wonders

[Frazod]

i can't think of a time when one of those DOESN'T work wonders

Word :rockon:

[Frankie]

Here's a cell phone pic of Puya from two nights ago:

[Frankie]

Sounds like that penis massage worked wonders. :D
Either that or the $322 check. ;)

[Iowanian]

So you've had this cat for the lifespan of a grasshopper.......

I can see why its terribly devestating.

Maybe Doctor Kavorkian can be of assistance?

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

This just in, cat wondered out into street, flat as a pancake, story over.

[vailpass]

Guys that are cat people just crack me up. I can kind of see it for a woman but a guy cat lover?
It's like having feelings for a clay pigeon or any other of God's designated targets.
Hilarious.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

Guys that are cat people just crack me up. I can kind of see it for a woman but a guy cat lover?
It's like having feelings for a clay pigeon or any other of God's designated targets.
Hilarious.

You should be more sympathetic that was just rude, someones gonna give you neg rep and ruin your day!

[vailpass]

You should be more sympathetic that was just rude, someones gonna give you neg rep and ruin your day!
LMAO Ohs nos not NEG REP. You are right, I need to be more sensitive. ;)

I really wasn't being unfeeling, people can like whatever they want. It just strikes me as funny when any guy is a cat person. That seems like a spot reserved for kids and chicks.

[Phobia]

LMAO Ohs nos not NEG REP. You are right, I need to be more sensitive. ;)

I really wasn't being unfeeling, people can like whatever they want. It just strikes me as funny when any guy is a cat person. That seems like a spot reserved for kids and chicks.
I'm totally a cat person. Don't knock it unless you've tried it.

[Demonpenz]

I don't see anything wrong with guys who are cat people. Cats are smart and are pretty good athletes. If i had a pet in my apt I would have a cat. just enough so something is there, but not enough where I have to give it attention all the time. Cat's seem boring sometimes but man if you actually have one they do some crazy shit sometime

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

Quikslurpers cat used to smoke pot and get himself lost for days on end.

[Frazod]

LMAO Ohs nos not NEG REP. You are right, I need to be more sensitive. ;)

I really wasn't being unfeeling, people can like whatever they want. It just strikes me as funny when any guy is a cat person. That seems like a spot reserved for kids and chicks.

Cats are generally very perceptive creatures. If cats don't like you, perhaps it's because you're a f#cking asshole.

Or maybe there's some reason. :)

[Frankie]

Guys that are cat people just crack me up. I can kind of see it for a woman but a guy cat lover?
It's like having feelings for a clay pigeon or any other of God's designated targets.
Hilarious.
Tell it to this guy.

http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/4213/blofeld3ad.jpg

[vailpass]

Cats are generally very perceptive creatures. If cats don't like you, perhaps it's because you're a f#cking asshole.

Or maybe there's some reason. :)

Tell it to this guy.

http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/4213/blofeld3ad.jpg


LMAO I stand corrected.

Here's hoping your pet gets better Frankie.

[Frankie]

LMAO I stand corrected.

Here's hoping your pet gets better Frankie.
Good. I knew that was an offer you couldn't refuse.

http://www.gonemovies.com/www/topfilms/Godfather/Godfather15.jpg

[Chief Henry]

Pets are dam near human if you ask me. We love our pets. I swear they understand what we are
telling them while they listen.

Frankie, good luck to you.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

I think I'm gonna puke!

[vailpass]

I think I'm gonna puke!
LMAO
Wait til someone busts out the "Doggy Heaven Bridge" story or whatever it's called. It cracks me up so hard I can hardly see through the tears in my eyes.

[ottawa_chiefs_fan]

Men tend to like dogs because they are subservient - cats are not - so "alpha" men do not like them because they do not obey commands. I am not surprised that some men feel that cat owners are "different" - they are - they do not need to get a feeling of power from ordering around animals - they are comfortable in their own skin.

[vailpass]

Men tend to like dogs because they are subservient - cats are not - so "alpha" men do not like them because they do not obey commands. I am not surprised that some men feel that cat owners are "different" - they are - they do not need to get a feeling of power from ordering around animals - they are comfortable in their own skin.

So, do you pitch or catch? I'm guessing catch.

edit: wait, I just saw your avatar and can't deal shit to a Jim fan. I guess you are just sensitive.

edit again: now I see that you are Canadian. This explains everything.

[Frazod]

I prefer cats because dogs are a pain in the ass. They're like retarded little kids that never grow up. The high temperature is going to be 10 degrees tomorrow up here, and I won't have to walk my cats. If I want to go away for the weekend, I don't have to arrange for doggie daycare - I just put out some extra food.

And if you raise a cat correctly, it can be every bit as affectionate and loyal as a dog. It won't defend you from burglars, but hey, I have guns for that.

[ottawa_chiefs_fan]

So, do you pitch or catch? I'm guessing catch.

edit: wait, I just saw your avatar and can't deal shit to a Jim fan. I guess you are just sensitive.

edit again: now I see that you are Canadian. This explains everything.
You are soooo right - being Canadian explains everything - very perceptive...

and glad you are a Morrison fan...

[vailpass]

You are soooo right - being Canadian explains everything - very perceptive...

and glad you are a Morrison fan...

Just funnin' with ya'. St. Catherines in Montreal is one of my favorite streets in the world.
The film festival, sidewalk cafes serving outstanding beer, top-shelf strip clubs with international hotties and cuban cigars, that place has it all.
Never been to Ottawa but hear it is beautiful.

[Phobia]

Cats are generally very perceptive creatures. If cats don't like you, perhaps it's because you're a f#cking asshole.
Wait a minute. I thought you had cats.

[KcMizzou]

I prefer cats because dogs are a pain in the ass. They're like retarded little kids that never grow up. The high temperature is going to be 10 degrees tomorrow up here, and I won't have to walk my cats. If I want to go away for the weekend, I don't have to arrange for doggie daycare - I just put out some extra food.

And if you raise a cat correctly, it can be every bit as affectionate and loyal as a dog. It won't defend you from burglars, but hey, I have guns for that.Heheh. Nice, there's a lot of truth to that.

[KCJohnny]

Frankie, we know what you are going through. We lost our beloved little Lucky this year, a cat my wife saved when it was attacked by another animal when just 4 weeks old. It can be very hard to accept. you're not alone, pal.
KCJ

[Frankie]

Men tend to like dogs because they are subservient - cats are not - so "alpha" men do not like them because they do not obey commands. I am not surprised that some men feel that cat owners are "different" - they are - they do not need to get a feeling of power from ordering around animals - they are comfortable in their own skin.
Spot on. Rep. :thumb:

[Frankie]

I prefer cats because dogs are a pain in the ass. They're like retarded little kids that never grow up. The high temperature is going to be 10 degrees tomorrow up here, and I won't have to walk my cats. If I want to go away for the weekend, I don't have to arrange for doggie daycare - I just put out some extra food.

And if you raise a cat correctly, it can be every bit as affectionate and loyal as a dog. It won't defend you from burglars, but hey, I have guns for that.
Those are my EXACT reasons for prefering cats too. Earily close to how I have verbalized my reasoning before. Deserves a rep.

[Frankie]

Frankie, we know what you are going through. We lost our beloved little Lucky this year, a cat my wife saved when it was attacked by another animal when just 4 weeks old. It can be very hard to accept. you're not alone, pal.
KCJ
Thanks KCJ. Hopefully Puya has come through for us despite my initial fear for the worst. But we won't know for sure until early next month. Hopefully Lucky had a long and happy life under your care after the rescue.

[alnorth]

Fariba and I are devastated. We just got the bad news from the vet. Some of you may remember I needed him transported from KC to Des Moines. alnorth did me the kind favor of bringing him. Now it turns out that he has Polycystic Kidney Disease. He is a great affectionate cat and has built himself a home in our hearts.

Just wanted to share this with you as I'm not having a good day. :( :( :( :(

I'm sorry to hear about that. I do remember that he was a very pretty cat, and well-behaved. Didnt utter a single meow all the way up to DSM.

[ottawa_chiefs_fan]

BTW - for those of you who care (the rest of you can skip this post) - had to put my cat of 14 years down Monday - VERY tough day - especially for my kids - 15, 19, 22 - who have grown up with him....to me that is the saddest - seeing my kids like that.....now my remaining cat does not know what to do with himself - trying to keep himself warm without the older one to sleep against - very tough.....

[ClevelandBronco]

Isn't Polycystic Kidney Disease caused by exposure to microwaves for as few as 12 minutes a day?

[morphius]

BTW - for those of you who care (the rest of you can skip this post) - had to put my cat of 14 years down Monday - VERY tough day - especially for my kids - 15, 19, 22 - who have grown up with him....to me that is the saddest - seeing my kids like that.....now my remaining cat does not know what to do with himself - trying to keep himself warm without the older one to sleep against - very tough.....
Sorry to hear that man, losing a pet is tough.

[chasedude]

BTW - for those of you who care (the rest of you can skip this post) - had to put my cat of 14 years down Monday - VERY tough day - especially for my kids - 15, 19, 22 - who have grown up with him....to me that is the saddest - seeing my kids like that.....now my remaining cat does not know what to do with himself - trying to keep himself warm without the older one to sleep against - very tough.....

Sorry to hear that Ottawa_chiefs_fan. Not long ago I had to put one of my cats down. She (Missy) had a tumor on her chest and it was dragging her down. She did nothing but sleep and ate very little. Through all of this she had her best friend (Nickel) who's still with me. Both are snuggle lovers. In the past they would both sleep together and groom each other. The pair of them was always together and never fought. They were both fixed as I didn't want "Lover Twins" offspring running around. Poor Nickel now just isn't himself, I think he misses her as I sure do :(

[tooge]

we adopted 2 wild cats and they have been great at keeping the mole and snake pouulation in check around the place (unfortunately sometimes the bluebirds too). I have, however, always been a dog guy but have really come to dig these cats. Anyhow, it sucks losing a pet, they are like family. Sorry to hear it.

[Frankie]

Isn't Polycystic Kidney Disease caused by exposure to microwaves for as few as 12 minutes a day?
LMAO
Dammit you are forcing me to give you a rep against my better judgement!

[Frankie]

Sorry to hear that man, losing a pet is tough.
Ditto.

[Phobia]

Sorry to hear that man, losing a pet is tough.

He didn't lose the pet, he put out a hit on it. Murdering thugs....

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

LMAO
Dammit you are forcing me to give you a rep against my better judgement!

I'm glad to see you can still have some since of humor with all us A-holes here.

[ClevelandBronco]

LMAO
Dammit you are forcing me to give you a rep against my better judgement!

I'm glad you took it for what it was.

[Boyceofsummer]

as I type this. She's 11. It's tough to say so long but I would rather send them to their sleep without any suffering.

Here is a photo of one of my shep's and Buster.

[Frankie]

Well Puya is in for the fateful blood test and X-Rays today. Hopefully they will read well. Outwardly he's been very active and playful. Maybe that's a good sign. Here's his latest pic from a few nights ago:

[phisherman]

i've got my fingers crossed....fwiw, the cat looks pretty healthy and happy to me

[MTG#10]

Well Puya is in for the fateful blood test and X-Rays today. Hopefully they will read well. Outwardly he's been very active and playful. Maybe that's a good sign. Here's his latest pic from a few nights ago:
Damn thats a hairy pussy.

[gblowfish]

At our house we call that pose "happy cat."
Usually a kitty won't show you their belly unless they really trust you.

Hope things turn out OK for you. What a good kitty.

[phisherman]

frankie, hoping that the tests came out ok

[Eleazar]

What does Puya mean? I assume it's Farsi...

[Frankie]

frankie, hoping that the tests came out ok
Thanks man. All kidney readings are back to normal. His kidneys are still a little enlarged, but just a little. Not nearly as large as the day of diagnosis. Looks like he might have another 8 lives left yet. As for PKD, it's back to 50-50 since his mom has it. But this particular episode evidently was not PKD related as originally feared. Here's a pic of him and his pal Sammy from a couple of evenings ago:

[Frankie]

What does Puya mean? I assume it's Farsi...
Yes it is. It means Seeker.

[Frankie]

At our house we call that pose "happy cat."
Usually a kitty won't show you their belly unless they really trust you.

Hope things turn out OK for you. What a good kitty.
Thanks. He turned out to be very good natured. We are lucky to have him.

[phisherman]

that's great news..

glad to hear that your furball is ok.

[chasedude]

Thanks. He turned out to be very good natured. We are lucky to have him.

I was watching the news this morning and heard info on a lawyer that's wanting to sue the bastards in China for the whole Malemine (sp?) fiasco.

Many were saying the symptoms of the poisoning was kidney failure. Have the Vets checked for this too?

[ottawa_chiefs_fan]

Thanks man. All kidney readings are back to normal. His kidneys are still a little enlarged, but just a little. Not nearly as large as the day of diagnosis. Looks like he might have another 8 lives left yet. As for PKD, it's back to 50-50 since his mom has it. But this particular episode evidently was not PKD related as originally feared. Here's a pic of him and his pal Sammy from a couple of evenings ago:
man - you must be kneedeep in cat hair at your house!!

[Frankie]

man - you must be kneedeep in cat hair at your house!!
No, Persians don't shed as much as you think. Especially if they are brushed often enough. I had a short hair Siamese/Hymalayan that was a problem shedder. My two persians are quite managable. That said, the red blanket on the chair(s) are to keep the hair away from the chairs. Of course they are off when company arrives.

[chagrin]

No, Persians don't shed as much as you think. Especially if they are brushed often enough. I had a short hair Siamese/Hymalayan that was a problem shedder. My two persians are quite managable. That said, the red blanket on the chair(s) are to keep the hair away from the chairs. Of course they are off when company arrives.

You persians tend to be hairy fuggers, LOL


Seriously though, glad to hear that kitty is doing well