Can I get some good mojo for my cat?

[Denis]

Nick is now 18-1/2. His brother died in 2004 when he was 12 and I got both of them kittens, abandoned by their mother.
In 2006 I took him to the vet for a check up and they told me he needed a dental cleaning and possibly some testing for kidney function.

3 weeks ago I decided that since he was drinking a LOT of water I'd run him over to the vet. We scheduled a dental cleaning for a couple of days later but they told me his kidney functions were great, he showed no sign of hyperthyroidism and that everything was terrific. While there a large chunk of fur fell out of his neck.

Beginning the next day, his hair started falling out and by the weekend he didn't want to be picked up and had developed a large abscess on his butt. Saturday night the abscess (which was really the anal gland) ruptured and the following morning I took him to the vet who told me that surgery would be required to repair it. A week later the stitches were removed. Again the vet told me he was recovering wonderfully, but he's aged 10 years in the past 3 weeks. He's weak, has lost a LOT of weight, much of his hair has fallen out and the rear leg closest to that abcess has lost much of its strength.

It kills me to see him like this and I absolutely 100% regret taking him to the vet for that checkup. It's like he caught something while there. I know it was stressful for him but damn, I didn't expect all this shit to happen. So, I thought maybe you guys could pass along some good mojo for the old boy.

Many thanks.


This pic was taken a few years ago and is my favorite. 

[nofi]

good thoughts sent. i feel your pain. i lost three older cats in an eight month period. this just sucks. may i suggest you get a second opinion from a different vet.

[Dave W]

cat mojo sent for Nick.

[Chaser001]

The only thing I can think of that I possibly like more than music would be cats.  So the mojo I'm sending is with enthusiasm. 

[Nocturnal]

Good mojo sent for your cat, Denis!!

[Freuds_Cat]

I'm not a cat person but I understand where you're coming from. Good vibes to the old bloke.

[Hornisse]

Good vibes and mojo for Nick.  Hope he gets well soon!

[uwe]

He has nine lives, just wait for it.

[Highlander]

I rank pretty low on the happy scale when talking about cats but anyone that cares for creatures deserves respect so the old-boy gets a nod from the UK...

Denis, you said it yourself - the fur came out when he was there on the first visit, so whatever was wrong was present prior to the first visit - if it's his time, it's his time... As long as he is not in pain keep doing your best... as soon as his quality of life is lost, remember what his nature is - a hunter...

Good luck...

[Aussie Mark]

18 1/2 is a good innings for a cat.  Mojo sent

[gweimer]

Mojo sent.  We had a cat for 6 weeks, and lost her to a rare heart condition.  We've got the two gangsters now (Pretty Boy Floyd and Sam Giancana), but losing Chloe was really hard on us.  I never thought I'd hear the words, cat cardiologist.

18 1/2 years is a good life for a cat.

[jumbodbassman]

mucho mojo.  I am a dog person but family animals are truly family.  good luck...

[Pilgrim]

Any companion and buddy - cat or dog - deserves such a great, caring owner.  My best to you and to Nick!

[birdie]

a pet IS truly family. Well said!
All good thoughts to your pal.

[TBird1958]

Denis,

Good mojo to both Nick and you, I understand very well what you're going thru.
Good thoughts for you.