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Post by lotsofcats on Feb 26, 2023 10:08:37 GMT
Sadly, I had to have Kai Ruki pts yesterday morning. He's reunited with Kiba-Khan who he missed so much. It would have been Kiba-Khan's 16th birthday today. Look after him Kiba-Khan, I miss you both so much. R.I.P.
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Post by tonib on Feb 26, 2023 11:32:30 GMT
Oh lotsofcats I'm so sorry to hear this sad news just a month short of his 14th birthday. As you say he will be re-united with Kiba-Khan at Rainbow Bridge, probably celebrating his birth day although not with the treats you would have provided. I know how special all your cats are but your Maine Coons were extra . You will really miss them. I was looking back at your posts & found this one from the Sleeping Pets photo comp in 2013. (click on the view attachment to see the post & its photos & you can enlarge the photo from there) RIP Kai Ruki at Rainbow Bridge now able to run & jump again with his old mates |
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Post by chantel on Feb 26, 2023 12:10:33 GMT
Oh no lotsofcats I’m so sorry to read this🥲loosing 1 furbaby is bad enough but to loose another furbaby in such a short space of time 🥲is just so devastating for you 🥲I know how much you will miss him. Sending lots of love and thinking about you xx❤️ |
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Post by scallywag on Feb 26, 2023 12:57:41 GMT
Oh Jenny I am so so sorry to be reading this ( even thou you expected this ) it doesnt make it any easier. R.I.P Kai Ruki such a beauty of a cat . Kiba-Khan will have met you at the bridge , running pain free now and young again xx 
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Post by cazypops on Feb 26, 2023 22:21:13 GMT
I'm so sorry to be reading this lotsofcats. It's never easy saying goodbye, even when it's for the best. Sending you and your family {{HUGS}} RIP Kai Ruki, run pain free and young again at Rainbow bridge. |
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Post by lotsofcats on Feb 26, 2023 22:52:36 GMT
Thank you all for your kind messages and thank you for caring. I will let you know what happened soon, it's still upsetting at the moment. Loved the link to the lovely pics tonib, thank you. Loved the poem scallywag. Sad, but lovely. Thank you. |
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Post by meandmine on Feb 27, 2023 11:45:32 GMT
So sorry to hear this. To lose one pet is heartbreaking but to lose two in such a short space of time must be devastating.
Take care.
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Post by lotsofcats on Feb 27, 2023 12:12:55 GMT
I knew Kai Ruki was getting worse and I discussed it with my daughter on Friday and I said we would probably have to take him to the vet Monday (27th Feb) or Friday (3rd March) to be pts because both his legs were getting worse and he could hardly walk. We also noticed one of his front legs was going funny. I had been waiting for some Nutraquin tablets to arrive to see if they would help. On Friday evening he suddenly had a fit, he was throwing himself about and hit the cat food over. I grabbed a blanket and wrapped him in it tightly and after a couple of minutes he was back to normal. I stayed downstairs during the night to keep an eye on him and he didn't move from the cushion he was lying on (on the floor). He didn't get up for any food in the morning and was shaking and I could tell he was in pain. I knew then we wouldn't get our last weekend with him. I looked online and saw that my vets open on a Saturday so I phoned them at 8.30am, but they were only open for booster jabs and minor issues as there was no vet there. So, it was the same emergency vets where I took Kiba-Khan. The staff and the vet are so kind there. The vet said she understood when I said I wanted Kai Ruki pts, as there would be nothing that could be done for him. She left us with him for about 10 minutes to say goodbye before the procedure and he was purring - we hadn't heard him purr for over a week.
Of course, when you have a pet pts you start doubting what you did - could I or should I have insisted on more from the vet that first said it was arthritis? I don't think it was arthritis, I think it was something to do with his spine.
My other 4 indoor cats are missing Kai Ruki so much and are hardly eating, it is so sad.
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Post by scallywag on Feb 27, 2023 12:29:19 GMT
I knew Kai Ruki was getting worse and I discussed it with my daughter on Friday and I said we would probably have to take him to the vet Monday (27th Feb) or Friday (3rd March) to be pts because both his legs were getting worse and he could hardly walk. We also noticed one of his front legs was going funny. I had been waiting for some Nutraquin tablets to arrive to see if they would help. On Friday evening he suddenly had a fit, he was throwing himself about and hit the cat food over. I grabbed a blanket and wrapped him in it tightly and after a couple of minutes he was back to normal. I stayed downstairs during the night to keep an eye on him and he didn't move from the cushion he was lying on (on the floor). He didn't get up for any food in the morning and was shaking and I could tell he was in pain. I knew then we wouldn't get our last weekend with him. I looked online and saw that my vets open on a Saturday so I phoned them at 8.30am, but they were only open for booster jabs and minor issues as there was no vet there. So, it was the same emergency vets where I took Kiba-Khan. The staff and the vet are so kind there. The vet said she understood when I said I wanted Kai Ruki pts, as there would be nothing that could be done for him. She left us with him for about 10 minutes to say goodbye before the procedure and he was purring - we hadn't heard him purr for over a week. Of course, when you have a pet pts you start doubting what you did - could I or should I have insisted on more from the vet that first said it was arthritis? I don't think it was arthritis, I think it was something to do with his spine. My other 4 indoor cats are missing Kai Ruki so much and are hardly eating, it is so sad. Poor guy , the Fit must have scared him as it did you. There is always going to be doubt in our minds when we have to do the kindest thing for our fur babies. But it sounds like his purring was his way of thanking you , he prob knew where he was . He is now out of pain . Thinking of you Jenny , lots of hugs xx |
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Post by tonib on Feb 27, 2023 12:41:21 GMT
Oh lotsofcats that must have been awful for you & Kai Ruki. I can understand wanting that extra time with him over the weekend/week) but had to make that hard final decision for your lovely cat. Bar your purse it sounds like the emergency vet was very much the right option as they were so kind. I think Kai Ruki was purring to add his voice to that final farewell and say how much he appreciated everything you had done & were about to do for him. Hard I know but don't dwell on the what ifs, just remember that you gave him a marvellous life and what a great part he played in your & your family's (human & feline) lives. Thinking of you all. |
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Post by spider on Feb 27, 2023 22:53:11 GMT
There is nothing I can say we are so so sorry you are in our thoughts and in our prayers the decision you made was for Kai and it was the right decision don't think of the what iffs
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Post by lotsofcats on Feb 28, 2023 11:15:32 GMT
There is nothing I can say we are so so sorry you are in our thoughts and in our prayers the decision you made was for Kai and it was the right decision don't think of the what iffs Thank you spider. |
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Post by chantel on Feb 28, 2023 19:15:18 GMT
I’m so sorry lotsofcats it’s so hard making that decision probably one of the worst you ever have to make 🥲you did everything in your power but you will doubt yourself that is normal 🥰you will need some time to take it all in 💔I just wanted to let u know we are all thinking about you ❤️it’s hard to know what to say we all feel your pain and are here for u x Sending love 💕 xxx |
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Post by lotsofcats on Mar 1, 2023 11:32:09 GMT
I'm still not used to Kai Ruki not being there, I miss him so much because he was usually so vocal. The other cats (excluding Toffee) all miss him and are still not eating much at all.
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Post by scallywag on Mar 1, 2023 13:21:24 GMT
I'm still not used to Kai Ruki not being there, I miss him so much because he was usually so vocal. The other cats (excluding Toffee) all miss him and are still not eating much at all. I feel for you , its still very early days. Took me a year before I could even remove Beaus stuff from the sitting room. Bed still down in my bedroom thou  |
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