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Cats owned: MOGGIE
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12-05-2008, 07:10 PM   #1

Sad News


I feel as if my world is crumbling down. I made another appointment for Xander this morning as I wanted happy that he was breathing quite heavily. We had a 20 minute wait at the vets within which time he was getting very agitated.

As soon as the vet saw him he rushed him off and put him in an oxygen tent.

An hour later Xander sadly passed away. X-Rays had shown a problem with his heart, the walls had enlarged and was not allowing the blood to flow through his veins. His lungs had filled making it hard to breathe.

I can't believe that he was being treated for cystitis when there was something more dealy lurking. I am angry as I was telling the vets each time he's withdrawn, acting out of character etc but each time it was put down to being uncomfortable due to cystsitis.

I cannot believe that I will never cuddle him ever again or have him welcome me when I get home from work. He was the most wonderful cat I could ever of hoped for. He was a feral cat that we took in, on the verge of exhaustion. I hope that we gave him as good a 6 years as he gave me.

I feel like I've let him down, I knew he was poorly, I just never knew this badly.

Xander, I love you to pieces and always will. Be at peace now.

love Marie



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12-05-2008, 07:18 PM   #2

Re: Sad News


Oh how truly sad Marie. You did all you could for Xander it's very tragic he had to go this way. I'm sure he would not feel like you let him down, as you gave him six years of love and happiness he would not otherwise have had.

Rest peacefully sweetheart and ****HUGS**** for your mummy. xxx



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12-05-2008, 07:23 PM   #3

Re: Sad News


run free Xander
(( Hugs ))



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12-05-2008, 07:23 PM   #4

Re: Sad News


I am so sorry to read this. I can appreciate how angry you are and my heart goes out to you.
Don't ever doubt that you gave Xander the most amazing 6 years of his life. He loved you to bits and knew you only did what was best for him.

Big hugs to you right now. XXXXXXX

RIP Xander, mummys special boy you will be sadly missed but never forgotten.



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12-05-2008, 07:28 PM   #5

Re: Sad News


Oh Marie, I am so very sorry, big hugs xxx Please dont beat yourself up, you didnt know and she was very much loved.
I am so very sorry for your loss, such a shock xxx
R.I.P. dear kitty xxx



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12-05-2008, 08:02 PM   #6

Re: Sad News


So sorry to hear this, sometimes there is nothing you can do.

RIP Xander



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12-05-2008, 08:06 PM   #7

Re: Sad News


I'm so sorry to hear this, I'm sure you did everything you could for him, please don't feel that you let him down in any way.
RIP Xander,sweet dreams xxxx



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12-05-2008, 08:50 PM   #8

Re: Sad News


Oh Marie, how very sad. You did your best, and gave him 6 years of comfort and love; not that that eases the shock and pain you're feeling now. It is very hard losing him, (((hugs)))

RIP Xander, run free...



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12-05-2008, 08:55 PM   #9

Re: Sad News


I'm sorry to hear about your cat.
I can understand your anger, but the problem with animals is that we can only guess at where tehy are hurting. I'm sure the vets did all they could and treated your cat for what they could.

(hugs)

I live not far from you.



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12-05-2008, 09:12 PM   #10

Re: Sad News


Kelly's words are so true. You're in real pain right now . . . and angry/blaming yourself and the vet. Xander had probably been ill for a bit - animals can hide pain extremely well and it only become aparent when it's possibly too late.

I'm so very sorry you've lost your darling cat - but just console yourself with the fact that he's no longer in any pain, confusion or discomfort.

Hugs to you and RIP to Xander.



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