Pets touch our lives

Hi everyone sorry it has been so long since I posted and I will tell you ahead of time that today's post will not be a happy one. Some of you already know that my cat Oscar (picture above) Has beginning stages of kidney failure or renal failure what ever you want to call it. Starting about Thursday of last week he was getting sick the first couple of times I did not notice but he was throwing up every time he ate. Over the weekend it got no better and I could tell he was not feeling well at all he was very clingy and wanted to be right next to me or on top of me. Cutting to the chase I took him to the vet the beginning of this week they did blood work and I had the answer the same night I took him in. The verdict was beginning stage renal failure. (kidney failure) The vet told me on the phone that night that the best course of action was "Subcutaneous Fluid" treatments starting about once a week. These treatments would not be a cure but they would make him comfortable and could extend his life by as much as 3 years she said.

In all honesty my very first thought was to put him down but see I gave myself time to think about it that night. To put it bluntly this week has been a living hell! Every time I look at Oscar I cry, every time I think about putting him down I cry. I know I know he is just an animal. But he has been with me for close to 15 years.

I made the choice yesterday to do one of the fluid treatments I have to tell you I still have not made up my mind about this whole thing. I mean after seeing how these treatments are given and what is done I am not sure it is the best course of action for the animal. It is very uncomfortable for them when the fluid is being pushed in under the skin. With that being said if I see a "remarkable" improvement in his eating and attitude I may continue them for some time.

I did at least the one treatment for two reasons #1 I had never heard of it and wanted to see what and how it was done. #2 of course to see if the treatment helped Oscar. I could not have put him down with out trying this but now if it does not help him then I have a clear frame of mind and know that I have done everything I can to help him rather then saying "The hell with him I am done." He maybe "just an animal" But he is MY animal and has been one of my best friends for 15 years. Would you let your best friends pass with out trying to help them? I think not....

No mater what happens Oscar you will never be forgotten!

I will keep everyone posted as to how thing go