Sad Vet Trip

No, not the ULTIMATE sad vet trip, quite yet. But I took Pan in for a

Exocat...

Empathetic purrs to you both.

Pan will indeed let you know when he's had enough and I hope you find
the strength to react at once, if you keep him with you too long you'll
never forgive yourself later. I missed the right moment by a couple of
days with dear Aries over 12 years ago and am still kicking myself
(figuratively).

We'll be thinking of you
Gordon, Bandit, Snowball, Claudius and Raki.
And in loving memory of Aries, Kensey and Pericles.

follow up vet visit today, and while Pan's thyroid is normal, Dr. Mell
believes his kidneys are going. There is very little he can do, and
that would only delay the inevitable. When you're an eighteen year-old
cat, you're an eighteen year old cat.

Pan has noticeably slowed down even since January, and although
he's getting enough thyroid now, he's still very thin, but not very
interested in his food after taking the first few bites. He's lost
strength in his hind legs, and spends most of his time sleeping, and he
can't seem to get warm enough. I definitely don't want to see him
suffer. Dr. Mell said "He's ready to go, it's a matter of when you're
ready to let him go."
So......probably next week, I'll have to send him away over the Rainbow
Bridge to rejoin Isadora. I just couldn't do it today, and I doubt I

Helen Miles...

Many hugs and purrs. Nobody likes to have to make this realisation about
an older friend and you & Pan are very much in our thoughts and prayers.

Helen M

could do it tomorrow, either.

Victor Martinez...

I am so very sorry to hear this. :(

Christina Websell...

Lots of ((((BIG HUGS)))) for you and Pan.
I've been there myself and you will know, without any doubt, when the right
time has come.
In the meantime, purrs for your heart.

Tweed, KFC & BF

Marina...

Oh {{{{{Melissa}}}}} It is so hard, but you know you have to give him

Kreisleriana...

Oh, poor dear Pan. What a wonderful cat. Purrs for the rest of his
time to be happy. And purrs for strength for you.

Theresa

Make Levees, Not War

glsummer...

{{{Melissa}}} I am so sorry.

When you make that hard decision, we'll be here for you.

Blessings,

Ginger-lyn

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Adrian A...

You'll know when the time is right. Purrs for Pan's happiness for his
remaining days.

polonca12000...

This is so very hard!
We are sending lots and lots of purrs and hugs,
Polonca and Soncek

this gift. It took me a week to say goodbye to Frank after the vet told
me it was his time. Since Pan is not suffering yet, take all the time
you need. Pamper him as much as you can. I'm writing this through tears.
You know that I know exactly how you're feeling. {{{{hugs}}}}

Monique Y. Mudama...

Purrs for you and for Pan.

Karen...

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Melissa)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Helen Wheels...

I'm so sorry. But Pan will let you know if or when he's had enough.
Can you give him a hot water bottle wrapped in a blanket to sleep on? My
Simon enjoyed one of those during his last months.
We'll be purring for him and for you.

Suz...

Melissa, so sorry about Pan. Spicey sends purrs for your hurting heart.
Suz&Spicey

jmcquown...

I'm so sorry to hear this. There really are no words but I know how hard it
is to let a beloved pet go.

It's so very hard. Give Unka Pan a kiss from me.

Sam...

Many purrs on the way for Pan and for you.

CATherine...

It is so very hard to say goodbye when you really don't want to. What
we really want is a miracle and the fountain of youth for our loved
ones. I offer vitual hugs and purrs for you at this time of incredible
sadness.

I have three of my babies in the back yard. Soon I will plan on this
year's flowers to plant on the sites. And while I plant the flowers I
am talking to each: DC, Max, Amber. I find it a very comforting ritual
as i remember them. I hope you can be comforted with a ritual of your
own.