Martini UPDATE - the prognosis is not good.
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Some of her test results were good and some of them weren't. Martini is in kidney failure and there really aren't any good options. I already vetoed surgery. She's so skinny I don't think she would survive any kind of surgery and if the spot is cancerous, I don't want her to get chemo. I'm all about quality of life and not quantity of life.
The vet wants to see her every three months now.
I hate that this is happening. I'm so scared. I just can't find the words right now. The pain is unbearable. I know it's irrational, but I keep thinking it's my fault.
Edited to add: the vet said she's in stage 2 kidney failure.
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I'm sorry for the delay in responding to your kind words, but I was too distraught yesterday. Thank you for taking the time to reach out. I plan to cherish whatever time I have left with my precious Martini.
I plan to do exactly that. Yesterday I was much too distraught to think of anything else but the shock of her diagnosis. Thank you for reaching out.
The vet considered prescribing Royal Canin renal food but it wouldn't be good for my other cat, Holly. They already eat Royal Canin Hydrolyzed Protein for Holly's issues. I feel the way you do, I would never put Martini through any procedures that would make life difficult for her. I'm all about quality of life. And seeing as how, except for her thinness and not running up and down the stairs anymore, she's still my sweet, loving, playful Martini, I will keep on loving and spoiling her her for the time we have have left.
My best to you and your precious Millie. Thank you for reaching out. I really appreciate it.
I appreciate it!
I really appreciate it. Martini does, too!
Yesterday I was too distraught to respond; I had just gotten the news. Now I'm determined to just enjoy and love Martini for whatever time we may have left. Earlier today, she was sitting on my lap, licking my nose and filling my heart with joy. That is the kind of thing I will always remember. My sweet, sweet cat.
Oh no, I'm about to cry again. I'm fighting the urge with all my might. There will be enough time for tears later on.
I'm sorry the news isn't better.
The moments, days, weeks, months and years you have shared if it were an retirement account would be flush with amazing returns on your investment.
You have each blessed the other in so many countless ways, it's impossible to track. Martini is so very likely to be perfectly happy with how her life has been lived, who she shared it with and withe her own treasure chest of memories.
As I cry for your difficult situation, and have Shadow laying tight next to me being a amazing gift to all of us here in my house, I know that I too will bear this burden with Petunia, Cuddles and Shadow.
The joy and memories that are promised me from having them is something I would never trade away to avoid the pain of losing them.
I talk to Petunia almost every day to say thank you for fifteen years of treasured moments, because I know her time will come too. I'm prepared in that my heart is so full, that I know that this life, with this pain, is priceless to my soul.
May your journey have many miles left, and may your touch and words be a comfort to Martini, just as every moment with her is nourishment for your soul.
God Speed and forgive me for rambling.
I am truly touched by your eloquence and kindness. Thank you so much for taking the time to reach out. Yesterday I was too distraught to reply to all the wonderful people, including you, who wrote such compassionate responses to my post.
Yesterday I cried but today I've been reflecting upon my life with Martini and how wonderful it has been. I am comforted by the fact that we have not yet come to the end of our time together. I will love and spoil her for whatever time we have left. You can believe that.
I wish you, Petunia, Cuddles and Shadow all the best.
You are absolutely right. This is not the time for blame; this is the time to love and spoil Martini and make sure that whatever time we have left is good.
The other day, I mentioned that Martini loves lunch meat to the vet, thinking that maybe it was not good for her. She said ordinarily she would discourage it, but since we're trying to get Martini's weight up, it's more important to let her eat whatever she wants. Last night, I tried to give her a piece of chicken from my Cobb salad, but she just turned her nose up at it. I guess because it wasn't lunch meat!
Thank you again for reaching out, Figarosmom! I really appreciate it.
I really appreciate it. I'm determined to enjoy and love my sweet Martini for whatever time we have left.
I was really distraught yesterday; I had just gotten the news. Today I am determined to love and enjoy Martini for whatever time we have left. How lucky I am to have my sweet, sweet kitty, who has brought me unimaginable joy for over 14 years!
Thank you again for reaching out.
