Romeo has gone.

"Flippy" wrote in message
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My sweet, darling Romeo passed away yesterday (tuesday) afternoon at
5:35pm,
at the Lort Smith Animal Hospital.

Romeo's condition had deteriorated drastically. He had become anaemic and
his red blood cell count had dropped from 19% on saturday, to 13%
yesterday
(tuesday). His chest cavity was filled with fluid and consequently he had
great difficulty breathing. To survive even a short time he would have had
to have his chest cavity drained of fluid on a daily basis and he would
have
had to have a blood transfusion immediately. Even with these measures he
would not have survived much longer. His illness was probably caused by
FIP
(although it wasn't confirmed because I wouldn't allow more testing.)

After him having been tested, poked, prodded, x-rayed and ultra-sounded
for
the past three days, I didn't want my sweet Romeo to go through any more
pain. I made the decision to let him go with dignity. Mia and I were with
him till the end. It was probably the most difficult thing I've ever had
to
do. (I'm still crying as I write this.)

He was my sweet Mamma's Boy, and Mia and I miss him terribly. Rest in
Peace
my darling boy, I'll love you always.

Purrs to all, and please give your kitties each a hug for me.

I'm so so sorry, Flippy & Mia. Romeo was a beautiful, affectionate boy, and
he will be missed. *Hugs*

Yowie