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Smokey - RB
Our elder statesman (17YO) began his journey to the Rainbow Bridge today.
He had not been eating well for some time. Three weeks ago, the vet thought he found a mass and did a needle biopsy on it. The report came back all clear, but he still wasn't eating normally and was losing weight. The vet had us try appetite stimulants which seemed to work. At least he was eating better. He was scheduled for an ultrasound today to see if they could find anything wrong inside without being invasive. During the ultrasound, he was so nervous and jumpy that the radiologist asked for Smokey to have a very light anesthetic to settle him down long enough for his ultrasound to be completed. That was done. During the ultrasound, they found 4 different cancerous masses inside. While they were bringing him out of anesthesia he just stopped breathing. The vet intubated him and tried to revive him without success. We had known for some time that Smokey was slowing down and withdrawing from us so we think he knew it was time. At least passing as he did, he wasn't in too much pain at the end. I'll post some memories of Smokey in the next few days. Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe |
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Oh Sam I am so sorry
tears "Sam" wrote in message ... Our elder statesman (17YO) began his journey to the Rainbow Bridge today. He had not been eating well for some time. Three weeks ago, the vet thought he found a mass and did a needle biopsy on it. The report came back all clear, but he still wasn't eating normally and was losing weight. The vet had us try appetite stimulants which seemed to work. At least he was eating better. He was scheduled for an ultrasound today to see if they could find anything wrong inside without being invasive. During the ultrasound, he was so nervous and jumpy that the radiologist asked for Smokey to have a very light anesthetic to settle him down long enough for his ultrasound to be completed. That was done. During the ultrasound, they found 4 different cancerous masses inside. While they were bringing him out of anesthesia he just stopped breathing. The vet intubated him and tried to revive him without success. We had known for some time that Smokey was slowing down and withdrawing from us so we think he knew it was time. At least passing as he did, he wasn't in too much pain at the end. I'll post some memories of Smokey in the next few days. Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe |
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Matthew wrote:
Thanks, Matthew. Oh Sam I am so sorry tears "Sam" wrote in message ... Our elder statesman (17YO) began his journey to the Rainbow Bridge today. He had not been eating well for some time. Three weeks ago, the vet thought he found a mass and did a needle biopsy on it. The report came back all clear, but he still wasn't eating normally and was losing weight. The vet had us try appetite stimulants which seemed to work. At least he was eating better. He was scheduled for an ultrasound today to see if they could find anything wrong inside without being invasive. During the ultrasound, he was so nervous and jumpy that the radiologist asked for Smokey to have a very light anesthetic to settle him down long enough for his ultrasound to be completed. That was done. During the ultrasound, they found 4 different cancerous masses inside. While they were bringing him out of anesthesia he just stopped breathing. The vet intubated him and tried to revive him without success. We had known for some time that Smokey was slowing down and withdrawing from us so we think he knew it was time. At least passing as he did, he wasn't in too much pain at the end. I'll post some memories of Smokey in the next few days. Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe |
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On Tue, 27 Feb 2007 21:38:01 -0800, Sam wrote:
Our elder statesman (17YO) began his journey to the Rainbow Bridge today. He had not been eating well for some time. Three weeks ago, the vet thought he found a mass and did a needle biopsy on it. The report came back all clear, but he still wasn't eating normally and was losing weight. The vet had us try appetite stimulants which seemed to work. At least he was eating better. He was scheduled for an ultrasound today to see if they could find anything wrong inside without being invasive. During the ultrasound, he was so nervous and jumpy that the radiologist asked for Smokey to have a very light anesthetic to settle him down long enough for his ultrasound to be completed. That was done. During the ultrasound, they found 4 different cancerous masses inside. While they were bringing him out of anesthesia he just stopped breathing. The vet intubated him and tried to revive him without success. We had known for some time that Smokey was slowing down and withdrawing from us so we think he knew it was time. At least passing as he did, he wasn't in too much pain at the end. I'll post some memories of Smokey in the next few days. Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe ".....Rise up slowly, Angel. It's hard to let you go..." Sincere condolences to those who mourn Smokey's passing. MLB |
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Smokey - RB
Always remember We will be there even if you can't see us.
We are always Watching and Waiting. That cool puff of air you feel across your cheek, that fleeting touch, the feeling you have that I was walking across your bed, that moment you swear you can hear us, that flicker of movement out of the corner of your eye. Is just our way of saying I love you and I am with you always even in the darkest time We Will Always Be There. Till our paws touch again always know we love you and cherished our special time together "Sam" wrote in message ... Matthew wrote: Thanks, Matthew. Oh Sam I am so sorry tears "Sam" wrote in message ... Our elder statesman (17YO) began his journey to the Rainbow Bridge today. He had not been eating well for some time. Three weeks ago, the vet thought he found a mass and did a needle biopsy on it. The report came back all clear, but he still wasn't eating normally and was losing weight. The vet had us try appetite stimulants which seemed to work. At least he was eating better. He was scheduled for an ultrasound today to see if they could find anything wrong inside without being invasive. During the ultrasound, he was so nervous and jumpy that the radiologist asked for Smokey to have a very light anesthetic to settle him down long enough for his ultrasound to be completed. That was done. During the ultrasound, they found 4 different cancerous masses inside. While they were bringing him out of anesthesia he just stopped breathing. The vet intubated him and tried to revive him without success. We had known for some time that Smokey was slowing down and withdrawing from us so we think he knew it was time. At least passing as he did, he wasn't in too much pain at the end. I'll post some memories of Smokey in the next few days. Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe |
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On Feb 27, 11:38�pm, Sam wrote:
Our elder statesman (17YO) began his journey to the Rainbow Bridge today. He had not been eating well for some time. *Three weeks ago, the vet thought he found a mass and did a needle biopsy on it. *The report came back all clear, but he still wasn't eating normally and was losing weight. *The vet had us try appetite stimulants which seemed to work. At least he was eating better. *He was scheduled for an ultrasound today to see if they could find anything wrong inside without being invasive. During the ultrasound, he was so nervous and jumpy that the radiologist asked for Smokey to have a very light anesthetic to settle him down long enough for his ultrasound to be completed. *That was done. *During the ultrasound, they found 4 different cancerous masses inside. *While they were bringing him out of anesthesia he just stopped breathing. *The vet intubated him and tried to revive him without success. We had known for some time that Smokey was slowing down and withdrawing from us so we think he knew it was time. *At least passing as he did, he wasn't in too much pain at the end. I'll post some memories of Smokey in the next few days. Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe Oh Sam. I am so sorry. He was a great old gentleman. I know you'll miss him. Sherry |
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I am truly sorry, Lee, sad for your heart
Sam wrote in message ... Our elder statesman (17YO) began his journey to the Rainbow Bridge today. He had not been eating well for some time. Three weeks ago, the vet thought he found a mass and did a needle biopsy on it. The report came back all clear, but he still wasn't eating normally and was losing weight. The vet had us try appetite stimulants which seemed to work. At least he was eating better. He was scheduled for an ultrasound today to see if they could find anything wrong inside without being invasive. During the ultrasound, he was so nervous and jumpy that the radiologist asked for Smokey to have a very light anesthetic to settle him down long enough for his ultrasound to be completed. That was done. During the ultrasound, they found 4 different cancerous masses inside. While they were bringing him out of anesthesia he just stopped breathing. The vet intubated him and tried to revive him without success. We had known for some time that Smokey was slowing down and withdrawing from us so we think he knew it was time. At least passing as he did, he wasn't in too much pain at the end. I'll post some memories of Smokey in the next few days. Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe |
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Sam wrote:
We had known for some time that Smokey was slowing down and withdrawing from us so we think he knew it was time. At least passing as he did, he wasn't in too much pain at the end. I'm so sorry, Sam! Many purrs for you and Ramona and Mistletoe. Condolences for your loss. -- Marina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. Stories and pics at http://koti.welho.com/mkurten/ Pics at http://s120.photobucket.com/albums/o185/frankiennikki/ http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki |
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"Sam" wrote | Our elder statesman (17YO) began his journey to the Rainbow Bridge today. snip | At least passing as he did, he wasn't in too much pain at the end. Awwwwwwwww, Sam, I am so sorry for your loss! Purrs for Smokey's spirit, from this whole gang, and I will burn a candle for him tonight. I am glad he went peacefully. |
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Ah geez.....
And I know what it's like to be in a vet office an suddenly have one of your patients suddenly stop breathing. It's not fun. You do everything you can, everything you know and sometimes it's not enough. I'm so sorry for your loss. purrs and hugs for you and Mistletoe. Kristi Imp, Mischief and Mayhem |
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