Down today

jaspercat
jaspercat Member Posts: 1,238
edited 4. Oct 2009, 19:19 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi, feeling down today, we have found out that Malcolm's dad (who has terminal cancer) has taken a turn for the worse, they have started him on Morphine as well as a painkilling patch, he can't stay awake now, and is not eating. Malcolm has gone to the hospice to see the doctor.

On top of all that my cat, jasper, is unwell, he is being sick everywhere, he will need to see the vet, more expense with money that we haven't got, where will it all end love Jaspercatxx
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  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Jaspercat,

    I am so sorry to read your post and well all I can do is send you a ((( ))) and hope that Jasper at least just has a fur ball or something simple. Love Cris xx
  • jackie1955
    jackie1955 Member Posts: 632
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello there,
    I am so sorry to hear things have taken a turn for the worse. One feels so useless at times like this...... theres not much you can actually do when someone is so dreadfully ill, except make sure they are comfortable and having the best possible care.

    As for Jasper, is it not possible to get him seen/treated by the PDSA? I''m not entirely sure how they do things but a friend of mine took her two cats to them - I think she had to pay a small fee but nothing like what a private vets bill would have been.

    050.gifHope you soon feel a bit brighter, Jackie x
  • janie68
    janie68 Member Posts: 1,186
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi jaspercat,

    Just to say that we are all thinking of you at this very difficult time, let's hope Malcolm's Dad is being kept as comfortable as possible. The hospice I'm sure will be doing all that they can for him.

    And your cat is better soon.

    Please update us, when you feel you can.

    Janie x
  • vonski
    vonski Member Posts: 1,292
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Jasper

    Sorry you are feeling so low right now, can't really offer any advise but can send you lots of (((((((((((()))))))))))))) thinking of you and Malcolm. Hope Jasper is much better soon.

    Love
    Vonski x
  • jaspercat
    jaspercat Member Posts: 1,238
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi, thanks for your kind words, I can update you on Jasper, he has seen the vet and she has given him an injection, he has eaten tonight but if he is no better on friday he has to go to the vet again, he will be sedated, x-rayed and have blood tests, hopefully he will feel better tomorrow.

    There is no further info on Malcolm's dad, it is just waiting, we will keep visiting but he is not aware of us love Jaspercatxx
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Jaspercat, I can't say anything helpful but am sending you more ((( )))'s. Luv Cris x
  • angel1
    angel1 Bots Posts: 1,464
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Just to let you know that I`m thinking of you.......Much love......Ange.
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Dear Jaspercat

    I am sorry to hear that you and Malcolm are going through a very emotional time now. I am sure Malcolm's dad is receiving the best care and commitment from the staff at the hospice.

    I hope Jasper will show signs of improvement by tomorrow.

    Love
    Elna x (())
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • noeltone
    noeltone Member Posts: 878
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Kat I hope you are managing ok and also regards to Malcolm
  • mistywillow
    mistywillow Member Posts: 711
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Jaspercat
    Sorry things are so difficult for you, sending you lots of cyber hugs, and empathy.
    Gillx
  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Jaspercat

    I'm so sorry that you and Malcolm are having such a sad time. You are in my thoughts.

    I hope Jasper will be OK. Perhaps he's got an infection of some kind. A big purr from Tommy.

    Joan
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  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi jasper hope things a little better to day and cat getting better. take care of your self (((big hug)))
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  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello, I'm sorry about Melcome's Dad, at least sleeping hes out of pain and worry.

    I am so sorry that your cat is unwell, they cann't talk to us and tell us if they have pain and how they feel, though when you know your animals well, you pick up on it don't you. I can understand you being upset about it - we have 5 cats and I hate it when one is ill. The last time my lovely old boy had an eye infection, the vet gave him drops - he got better quickly but the drops didn't help - they went everywhere except his eye! :? I hope your is a lot better, maybe just a bug? Ours had selminela once. Sorry I'm rambelling on. Just hold on and you'll get through, you'r so kind and caring I wish I could do something to help, all I can offer is to send you my best love and think of you. Take care of yourself, love & hugs Sue xxxxxooo
  • eckstardeluxe
    eckstardeluxe Member Posts: 1,192
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh I'm so sorry, this is just an un-ending rollercoaster ride for you at the moment. I hope you can keep supporting Malcolm as you have been doing, this must be so hard for him to see his father in such pain. And poor little Jasper, has he been to the vet, sorry see he has? It wouldn't be sympathy illness would it? I've seen my little doggie very weird and sick when I've been terribly upset about something, once he was bringing up blood and had gastroentiritis (sp?) at the same time I became ill first with the OA. I wonder if Jasper is worrying himself sick about you.

    Hopefully he will be fine. I send my heartfelt hugs out to you all.

    Eck
    xxx
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,135
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Jaspercat.
    I'm sorry Malcolm's dad has got worse.
    i hope the cat is now feeling better you dont need any more to worry about.
    take care joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • joyful164
    joyful164 Member Posts: 2,401
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Kat
    Sorry everything seems so bad for you at this moment in time.
    I can understand what you are going through. At least you are there for your husband. He must be feeling dreadful. His dad is in the best place. ((((((((()))))))))))))).
    As for your poor moggy. How old is he? As someone mentioned, may just be a hair ball. I think you can get tablets to help them get rid of them. Pity he can't tell you - he probably is in his own way. 'yes, being sick everywhere.' Just what you don't need.
    When I was on my own with the two children, our cat got sick, very sick and I just couldn't afford the vet, so I rang the PDSA, and they were very off with me. We only treat the animals if you are getting benefits. I was working you see, but every penny was answered for, but I was in debt anyway. Difficult not to be sometimes,
    Never know, you might be eligible. I lived 10 miles from the PDSA at that time, so it would have cost me petrol in any case. I'm sure the Vets would come to an arrangement, rather than let the animal suffer.

    Hope you have better news tomorrow.

    lov from Joy
  • josiec
    josiec Member Posts: 386
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi,
    So sorry you are having such a difficult time at the moment, sending you my very best thoughts and wishes. Take care, with love, Josie x
  • jaspercat
    jaspercat Member Posts: 1,238
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi, once again thank you for being so kind, Jasper is much better today, he is eating and has only been sick twice, that was this afternoon, he is eating and drinking well this evening, so we think that it was a bug.

    Malcolm's dad is still going down hill, they reckon hours now, he was quite fretful until we arrived this pm, I just held his hand and said we were there, he instantly settled. The staff are terrific, they keep us informed and always offer us tea and biscuits, I just thank god that he is there and not in hospital love Jaspercatxx
  • oneday
    oneday Member Posts: 1,434
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    sorry to hear about Malcoms Dad and your poorly cat.
    Thinking of you,take care,x
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Jasper cat I am so sorry about Malcolm's dad but glad Jasper is a bit better. I am thinking of you both and again sending you hugs and love Cris x
  • trisher
    trisher Member Posts: 9,263
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi jaspercat

    just wanted to sat that Malcom's dad will be getting the very best of care. They will give him the medication that he needs.
    They will not let him suffer any pain. I'm very sorry though.

    Glad to know that your cat is better.

    love trisher xxx
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi , I'm so glad your cats on the mend, I know how hard a pets illness is for a loving owner. Perhaps he had a bad mouse? :)

    I'm so sorry that you are both having to go through such a difficult and painful time. I'm glad that Melcomes Dad is in a hospice, they are special places and much better than a hospital ward. I'm sure he is pain free. Please, please don't forget to look after yourselves.

    Thinking and praying for you. Love Sue
  • vonski
    vonski Member Posts: 1,292
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Jasper

    Sorry to hear Malcolm's dad is a bit worse, nice to hear that the nurses are so good and looking after him well. Hope this makes you feel a bit more settled, you helped him when you held his hand and talked to him too.

    Glad the news is better about Jasper.

    Thinking of you both.

    Love
    Vonski x
  • minky67
    minky67 Member Posts: 2,328
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Jasper,sorry to hear about your hubbys dad.
    he's in good hands,take care & thinking of you both.
    luv debs
  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Jaspercat

    You are having a very difficult time, and all you can do is be there for Malcolm's Dad. Even though he seems to be asleep, he can probably hear you, so that may be why he settled when you talked to him.

    I'm glad that Jasper is a bit better. I wonder if something is going round, because Tommy has been a bit unwell today too.

    Joan
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