Cat flu

[Empress of Groovy 373]

Its especially hard as Oscar was the favorite, the outgoing cat who liked to be held.

We loved him a lot.

Oh no--I'm so sorry.

[LoriLawless 0]

Its especially hard as Oscar was the favorite, the outgoing cat who liked to be held.

We loved him a lot.

Well they are part of the family. It's not easy losing a loved one.

[Mark&Steph 0]

#######. Sorry to hear that, Pike. I hope they get to you soon on what happened.

[Ban Hammer 13,651]

I am so sorry! That is very very quick and very unusual. I hope your vet is able to identify what happened. (F)

spider bite maybe?

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Saw the vet. Looks like Oscar's lungs were full of fluid, though the vet couldn't hear it when he listened to his chest yesterday.

Said it was obviously some sort of respiratory infection but the exact cause wasn't clear and that it was very unusual given his symptoms.

[Nik+Heather 121]

That's awful to hear. I'm so sorry. Sounds like Oscar had a good life with loving owners.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Saw the vet. Looks like Oscar's lungs were full of fluid, though the vet couldn't hear it when he listened to his chest yesterday.

Said it was obviously some sort of respiratory infection but the exact cause wasn't clear and that it was very unusual given his symptoms.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

So sorry.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Thanks everyone.

We're just happy that we did everything that we could have done for him, he deteriorated so quickly that its unlikely that he could have survived anyway - at least not in time to diagnose what was behind the lung fluid.

[Ms. Squirrel 11]

I am so sorry Six, I am very sad to hear that.

[Marilyn. 340]

sorry for your loss

[Peikko 1,575]

Gosh, I wasn't expecting this. I am so sorry, poor Oscar and poor you guys. Hope the other cat stays well.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

We're keeping a close watch on our other cat - she was very spooked this morning but seems OK now. The vet told us that depression is very common when cats lose a companion. When we both go to work tomorrow it will just be her in the house and I expect it will hit home for her.

She is a year older than Oscar was but we had them both from when they were kittens and they grew up together. Unfortunately Oscar was the dominant cat in the house, I think if anything he'd have found her death easier to deal with rather than her with his. This cat is very fragile unfortunately - extremely jumpy and nervy.

Edited September 3, 2009 by Private Pike

[Malrothien 6]

Give her lots and lots of extra attention when you're home. Think of maybe leaving a radio or TV on while you guys are at work for the next week or so.

[Rhiannercakes 14]

Poor kitty