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    anncetera2
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    And a time to every purpose under the heaven.

    A time to be born, and a time to die…

    A time to kill, and a time to heal…

    A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance.

    It has been a painful mix of emotions these past two weeks.

    Rex has gone into full-blown kidney and urethral failure three times, and three times he’s bounced back. But tonight, this fateful night, it looks like he might be on a small decline. Again. It’s as if his spirit is willing, but his body just can’t quite fully recover. Even though we finally found the specific infection, and the vet’s been treating it with a specific antibiotic to which it is not resistant, it’s only had moderate success. The big problem is still that the kidneys seem to be able to function, but the urethra is not quite coming around.

    Glenn and I will be talking later tonight. If Rex is doing no better tomorrow, or is doing worse, we will need to make a decision. It will likely be either immediate surgery tomorrow (with a fair-to-poor recovery rate), or euthanasia.

    Words cannot describe how much my heart aches for Rex, and my heart breaks for Glenn. Rex has been his snugglebuddy, his pal, his friend – every bit as much as his companion as any pet could be. And even if helping Rex pass into the beyond is the best thing we can do for him, doing so will also damage an intimate, loving part of Glenn’s soul, and mine.

    So we will talk later this evening, and we will do what is best for Rex. I only hope and pray that he somehow rebounds tonight, or at least remains stable (if Glenn believes surgery is the best route to pursue).

    The prospect of losing Rex is sobering, and real. And potentially imminent.

    So then we return to the saga of the orange kitten, a stripey kitty through and through. He is fully recovered from his URI, and tonight he FINALLY got the hang of eating wet food – through a mix of frenzied, hungry desperation, and also some encouragement and finger-feeding.

    Hallelujiah!!!

    He’s eliminating entirely on his own now. And he’s beginning to groom himself. The hard part at this point is keeping him somewhat confined. I think I’ll need to confine him to a bedroom, and start taking adorable kitten photos to put up on an adoption flyer at the vet’s office. I didn’t want to do that before he weaned, but the next 4 weeks or so will be critical to finding him a good home.

    If you can spare them, please send Glenn and Rex some good thoughts, healing energy, and prayers. This has been difficult for both of them, and for me as well.

    I will update tomorrow. For now, I need to fix some dinner and try to ease my heart a bit. Thank you all for listening, for reading, and for being concerned. Too many of you know what this is like, but it’s good for us to know there are others who understand the heartbreak of our situation.

    #788389
    paulajeanne
    Participant

    Sending the peace of White Light so that you may make a proper decision, difficult though it is. Holding you, Glenn, and Rex in my heart this evening.

    #788390
    anncetera2
    Participant

    Thank you, PaulaJeanne. This has been so hard – we’ve gotten our hopes raised by apparent recovery, but then relapse.

    #788391
    Marnet
    Participant

    Oh Anncetera, I am so sorry. It is always so heartbreaking and difficult at such times. My prayers for you.

    #788392
    JerseyJoan
    Moderator

    Oh Ann, this has been so hard for you. Of course I have plenty of good thoughts, prayers and powerful comforting vibes coming your way.

    We love so fiercely around here; you have strong TDK shoulders to lean on. (((Glenn & Rex)))

    #788393
    Moonshadow_NZ
    Moderator

    Sending Healing White Light and Positive Thoughts to help you during this difficult time.

    Thinking of you, Glenn and Rex. {{{hugs}}}

    Hallelujah wee orange kitty on learning to eat wet food.

    #788394
    AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew
    Participant

    Yay for the little orangie and learning how to eat and grooming too 🙂

    Very gentle hugs for Rex, Glenn and you in this time, healing thought for Rex and positive thoughts for all of you.

    #788395
    bumblebee
    Participant

    SO heartbreaking….. HUGE hugs, love and prayers to all of you. Precious little baby Rex going through all these health issues…… Bless his heart.

    #788396
    prairiecat
    Participant

    My prayers are with you all tonight, for strength and courage to find your path. (((Ann, Glenn and Rex)))

    #788397
    anncetera2
    Participant

    Thank you all. This has been so difficult! I pray we do what’s best for Rex.

    #788398
    Buttons
    Moderator

    Ann I will be thinking of you all to day…I wish I could reach across the water too you all….

    (((((Ann ,Glenn & Rex)))))

    Im lighting a candle right now and sending serious prayers and healing vibes for Rex…

    #788399
    katthays
    Participant

    Ann…thinking of you…..this is such a hard decision, but I know you will make the right one. {{{{{HUGS}}}}}

    #788400
    Jeankit
    Participant

    Holding you, Glen and Rex in purry thoughts & prayers Ann. Special scritches for Rex.

    #788401
    Emma
    Participant

    Praying that all of this will be easier, even though we know when it comes to those we love, nothing is easy. That is the price we pay for giving our hearts to others.

    I am starting another novena for you and Glenn and your Rex.

    We all love you.

    #788402
    anncetera2
    Participant

    Okay… an update today. And possibly a glimmer of light.

    Rex is doing pretty well today, actually – except for having a LOT of fluid in his abdomen. Aspiration shows it to be urine. His white blood cell count is still a little elevated above normal range, but it’s still coming down with the antibiotics. He’s a little low on red blood cell count. And he’s eating more. His behavior appears completely normal.

    So the suspected problem, at this point, is a rupture or tear in the bladder.

    Rex is perfectly stable, so he is in surgery right now. The fewer complications/insults that are going on with his bladder (stones, crystals, infection, possible cancer, rupture/s, etc.), the better his likely outcome.

    If the vet goes in, and finds a whole host of problems like the litany above, we’ll get a phone call while he’s still under anesthesia, and before she’s even closed the incision. The decision would be clear.

    If the problem is between the kidney and the bladder, there’s also likely to be a poor outcome. The ureters are so tiny that it would be hard for her to repair, let alone be able to find the exact source of the problem. Again, if this is the issue, we’ll get a phone call while Rex is still under anesthesia.

    If the vet finds only a tear in the bladder, she’ll doublecheck again to see if there’s anything else wrong. If not, she’ll suture the tear and help drain fluid out of the abdomen. Then he’ll be put on his recovery regimen.

    Glenn is on his way home now, should be here in a couple more hours. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.

    #788403
    Leeny
    Participant

    Prayers for the best for Rex, and for the humans who care for him and make decisions for him.

    #788404
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    (((Ann and Rex and Glenn))) Hoping for a best possible outcome.

    #788405
    paulajeanne
    Participant

    Perks up with hope for Rex.

    #788406
    Buttons
    Moderator

    Praying like mad for him Ann!!! Rex come on now you need to get better…..

    #788407
    prairiecat
    Participant

    I’m so glad Glenn has the chance to come home, even if it is just to say goodbye – but I’m fiercely praying the vet can repair the damage and give Rex just one more chance… {{{White light White light White light}}}

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