my poorly cat Fluffy who i rescued about 2-3 years ago and who could be about 15 had her eye removed, they found a tumour and had to leave part of it in. since then they have told me she has 'aggresive cancer'. on the 23rd dec my darling dog was put to sleep, so when 2 days later Fluffy developed a red big spot above the non eye i thought it might be a reaction to both of ours grief. i bathed it with salt water and i am a believer in homeopathy so started treating her with that. her appetite went even for prawns her favourite so over christmas i started her on organic babyfood - she got tired of that so we made our own, beef mince pureed. a also give her mulitvitim and vit c plus e and she is fed twice a day. i found her cat collar so put it on and her eye lesion seems to be healing. i feed her with a spoon but she has just started to make a horrid scrunching noise when she swallows i thought it was her teeth but i think its a sore throat. she was sneezing a bit but that seems to have stopped. she hasn't done a pooh for a couple of days and this morning didn't eat too well. i am terrified. she is due to go for a check up at the Blue Cross on wednesday. can someone please help me - have they had a cat that makes that crunching noise? She sleeps all the time and doesn't really want to be near me, which is heartbreaking as i miss my maxi so much. i do not talk about max in front of her because when i did she got very upset, the vet told me she would know what happened and would grieve.
she is weeing ok. i notice if i use a tiny spoon and put some food on it and then dip it in calendula oil she is happy to take it and she doesn't make the grindy noise.
i live alone and am bedridden and dependent on carers. i am sooo scared. i also found out late on friday that my darling doggy was cremated without my knowledge on dec 31st and when i rang the blue cross 9who had led me to believe he was still with them the head vet gave me a load of abuse so bad that it made me ill. so i am scared of them now, although the vet who looked after Maxi and who i love and respect was brilliant, as are most of the staff there.

SO sorry for you - you've had to put up with a lot. SOunds ominous with your cat. I have no advice i'm afraid but thinking of you.

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Oh HK my heart goes out to you. What an awful time you have had and to be upset by Bluecross staff on top of it all! I'm so sorry about your dog and I do hope Fluffy will be alright.
If she is not eating much maybe she just doesn't need to poo - what goes in, comes out so to speak. She could be just grinding her teeth when she eats as if she is trying to chew but with only a small amount of food it has gone down before she can chew it. (does that make sense?)
I wish you luck with her appointment on Wednesday and do let us know how she is.
((())) hugs and loving thoughts to you and Fluffy
RIP Maxi be happy over the Rainbow Bridge

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Sorry to hear about yr kitty, im sure the vet will give the answers and put yur mind at rest, sending ((((hugs))))))) to u bothxx

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So sorry HK about the awful time you've had of late and the passing of your beloved Max I have no advice for you in reguards to Fluffy except please do let us know the outcome of her vet visit and will be thinking of you both and wishing you good vibes

Bless you, I hope the visit goes well and they can help you with your poor baby.

Sending prayers and positive thoughts your way.

izzie

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Thank you all sooo much for your kind words it has given me a lot of encouragement when i feel sooo alone. my darling Maxi's ashes are coming home tommorow - i dread it but now i just want 'him' home. i feel so lost without him. the news on Fluffy is not good. the Blue Cross called her in today
a day earlier, she saw a very nice - but ivet who said that the cancer has spread and that is why she is making the muching noise and sneezing....they sent her home though for a couple of weeks as she doesn't seem in pain but have said she is very poorly. when she came home she seemed worse sort of coughing - but i think it was all the poking about she had had. she seems more settled now....but i was told they want her back again NEXT week.....so i am glad we have more time...but i am scared as it looks like i am going to lose her. i guess miracles cant always happen especially with the big c. i have read the poem rainbow Bridge and it made me cry. i cant cry in front of Fluffy though as i have to keep strong and positive coz she picks up on my mood...so when she is alseep i lie here with tears pouring down my face. i rang the library and would you believe they had not even ONE book on pet berevement...i couldn't believe it. i thought living in central london they would be bound to have at least one, but obviously no one seems to grieve their pets....i was so shocked....so i guess its bookshops or Amazon but for a girl on a very tight budget i thought i would try the library. i rang the berevment line the BC gave me, and to be honest they weren't that helpful...but i guess what can one say? i just feel my heart is breaking in tiny fragments and i am sooo scared of tommorow and having to face my little boy in a little bag....i am crying as i write so will have to stop...but thanks for all your kind words....i'll keep you posted, and when i have courage put up a pic of me and them....

HK, I am so so sorry and can only imagine how upset you are right now. I have no answers other than a huge hug from me and try and be strong over the next few days/weeks.

Dont be scared of crying, it is a way of releasing our feelings and you need to mourn. Try not to plan too much over the next few days and dont expect too much from yourself as you have and are going through alot.

My heart goes out to you - give your little one lots of hugs and kisses so he remembers a happy mom xx

I have found this bereavement service - I dont know if they are any good but the number is below, might be worth a try xx

Animal Samaritans Pet Bereavement Service: 020 8303 1859, ANIMAL SAMARITANS - A UK registered animal rescue charity that rehomes unwanted & ill-treated pets in South London & North-West Kent.

Hello Kate - so sad to read your posts on this thread. I understand how you feel, having recently lost two fur-children to the big C. It is such a horrid disease.

Words fail me re the Blue Cross "head vet" who was astoundingly callous towards you. Still, look at it like this: he's just a moron having a bad day.

I found that after losing my two kids, the grief comes and goes like the waves of the sea. Sometimes you have moments when you can cope and other times the sadness can be overwhelming and one just has to cry it all out. Chat about your feelings on here or with your close friends if you can. Remember the good times.

Fluffy seems to be a fighter in spite of her terrifying symptoms. Take each day as it comes with her. She knows you love her (I believe that cats do know a lot more than we give them credit for). I shall be thinking of you and Fluffy tomorrow. Sending you cyber purrs, hugs and loads of positive thoughts.

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I am really sorry to read about the loss of your beloved dog and your fears for Fluffy's health.

I know the Blue Cross run a telephone bereavement support service - I don't know if that is the one you tried and didn't find helpful.

Amazon do sell second hand books, some for only a penny, but you do have to pay the postage. I often buy books this way.

I've also found an e-mail support service for those preparing to lose a fur child to Rainbow Bridge. I don't know if you would find this helps at all? Preparing for Pet Loss Support Programme

Thinking of you and Fluffy.

Run Free at the Bridge Maxi.