Sam is not doing well this morning.

[Laurie]

Last night when I got home at 1am I noticed Sam not really himself. Stewart told me he had vomitted around midnight. I didn't think much of it as this was new food for him. I gave him his meds-- clavamox at 1:30 and he hated them and threw them up. I waited another hour and mixed it with milk and gave it to him again. He started vomitted at 5am and at 7:30 I noticed some blood in with the vomit. I called the vet right when they opened and took him in ASAP. I also called my dad who met me there

Sam has a blockage now. The sub q fluids they gave him yesterday did not pass and his bladder was very full.

They are going to try to catheter him to relief the bladder and push the crystals back in so they can get dissolved. They are going to keep him overnight and push fluids.

I am VERY worried about Sam. I love him with all my heart.

Please pray for him today.

 

[RDZCRanch]

It'll be ok, Laurie! We're all pulling for him! He's a healthy guy and not too old so the anesthesia shouldn't be too hard on him. We're here for you and if you want you have a ton of us that you can call and bawl to if you need it. :hug:

 

[Sesame]

Sending healing vibes to Sam! Hopefully, he'll pull through quickly!

 

[3CsMommy]

*love to Sam*
*peace to you*

 

[AZChins]

He's in good hands, don't worry...he'll be alright. I'm with Tab...just call and cry if you need to. We're here for you.

 

[RDZCRanch]

Unfortunately, Laurie is on her way to be with Sam. They cannot even pass the catheter into his urethra, he has too many large stones. The only option is a painful, invasive surgery that will make him "pee like a girl" and it costs upwards of $2000. It's just too much, he will continue to have problems with stones and the cats that I personally have known that survived this surgery were NOT happy cats. Laurie is having him put down since that is the kindest thing to do in this situation.

Much loves to you, Laurie. We are here for you and you can always call and blubber on the phone to any of us. We'll cry with you because we love you and we're here for you. :hugs: Tell Stew I'm sorry...I know Sam was his baby.

 

[mishellyshel]

i am so sorry to hear this.

we are here for you laurie.

 

[AZChins]

Oh no...That is not good news.

 

[Maia]

I had this happen a few years ago to one of my beloved rescue boys, named Stanley. He was only 2, so I paid upwards of $1000 to get his blockage cleared and hope it wouldn't happen again. It did, a few months later. He had to be put down then, but it was the best for him, his blockages were painful and the meds made him sick.

Just know that I am VERY VERY sorry about Sam. I'm sure his brother will need extra love now, and you two can comfort each other. Vitual hugs to you, and just know you did the best you could for him.

 

[caiti]

Oh, no, Laurie I am so sorry.

 

[alli713]

I'm so sorry Laurie

 

[lauralynne]

I'm so sorry, Laurie.

:cry3:

 

[Kalandra]

We don't seem to have an emoticon for crying hugs.... so this one will have to do. :hug2:

 

[Bostongirl'sChin75]

RIP Sam and many hugs to you Laurie.

 

[InkedupTara]

Sorry Laurie. RIP Sam

 

[momenteller]

so very sorry laurie. hugs to you, baxter, and the rest.

 

[Laurie]

Thanks to all of you for your well wishes. I was able to be with Sam until the end. The doctor was able to extract the urine from his bladder with a needle so he was no longer in any pain or discomfort. I held him, rocked him in my arms and told him how much I loved him and how sorry I was. I thanked him for loving me unconditionally.

The doctor and staff were very nice and caring and they assured me my choice was a loving choice, although at this moment I do not feel that way.

Chris, my wonderful brother in law, buried Sam underneath the pine trees in their front yard. But I know Sam is heaven with my cat Squash and all of my other pets before him, and he is with Lisa now too. I feel happy knowing she has a pet until I can get there to be with the both of them.

THANKS to many of you who were there for me when I needed you most--Tabitha, I would not have survived this without you, Sandi who called me bawling her head off, Peggy who made wise *** jokes because she couldn't be here to not hug me, Laura who let me know my decision was made out of love, and Steven who offered to marry me--LOL

Love lives in hearts forever, I'm so glad my heart is big enough for all the love I have.

I will miss you always Sammie--you were the best kitty to me and Stewart.

 

[pamszoo]

Oh Laurie! I am So VERY SORRY!!! I am sitting here bawling my head off. I work in a vets office and your decision was totally made out of love. I am so glad you were able to stay with Sam till he passed. I know Lisa will take care of him until you are reunited. I am here if you need me....

 

[Sesame]

I'm sorry for your loss Laurie!

 

[Essentia]

Oh Laurie, I completely missed this thread when I posted on facebook. I am so sorry to hear about Sammy. You did the most loving thing you could for him and I am sure he appreciates and loves you for it. You are a wonderful mommy.