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Well, i posted on here on Sunday afternoon and someone sent my a link to a site, which was related to FIV (feline aids) and my precious Siamese had almost all the symptoms so i took a day off work on the Monday and drove him to the vets and asked for tests and x-rays , the lot.
Phone call at 11.30am and it was confirmed that he was FIV positive and also had a small tumor in his stomach. I broke my heart. He is still with me, was given an injection of steroids to keep boost him up for 10-14 days. I am finding it very, very hard to come to terms with and i hate the fact that his little life is in my hands for when he goes downhill again.
The vets said he is prepared to give him another jab to boost him again but ultimately, my boy is failing.
How do i say goodbye to him? When will i know? I don't want him to go but i dont ever want him to suffer. I love him more than i can say.
I know i have two others but he is my shadow and as Siamese cat lovers know, talks to me and i can't bear to part with him like this.
Sorry this is long but he is all i can think of.

Im going hunting tomorrow for the first time and im doing it for my Sami or otherwise id chicken out!

How will i get over this? He hasn't even gone yet and it's unbearable. My throat is aching all the time.

Thanks for reading this far.
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I am in a very similar situation to you, my cat has a tumour which has been operated on but been regrowing, all I can offer is support and big hugs.
 
Thats such a shame, im sorry that you have to say goodbye...

However painful it will be, inevatibly you will have to say goodbye (as is life saying goodbye to everyone). You will know when the time is right when you believe that he will be happier in cat heaven. If you talk to your vet they may come out to your house for the pts... i always think this is much nicer as they are alot more relaxed and happy in their familiar surroundings with the people they love.

Soon you will remember Sami for the cat you loved rather than the pain that he has gone, however it will always be sad. love him for the happiness he gave you and im sure he loves you for the happy life you gave him.

I am sorry.
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That's horrible, I really feel for you
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Has the vet said how long he would have living relatively comfortable. I know it's horrible but if you know he is failing then have him PTS before he gets really bad rather than have him suffer. You will feel better knowing that he didn't die in pain rather than waiting that bit longer.

( ( hugs ) )
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Thank you so much.
Lovely words Bonita.
Very sorry for TripleSandH.

It's just so sad. Poor animals; i hope they know how much we love them.

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He could be fine for a while with the help of the steroid jabs but will they harm him in the long run? I'll ask my vet. Im not ready to say goodbye yet.
He caught a mouse yesterday so he's got his spark there still.!

I wish i could take it off him and let him live to be an old timer, he's only just turned 6.
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Tbh, my feeling would be if he's going, and is comfy with the steroid jabs, is he going to live to feel the harm of the steroids?
hehe, I think the key at the moment is just to take loads of pictures and spend as much time as possible with them.
 
My heart goes out to you. Tell him you love him and spoil him rotten. Shower him with everything you'll wish you said/did when you look back. Just be with him. You'll know when the time is right. Trust your instincts x
 
I know that pain and sadness you feel only too well and you will know when the time is right because you will not want to see your dear friend suffer or be uncomfortable. Keep talking to your vet and they will be best placed to advise you too. It is so hard but time will heal and you will always have your memories. Take care and best wishes for your friend, Sami.
 
I almost wish I hadn't read this as I have two siamese and know exactly what they're like with their constant chatter. About 5 years ago I had a stunning seal point called Jason, he was only 6 and came to me as a rescue, the most gentle and loving little soul ever.

We'd just formed a strong bond when I found him one morning killed on the road, his short life just snuffed out, final. I felt robbed and I still grieve for him even now.

At least Sami has had a lovely cossetted life with you and knows he is loved. Cats have no perception of how short life can be and he sounds comfortable with the steroids. You will know when it's time but I'd suggest keeping close tabs with the vet and maybe arrange to have the vet come to you. A bit more expense, yes but at least you know whe will be in surroundings he knows, this is what I'd do when the time comes for my old girlie.
 
I have had 2 siamese one of which was in a very smiliar situation to yours. I too was worried that I wouldnt know when the time was right, but I promise you you will - they tell you. I was lying down and she came and sat on my chest one morning and just looked at me - and I knew she had had enough. We called the vet to come out the next day, she had a breakfast of bacon and some sherry (which she loved
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), then he put her to sleep in front of the fire. Look afer him and love him while youve got him, and be strong when the time comes. You have all my sympathy.
 
Im so sorry to hear this, I think I just replied to your other post (cat weeing?). It's terrible when you know that your cat is on limited time. Please please dont leave it until its too late, one of my cats who was extremely special to me was getting old and started suffering liver problems. We tried everything to keep him going, but I do feel we left putting him down too late. I really really regret it now and feel so selfish to have kept him going a few weeks more than we should have. Nowadays, we know that if any of our cats got ill like he did, we would put them down sooner rather than later. You'll know when your cat has had enough with life, she'll soon tell you.

Loads of hugs, just give her lots of love and attention in the meantime. x
 
I really feel for you.

I had to have my 15yo Siamese cat PTS last summer. I too worried if I would know the 'right' time. She went off her food and tests confirmed her kidneys were packing up. I could have stretched it out a bit longer by her having treatment but bearing in mind her age and also that she would have had to stay at the vets (she would have been climbing the walls) I decided to have her PTS. I have never regretted that decision - it was the right one.

I had one last night with my baby, god knows how many tears I cried that night, stayed up all night just holding her. I had the vet and nurse come to my house to PTS so she was in familiar surroundings. I will do this for my remaining cats too, it was the kindest thing for her and me and well worth the money.

I have another Siamese and an Oriental and they truely are outstanding pets, intelligent, loving, highly-strung, LOUD!
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Sorry, don't know anything about FIV but from what you have said the injections are only a temporary measure. Speak to the vet again and just confirm this.

You WILL know when the time is right - you are his mommy and know him well. It is so sad as he is so young, this is why is so hard for you. Also I found the anticipation of wondering what to do a lot worse than when I had actually made the decision to PTS. I was calm when the vet came and though there was lots of tears in the days after, you do accept it (though I have a huge lump in my throat writing this).

I hope you did go hunting today and it took your mind of things for a few hours.

Thinking of you.

C xx
 
I`m sorry to hear about your cat .I would like to help alleviate your fears about the drug. I have 5 rescued cats one was diagnosed with FIV 6 years ago when i took him to donate blood to another one of my rescues he had to have his blood tested and they told me , I was devastated he looked so fit and healthy .Anyway he has been on medication ever since on a drug called Inteferon a small dose every day for one week every other week ,I can tell you he`s a right bossy boots he rules the roost here you would think he was a two year old although his age is est to be 10 yrs .
He has had no ill effects from having taking this drug .
Its not expensive and very easy to give ( just a small squirt in the mouth ).
Best wishes to you and yours from me and mine
 
i had my russian blue cat pts 3 yrs and 2 months ago and i still cry very often ,i miss her very much and always will , she was 22 1/2 yrs old when she went to kitty heaven id had her since she was 6 weeks old , and im grateful for every day she was part of my life ( crying as i type )

Express i realy feel for you try to be strong xx
 
I'm so sorry to hear that, you have all my sympathy and <<hugs>>

I have a 5 year old birman named Hobbes, and he is my little baby. He talks to me like your's does, and it would devastate me to lose him. At the end of the day, we love them, and they love us. I'm sure Sami will agree that you have given him a wonderful life, and that whatever you choose to do is in his best interests.

I really hope that you have a lot more time with your boy, and that the drugs make him feel better.

Isabelle
 
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