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« Reply #225 on: November 02, 2008, 07:32:12 PM »
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YOUR CAT IS BEAUTIFUL
WHAT A KITTY
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« Reply #226 on: November 03, 2008, 11:19:18 AM »
pretty kitty Chris
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As for me, I'll borrow this thought: "Having never experienced kidney disease, I had no idea how crucial kidney function is to the rest of the body." - KD
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« Reply #227 on: November 03, 2008, 05:26:49 PM »
Unfortunately he passed away in Sept of 2005. We don't know what he died from either since autopsy was over $2000 to do. There is a plan to get a Berman kitty in Feb with similar markings when they are both young.
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
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2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
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« Reply #228 on: November 04, 2008, 04:14:28 PM »
Your cat was gorgeous, Chris! What beautiful fur. He reminds me a little of my Raja. Everyone always thought he was a pure bred cat -- even the vets would ask if he was a breeding animal! ha! He came from an orange tabby like cat and a tortishell colored cat. I miss him.
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« Reply #229 on: November 08, 2008, 11:48:33 PM »

Cat vs Box http://www.maniacworld.com/cat-vs-box.html  :)
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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
Was on in-center hemodialysis 2003-2007.
7 yr transplant lost due to rejection.
She did PD Sept. 2013 - July 2017
Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
Please watch her video: http://youtu.be/D9ZuVJ_s80Y
Living Donors Rock! http://www.livingdonorsonline.org -
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« Reply #230 on: November 08, 2008, 11:54:40 PM »
Funny video there. :rofl;
I'll have to try a smaller box. Ours plays with the water botle box with the wrapper still on and will stay in there if you drag the box around :rofl;
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
Home with Guide dog - July 27, 2012
Knee Surgery #2 - Oct 15, 2012
Eye Surgery - Nov 2012
Lifes Adventures -  Priceless

No two day's are the same, are they?
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« Reply #231 on: November 09, 2008, 06:48:50 AM »
 :oops;   diet drink box :rofl; :rofl;
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« Reply #232 on: November 10, 2008, 02:32:11 AM »
I took Slugger to the vet first b/c she had blood and she was leaking urine
Zuko was going Monday after D
he was gagging a little and he was not eating as much as usual
he was a big kitty who always slept on his back
and he was so sweet
Stasie got him 6 or 7 years ago at the pound
and we found out he had some disease that he should have been put down
the pound said bring him in and get another cat
Stasie could not do that
and from her first YMCA job - she paid the vet $500.00
Conroe Vet made the pound pay her back
so he was always well after that
he was a real clown kitty
he is dead
I have no idea why
he was young for a cat
he is the cat on the blue truck in my family pictures I added
I will miss him greeting me each morning that I go to dialysis
he always rolled on the ground and meowed at me
why do pets have to die
and Slugger and Sad Sack are sick, but the are a lot older
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« Reply #233 on: November 10, 2008, 03:48:41 AM »
Oh, Twirl, I am so sorry to hear about your sweet kitty!  I know it is hard.  I will be thinking about you.   :cuddle;
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« Reply #234 on: November 10, 2008, 05:37:57 AM »
twirl, I am so sorry.  :'(  :cuddle;
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« Reply #235 on: November 10, 2008, 05:59:59 AM »
For twirl and everyone else who has lost a beloved pet.
It is sad and hard for sure.


Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
 
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.... 

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« Reply #236 on: November 10, 2008, 11:04:58 AM »
Twirl, I am soooo very sorry to hear about Slugger!!!  I am sure that has to be so very hard!   I have not faced that situation so I can only imagine the pain you must feel!   :cuddle;

Paul.Karen, that was a sweet and beautiful story!   
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Diagnosed with ESRD-November 2006
I have had 2 fistuals-neither one worked
I have had 2 grafts the last one finally "took"
I had 3 different catheters from Nov. 06 - Dec. 08
Got on the transplant list - Halloween Day 2008

You can easily judge the character of others by how they treat those who they think can do nothing for them.    I BELIEVE THIS TO BE SOOOOO TRUE!
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« Reply #237 on: November 10, 2008, 11:09:23 AM »

R.I.P. Sweet Slugger

So sorry to hear twirl. Wish I could hug you.  :cuddle;
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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
Was on in-center hemodialysis 2003-2007.
7 yr transplant lost due to rejection.
She did PD Sept. 2013 - July 2017
Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
Please watch her video: http://youtu.be/D9ZuVJ_s80Y
Living Donors Rock! http://www.livingdonorsonline.org -
News video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-7KvgQDWpU
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« Reply #238 on: November 10, 2008, 12:44:50 PM »
Zuko died  - named after Danny Zuko from Grease
Slugger is sick and old
and Sad Sack is sick and old
we will be going from 4 pets to 1
unless Yogi gets sick but he is still pretty young
thank you for your posts
you all are great
I posted crying right before going to D this morning
I can get lengthy
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« Reply #239 on: November 10, 2008, 12:48:30 PM »
paul.karen
I have never read that poem  and  you are so right about the Kleenex
I hope all the pet loving members read it
and I want there to be a Rainbow Bridge
I have Hippy and Sam there too, they lived to be 19 and 20 years, respectively
thank you for the pm
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« Reply #240 on: November 10, 2008, 03:33:32 PM »
R.I.P. Zuko and a very big hug to you Twirl.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #241 on: November 10, 2008, 04:28:16 PM »
flip and now zuko :( a reminder that life is too short for human and feline/canine alike. I'm so sorry twirl this is such a difficult time for you.

sending lots of hugs  :grouphug; I will cuddle celeste extra hard when I see her tonight after dialysis..
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3/1993: Diagnosed with Kidney Failure (FSGS)
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27/11/2010: Cadaveric kidney transplant from my wonderful donor!!! "Danny" currently settling in and working better every day!!! :)

BE POSITIVE * BE INFORMED * BE PROACTIVE * BE IN CONTROL * LIVE LIFE!
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« Reply #242 on: November 10, 2008, 09:24:03 PM »
Twirl, I am so sorry about Zuko & I do understand & feel your pain.

 I suppose it's the price we have to pay for loving & being loved by our pets, but it is oh so hard.
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« Reply #243 on: November 10, 2008, 10:47:41 PM »
Twirl, I am sorry you have lost Zuko!!!!   (I loved the name tho)     :cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle;
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Diagnosed with ESRD-November 2006
I have had 2 fistuals-neither one worked
I have had 2 grafts the last one finally "took"
I had 3 different catheters from Nov. 06 - Dec. 08
Got on the transplant list - Halloween Day 2008

You can easily judge the character of others by how they treat those who they think can do nothing for them.    I BELIEVE THIS TO BE SOOOOO TRUE!
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« Reply #244 on: November 11, 2008, 06:35:30 AM »
and now I can not find Sad Sack, our old bassett hound
I made her go out and it was raining but we have a covered patio
and a fenced in yard
I put her out there with her meds in her feed bowl
that is the only way I can get her to take all her meds-- put her bowl by our other dog and she gulps everything down
she ran away - I knew she hated rain but she howls and begs to come in after a few minutes
she did not do that and I was reading about Flip and the next thing _ No Sad Sack
she has her name on her phone number on her collar and she is micro chipped
but no one has called and she is so old
I am going to have to call Allen at college and tell him
two pets and Flip in one week
gosh, this is hard
I keep praying I will hear her  outside begging to get in
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« Reply #245 on: November 11, 2008, 07:41:22 AM »
Oh twirl I hope you find her.   :(

Can anyone suggest how to get a pill down a dog?  Mine is now on an allergy pill and she has learned a new game:  Find the pill... spit it out...and get another treat!!   Help!
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« Reply #246 on: November 11, 2008, 07:56:18 AM »
twirl, I hope you find Sad Sack  :cuddle;

reun, wrap the pill in a piece of cheese. Works everytime for me.  :waving;
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« Reply #247 on: November 11, 2008, 08:14:48 AM »
twirl..I am so sorry for your loss.
PK..that is a beatiful poem..they showed it on one of the dog whisperer shows during a pet funeral.
Okarol...love that video...that kitty was especially cute when it was wearing the box but just went at it again.  I would love to get a cat but my family has such assorted allergies that I just don't know............
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Gortex 4/07.  Started dialysis in ND 5/4/2007
Gortex clotted off Thanksgiving Week of 2007, was unclotted and promptly clotted off 1/2 hour later so Permacath Rt chest.
3/2008 move to NC to be close to children.
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« Reply #248 on: November 11, 2008, 09:08:48 AM »
Twirl, I'm so sorry to hear about Sad Sack! This must be awful!

Rerun, have you tried cream cheese? My dogs will spit the pill out if it is in anything but creamcheese. Don't know why.
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« Reply #249 on: November 11, 2008, 10:21:16 AM »
good news
I came back from buying my secret santa pal things and Sad Sack crawled up to the van
she is in bad shape
but she is alive and I can hold her and kiss her and talk to her - at least for now
I have given up on Zuko - he never left his yard
a little brightness in my day and thank you God
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