Another rotten day
By ElicBxn
@ElicBxn (63394)
United States
September 28, 2012 10:06pm CST
I wrote last week that Ping was sick.
Well, it turned out he had FIP.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feline_infectious_peritonitis
FIP is fatal... and he was already failing.
All we can hope is that it hasn't spread to the rest of the kids.
So, sadly, we sent Ping to the Bridge.
I hope he's not too upset because his brother isn't with him.
I stayed with him to the end.
So, if I don't respond to this discussion or the other one, please understand, I didn't expect to lose Ping today, or to get such bad news.
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@bellis716 (4799)
• United States
29 Sep 12
So sorry to hear of ping's fatal illness. I feel your grief.
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
29 Sep 12
hi ElicBxn oh I am so sorry wow thats a really evil disease'and it says mostly fatal too.Ihope it has not s pread to the others. what a sad time for you. but Ping is at the rainbow bridge where all good kitties will go.YOU aided him and comforted him as he was dying'so he was not alone and scared. Don't worry about us. we understand you got very bad news and its going to be awhile.This
peritonitis is as bad as that in humans then. I learn something'new m ost every day here on mylot.
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@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
29 Sep 12
Does this mean your other cats may get it too? I hope not. You are having a rough year with your furbabies.
@BarBaraPrz (46490)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
29 Sep 12
Ping may not have his brother Pong there at the bridge, but at least Solo will be there and happy to see him.
My condolences.
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@jemmarespinosa (225)
• Philippines
29 Sep 12
hi there!
That's so sad. I lost some of my kittens too. Anyways, cheer up, there are more of them waiting for your compassion.
You are blessed!
@winterose (39887)
• Canada
1 Oct 12
I am so sorry, I know how it hurts to lose a beloved pet.
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@Kashmeresmycat (6369)
• United States
29 Sep 12
I'm so sorry Elic. It's such a shock when things like this happen so fast. I know you know he's much better off and without pain right now. At least he went with you by his side which I'm positive made him a little more comfortable. Again, I'm really sorry to hear this.
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@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
29 Sep 12
I don't expect a response but want you to know how sorry I am that you had to send Ping on ahead of you. He's happy now, at least, and nothing can ever hurt him again. So often, our last act of love is the most painful to us.
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@allyoftherain (7208)
• United States
29 Sep 12
I'm so sorry Elic! I hope and pray all the other kitties are going to be alright and you don't have to lose another one of your babies to this awful infection.
You can take all the time you need off mylot, I don't think anyone would fault you for it!
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@deazil (4730)
• United States
30 Sep 12
ElicBxn, I am sorry. Many of us here have been where you are now. And I know this isn't the first nor will it be the last. You have my deepest sympathy. I wish I could say more. But the Bridge is a happy place and he's with Solo now. Small comfort, I know. I truly hope the other babies are all right. It's good that you were with him. I know you wouldn't have it any other way. Again, I'm so sorry.
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@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
29 Sep 12
i'm sorry to hear that.
my first cat had FIP-we had no idea from where,the other 5 we had were negative..
i strongly suspect the old vet's.he'd also gotten kennel cough from that place.
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@CatsandDogs (13963)
• United States
29 Sep 12
Spruce goose Elic! Another disease I've never heard of.... I'm so sorry sweetie! But you have to know you did Ping a huge favor by sending him over the bridge because he won't suffer any longer. He knew you loved him and he certainly loved you. That's all that matters sweetie. Love and knowing he's at peace thanks to you.
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@yoyo1198 (3641)
• United States
29 Sep 12
Oh, Elic, I'm so sorry that you've lost Ping. I know all too well what you are going through. I've been there too many times. Please know that you and Ping's little family are in our thoughts. I don't know what I'd do if I lost mine. God bless all of you.
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@cerebellum (3863)
• United States
29 Sep 12
So sorry about Ping. I was wondering how he was. I hope the others are okay, but I guess all you can do is wait.1 person likes this
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
29 Sep 12
Oh now, that's horrendous news, especially for you and Ping. I don't know what to say.
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@Loisekatee (40)
• Philippines
29 Sep 12
I'm so sorry for what happened.... I felt that too.. and what I did was to stay with may cat until her last, at least she knew that I tried everything for her. Your cat is lucky for he is loved.
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