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we may lose Sir Guineechoo

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Oknuma

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oh gosh.. it hurts me to say this.

Guiness is our fabulous and very special cat. Hubby got him at 4 weeks old about 18 or 19 years ago. He used to go camping with him on holidays and just generally everywhere.

When hubby moved to Australia 10 years ago Guiness stayed wth my inlaws and when we returned he moved straight back to us like we had never been apart.

about 15 years ago Guiness broke his leg and had a metal plate put in. Last night i noticed him limping and it got progressively worse during the night. I think he has damaged his plate and he is off to the vet today.

because of his age they likely will not operate and we may have a choice to make for him. Obviously if it is a choice of his quality of life adn being put to sleep then we have to choose the latter :(




 

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I am sooo sorry to hear this, sending prayers and healing energy for you both

It could be that a little arthritis has set in around the plate, causing soreness. if so, it may be possible to treat with meds.

please let us know what the vet says and remember, we are all here for you

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aww thank you gg
I have made hubby promise that if the choice is to put him down then he cannot do it today. Instead Guiness must come home for one last night nd then I will take tomorrow off to be with him
 

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aw, I am so sorry!:( I will keep him in my prayers! :hug8: He looks like a very sweet kitty.
 

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what a very sweet kitty...my thoughts are with you and with him:hug8:
 

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I'm sorry about Guiness.
 

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I'm so sorry!! GG is right tho, we have seen it at the clinic where arthritis has set in and meds have done the trick. I hope it works out for you all.:hug8:
 

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I am thinking of you and Guiness and hoping for some good news after seeing the vet.
 

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I am so sorry....my cat also lived until she was 19 years old..I had to make that decision to let her go...so tough but made out of love. :hug8:
 

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(((HUGS))) I hope the vet visit brings postive news as to treatment if arthritis. Guineechoo will be in my thoughts
 

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:hug2: I love old black kitties. I hope it's something that he can recover from.
 

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thanks all, havnt heard back from hubby yet and its 12:45pm here already.

I am staying strong on the no news is good news addage right now.
 

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sorta kinda good news.

Vet said Guiness not in pain. Didnt charge us for visit.
He has suggested we keep an eye on him over the weekend and on monday if still not using the leg to go back and then we will do x-rays and consider options.
 

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That is better news than the alternative :) I hope you get real good news and Guiness improves over the weekend...hang in there and love your baby :hug8:
 

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keeping you all in my prayers for a rapid recovery

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