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Thank you all for your kindness. I knew you'd understand my heartbreak. Belle did go peacefully. I held her in my arms and wept as she left this world. I fully believe she was greeted by Lily, who went many years before her. She probably spent at least the first few hours telling her all about Alex,...

Hey everyone. I have posted numerous times about my sweet Belle (14 1/2), who has been suffering from chronic renal failure for some time. It started mildly, and then became more aggressive after her radioactive iodine treatment for hyperthyroidism. Once we got her hyperthyroidism cured, the kidney ...

Hey y'all, I haven't posted in a while since Belle has been doing so well with her twice daily sub-q fluids, and she has really behaved as if she feels good. We went on vacation (our first EVER family vacation!) from May 31 - June 5, and I boarded Belle at my vet's office during that time. They were...

Thanks Traci! Yes, I think she's a trooper. About the coloring -- her little nose is very pale. It has always been a little pale because she has white on her face. (My gray Daisy has a gray nose....Scarlett, who is a brown/black/beige tabby, has a brown nose.) I have noticed that her nose is paler t...

Another update on Belle. First of all, she acts like she feels really good. I'm so pleased with her attitude and the way she behaves! She "chirps" at me when I enter the room, follows me around, rubs on my leg constantly, and purrs the moment I speak to her. She hops up (on anything she ca...

Hey y'all! I just wanted to update you on Belle. As I mentioned before, I brought her home last week (Thursday) with orders to do 200 cc sub-q fluids per day. I was quite upset and even a bit "desperate"-feeling about her health because of the news about her bloodwork. She has acted like s...

Yes - Traci -- 200 a day. (She meant to do 100 every 12 hours or 200 at once.) I thought it was written weirdly, as well, but knew from what she meant from talking to her. I have opted to do 100 every 12 hours, since 200 at once would mean sticking her twice anyway (or having a HUGE lump on one side...

Well, my Belle-cat is home. I picked her up (as late as possible today) from the vet (so she could get as many fluids as possible while there). I had put her little bed in our master bathroom, and bought another litter box so she could just stay in there til we get back into a routine. I also didn't...

I meant to add, Traci, that I'm so sorry to hear about Cotton. I remember all your "C" kitties. I'm so sorry for your loss. How heartbreaking!! HUGS to you. I wish I knew the words to say. There just aren't any words other than saying how sorry I am. :*(

I just left the vet's office, after spending about an hour with my sweet Belle. They want to keep her one more day to maximize her hydration. I'll visit again in the morning after the vet does her check and then I'll Belle is feeling so much better! She purred (like crazy!), kneaded, and headbutted ...