R.I.P Vicky, March 24, 1994 - September 13, 2010

It was a sad day last Septmber 13,  2010 when I took my precious Vicky for the last time to the Vet.  A year and a half earlier I had taken Vicky in to see the Vet because she just wasn't her usual self.  There were no outward signs of any illness but her eyes no longer sparkled the way they used to.  So blood samples were taken for various tests, after all, she was 15 and a half and I knew the test results may reveal what was wrong with her.  The next day my Vet called me and told me the prognosis was not good.  Vicky was having a problem with her kidneys, they weren't working as well and suggested we change her diet to one recommended for cats with kidney disease.  Three months later we had to begin SubQ fluids a couple of times a week for her.  For the next two months, I took Vicky to the Vet twice a week for fluids.  Each time I was encouraged to learn how to give Vicky fluids.  I declined but later on in the fall of 2009 I decided that Vicky would be much happier if I gave her the fluids at home.  With winter approaching I had dreaded the thought of having to take her out in the cold and so I learned.  For the next 10 months, along with the help of my husband we were able to give Vicky the fluids she needed to keep her comfortable.  It gradually increased to three times a week and then late in August,  I noticed she wasn't responding as well.  A decision had to be made and so I called my Vet. 

R.I.P Vicky, know that you were loved from the day we adopted you.  We were your third and final owners and we were so lucky to get you.