The kitty love of my life, Helmet Head Handley, went to the Rainbow Bridge on Sept 17th 2009. He died suddenly, unexpectedly while I was out helping out a neighbor with some kitties she could no longer keep. I came home to find Helmet gone, in the span of maybe an hour. How I wished I was there; could have been with him and comforted him. I haven't been able to write because the pain is still too deep. His passing ripped my heart out. Time has eased the pain a little, but as I sit writing this, I am crying, today, almost 9 months after his passing. I miss him every day and have his ashes next to my bed side. There will never be another like him. He was such a special kitty; with a huge heart. I will never forget him and hope to see him again.
Well, it's been awhile since my last entry. Lots going on, where to start? Last August I had another appt with Internist in C Springs. Told me that my heart was getting larger - started me on Atenolol - while freaking out my human who was distressed about my heart worsening. Later, I learned she called the vet school in Ft. Collins CO to see about getting me into see a Cardiologist. We got in and were told that my heart hadn't gotten larger at all - changed my Atenolol to twice daily - and sent me on my way. 3-month check-up was holding on - 6-month check up was still going strong. Heart-wall thickening has lessened.
Bad news: I have IBD. Better than Lymphoma, but still not good. I am now down to 13 lbs and holding. Now I get pills jammed down my throat twice a day, some chemo drugs to boot, Atenolol, Enalapril, Prednisone, wow - does the list end? Yes, I think that's it. I can't keep up. I know when she's coming now...
I'm back in AZ after being in CO for the past 9 months. Guess my human felt bad about not spending time with me especially as I get older. So, here I am, back in the cave, windows shut, A/C crankin', and hating the triple digit heat. Anyone heading to CO soon, can I hitch a ride?
Old age is a witch. My brother Bacio, canine variety, just had his spleen removed due to a tumor. He's 13. Between my HCM, IBD, his tumor, Kenzo's distressed ligament problems, Skeet's UTI, you'd think we were living in a nursing home.
June echo report is good! I went all the way to Colorado for my test! There is a great heart doctor there who treats me very special!
I can wait another year for my next test!
Although, I think a teeth cleaning is on the horizon. I hate going to the dentist! He must be very careful and it could be a potentially dangerous procedure, but my heart is strong and doing well, I can handle it!
Why Does My Cat Always Use the Litter Box Right After I've Cleaned It?
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