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May 2022
9:37am, 16 May 2022
32,628 posts
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EvilPixie
oh no that's so hard because you mum loves him there but you can't rely on the carers
what would happen if the meds aren't that frequent?
I guess the main question is ... is he in pain?
big hugs
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May 2022
9:43am, 16 May 2022
1,613 posts
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Vixx
He doesn't appear to be in any pain, but wouldn't be able to go out any more. (Not really an issue as they only go out when I am here).
The vet said that the meds would have to be two, twice a day.
Half of the carers don't even know which one of them IS Spike 
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May 2022
9:53am, 16 May 2022
109 posts
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Sporty2010
Vixx - we went through exactly the same with our cat, he had an allergic reaction to flea treatment which caused the same problem with his heart. We knew we wouldn't be able to manage the tablets and it was just prolonging the situation. It was the hardest decision to make but we knew it was best for him.
Big hugs as it is such a hard decision to make
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May 2022
9:57am, 16 May 2022
14,971 posts
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IT GRANNY 🇮🇸
Oh, Vixx, I am so sorry for you. I presume moving him to your place is not an option?
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May 2022
10:44am, 16 May 2022
1,614 posts
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Vixx
Thanks Sporty2010 and IT Granny.
One of our ex-carers (who does the cleaning) has said that she can do once a day for him Mon-Sat if we need. It'll just be the other times that need looking at.
We'll know later if we need this plan anyway.
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May 2022
10:45am, 16 May 2022
1,615 posts
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Vixx
IT Granny - I would only move either cat in the event of mom's death. Manchester is a long journey and we live in a flat. They are company for mom more than anything. I have managed to tell her last night I was taking Spike to the vet and that they were keeping him for now, but nothing else.
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May 2022
10:46am, 16 May 2022
32,632 posts
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EvilPixie
such a tough call
Really feel for you
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May 2022
10:57am, 16 May 2022
3,300 posts
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fraggle
Sympathies Vixx, it’s the hardest decision we ever have to make, but whatever you decide will be the best one x
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May 2022
11:19am, 16 May 2022
88,982 posts
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Hanneke
Oh no Vixx!
Would he be ok with the cleaner 5x a week once?
If not, I would very much feel this is the end of the road for the poor thing. Lasya would HATE having tablets forced onto her twice a day. Her quality of life would deteriorate. I think Spike can tell you how he feels. Can he still lie on your mothers bed? And can he eat, drink, ablute on his own? Is he in any pain?
So sorry you have to go through all of this
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May 2022
11:37am, 16 May 2022
44,717 posts
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.B.
Oh such a hard thing to deal with Vixx. I hope the update from the vets make the decision clearer x
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