Churchill not doing so well.

[jackalope]

When my mom passed away we inherited her cat that she had rescued from the pound years ago. His name is Churchill, he's a big black and white long hair cat that has been living with diabetes since she got him. Well now add 10 years to however old he was at the pound when she got him but she was told he was already 10 years old and that means he's pushing 20 years old! He's been having problems going to the bathroom and now he can't poop at all and his bladder is full cause he can't poop and with the arthritis he has being so bad I'm afraid this may be the end for old Churchill.

Not asking for any donations from anyone other then if you have time might you say a small prayer for the little guy. I'm at work and my wife is with him at the vet's but it doesn't look good she said. Poor old guy, he's always been a good cat, never scratched anything never started crap with any other cats or our dogs, all he's ever wanted was someone to just hold him on their lap and pet him.

So if it's not too much maybe a quick little prayer for Mr. Churchill please.

[Tankbear]

Fingers crossed for old Churchill.

[Rad_Schuhart]

Im afraid I dont trust in any god, but I can imagine what you are suffering, I have a quite old cat too. So I give you encouragements and wish you and your cat the best.

[PainlessWolf]

Terry,
You've given your cat the best gift any pet could want, a loving, long term home. Whatever happens, don't forget that.
regards,
Painless

[silversurfer1947]

I have never had pets, and if I were to have a preference, it would be for a dog. However, I fully understand the attachment that people develop for their animals. Churchill is a friend and companion to you. He has had a chequered but ultimately fulfilling life. My thoughts are with you and Churchill.

To everything there is a season
A time for every purpose under Heaven

A time to be born
and a time to die
A time to plant
and a time to pluck what is planted

A time to kill
and a time to heal
A time to break down
and a time to build up

A time to cast away stones
and a time to gather stones
A time to embrace
and a time to refrain from embracing

A time to gain
and a time to lose
A time to keep
and a time to cast away

A time to tear
and a time to sew
A time to keep silence
and a time to speak

A time of love
and a time of hate
A time of war
and a time of peace

Ivy Schex

[The Tank Man]

I have two cats and they both 10 years old i would hate it if they became ill
So my thought are to Churchill pull through buddy !

[43rdRecceReg]

When my mom passed away we inherited her cat that she had rescued from the pound years ago. His name is Churchill, he's a big black and white long hair cat that has been living with diabetes since she got him. Well now add 10 years to however old he was at the pound when she got him but she was told he was already 10 years old and that means he's pushing 20 years old! He's been having problems going to the bathroom and now he can't poop at all and his bladder is full cause he can't poop and with the arthritis he has being so bad I'm afraid this may be the end for old Churchill.

Not asking for any donations from anyone other then if you have time might you say a small prayer for the little guy. I'm at work and my wife is with him at the vet's but it doesn't look good she said. Poor old guy, he's always been a good cat, never scratched anything never started crap with any other cats or our dogs, all he's ever wanted was someone to just hold him on their lap and pet him.

So if it's not too much maybe a quick little prayer for Mr. Churchill please.

Well, maybe he just needs an effective stool softener, or some form of laxative. Apparently, constipation is quite common in older felines..and Churchill is practically ancient. Impacted anal glands, hairballs, and an enlarged prostate are among the benign causes and there could be years in the old boy yet, like his famous namesake. So, Jack, nil desperandum. I'm an atheist and humanist, but I shall keep my fingers crossed for you and your venerable old pal. My late westie companion Mac, who got to 15 1/2 years, had problems with his bowel motions in later years because of an enlarged prostate (the bane of all older blokes..), so I added a little olive oil to his food, and extra water, and that helped.
I'm sure we all wish for a good outcome..and maybe it will be just 'the end of the beginning' in this wee battle, as Winston said, so chin up and carry on. Give him a good hug when you see him next..

[jackalope]

Thanks everyone. They x-rayed him and said he's "full of shit" but that he should be able to make a full recovery. His blood sugar was right around 100 which they said is purfect (;)) so no point in just putting him down. He's going back this morning cause no poop yet but with the med they gave him he should be shooting off like a rocket.

So not out of the woods yet but he's at least git a good chance.

[jackalope]

Churchill turns out was full of cancer, kidneys, liver, spleen, colon, intestines, and stomach. Really a miracle he lived as long as he did. Worse then all of that is the fact the vet charged us $240 Monday, $103 Tuesday, and now today $145 for an ultrasound and $170 to put him to sleep! Asked them why they didn't do an ultrasound first and was told they don't know. WTF? So you scammed my wife out of over $300 that didn't need to be spent cause the cat was basiclly already dead and now it's $170 to put him to sleep? The needle was $62 and for them to dispose of the body is $108? BULL SHIT TOO! I could have buried him in our yard and saved the $108! Or better yet I have a box of 100 .45 I could have saved the whole damn bill!!

Already called the vet and told them this is unexceptable and that I expect money to be refunded or he will be the very last pet of mine they ever see, and we've used them for 10+ years own 4 dogs, 5 cats, 2 mini parrots, and a bunny. I am SO pissed off right now I can't see straight!

[43rdRecceReg]

Churchill turns out was full of cancer, kidneys, liver, spleen, colon, intestines, and stomach. Really a miracle he lived as long as he did. Worse then all of that is the fact the vet charged us $240 Monday, $103 Tuesday, and now today $145 for an ultrasound and $170 to put him to sleep! Asked them why they didn't do an ultrasound first and was told they don't know. WTF? So you scammed my wife out of over $300 that didn't need to be spent cause the cat was basiclly already dead and now it's $170 to put him to sleep? The needle was $62 and for them to dispose of the body is $108? BULL SHIT TOO! I could have buried him in our yard and saved the $108! Or better yet I have a box of 100 .45 I could have saved the whole damn bill!!

Already called the vet and told them this is unexceptable and that I expect money to be refunded or he will be the very last pet of mine they ever see, and we've used them for 10+ years own 4 dogs, 5 cats, 2 mini parrots, and a bunny. I am SO pissed off right now I can't see straight!

I share your outrage, and sadness, Jack. This form of exploitation is pretty low, and sneaky. I suspect it's a common practice in the US, though not only on animals, but also on us hapless bipeds..as I suggested when it was clear how Gary was being fleeced by the local vet. My brother lives in the US, and he's been subject to numerous unnecessary (often duplicated) procedures for a crumbling shoulder joint. He's been subject to endless scans, 'follow ups', and excessive 'monitoring'. All very, very expensive. If it's like that for humans, what chance do pets have?? We're going down that road a little in the UK, with profiteering chains of high street vets, taking x-rays and MRUs at great expense, along with blood tests to tell us what we all know: the animal is sick and probably dying. Your justified rage will probably taint the time remaining you had with your plucky Churchill; but I know his companionship and character will be celebrated
in full measure, when you've gotten over what you'd like to do to your local Veterinary Practitioner