We made it to the Vet's office late yesterday afternoon and are now waiting on more tests to figure out, for the final time, if it's just an infection or kidney disease. The kitty's lost more weight and was really dehydrated. The Vet is pretty sure that it's kidney disease so I had an introduction to Saline Injection if we choose to go that route.
Oy. What a choice.
I'll have to decide if I can do this 3 times a week. Insert a needle attached to a saline drip bag into the back of the kitty. She's only 8 years old and could live several years like this. But what I don't know is how much more testing she'll need and if this will hurt her. Or whether or not she'll spend her days hiding from me so I won't inject the needle anymore.
And as much as I hate to say it, money does play a huge factor in what we'll decide. Yesterday's check up and lab tests cost another $250. I can't keep doing this. We've got children we're gearing for college.
Of course, kitty has been my best friend even more than usual. I can barely peel her off of me. It would be so much easier if this were the goofy other cat. Okay. It wouldn't. I'm just searching here.
I'm not one of those people who thinks my kitties are my children. I've got children. I know the difference. Kitties are easier to deal with. But my kids come with insurance coverage. I pretty much know what I may have to do.
Animal Lovers are just going to have to hate me. Join the crowd, people. Take a number.
Sweet Ritz Bits. Has this journal gone all Pity Party all the damn time? I really don't feel this sorry for myself.
.whatever.
I think it's time for another Dotty story, don't you? Let's get this place more fun again. I'm taking a break from Food For Folks today so maybe I'll use that time for fun!
8:56 a.m. - November 14, 2006
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