A stabbing pain!!!!

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wendy scott — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:25:21 GMT

Thanks Fi, yeah i'm hoping that's the 3 things and fate doesn't find a loophole!!!

I have been through her behaviour so many times and can't think of anything i missed but as you say it's how we are programmed.

Again everyone thanks for your kind words

Wendy x

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Fiona Leathers — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:20:50 GMT

Hey Wendy! Only saw this just now and just wanted to say how sorry I am and I hope you're holding it all together!! I'm sure things come in 3's so that will be your run of bad luck over - your knee, your uni course and now this!

Keep your chin up, there was nothing you missed and you know that, its just the VN way of beating ourselves up.

Thinking of you and sending you cuddles!

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Anonymous — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 18:15:05 GMT

[quote user="wendy scott"]

Hey everyone thank you for your kind words, it's nice having a support network of people who understand what is in a vn's head. Losing a pet is difficult and for everyone on here that have i send big hugs because i wouldn't wish this feeling on anyone. Paula i also send you big hugs because you are starting a whole new chapter of your life and while it is scary, from seeing your posts on here you seem a very strong person and i wish you and your two boys all the best in life. STRVN, what your little one achieved is definitely worth a mention in the guiness book of records, thrombo is a horrible thing and not something i've seen too many survive. :( And button i do hope your bunny starts to improve, the waiting can be the worst bit but i will keep everything crossed for him to make a good recovery.

Went back to sort out her cremation today and she seemed very peaceful in her little box, so that put my mind at ease slightly.

Thanks again everyone i think writing my first post really helped and thank you for listening and replying.

Take care everyone *hugs*

Wendy x

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Thanks Wendy. It helped me to write it down too. I'm glad you're feeling a bit better. Take care xxx

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les punton — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 16:30:07 GMT

aw life is rubbish sometimes, im thinking of you

i often beat my self up about things thinking hat maybe iv missed something and that it shouldnt happen to us..............we are ment to save lives. However we are human too and it just makes me realise that the crap happens to us too.

Last year within a weekend I lost my old dog and my nana, ultimatley awful week and although I cryed for days I know look back at all the great times I had with them both.

You dont forget but it does get easier.

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Vicky RVN — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 16:10:53 GMT

I'm glad that talking has helped you. I find it helps me to talk/rant about things when something is going on, and this site is the perfect place to come because there is always someone to listen and give their advice/experience/opinion.

It is nice (if that's the right word) to see them at peace isn't it? Kind of helps you deal with it. I find it hard to deal with when it's such a sudden thing like your kitty. My guinea Smudge suddenly died a while back. I was at work on a sunday and my dad just phoned to say he found her dead in the hutch. It was such a shock and i felt awful and felt there must have been something going on that i hadn't noticed. But in hindsight there probably wasn't as i would have noticed it, it's just hard to think that way at the time. I spent most of that day at work on my own crying, it was just such a shock. I think that may be why i'm now a little over paranoid with my remaining two piggies! Hence my panicking post on here friday night!

Take care x

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Saskia Quinn — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 15:32:24 GMT

That was a lovely post Wendy, send you hugs again

I am glad you are feeling a little better today. It will get easier in time and you need to allow yourself time to grieve also.

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wendy scott — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:52:00 GMT

Went back to sort out her cremation today and she seemed very peaceful in her little box, so that put my mind at ease slightly.

Thanks again everyone i think writing my first post really helped and thank you for listening and replying.

Take care everyone *hugs*

Wendy x

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Vicky RVN — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 09:51:21 GMT

[quote user="mrs mac"]us V.Ns probably are harder on ourselves as we are apt to question ourselves thinking we could/should have done more but its not always so black and white[/quote]

That is so true, i for one know i will always blame myself for not doing something properly/not noticing something when my pets are ill. I know i shouldn't but it's just human nature i suppose.

Hope you are feeling a bit better today, you know where we all are if you need to talk xxx

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Mac Feather — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 09:25:54 GMT

Really sorry to hear about your cat Wendy. Its never easy losing a pet and I sometimes think us V.Ns probably are harder on ourselves as we are apt to question ourselves thinking we could/should have done more but its not always so black and white. Some things just happen inspite of us.

Give us a shout if you fancy a chat.

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Anonymous — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 09:24:15 GMT

I'm so sorry to hear that. You couldn't of done anything more and I'm sure that as you loved her so much you would of noticed any changes in her - perhaps there weren't any signs.

I guess all I can say is that she is at peace now - it wasn't prolonged so at least it wasn't a nasty illness that was dragged out.

I've been in tears all weekend too as my beloved bunny is at work. Found out last night that as well as other things he has a fur ball in his stomach and I know how serious this is. I feel sick. He's only 2 :(

The trouble is he will not eat and is completely impossible to syringe feed. I can't do it at all, even with vet assistance and the vet and nurse last night could not do it. It breaks my heart as he doesn't realise that this will kill him

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Saskia Quinn — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:31:53 GMT

Wendy,

so so sorry to hear about your cat and your terrible day.

There may be people worse off than you, like you say, but your problems and your sadness affects you, so I see where you are coming from and why you are so upset. Life's a bitch and then you die - thats what I was told anyway.

I am recently seperated from my husband, have 2 little sons, and I am now trying to rebuild my life again as a single mother with my children. My husband is a complete ***, but I dont hate him (at the moment) I actually feel sorry for him - though feel even sorrier for myself. But, like we have to, we will pick ourselves up, make the most of what we have, and try and get on with life.

Its very hard to lose a pet, I know how you feel and I really do feel for you.

You will find the strength and courage to carry on, and I wish you well xxxxxxx

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Vicky RVN — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 23:47:27 GMT

Oh what a rubbish day for you. I'm so sorry to hear about your kitty

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Sandra Taylor RVN, MBVNA — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 23:32:58 GMT

Aww Wendy, if anyone knows more than most when the shit falls it falls......... it's me. I have had my fair share of illness,and PTS with animals, young ones included, and yes I felt like I could have done more seen something , noticed something. Lifes a bitch well and truly.

I had a cat who had this, and believe it or not she lived a full 8 yrs post thrombo, personally I think that needs a mention in the guiness book of records. She was also an early diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism, .... she was 9yr old at the time. Her thrombo left her walking funny, but it never stopped her, she could run like the wind for years afterwards.

So sorry about your cat.

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loopylou711 — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 23:24:43 GMT

aw well we are hear to listen!!

Hugs for you!!

Thing will get better soon...promise!!