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My mum's just rang me. Her much loved cat, Bubble, seems to have come to the end of the road. He's at the vet's on a drip tonight, but his kidneys seem to be giving out and he'll probably have to be let go tomorrow, barring some miraculous improvement in his condition. He can go and join his brother, Squeak, who died two years ago.
Mum got Bubble and Squeak from the cat rescue eleven years ago. Bubble is sixteen or thereabouts now so he's not done badly and, as I said to Mum just now, he's had a very happy and loving home in which to grow to the fine old age he has. And he's repaid that by being the friendliest, most rewarding cat anyone could meet.
It's not quite 'Goodbye old mate' - 'cos that's how I think of him - yet, but very nearly. Poor old Bubble.
Mum got Bubble and Squeak from the cat rescue eleven years ago. Bubble is sixteen or thereabouts now so he's not done badly and, as I said to Mum just now, he's had a very happy and loving home in which to grow to the fine old age he has. And he's repaid that by being the friendliest, most rewarding cat anyone could meet.
It's not quite 'Goodbye old mate' - 'cos that's how I think of him - yet, but very nearly. Poor old Bubble.
Puddy_Tat
naturally fluffy
Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
Wish 'd the presence of mind to have a video camera handy when I put some catnip in a box yesterday - The tabby went absolutely mad for it in a way I can only describe as "Catnip Hotbox!"
Has there not been a thread that already discussed cat/catnip interaction at any point?
(Sorry, couldn't stop myself).
Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
I love the way they make it sound like a specific breed - it's achondroplasia, and if you know anything about dogs you will know a lot of dog breeds (such as dachshunds and some bulldogs and bull terriers) have achondroplasia as part of their SOP (Standard Of Points), but to make out that a cat that has achondroplasia is a specific breed of cat is just daft. I also find the term "Munchkin" to describe a cat with achondroplasia a bit fucking morally dubious tbh.
Sorry to hear that, Bubble looks like such a sweet cat too
He is - or maybe was by now. He's one of those cats who loves human company: he always looks pleased to see you and comes over purring when you get in; always wants a lap to sit on; always sleeps on mum's bed at night. He's a handsome old chap as well.
slightlytouched
Tick Tock.....
So sad when they aren't well. Is he still with us?He is - or maybe was by now. He's one of those cats who loves human company: he always looks pleased to see you and comes over purring when you get in; always wants a lap to sit on; always sleeps on mum's bed at night. He's a handsome old chap as well.
I've just dropped Willow off for her exploratory operation. I hope they can remove the offending lump.
slightlytouched
Tick Tock.....
'Tis a wise idea, this op is likely to cost ~£900 and last year it cost £750....The excess on the insurance + monthly premiums is WAY less than this!
fakeplasticgirl
Keirleader
(((bubble)))
slightlytouched
Tick Tock.....
Willow has had her op and they managed to remove a 3cm irregular lump, which thankfully was not really attached to anything important; they haven't had to remove anything else. So she is in for observation tonight, home tomorrow all being well. 
They think it was just an abscess, maybe a tumour as well. All in all it was the best possible out come .
They think it was just an abscess, maybe a tumour as well. All in all it was the best possible out come .
QueenOfGoths
Fuck you Dave!
Much love to Bubble and Willow and their owners.... well not really owners more sort of big cats who get in the way but are useful when you need food, as I think as lot of cats view us
CRI
Registered Chooser
I think officially, Maine Coons are "semi longhair." I can't say I've noticed a massive difference on coat density, but I do try and keep on top of things with a furminator. She upchucked a hairball a couple weeks ago, so I really gave her a serious brushing then - like she almost looked like an ordinary cat from some angles! Mostly though, I probably get an egg size ball of compressed fur every 2 or 3 days. It's funny how her belly fluff is so much, well fluffier, than the rest!
Sad news. The vet did another round of blood tests on Bubble this morning and there's no change. His kidneys have failed completely. Mum's going into the vet this morning to give him a last cuddle and say goodbye.
The last picture of him, taken in her garden a couple of weeks ago:
RIP old friend. I'll miss you.
The last picture of him, taken in her garden a couple of weeks ago:
RIP old friend. I'll miss you.
CRI
Registered Chooser
Oh no - RIP dear BubbleSad news. The vet did another round of blood tests on Bubble this morning and there's no change. His kidneys have failed completely. Mum's going into the vet this morning to give him a last cuddle and say goodbye.
The last picture of him, taken in her garden a couple of weeks ago:
RIP old friend. I'll miss you.
Oh dear RIP Bubble.
RIP Bubble.
slightlytouched
Tick Tock.....
Poor old Bubble So sad to say goodbye to such lovely companions
So sad to say goodbye to such lovely companions 
trabuquera
Modesty Bag
(( Bubble, his kidneys and his people))
Manter
Lunch Mob
ThirdedYay for Willow and hope Bubble goes from strength to strength
