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Fluffy has had CKD for over 3yrs now. She is approx 15yrs old. She also has hypertension, severe heart murmur (grade 5), leaky heart valve. A few weeks ago at our last vet visit, the vet told me what to look out for as an indication of her deteriorating. As far as her kidney disease is concerned I'm...

How's Barney today Julie? Thinking of you all x

His photo makes me smile every time I look at it. What a big cuddly boy he is . And quite a character too!!!

Great news Anna

I've just had a look too at Sam's picture. What a gorgeous boy he is!!! I have such a soft spot for black cats. I'm looking forward to hearing all about him. Hope all goes well with your little girl too. How exciting.

Welcome home Sam

Whatever it turns out to be she will feel a lot more comfortable once it's sorted. Fluffy was ingesting so much fur through over grooming that she was throwing up several fur balls a day before we got her treated. Wonder if Mama Cass has been doing the same.

That's great news Laura. I'm sure you'll get all the info you need to do your best for little Milo. He's got you to love him and take care of him so he couldn't be in better hands. Keep us updated Xxx

That looks just like what Fluffy had. Whenever I saw her in the garden she was always busy grooming herself. Very possible that Mama Cass has been doing the same. Glad you've got a trap on its way. It's going to be an interesting week for you all.

Hazel I'm sorry to hear that the lovely Mama Cass is having problems. Years ago before Fluffy moved herself in with me she had a large bald patch on her neck and chest area. The fur was literally hanging off. It was tricky at the time because Fluffy belonged to our neighbour so I trusted she was bei...

Hi Laura, So sorry to hear that little Milo is having a rough time of it. Here's a website that I found invaluable when I first came across FIV http://www.v63.net/catsanctuary/fiv_reassurance.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; This sanctuary is run by Bob and Barbara and t...

Great photos Helen. Thanks for the update. He certainly is getting quite chunky!! He's got an adorable expression and a very cheeky personality to match What a difference you've made to this lovable old boy.

What a gorgeous boy!! That picture sums up exactly why I adore black cats. What a perfect way to remember him by. Thinking of you Julia, Anna and Mark as you all go through this horrible time of grieving and sorting their lovely things out. It has always helped me to do it in stages and over time an...

Oh Julia, I'm so sorry. What a peaceful end to a fabulous life with you. Sleep well much loved Hector Xxx

Beautiful photo Mark. What a gorgeous boy he was. Why don't you get it printed on something like you did with Clapton. We're all thinking of you. These early days are the worst aren't they.

Sue what fabulous pics of your gang . The expression on their faces is priceless. Love the stove by the way. Looks very cosy!!

Really sorry Mark. It will have been a great comfort to him to have you all with him on his last night. You were lucky to have him and he was lucky to have you. The care and love you gave him meant that he had a few unexpected happy years added to his life. Sleep well beautiful and much loved Laz Xx

Thinking of you today Mark Xx

Oh Mark. I am so sorry. Can't find the words to tell you just how sorry I am. You're doing the right thing. Please give him a gentle kiss from me. Sending you a big hug. We're all sharing your tears tonight. Thinking of you all. I know you'll be holding him close and making him feel loved more than ...

Hugs from me too Anna. This part never gets any easier no matter how many times we've been through it. Xxx

Oh Julia. Can't believe it. Such a shock. Don't know what to say. You must be completely stunned. So sorry. Thinking of you Xx

Thinking of you all today Julia. Pleased to hear that Hector had a better night and enjoyed a cuddle on the bed too

Mark sorry to hear about Laz.

Julia I'm so sorry your boy has gone downhill. Thinking of you as you anxiously await the vet's call.

Yes let's hope it's just a blip and your lovely boy can get back to improving again. Xx

Oh Anna. I'm so sorry. Sharing tears with you now. You did all you could for your little girl. She would have taken comfort from being on your lap one last time. Sending you a massive hug. Sleep well much loved Lily Xxx

Julia I'm really sorry to hear your boy has gone downhill again. Will be thinking about you when you take him this afternoon Xx

Anna I'm so very sorry to hear this. We're all with you and sharing your tears. Be brave one last time for Lily. Thinking of you both.

Carol Xx

Sorry to hear this Mark. Let's hope that now the infection has been sorted Laz can still enjoy some quality time with you. He couldn't be in a better home to receive his palliative care!! Please give him gentle fusses from me. I also didn't realise the tortie was still with you. Even though you can'...

Really pleased the course is going so well. I knew you'd love it

Was reading Ghostie's story in catwork's FIV collection yesterday. It's amazing how well she's come along. Thank goodness she had you to save her.

Great to hear this Julia

Well done to you and Hector.

Really pleased Sue that Tommy is improving so well and that he's forgiven you for his traumatic experience at the vets

Sounds like it could be due to her dosage not quite being right at the moment. Let's hope so. It's good that the vets didn't see the need to hurry her in when you mentioned the eating of litter. A worrying wait for you though in the meantime. It's worth it to see a vet that knows Flo and has already...