It's been weeks since we arranged for our little Bonnie (and I mean little--the poor cat has lost a LOT of weight) to have her thyroid condition cured (there's a 95-98% cure rate) with a radioactive shot. It seemed like the procedure was eons in the future, and now suddenly the actual day is here.I feel AWFUL. Let's face it, cats have a brain the size of a large pecan. Bonnie will NOT know why she's suddenly in a place filled with cages and other animals, smelling terrible "hospital" type smells, hearing loud noises, and be manhandled (she has to have an ultrasound) by people she doesn't know. And worse, WORSE, we'll be abandoning her for up to TEN DAYS.
Add to that, we cannot visit her, because she'll be radioactive, and nothing that goes with her can come back to us.
We've got her supplies all packed; food and snacks. The carrier is in the laundry room ready to go.
Hubby keeps saying, "it's only ten days." He sure didn't feel that way when he was stuck in the hospital for 48 hours after knee surgery. He kept saying, "lemme outta here!"I'm sure the week will go faster for us than it will for Bonnie. But just thinking about her stuck in a cage in a strange place makes me feel terribly guilty and sad. Who will sit next to me in the evenings? Who will greet me from the bathroom vanity where she likes to plop during the night?
The things we do for love, eh?
It's so terribly hard when you can't explain it to them like you would a person. Don't worry, she will forget fast when she returns home and feels better.
ReplyDeleteOh, sweet Bonnie! Our little Footnote (she was down to 3 1/2 pounds) was on the medications for years, way longer than anyone thought she would be; this radioactive shot wasn't an option when she was diagnosed many years ago. I'm sure you gave Bonnie and extra love this morning, and soon ("only ten days" — ha!), she will be back in your vanity. Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteHope the week goes super fast for both of you. It's hard to be away from our little four-legged loved ones.
ReplyDeleteSending healthy vibes to Bonnie and hope the days go fast for you and Bonnie will be back with you guys before you know it.
ReplyDeleteGet well soon Bonnie, You are doing the right thing Lorraine, and she will love you all the more for it. x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Bonnie! I hope she comes home all better.
ReplyDeleteI will be saying prayers for you and Bonnie today and for ten days. Keep us posted. She is a beautiful cat.
ReplyDelete:( I felt the exact same way when I had to leave my cat overnight when she was getting surgery... I was crying the moment I stepped out of the Vet's Office. It's very hard, but you have to keep reminding yourself you are doing this for her well-being.
ReplyDeleteYour baby will be in my prayers ♥
oh, poor baby and mommy :{
ReplyDeleteIt kills me to have to take them at all it's so upsetting. I really hope she does well with her treatment and comes home happier and better! Purrs and mews!
Dang! I missed getting online yesterday & didn't see this was the day Bonnie went in for her treatment. Terribly hard to leave 'em (especially since they don't understand all the explanations we give 'em), but you ARE doing the right thing. Bonnie will be alright, vet techs work in veterinary hospitals because they LOVE puppies and kitties and other critters, so don't feel like you're leaving her in some horrible place. She'll have all the staff wrapped around her paw in minutes and even with the radiation, I'm sure the staff will be fighting to be near her and will spoil her to no end. (How could they not? LOOK at that beauty!) The time will be worse on you than her. Chin up. It'll be a rough few days (for you!) and then she'll be back and ready for your loving. Both of you are in my prayers! Hugs.
ReplyDeleteLaurie wrote: She'll have all the staff wrapped around her paw in minutes and even with the radiation, I'm sure the staff will be fighting to be near her and will spoil her to no end.
ReplyDeleteNot really BECAUSE of the radition, the staff only enters the room (and different people, at that) twice a day to feed them and change the litter boxes. They said Bonnie was very quiet and not eating her wet food, just her cat cookies. I'm hoping later she'll feel up to it.
There's a big hole in this house without her.
I'm sure the week will seem much longer to you than it will to Bonnie. Amber didn't touch her regular food while she was at Radiocat, she made them break out the junky, stinky Fancy Feast type food. Sounds like Bonnie might be holding out for junk food, too.
ReplyDeleteI'm sending lots of good thoughts to you and Bonnie. Can't wait to hear that she's home with you in just a few more days.
Bonnie started eating well, and drinking and ... er, eliminating, which is important because whatever comes out takes the radioacativity with it. There's a good chance she'll come tomorrow (Monday). They gave her the lower dose. She's been making nice with the vet techs. She'll probably be surprised when we show up. I'm sure she's given up all hope by now.
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