all is ashes.

[llcoolvad]

Harry's taken a turn for the worse. He had bloodwork done yesterday and his BUN and creatinine levels are very very bad [Creatinine: should be between 0.6 and 2.4, and he's at 5.3. BUN is supposed to be between 14 and 38, and he's at 138.] His phosphorus is also really high, 14.6; I can't remember where that's supposed to be, but it's a lot higher than it should be. I tried to get a phosphorus binder at the pharmacy today and yet again they didn't have something in stock and would have to order it. Apparently it's available over the counter, but they simply don't have it. And I didn't go to pick it up until 8, which was too late to go to the funky small pharmacy that might have it. I tried all the other chain pharmacies near me, but no luck.

So I asked Dr. Death how long he'd have left, and she told me she'd be surprised if he lasted a month. Which means I need to determine how much he's suffering and then make the call. 

I hate my life. GreyKitty died one year ago this week.

Comments

[zanzjan.livejournal.com]

I'm so very sorry to hear it. He's such a sweet kitty. )-:

[llcoolvad.livejournal.com]

Thanks. He's hanging in, so far.

[athenais.livejournal.com]

Oh, god. That's so rough. I'm sorrier than I can adequately say. I hope you know when the time is right and not before. Blessings on Harry, who's done his job right and will go on, or come around again, or rest in peace according to your belief.

[llcoolvad.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I know you're going through the same thing. I hope I do know when the time is right. I don't want to keep him alive just for me. He still seems to have good times, hopefully they'll last a little while.

[elevengirl.livejournal.com]

I'mso sorry. Peaceful wishes to you and to Harry.

[llcoolvad.livejournal.com]

Thanks. He's a good boy.

[sarcasticah.livejournal.com]

Oh no! I'm so sorry, poor Harry... he's a lovely kitty.

[llcoolvad.livejournal.com]

Thanks. He is a lovely boy, and he's gone through a lot already.

[sarcasticah.livejournal.com]

You want some Harry-petting company this weekend?

[kicking-k.livejournal.com]

Oh dear. Poor you, and poor Harry.

[llcoolvad.livejournal.com]

Thanks for your thoughts. CRF is such a stinking disease; there's no recovery, there's just gradual decline. And in his case, rapid decline.

[ozymandiasism.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear that :(

[llcoolvad.livejournal.com]

Thanks. For wee creatures they sure take up a lot of emotional space.

[rolandgsl.livejournal.com]

Poor boy.

Hugs, and give him a scritch for (from?) me...

[llcoolvad.livejournal.com]

Thanks, I will!