If you visit here and send me an email, I'll post it.....Deirdre is a former wife.
Jackie:You were much loved and revered. A true testimony to your influence is how your best friends have slipped further out on the edge since your passing (Note this Web site!). I know that Jon and Deirdre miss you lots and lots - no other cat can take your place. Look down now and then and send some wise vibs their way.'Cousin' Debbie
Dear Jon and Dierdre, I visited your website tonight to see Jackie. You lost your beautiful little girl around the same time we lost Avatar. It seems hard to believe that it is nearly a year and lately the loss has become harder to bear again. I suspect you are having the same feelings that I have had recently. I thank you for adding a link to my website and am honored that it is the ONLY website on your link list! :-)Take care.Warm regards,Carol--The Feline CRF Information Center http://www.best.com/~lynxpt/ In Loving Memory of Avatar Tycho Magickcatte 1980 ~ 10/07/97
Dear John and Deirdre, I cried all over again when I saw your beautiful memorial page for Jackie and read through all the posts. And I was sorry to read that Bart and Lisa are having problems too. If only things could go well for them, and for you! My Kitty seems to be nearing the end here. She has lived a long time past diagnosis, so I can't complain, but still it is hard. She is growing weaker, losing weight, and has lost her sight. She does little but sleep any more. But she hasn't thrown up in weeks, and she seems eager to eat, so I hope that means she wants to stay with me a little while longer. Hoping for the best for you and Bart and Lisa, Kathie and her Kitty, still holding on
Jon & Deirdre, It is beautiful. Pam
Jon and Deirdre-I wasn't on the list when Jackie was alive, but I just visited her web site and it's a lovely tribute to her. Hope you and the new kitties are doing well-Carol and Rupert
Dear Jon & Deirdre, Thanks so much for sharing Jackie with us. She indeed was a beautiful girl and what a marvellous tribute you have made for her. I only joined the list in late December last year when Misha was diagnosed and have since found such help, information and strength from all the members. I don't think I could have survived this trip without the support of all these caring people. Misha is now 20 and although I know it's just a matter of time, I keep making 'new goalposts'. She sailed through her birthday and the next one is her diagnosis anniversary on 23 December. I know it's silly, but it just seems better to take it a little bit at a time. I really only wrote to congratulate you on your excellent tribute and now I find that I've been ranting on about my furbabe. Sorry, but I'm sure you'll understand. Kind regards to you both and 'please God' may Bart and Lisa NEVER require the benefits of this list. Thanks again, Cathie (Misha's Mum)
Jon and Deidre-I just visited your memorial site for Jackie.....it was so touching, I'm sitting here at work in tears. It was a good idea to write it all down. I know it was painful, but it will help others to know what and when the end will bring. I often wondered as I was nursing Gumby if I would know and strangely enough I believe he told me. His last days were very similar to Jackie's and he was about the same age, so reading your page brought back my pain also. You mentioned that Bart and Lisa both have some digestive disturbances. I found a little kitten where I work four years ago. God only knows how long he was trying to survive on a diet of bugs (his stomach was full of parts of grasshoppers). He was so frightened of people and so sick, the vet didn't know what his chances would be, but miraculously love and care brought him through the trauma. He kept his fear of people and for a bit his stomach seemed to be ok, but then when he was about 4-5 months old his very thin poop turned to splatters! In all respects he acted like nothing was wrong - playing, eating everything seemed normal until he went to the litter box (then I felt so sorry for him, it must have hurt)! We tried everything, starting with Albon (even though nothing showed up in a stool sample) for coccidia and then several other drugs (I could look them up if you are interested) and nothing seemed to work. The vet would have me hold all food for 24 hrs and only give water and kaopectate. And that didn't work. He kept saying Nugget was too young for IBD. Then he read in one of his journals about food allergies and how corn gluten was very, very bad for cats with any type of bowel problems. DL-Methionine was also an amino acid that should be added to the diet for cats with bowel problems. Since he would only eat dry food, I noticed all the dry brands had corn gluten and some did not contain the DL-Methionine......then I found IAMS Natural Lamb & Rice. About the same time, the vet said we would also try predisnone to reduce the inflamation in the bowel. He may have to be on it all his life and his life would probably be shortened because of it. We started the pred and the IAMS about the same time.........I couldn't believe the difference! It was sooooo great I could have shouted from the rooftops! So very, very gradually we reduced the pred to nothing (over a period of maybe 6 weeks). He is now four years old, happy and healthy (except when he gets ahold of somthing with corn gluten in it). I had a hard time when Gumby and Ichabod had to eat the kidney diets! But since they are both gone now, we are back to other foods and I have found several others without corn gluten, so now he has a choice. Nature's Recipe Optimum (wasn't too crazy about it), Sensible Choice (a favorite), Back-to-Basics (a favorite, but very expensive), Lamaderm (he doesn't like it) and Nutro's Natural Choice (his very favorite), plus the Eucanuba and IAMS Natural are some of the brands I have found that do not upset his stomach. The vet still is not convinced it is IBD, but I am pretty certain it is........I guess my point in all of this is never give up until you find the answer......I didn't think we ever would and what happened with us may not work with another kitty, but I am still so thankful it did, that I just had to share it.......love to both Bart and Lisa from the seven remaining love-bugs at http://personalweb.edge.net/~boles Noreen
Jon and Deirdre, You don't know me, but I am currently on the CRF support list. I just went to Jackie's memorial and am currently crying as I write this to you. What a special kitty she must have been. She looked so happy, content and loved in all the pictures. Jackie was so lucky to have you as parents. I hate this disease. It's so horrible that someone who is loved so much must endure what they do, and we must endure it with them. I just wanted to share w/you that I am shedding tears for your beloved Jackie, and she is now in my heart w/ me.Take care, Susie and Damian
You have a very nice cat site. Would you like to join the Meowland Ring? The Meowland Ring
Hello, Yes it is hard to get over, they are one of the family. Pudding was my (baby) cat she was 12 yrs old, the vet did the euthanasia Sept. 12, 1998 & we witnessed it. God it was hard thing to do but she was hurting. Tears are running down my face as I'm telling you. It wasn't until Sept. 28 that I adopted another kitten. Nice Page!!! Check our page out sometime, sign the guestbook. I change the images & graphics every holiday, so come back again! HAPPY HALLOWEEN http://www.qsl.net/kc2bzj Hope you have a very nice visit.Take Care. Wendy
Jon and Deirdre: I wasn't on the list when Jackie died, but just visited your memorial web site. It is a wonderful memorial to a much loved kitty! I am so sorry that you lost your beloved Jackie and know that this day of remembering her death will be hard for you. But I also know that she lives forever in your hearts, and even your two new kittens will never be able to take her place in your lives. Jill without Calico
Jon & Deirdre, I just checked out Jackie's web page. She was truly a beautiful little girl. Loved the picture of her having dinner. You were lucky to have her and she you. Hope Lisa and Bart are doing well. KathyH, Marv and the Bear
Dear Jon and Dierdre, It doesn't seem like it could be a year since Jackie died. Time seems out of order somehow once they get sick, like it's been forever or no time at all. I'm glad you stayed on the list. Your web site memorial to Jackie is wonderful. I hope someday I can do at least a simple one for my Kitty. Hoping we will get to see them all again someday in heaven, Kathie remembering *Kitty (9/14/98)
Jon & Deirdre - Sending you my tears..after visiting your Web site and meeting your Jackie. Looks like your Jackie and my Princess didn't have a long time to fight..but they did have a lifetime of love...also sending you a big smile for those pictures....Love the money one ! Candy and *Angel Princess
Jon and Deirdre: Remembering Jackie along with you. I will light a candle in her memory, and know that my SweetPea is one of the many who is keeping her entertained on the far side of Rainbow Bridge. In our thoughts and in our prayers, Melody, Sean, Munchkin and Osker
Hi, again! I am at your web site.......it is a lovely tribute to a wonderful friend! The opening picture of her looking out into an Autumn day made feel wistful and sad------Autumn is my favorite season, so beautiful, and when I took my SweetPea out for walks he loved to rustle in the leaves. And when I could see the scene outside Jackie's window, I thought of how our purr-babies are not here this Fall to share the beauty with us. On a lighter note, I especially liked the photo where she is laying on Deidre (I'm assuming!) and she has that "What the.......?!" look on her face. Thank you for sharing! Melody
I am sending this web page site to my buddy Terry; his precious lady, Tasha, was diagnosed a year ago with Kitty Aides.Though she appears to be blind, we believe she can see light and shadows. She sleeps alot and lately has been missing the kitty litter box. My girl Katrina, sometimes hits at her. Maybe Terry can get some sort of site for Tasha set up this is a good idea as a memorial. Constance
Hi. Not that this will help your poor Jackie, but I thought I would pass along the latest in treatment for this disease just in case you may have to go through it again...or if you know someone who is going through Chronic Renal Failure...I must pardon myself for this intrusion, as it comes so late for you but in the future, it may be of some value to some other unfortunate kitty. Lynnda
The Very Latest On Chronic Kidney Failure
TestThe parathyroid glands maintain a balance of phosphorus and calcium levels. During Chronic Renal Failure, high levels of phosphorus accumulate in the blood (hyperphosphatemia) because the kidneys can no longer efficiently excrete it. When phosphorus is excessive, the parathyroid glands produce more of the parathyroid hormone (PTH) in an attempt to restore a calcium/phosphorus balance. The overproduction of PTH results in calcium being removed from the bones to balance the excess phosphorus.
Why This Test Is Performed
PTH abnormality is suspected as a cause of abnormal calcium or phosphorus levels.PTH is a protein hormone secreted by the parathyroid gland which is the most important regulator of body calcium and phosphorus.
PTH
increases the calcium and phosphorus release from bone
decreases the
loss of calcium and increases the loss of phosphorus in the
urine
increases the activation of 25-hydroxy Vitamin D to 1,25-dihydroxy
Vitamin D in the kidneys
Secretion of PTH is regulated by the level of calcium in the blood. Low serum calcium causes increased PTH to be secreted, whereas increased serum calcium inhibits PTH release.
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I loved the pictures of Jackie. She seems like she was a very special cat. I will keep special thoughts for the health and well being of Bart and Lisa. Good luck and thanks for sharing your furries with me. Sharon, Raz (CRF) and Bella
I'm new to the CRF list, but I saved your last e-mail until I could visit Jackie's site. I can tell Jackie was a very special and very much loved cat. I especially like the picture of Jackie riding on daddy's shoulders. Thank you for putting this site up for everyone to share, and for letting me know that the last few weeks can have quality. Jackie looks so happy. Fran & Maggie
oh, your poor cat, that's so sad that she died! Ashley
Hi Jon and Deirdre, I just happened to be looking for something on the net and came across your site for Jacky. What a beautiful girl and I understand completely how you miss her. I have lost a precious friend of my own, my precious Bo on Oct 12, 1998. Was just 5 years and it is still like yesterday sometimes. A link to my tribute site for Bo is listed below along with my new website with the kitties who currently own me. Your story and sentiments were touching and it is never an easy decision deciding to let our babies go but from all I read I do believe you did the right thing. My Bo was diabetic, also had kidney problems but then at the end developed cancer. Just wanted to write from one cat lover to another. Nancy "Reflections of Bo" http://www.evansville.net/~nap "Nancy's Feline Four" http://www.evansville.net/~nap/mynewgirls.htm
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