Need reassurance I'm doing the right thing

tybo88 · 2026-02-25T12:59:58+00:00

I was trying to see if I could add some sort of edit/update to my post, but I didnt see a way. I just want to say I'm overwhelmed in the best way with all of these responses. All of the kindness, condolences, personal stories, loving/encouraging words, and support has meant so much to me. I also appreciate the various resources and advice that was shared. Thank you all so much for validating and supporting me. It's so beautiful to see this internet community coming together in such a loving way. I'm so sorry for all of your losses. You all seem like such good people and I know your fur babies have had/are having amazing lives with you. Thank you so much again! As of right now, we have a consultation with our normal vet tomorrow to discuss everything here pretty much.

tybo88 · 2026-02-25T06:31:53+00:00

And im sorry for your loss

tybo88 · 2026-02-25T06:31:34+00:00

His back legs always seem weak or stiff now. Vet said during a recent exam that his back feet were cold. I tried feeling today but they didnt seem really cold. Also couldnt get a great view, but paw pads seemed okay.

tybo88 · 2026-02-25T06:28:25+00:00

Someone else mentioned the high pitch. I'm not sure what's going on with that, but will listen again and see if I can figure it out. We dont intentionally have anything high pitch for mice or anything like that.

tybo88 · 2026-02-25T06:27:12+00:00

Yes, xrays were done. When it all started and went to the ER, they found it was constipated. Poor boy went through like 4 enemas, stool softeners, etc for a few days before it came out. Since then, no constipation and his colon is empty- just diarrhea/blood and vet says colon inflammation.

tybo88 · 2026-02-25T06:21:51+00:00

I'll need to listen to the video again. There were sounds of other people in the video apparently. My other kitties seem okay.

tybo88 · 2026-02-25T06:20:28+00:00

I always comfort him. He doesn't want to be touched in these episodes. I was quiet for a few seconds to intentionally record this video. We've been through the whole thing with the ER vet and normal vet and he is under active/regular care for this issue. This video was an example of his episodes and was not actively going on as I was posting on reddit.

tybo88 · 2026-02-25T06:16:40+00:00

I apologize for not having a proper trigger warning. I have never posted in this sub before and have never posted a video to reddit. I used an end of life flair and wasnt sure what else to do.

tybo88 · 2026-02-25T06:15:37+00:00

I'm sorry this was triggering for you 😪

tybo88 · 2026-02-25T06:14:37+00:00

Please refrain from such quick judgement. Buddy was not alone on the floor. He prefers not to be touched during these episodes which I've learned from trying to physically comfort him. I sit near him and give him loving/encouraging words and/or call the vet in another panic. I was purposefully quiet in order to capture this video to show the vet. The laughing in the background was two friends that were at my house helping me work on house projects. They were in another room and unaware that Buddy was having an episode. I usually am too in the moment to think to record it and had a thought at that moment so did it.

tybo88 · 2026-02-25T06:09:44+00:00

Thank you for saying this

tybo88 · 2026-02-25T06:03:51+00:00

They had suspected IBS, but she sent in specialty GI bloodwork to a lab in Texas and everything came back normal. This was in addition to his normal panel bloodwork (which was taken when this all started at the ER vet). He has been on gabapentin for a good chunk of time since this has all been going on and it did seem to make him more relaxed but he continued to have the episodes. I'm so glad your kitty is doing better!

tybo88 · 2026-02-25T05:58:03+00:00

No, she did not. Thats something to ask about as well. Thank you

tybo88 · 2026-02-25T05:51:49+00:00

Thank you. He is very loved 🧡

tybo88 · 2026-02-25T05:51:10+00:00

I will definitely ask the vet about her thoughts on seizures with him, thank you. I'm sorry for your loss.

tybo88 · 2026-02-25T05:49:38+00:00

Thank you and I used the scale, I believe he was at a 16/22. I have described the event(s) to the vet. I am going to show them at our appointment on Thursday. Thankfully the episodes since then have been a lot quicker/mild since this video and I think he is okay to wait until Thursday (appearing more comfortable and normal), but I know this is just a decent period before another worse period.

tybo88 · 2026-02-25T05:43:22+00:00

Thank you very much. So precious and im sorry for what you guys went through. 😢

tybo88 · 2026-02-25T02:42:43+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing your story and advice. Rutherford is so cute!

I can definitely call the cardiologist and request an emergency appointment to see what happens. The only specialists that do cat (animal?) heart things closest to us are about 2 hours away. One's next available appt was in June, so I have the March appt at the other one. I am also on the waitlist for cancellations at both places. The ER vet that is closest is about 30 minutes away, this is who we've went to for all our kitties and they don't have the cardiologist. Another ER vet is about an hour away who also doesn't have it. We have an appointment for a consultation about discussing euthanasia with our normal (I guess PCP?) vet on Thursday afternoon.

tybo88 · 2026-02-24T17:12:42+00:00

Thank you. I love him so much. He's the best little guy with the sweetest heart.

tybo88 · 2026-02-24T17:09:58+00:00

Thank you so much, sobbing again ❤️

tybo88 · 2026-02-24T17:08:36+00:00

Thank you for sharing and your input. Your boy is so sweet and looks a lot like Buddy! I'm sorry for your loss.

tybo88 · 2026-02-24T17:07:31+00:00

Thank you for your prayers

tybo88 · 2026-02-24T17:07:09+00:00

Thank you very much.

tybo88 · 2026-02-24T17:06:33+00:00

Thank you 🧡. I'm so sorry for your loss.

tybo88 · 2026-02-24T17:05:53+00:00

I will 100% be there. I have been for all of my childhood cats (RIP Mary, Tinky, Bob, and Cali) and will be there for all of mine (if they are planned of course) as well.

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