JeneralMom Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Last night, my beloved 3yo half Norwegian Forest Cat died in my arms. My mother had sent down all her plants when she moved back to Canada last week and I did not know one of them was an ivy variety until a vet-tech friend came over to see if she could help Odin and pointed it out to me and mentioned that it was toxic to cats. I noticed Odin munching on the plants but didn't think much of it because he has always been a plant-muncher. Wednesday afternoon he was lethargic and by 9:45pm last night he took his last breath. I want to throw out all the plants and scream at the world. My kids are devastated. Odin was their buddy; he let them do whatever they wanted to him and was a sweet, squishy, snuggle bunny. Tonight I buried him and placed a cairn over him, and tomorrow we are going to burn a picture DS7 made for him to speed his journey to Valhalla - I had told DS7 to draw out his feelings and he drew a picture of a Viking ship taking Odin up to the special place in Valhalla/heaven for pets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyndie Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 I'm so sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaMcC Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 :grouphug: I am so sorry!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Oh, I'm so sorry. It hurts so much when we lose a pet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Oh, Jennifer. I am so sorry for you and your children. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 I am so very sorry about your loss. I lost my 13 year old cat, Sissy this summer to cancer and I know how much it hurts! About 3 years before Sissy died from cancer, she ate the stem of a lily that a friend had sent to me (ironically, she sent them in memory of a rescue dog I had to put down named Lily...but I digress). She became lethargic and started vomiting - over and over and over. It took two weeks for her to recover, but we were very lucky that she did. I never realized, before that, how very toxic some plants are to cats. Lilies are some of the worst. *HUGS* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Oh no! Your poor kitty! I have no idea what sorts of plants are poisonous to pets....thanks for the reminder to find out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 I'm so sorry. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 I'm so sorry! When I our pug died a month ago it was so...fast. I think that is what was the hardest part, we weren't prepared. Your family is in my thoughts, and the image of your son is so precious!!! I wish my kids had had that imagery to help them cope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 That is a very sad thing. Fwiw, please know that there are oils (lavender for one) that are toxic to cats. There are products on the market for freshening the air, so be aware, kitty lovers. Research it. I'm sorry you lost your beloved cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Very sad! I'm sorry that it wasn't obvious to you... since it seems like you would have kept it away! It feels "not fair" to have something so sad happen when you're just trying to be nice. I got rid of a beautiful Philodendron when my son was little because of his wanting to munch on things! I'm VERY sorry for you and your family!! :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caraway Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 We once spent a lot of money with two cats in the ER after they ate liles. We are now a "no indoor plants or flowers" family. Sorry about your kitty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeneralMom Posted September 25, 2010 Author Share Posted September 25, 2010 Thank you all for the thoughts. The kids are coping okay, but I don't think my 3 yo realizes that he isn't coming back so I anticipate a rough time with her in the week to come. The ones who are taking it the worst (other than my mum who feels really responsible) are our Pyr who was born on the same farm as the cat and they came home together - she hasn't eaten since Thursday morning, and our youngest cat who always snuggled with Odin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 I'm so sorry, jen. For those with cats, here is a link with a list of toxic plants. http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 So, so sorry :grouphug:. We are now a "no indoor plants or flowers" family. That's us, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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