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In reply to the discussion: Tinkerbell has lost her struggle. RIP Tinkerbell. [View all]peacebuzzard
(5,614 posts)31. I am so sorry about little Tinker Bell,
sending our love, from me and my kitties. Hugs, and hope she gains some strength. I lost my sweet girl kitty of 18 years who had kidney issues over 3 years ago. At the end I think the problem was she had an undetected heart condition and the IV fluids were excessive for her frail state. The vet instructed to give her sub q fluids which worked for a while but was more than she could handle at once. I think it would have been better in small amount of liquids or moist, wet food. She was only able to tolerate small amounts. Best wishes eppur_se_muova, sending hugs and well wishes for you and Tinker Bell.
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You've done your best for Tinker Bell. I hope you and kitty find some comfort
Mousetoescamper
Dec 2023
#10
Thanks for the suggestion. She will not even lick drops of water on her paw, so I don't know if it will work ...
eppur_se_muova
Jan 2024
#27
Thank you, I didn't even know such a thing existed! But she doesn't seem interested in licking it off.
eppur_se_muova
Jan 2024
#37
I tried an eyedropper, but she wouldn't have it. I bought a nursing bottle today, and I *think* she took a little.
eppur_se_muova
Jan 2024
#36
Thanks to all who sent thoughts and suggestions. We tried just about everything.
eppur_se_muova
Jan 2024
#41