RIP Dexter

Eggman · **Joined:** Thu Aug 28, 2014 11:22 pm **Posts:** 730

My sweet baby boy has been put to sleep.

The Vet was convinced it was FIP and saw no point in sending off samples as we would have had to wait at least 5 days for the results and he could have deteriorated quite rapidly in that time.

Now I have the job of trying to stop crying before picking my son up from school in an hour and also telling him when we get home that his baby has passed away.

I can't believe he's gone but I am relieved he didn't suffer too much :sad:

Tabitha · **Joined:** Sun Feb 02, 2014 8:11 pm **Posts:** 1196

Debbie, I can't begin to express how sorry I am to hear that. It's made me cry so I can't even imagine how you are feeling.

Sending you a massive hug and condolences xx

CMYKjill · **Joined:** Tue Sep 23, 2014 6:38 pm **Posts:** 1838

Oh Debbie, I'm so, so sorry! He was such a beautiful boy and you took such good care of him.
*Big Hug*
Jill

Jim86 · **Joined:** Sat Jan 24, 2015 3:21 pm **Posts:** 67

Very sorry for You......I was hoping that everything will be fine.....
Safe trip to Dexter...... R.I.P.

brianj12 · **Posted:** Thu Mar 05, 2015 4:32 pm

It's difficult to even know what to say. What a horrible tragedy. I'm really sorry this happened, and you and your family are in my thoughts (and have been for several days). And my cats will get a little extra affection today and not know why.

rseymour88 · **Joined:** Fri Oct 31, 2014 9:23 pm **Posts:** 170

Oh debbie i am so sorry to hear this. I have been following your story intensely and praying for a happy outcome. I am sure you done all you could to help poor dexter

Donna741 · **Joined:** Wed Feb 05, 2014 9:03 pm **Posts:** 1048

Debbie I'm so so so sorry.

I lost a cat to FIP and your vet is right about them deteriorating quickly. I spent a night at the emergency vet and then the next day with a specialist and the next morning he was sure it was FIP and it was clear that I had to let her go.

I'm sending *BIG HUGS* to you and your family.

Eggman · **Joined:** Thu Aug 28, 2014 11:22 pm **Posts:** 730

Thank you all so much for your support it really has helped enormously with my grief at losing Dexter.

I feel like you have been with me on this long journey and I do take comfort that we really did do everything we possibly could and in the end there was really nothing more that we could do.

I miss him so much but know that he was probably a very sick kitten from the beginning. I believe that he was probably predisposed to having FIP, in his genes so to speak and I don't blame anyone, the breeder etc. Sometimes bad things just happen.

I'm not sure if or how long I will continue to be a member on here now that I have lost him although I do feel that I have got to know you and your lovely cats so well. I admire how much you all love and care for them.

I wish you all the best and Clare hope that everything goes well with Hendrix.

Take care of your precious babies everyone.

Debbie x

Donna741 · **Joined:** Wed Feb 05, 2014 9:03 pm **Posts:** 1048

My heart is just breaking for you, I wish I really could reach out and give you a big hug.

I hope you do stay around, and maybe when the hurt has healed there will be another Bengal in your future.

brianj12 · **Posted:** Thu Mar 05, 2015 11:54 pm

bkilgore · **Joined:** Mon Apr 30, 2012 2:19 pm **Posts:** 3302

Oh my Debbie I can't even begin to tell you how sorry I am. There is nothing I can say to make you feel better but I do hope you know that you have a huge support system here with us. I really hope you stay around! Take care (((hugs)))

lisalisa · **Joined:** Wed Sep 11, 2013 12:01 pm **Posts:** 761

So sorry to hear that. Absolutely heartbreaking for you.

Lisa
x

MissSarah · **Joined:** Thu Jul 17, 2014 2:57 am **Posts:** 36

Oh Debbie, I'm so so sorry. My thoughts are with you during this hard time. xx
I faced the same tough decision last year with my eldest boy Nugget, and still miss him immensely to this day.

jodonut99 · **Posted:** Fri Mar 06, 2015 11:14 am

My heart is crying for you and your brave little man. It is such a shock when this happens, but Dexter has gone to Rainbows Bridge, and will wait there for you to come to him. He is fit and healthy and has no illness now, and will always be alive in your hearts. Stay strong, we are all here for you.
Jo xxxxx

lollo2304 · **Posted:** Fri Mar 06, 2015 1:52 pm

I am so very sorry.

I don't come on that often but I am well aware of your struggles with the little man. It's so hard to make that decision and make it at the right time for you all.... You can at least take comfort that you did the best for Dexter, which isn't always the best for us!

RIP little man....

Xxxxxx

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