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Sorry for the delay on updating about Sian (Original Post) Siwsan Jul 19 OP
Holy shit! 2naSalit Jul 19 #1
I do not see a previous post that you are referring to. What was believed to be the cause? hlthe2b Jul 19 #12
I just saw the update, I'm just heartbroken... 2naSalit Jul 19 #17
I'm so sorry, Siwsan. sl8 Jul 19 #2
Condolences. IrishAfricanAmerican Jul 19 #3
Thanks for the Uodate PikaBlue Jul 19 #4
Are you kidding me?!?! Diamond_Dog Jul 19 #5
Oh no, i am heartbroken for you MacKasey Jul 19 #6
As heartbroken for you as I'd feel with my own. I am so sorry. Have you been given a likely cause? hlthe2b Jul 19 #7
It was flea anemia femmedem Jul 19 #11
Oh.. I am so saddened.. Only a transfusion could have helped and she might have been too far gone... hlthe2b Jul 19 #13
😢🫶🏽😢 blm Jul 19 #8
Oh no. Oh no. Oh no. femmedem Jul 19 #9
Oh no. My heart aches for you. You are such a blessing for all those kitties. Raven123 Jul 19 #10
I am so sorry! arkielib Jul 19 #14
I so sorry, prayers for you and your fur family Freddie Jul 19 #15
I am so sorry MerrilyMerrily Jul 19 #16
I'm so sorry, Siwsan Laurelin Jul 19 #18
❤️😭❤️ littlemissmartypants Jul 19 #19
I wish we could all be there with you. I know you are strong Polly Hennessey Jul 19 #20
Oh No! Siwsan, I am SO, SO sorry. I knew from your posts how much you loved her. LoisB Jul 19 #21
You Gave Her So Much PikaBlue Jul 19 #22
I am so, so sorry. bamagal62 Jul 19 #23
My heart breaks for you montanacowboy Jul 19 #24
So very sorry Chicagogrl1 Jul 19 #25
Oh NOOO! CousinIT Jul 19 #26
I am so very sorry GigiLeigh Jul 19 #27
I am so sorry. we can do it Jul 19 #28
So sorry TommieMommy Jul 19 #29
So sorry claudette Jul 19 #30
I'm so sorry godsentme Jul 19 #31
Lady Bast, please take Your little Sian gently home in Your loving arms, niyad Jul 19 #32
Hugs to you, Sweetie. I know it hurts. Ilsa Jul 19 #33
... orangecrush Jul 19 #34
I am so, so very sorry. StarryNite Jul 19 #35
I'm so sorry cate94 Jul 19 #36
I'm SO SORRY!!! CaptainTruth Jul 19 #37
I'm so so sorry EverHopeful Jul 19 #38
Holding you in my heart, Siwsan. n/t TygrBright Jul 19 #39
My heart goes out to you for your loss. 10 Turtle Day Jul 19 #40
I am sorry JoseBalow Jul 19 #41
I am so very sorry - Erda Jul 19 #42
GroupHug elleng Jul 19 #43
I'm so very sorry happybird Jul 19 #44
So very sorry, Siwsan. HeartsCanHope Jul 19 #45
Oh, no, not again. How terrible. 3catwoman3 Jul 19 #46

2naSalit

(90,507 posts)
1. Holy shit!
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 12:29 PM
Jul 19

I just read your previous post! I have never heard of this illness before and I am terrified by the severity of it. At least Sian is bigger and has more to fight it with. I am so sorry to hear about this!

Geeze!

hlthe2b

(104,705 posts)
12. I do not see a previous post that you are referring to. What was believed to be the cause?
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 12:45 PM
Jul 19

On edit, I was just told flea anemia. Damned fleas are just vicious to young kittens and other small animals--but even adult dogs can die. Only behind mosquitoes and ticks--in the worldwide harm to people and animals.

PikaBlue

(176 posts)
4. Thanks for the Uodate
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 12:33 PM
Jul 19

I have followed your posts for years. My daughter was part of a cat rescue group and many litters camped out at our house before being placed in forever homes. Quite a few stayed on as members of our family. I am praying for you both and would contribute what I can to her medical care if finances are an issue.

Diamond_Dog

(33,624 posts)
5. Are you kidding me?!?!
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 12:35 PM
Jul 19

Oh I’m so sorry Siwsan. I’m so so sorry.



I feel like I know all of you from reading your posts about the cats.

May her sweet little soul rest in peace. Take care of yourself…..

MacKasey

(1,096 posts)
6. Oh no, i am heartbroken for you
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 12:36 PM
Jul 19

Last edited Fri Jul 19, 2024, 01:14 PM - Edit history (1)

We love you and your kit cat family

Sian was a special little girl, and we loved to hear your stories about her.

hlthe2b

(104,705 posts)
7. As heartbroken for you as I'd feel with my own. I am so sorry. Have you been given a likely cause?
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 12:39 PM
Jul 19
to you and hope that the wonderful moments of quality life you have had with Sian can sustain you, as it did her.

femmedem

(8,344 posts)
11. It was flea anemia
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 12:44 PM
Jul 19

per her OP before she edited it. Despite everything she's done to get rid of the fleas.

hlthe2b

(104,705 posts)
13. Oh.. I am so saddened.. Only a transfusion could have helped and she might have been too far gone...
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 12:47 PM
Jul 19
for Sian.

femmedem

(8,344 posts)
9. Oh no. Oh no. Oh no.
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 12:43 PM
Jul 19

I'm heartbroken for you.

Do you need financial help getting your vet's recommended flea treatment for your other cats?

arkielib

(259 posts)
14. I am so sorry!
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 12:48 PM
Jul 19

I'm so glad you were there for her, to take care of her and comfort her. I know you were a blessing to her as she was to you.

Freddie

(9,470 posts)
15. I so sorry, prayers for you and your fur family
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 12:52 PM
Jul 19

I lost a kitten to flea anemia years ago. He’d gotten flea treatments but the damage was done. Vet said it changes their platelets and when it’s bad there’s nothing they can do. Prayers and hugs to you.

MerrilyMerrily

(142 posts)
16. I am so sorry
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 01:00 PM
Jul 19

You tried so hard to save her from that. She knew it, too, that's why she stopped hiding and came to your lap.
Hugging you from here, Siwsan

Polly Hennessey

(7,166 posts)
20. I wish we could all be there with you. I know you are strong
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 01:03 PM
Jul 19

and loving. We loved Sian, too. Your kittens need you and we need you. How many times have you made me smile when I was feeling down. Too numerous to mention. Love to you and the kitties.

Sian, you stole our hearts and made us happy. You will be missed.

PikaBlue

(176 posts)
22. You Gave Her So Much
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 01:31 PM
Jul 19

I am so deeply sorry to hear this news. You gave so much love, beauty, comfort, and joy to her life; wonderful things she would never have known had she not been under your wings.

CousinIT

(9,694 posts)
26. Oh NOOO!
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 02:08 PM
Jul 19

I am SO sorry to learn of this! Your baby was loved to the last. I know your heart is shattered. BIG hug to you.

TommieMommy

(473 posts)
29. So sorry
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 02:12 PM
Jul 19

My heart goes out to you. So sorry for your loss. I know you are devastated, I was too loosing our precious ones in the past.

niyad

(117,641 posts)
32. Lady Bast, please take Your little Sian gently home in Your loving arms,
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 02:27 PM
Jul 19

and please send her grieving Mom every bit of strength and peace and comfort there
is.


Dear Siwsan,

I know there are no words of comfort right and condolence right now that will help. But please know that you have all of our love and support and sorrow. We are here for you and your babies.

tear-filled huggggggs.


StarryNite

(10,329 posts)
35. I am so, so very sorry.
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 02:47 PM
Jul 19
It was so sudden. What did the vet say caused this? Was it the flea powder? Please let us know, it could help save other precious kitties.

10 Turtle Day

(299 posts)
40. My heart goes out to you for your loss.
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 03:08 PM
Jul 19

I wish you peace and solace with time, knowing that you gave her a great, although too short, life.

happybird

(4,934 posts)
44. I'm so very sorry
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 04:04 PM
Jul 19

My heart is broken for you. Sian was well loved and I’m positive she knew it and loved you back just as much.

3catwoman3

(24,935 posts)
46. Oh, no, not again. How terrible.
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 09:47 PM
Jul 19

I will hold the memory of your description of sticking her tongue out at you when you were telling her you love her.

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