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Sorry for the delay on updating about Sian (Original Post) Siwsan Jul 2024 OP
Holy shit! 2naSalit Jul 2024 #1
I do not see a previous post that you are referring to. What was believed to be the cause? hlthe2b Jul 2024 #12
I just saw the update, I'm just heartbroken... 2naSalit Jul 2024 #17
I'm so sorry, Siwsan. sl8 Jul 2024 #2
Condolences. IrishAfricanAmerican Jul 2024 #3
Thanks for the Uodate PikaBlue Jul 2024 #4
Are you kidding me?!?! Diamond_Dog Jul 2024 #5
Oh no, i am heartbroken for you MacKasey Jul 2024 #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 2024 #7
It was flea anemia femmedem Jul 2024 #11
Oh.. I am so saddened.. Only a transfusion could have helped and she might have been too far gone... hlthe2b Jul 2024 #13
😢🫶🏽😢 blm Jul 2024 #8
Oh no. Oh no. Oh no. femmedem Jul 2024 #9
Oh no. My heart aches for you. You are such a blessing for all those kitties. Raven123 Jul 2024 #10
I am so sorry! arkielib Jul 2024 #14
I so sorry, prayers for you and your fur family Freddie Jul 2024 #15
I am so sorry MerrilyMerrily Jul 2024 #16
I'm so sorry, Siwsan Laurelin Jul 2024 #18
❤️😭❤️ littlemissmartypants Jul 2024 #19
I wish we could all be there with you. I know you are strong Polly Hennessey Jul 2024 #20
Oh No! Siwsan, I am SO, SO sorry. I knew from your posts how much you loved her. LoisB Jul 2024 #21
You Gave Her So Much PikaBlue Jul 2024 #22
I am so, so sorry. bamagal62 Jul 2024 #23
My heart breaks for you montanacowboy Jul 2024 #24
So very sorry Chicagogrl1 Jul 2024 #25
Oh NOOO! CousinIT Jul 2024 #26
I am so very sorry GigiLeigh Jul 2024 #27
I am so sorry. we can do it Jul 2024 #28
So sorry TommieMommy Jul 2024 #29
So sorry claudette Jul 2024 #30
I'm so sorry godsentme Jul 2024 #31
Lady Bast, please take Your little Sian gently home in Your loving arms, niyad Jul 2024 #32
Hugs to you, Sweetie. I know it hurts. Ilsa Jul 2024 #33
... orangecrush Jul 2024 #34
I am so, so very sorry. StarryNite Jul 2024 #35
I'm so sorry cate94 Jul 2024 #36
I'm SO SORRY!!! CaptainTruth Jul 2024 #37
I'm so so sorry EverHopeful Jul 2024 #38
Holding you in my heart, Siwsan. n/t TygrBright Jul 2024 #39
My heart goes out to you for your loss. 10 Turtle Day Jul 2024 #40
I am sorry JoseBalow Jul 2024 #41
I am so very sorry - Erda Jul 2024 #42
GroupHug elleng Jul 2024 #43
I'm so very sorry happybird Jul 2024 #44
So very sorry, Siwsan. HeartsCanHope Jul 2024 #45
Oh, no, not again. How terrible. 3catwoman3 Jul 2024 #46

2naSalit

(92,668 posts)
1. Holy shit!
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 11:29 AM
Jul 2024

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

(106,333 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, 11:45 AM
Jul 2024

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

(262 posts)
4. Thanks for the Uodate
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 11:33 AM
Jul 2024

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

(34,613 posts)
5. Are you kidding me?!?!
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 11:35 AM
Jul 2024

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

(1,178 posts)
6. Oh no, i am heartbroken for you
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 11:36 AM
Jul 2024

Last edited Fri Jul 19, 2024, 12:14 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

(106,333 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, 11:39 AM
Jul 2024
to you and hope that the wonderful moments of quality life you have had with Sian can sustain you, as it did her.

femmedem

(8,444 posts)
11. It was flea anemia
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 11:44 AM
Jul 2024

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

hlthe2b

(106,333 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, 11:47 AM
Jul 2024
for Sian.

femmedem

(8,444 posts)
9. Oh no. Oh no. Oh no.
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 11:43 AM
Jul 2024

I'm heartbroken for you.

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

arkielib

(353 posts)
14. I am so sorry!
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 11:48 AM
Jul 2024

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

(9,691 posts)
15. I so sorry, prayers for you and your fur family
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 11:52 AM
Jul 2024

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

(188 posts)
16. I am so sorry
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 12:00 PM
Jul 2024

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

(7,453 posts)
20. I wish we could all be there with you. I know you are strong
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 12:03 PM
Jul 2024

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

(262 posts)
22. You Gave Her So Much
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 12:31 PM
Jul 2024

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

(10,186 posts)
26. Oh NOOO!
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 01:08 PM
Jul 2024

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

(1,098 posts)
29. So sorry
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 01:12 PM
Jul 2024

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

(119,893 posts)
32. Lady Bast, please take Your little Sian gently home in Your loving arms,
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 01:27 PM
Jul 2024

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

(10,822 posts)
35. I am so, so very sorry.
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 01:47 PM
Jul 2024
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

(443 posts)
40. My heart goes out to you for your loss.
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 02:08 PM
Jul 2024

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

happybird

(5,113 posts)
44. I'm so very sorry
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 03:04 PM
Jul 2024

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

(25,432 posts)
46. Oh, no, not again. How terrible.
Fri Jul 19, 2024, 08:47 PM
Jul 2024

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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