Gone to the Rainbow Bridge

Its a very sad day for us. This is Tandee's Daddy writing............ Momma is trying to take care of things while she cries and as I sit here with tears running down my face. Our poor girl was much more ill than she wanted anyone to know. Brave to the end her light was put out tonight with Daddy and Momma holding her closely. Poor little girl was even trying to wiggle when we went to the hospital to see her. But we could tell. The vet was sad for us and wanted to give us good news but she couldn't. In the end we had to do the right thing for Tandee. They don't know why her body started to attack her platelets but they said that it was only a matter of time. She was bleeding internally and every little mark and bump brought horrible bruising instantly. She was bave to the end and didn't even flinch at the needle. She took a final breath in her Daddy and Momma's arms and then crossed over to wait for us. Everyone at home is so sad. We love you Tandee and miss you so terribly right now.

Tandee went to the Bridge tonight

Dear friends, it is with great sadness and deepest regret to announce that our silly girl Tandee had to be euthanized tonight.

She died from Immune Mediated Thrombocytopenia.

TAndee is quite ill :(

Tandee was taken to the V E T's yesterday when i noticed a TON of blood red, flat bruises all over her body, and her gums were bleeding a bit. Her V E T was very concerned, and said she had to stay there overnight. He suspected she had ingested some poision, possibly ate a mouse which had eaten mouse poison. He was concerned about her "bleeding out".


She is still at the V E T's, and has to stay for at least two more days, her platelet count is very very low. She is currently taking coritzone and prednesone injections.
she has NOT been poisoned, her tox work came back clear on for any poisons, and nothing is there that shouldnt be.

The vet said that it was "like an allergic reaction, and her system is attacking the platelets". I asked her if it could be cancer, and she said there was no indication of a tumour which is great.

She has to stay totally calm, if she so much as tears a nail, or bumps too hard she could hemmorage internally.

She is in great spirits, but can't have visitors cause she gets all goofy.

We will keep you posted on how our sweet girl is doing.

I get to see my FAVORITE vet in the world today!!

I haff to get xrays of my chest done today, and that means visiting Dr. Chris!!! I love him more than Timbits, and that sez alot!!!

Momma is going to try and get a pic of me and him today, i'll even smile!

Tandee Wigglybutt :)

TEN COMMANDMENTS FOR PET OWNERS

1. My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years. Any separation from you
will be very painful.

2. Give me time to understand what you want from me. Do not break my
spirit with your temper, though I will always forgive you. Your patience will
teach me more directly.

3. Please have me spayed or neutered.

4. Treat me kindly, my beloved friend, for no heart in all the world is
more grateful for your kindness than mine. Dont be angry with me for long,
and dont lock me up as punishment. After all, you have your job, your
friends, your entertainment. I have only you.

5. Speak to me often. Even if I dont understand your words, I
understand your voice when its speaking to me. Your voice is the sweetest sound I
ever heard, as you must know by my enthusiasm whenever I hear your
footsteps.

6. Take me in when its cold and wet. I

Hallooween

Yesterday was Haloween, and Mom gave us some liversnacks!

I am doing sooooooooo well since my tail surgery, and I get my stitches out this coming Monday!

I can REALLY wiggle my butt now!!

I'm at work today!!

Mom took me to her shop today. My plan to look so lonely when she was at the door leaving seems to have worked. Must remember that.
She even stopped at Wal-Mart and bought me a little bed so I dont have to lay on the floor!! She spoils me.

I go back to my wonderfl vet tomorrow to have my bandage changed, i can't wait cause Dr. Tummon always makes kissy faces at me, and gives me dried liver!! YUM!

I am trying VERY hard to make friends with Mom's foster-kitty Angel, who lives here at the shop, but she doesn't really want to just yet. This is only the second time i've seen her, and Mom said she doesn't understand I'm not trying to eat her, just play. Silly Angel.. even told her she could sleep on my new bed!

Cats! sheesh.

Off to guard the shop now, bye!

The day after

I think I've finally shaken off the sleepy stuff. I have about 4 inches left of my tail, and Mom is giving me some stuff so I'm not too sore.
And even Gloria is being very calm and not chewing on me like she usually does.
Mommy was very happy to see me trotting again last night just before bed.

Time for another snooze,

Tandee, now with 89% less TAIL!!! ;)

2:15 on Wednesday October 25

i just got back from the vet's, and am now 89% tailless! Im still pretty groggy andpaco's laying down with me. Going to have a sleep now,
Tandee

Surgery Day

Well, Mom and I are going for a car ride today.
I wasnt very happy when we drive RIGH PAST TIM HORTIN'S!!!!!!
Mommy didn't stop and get me a Timbit!!!! What a yucky day.

Mom told me I could have 5 after we come back from the vet.

When I wake up, I'll just have a stub.. Dr. Tummon said I will be even wiggly-er!! :)

ok, I'll write more after the vets, in a few hours.

Tandee