So very sorry that you have to make that decision. It is so hard!
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Thank you. He seems happy that the kidney food has gone out the window for now. He’s been eating the little fancy feast appetizers today and I got some chicken tenders from Zaxby’s tonight that they all enjoyed after I took the breading off.
Those things and KFC are like kitty crack. I’ll get some of his favorite forbidden foods tomorrow.
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Thank you @Zu_Zu.
He’s had his chicken and FF appetizers today. Tomorrow will bring some ice cream. 
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Thank you. It’s one of the hardest things to do.
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I’m sorry.
Best wishes for Sammy, may he be comfortable and content during his time left.
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I’m so sorry to hear this. Because you don’t want him to suffer, I would get the soonest appointment I could and love him to pieces until then. My heart goes out to you. {{{Hugs}}} 
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So sorry. It is so hard, my heart bleeds for you. Be brave–for Sammy.
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Oh no! I am so sorry to have missed this thread, and to read the recent update. Big fat hugs, rubygirl1968. I will be keeping you and Sammy in my thoughts.
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I am so, so sorry. Hugs and jingles to you both.
I understand not being able to let him go quite yet. If he’s still happy, and eating, then let him enjoy life for a little longer. You’ll know when it’s time.
We’ll all be here to virtually hold your hand through this, just like you always are for us.
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@beowulf and @Alex_and_Bodie_s_Mom
Thank you. He ate two ff appetizers for breakfast and two for lunch along with a natural balance turkey and duck pouch for lunch.
I’m going to be home the rest of the afternoon so I’ll see how he’s acting.
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So deeply sorry. Love and spoil Sammy. He has no idea what’s on the horizon. That’s your burden to bear. I wish you the strength and foresight to see when he’s in need of release. You got this. Huge hugs. Much love to Sammy.
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Sending Love & Strength to you & Sammy 
You gave him his Best Life & it was a loooong one.
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Sending more ((hugs)) laced with super strength for you and comfort for both Sammy and his brave mom ~
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I just had to do this for my Oscar last month. Seemingly fine then just over a week or so, quit eating. His belly was full of fluid. He never made it to ultrasound as he went into hiding…that told me enough because he had never done that. For him…his bloodwork was all normal. He looked great but the vet assured me that whatever the cause of the ascites, it wasn’t treatable by this stage. I think it was his heart as he was hyperthyroid and hypertensive (both treated) and it sucks but it is what we do for them. I had just lost Emmy in December of 21. So double suck .
I am so grateful that we have this option for our dear companions. It hurts us but is best for them.
{{{{HUGS}}}}
Susan
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Sammy did quite well today. He ate good and did all the stuff he did before the ultrasound. He’s acting better than he was last week.
I called my vets office twice and hung up both times. I called a mobile vet and talked to tech but couldn’t make an appointment. He was coming up on the couch to lay on my lap and I couldn’t do it.
Tomorrow is another day. If he shows signs of pain or discomfort I will call. And not hang up.
He’s laying beside me on the heating pad. I just got through with his fluids and he’s sleepy.
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You’ll know when it’s time. It sounds like he wants to hang in there for a while longer. 
Hope you both have a good night and a good day tomorrow.
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Agree - you’ll know when the time comes. If he’s not ready yet, I don’t think you should feel you have to rush into it. He seems comfortable for now. Hoping for more good days for both of you.
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Thinking of you. It’s so $^$%ing hard. 
I agree with others. Sammy has the world’s best ambassador looking out for him. 
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Thinking of you and your beloved Sammy ~ ((hugs)) with hopes Saturday is a soft day together of feeling comfortable and together ~
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rubygirl - I have been thinking of you and Sammy. I hope no news is good news and maybe the food and fluids have perked him up and stabilized him. I hope he’s been having more good days than bad days.
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