Little Willow
(Paul McCartney)
Bend, little willow
Wind’s gonna blow you
Hard and cold tonight
Life, as it happens
Nobody warns you
Willow, hold on tight.
Nothing’s gonna shake your love
Take your love away
No one’s out to break your heart
It only seems that way…hey
Sleep little willow
Peace gonna follow
Time will heal your wounds
Grow to the heavens
Now and forever
Always came too soon.
Little willow
Nothing’s gonna shake your love
Take your love away
No one’s out to break your heart
It only seems that way…hey
Bend, little willow
Wind’s gonna blow you
Hard and cold tonight
Life, as it happens
Nobody warns you
Willow, hold on tight.
Ahhh, little willow
Willow has Feline Infectious Peritonitis. She might live 6 months or 6 years. There’s no way to know for sure. Since we usually lose our pets around Christmas, I’m guessing it will be the former time frame.
About forty percent of all cats carry a coronavirus without any problems, but sometimes it mutates and presents itself as FIP. Stress or other factors can bring it out of dormancy. It is contagious between cats. So there is a possibility that Gracie will contract it.
Randy warned me that getting a second cat (Gracie) would be a bad idea. I was stubborn and selfish and did it anyway. I had no idea I’d be killing my other cat. This all started soon after we brought Gracie home. I guess the stress triggered Willow’s illness.
Willow came from the pound originally, so she may have picked up the virus there. I just don’t know. No matter what, I feel guilty and sad. Like my heart has been ripped out.
Although she has done well on the antibiotics, that is only for a current infection. There is no treatment for FIP. Once she finishes this round of medication, she could become ill with something else. Like FeLV, her immune system is severely compromised.
I have learned yet another lesson the way I usually do: the hard way.
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Sorry about Willow Kat. Being a cat/animal owner I totally understand what you are feeling.Although Willow is sick and the dreaded realities of what to come are upon you…….look back and reflect on the adventures you have and have had with her.You had no idea that she would become sick because of something you did or didnt do. The way I see it, she has had a better happier life because of you……Keep looking upward.you never know what could happen.(((((((Heres a hug for you my friend)))))))luv ya micki
This is shattering news Kathy..
I was so sure you’d be given the “all clear” by your vet! I don’t think I can add much to Micki’s post; they are my thoughts too. But perhaps – me being the stupid optimist that I am – it will turn out to be 6 years rather than 6 months!!
How sad…
I’m so sorry to hear that Kathy. (((((((((((((Kathy)))))))))))) I was hoping things were going to work out better. Keep the faith that Willow will be around and feeling well for quite some time. I know the feeling, in the last 3 years we’ve lost two cats and Bear. If you need to chat, I’ll be around. Hang in there girl!
just read your news about Willow kath .. am devastated for ya .. all of our pets will one day pass away and all we can do is to make their lives with us as happy as we can .. cherish every moment just as we would with family and loved ones .. pets ARE family .. make sure from here on in that you SPOIL Willow rotton give her the very best ya can and make the rest of her life the best ya can and then you can have absolutely no regrets
hugs:hug: and prayers:pray: there for ya dear .. hope this helps :hug: talk soon ..mick
I am so so sorry about your little Willow. I am sitting here right now looking at my silver urn with my Sir Skylar that died of FIP and I thought it would kill me. It took me a very very long time to get over the pain of his loss and so I know what you are about to go through. Blessings to you and your family and enjoy each and every moment with Willow.
Hugs, Zissy