Category: Stories (Kah Yein’s)

  • In loving memory of our dearest Ginger

    It has been many, many years of the sweetest memories with Ginger. His family was a CNRM cat family, initially looked after by a feeder until we moved into this neighbourhood in early January 2012 and Ginger adopted us. This is the very first photo I have of baby Ginger, sent by the feeder. Ginger…

  • Goodbye, dearest Ginger

    Ginger passed away very peacefully at 9.36am this morning. I was with him since early morning and was beside him when he breathed his last. It was very, very peaceful with absolutely no struggle at all. He just drifted into a deep sleep. We would like to thank all friends who have given us moral…

  • Ginger’s act of kindness

    Tabs had some urinary problems yesterday evening. Ginger sensed that Tabs was unwell, so he came onto the bed to accompany Tabs, until early this morning. Even though he is also unwell, there is still room in his heart to care for his friend. Ginger, you are such a kind and thoughtful cat.

  • Tabs eats again and Ginger at his top of the world

    Tabs deteriorated very, very quickly and last night, we rushed to get her Gabapentin to help ease any discomfort she might have. I also gave her Mirtazapine last night, but it did not work at all. She refused all food and water today. She didn’t even want me to moisten her lips with a cotton…

  • Ginger is alert and so “polite”

    Ming-Yi has visited Ginger twice so far and yesterday, when she and Yui Ping arrived at our gate, Ginger was asleep, but he got up and walked all the way to the front door to greet them. And when they left, Ginger also got up and walked to the front door to see them off…

  • Tabs’ advanced PKD

    Tabs’ polycystic kidney disease has been gradually advancing and in the last two blood tests, there was a rapid rise in the creatinine level. The vet prescribed medication and we gave them a try, but none of them worked anymore. I knew it was time to stop the intervention and focus on letting her be…

  • Keeping Ginger comfortable

    Ginger stopped eating and drinking three days ago. This means there is no more thirst or hunger. He is comfortable; his breathing is stable and gentle. He is calm. He even sits in the loaf position or would curl up comfortably to sleep soundly. The loaf position indicates that he is maintaining his dignity as…

  • Ginger and Tabs

    Another nice photo for the album. Ginger gets along with everyone. He’s such a good cat.

  • The Blondies’ breakfast

    Samantha and Akira prefer raw food while Kai and Indra eat raw and canned, depending on their mood for the day. But everyone loves kibble! The Blondies are up for adoption, preferably as a family as they are very close-knit. If you are interested, please contact me at chankahyein@gmail.com.

  • Ginger’s family support

    Minnie and the Monsters have been giving Ginger a lot of support. They sit close to him and give him friendly nudges that say, “We are here for you.” We all are, Ginger. We are all here for you.

  • Ginger’s appetite

    Ginger’s appetite seems to be stable for now, under the new medications. He still eats by himself, which I’m truly thankful for, even though he can only eat small amounts at a time. So I offer him food every hour or whenever he “tells” me that he wants to eat. It is all about reading…

  • Ginger’s condition deteriorates

    I noticed that Ginger’s condition was deteriorating, so I took him to another vet today, all prepared for not-so-good news. True enough, in just two weeks, his condition has indeed deteriorated. It’s the progression of the FIV and there’s nothing much we can do about it. We decided not to opt for anything invasive which…

  • Ginger restarts steroids

    Ginger’s appetite decreased again without the steroids, so after a discussion with the vet, he’s back on 1/2 tablet of steroids but with a tapering protocol. Hopefully, we can taper it down so that the dosage is kept to a minimum level or just as required.  

  • Ginger’s appetite improves

    As expected, Ginger’s appetite improved significantly after being on steroids. He is back to eating as before. But I am totally aware that this is due to the effects of the steroids that gives the “feel good” feeling. He will complete the 8-day course of steroids tomorrow and after that, I really, really hope his…

  • Ginger starts on subcut and steroids

    Ginger’s inappetence did not improve. I could barely get him to eat much. So I consulted the vet yesterday for the next step. The vet had earlier said the next step would be to administer steroids to try and suppress the progression of the FIV. Based on Ginger’s blood test results, his problem is that…