Sigh. It is with a heavy heart that we bring you this news: BethW and Mr. BethW have elected not to pay for the costly ultrasound. Wait, what’s that? You don’t know what we’re talking about? Well, we’ve been following this story on the Star’s KC Pets blog — a story we assume has captivated the metro area as it has captivated us. No? Huh. A quick refresher: user BethW has been keeping a running diary — with disturbing detail — of her cat’s progress with a kidney disorder. When last we left BethW, she was going to consult with Mr. BethW to see if they’d pay two grand for some complicated ultrasound procedure. Well, the economic shoe has dropped, and devoted readers of the diary brace for disappointment.
From the feline diarist herself:
So it seems now that the best plan, short of getting an ultrasound test — which hubby and I agree seems unwarranted — is to stay the present course of a kidney-friendly diet, plus B-vitamin or potassium supplements if I can get them down his kitty throat. Hubby and I also agreed that it seems unnecessary to keep going back every two or four weeks (as Dr F wants) for more bloodwork, unless we see a change in Bob’s behavior or outward health.
I didn’t ask how long Bob might live. I doubt anyone could say with certainty. We’ll just try to keep him happy and comfortable, and most of all treasure his company.
While we curse the cruel winds of fate which have afflicted Bobcat so, we take solace in the fact that in these dark days of journalism, the Star sees fit to devote precious resources to tales like these. Sure, we may have to lose local arts reporters and longtime staff, but we shudder to think where we’d be in Kansas City if we couldn’t quickly learn the condition of local pets. You’re doing the lord’s work, Star.
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