1. Online Assistance

I would like to thank those who have helped me with this site as follows:

Those who, despite painful memories, selflessly shared the stories of their cats' final hours in order to help others in the Other People's Losses section. 

Purr Box for modelling for the How to Give Sub-Cutaneous Fluids: Giving Set Method, and Rad and Martha for taking the photos.

Joan and Sassy for modelling for the Clothes Peg (Pin) trick in the How to Give Sub-Cutaneous Fluids: Giving Set Method and How to Give Sub-Cutaneous Fluids: Syringe Method pages.

Marion, Bella, Carina (Mike), Meike,  Ramona, Tanja and Jeanette of the Nierenkranke Katze Liste for their magnificent work translating the site into German.

A particular thanks to Jeanette for her ongoing work in translating the updates to the site for several years now

Dr Katherine James, of the Veterinary Information Network, for her help over many years regarding the treatment of CRF in cats.

Dr Larry Nagode, of Ohio State University, for his help with the secondary hyperparathyroidism sections and information on the use of calcitriol.

Dr James MacLeod, of Cornell Veterinary School, for reviewing the section about his feline erythropoietin study.

Professor Paul Stromberg, of Ohio State University, for reviewing the section about his feline erythropoietin gene study.

Dr Mike Lappin, of Colorado State University, for his help on vaccination issues.

Dr Julie Fischer, of University of California Veterinary Medical Center - San Diego (UCVMC), for her help with the Aranesp section.

2.  My Vets

Gill and Rosie, having seen me through the deaths of two cats in 1999, probably couldn't face handing me yet another table cloth with which to mop up my tears when Thomas crashed in December 1999. Or maybe it's just because they are professionals, and were prepared to give my suggestions a try, plus of course they already knew ways of helping Thomas (they offered IV and anaemia treatment instantly, even though until then they had only had limited success with Eprex) - we could not have bought Thomas eight extra wonderful months without them, and I also thank them and all their wonderful colleagues from the bottom of my heart.

3.  My Husband

I could not have done what I did for Thomas without the support, both practical and emotional, of my husband, who never once wavered in what we were doing for Thomas. Steve, I am so very glad I found you.

4.  My Cats

I have learnt so much from them all, from Tanya and Thomas through their different experiences with CRF, and from George who showed incredible spirit before he died of hepatitis seven months after Tanya died - they all taught me so much about life, love, and how to fight against the odds. As for Harpsie, my little walking veterinary encyclopaedia, well, how can I ever put into words how much that cute little guy taught me about the meaning of life, and how to be cheerful and determined despite life throwing you a bum rap at times.  Tanya, George, Thomas and Harpsie, rest in peace, darlings.  I miss you all.

You can read about all my cats, and Harpsie's many ailments, here.