jetty rocks photo

@sallypup (65624)
Centralia, Washington
August 15, 2025 9:43pm CST
What a day for Beau Teak Siamese. He has been coughing more and more. Last night he stayed near me, never leaving. This morning I called his Doc. They had an opening this morning so I drove him through rain and wind. She said she needed to do more X Rays and a centesis into his chest. I could have elected to not do this. My bank account would have been much richer. Beau would have been walking the Summer Lands in Valhalla. I went with the centesis- gruesome but needed. Basically, the Vet takes a needle and aspirates the fluid from Beau. The X Rays showed lots of fluid. Beau is here on my lap now. He has a shaved side but is lively and alert. It must feel good to be able to breathe without a huge effort. We will get the lab results on what the fluid was. He has medication to take. He will go back for a re-check in about two weeks. He could be with me for?? months or years. Just have to wait and see. For how he is here resting. I am grateful our bank account was large enough to include Beau Teak's needs. And I am tired.
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@DaddyEvil (156986)
• United States
16 Aug
I'm glad you could afford to get him help when he needed it. Any time you have with him is a gift.
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@DaddyEvil (156986)
• United States
16 Aug
@sallypup Cats are just like people. Some of them like to be held and cuddled and some don't... You are lucky Beau loves you enough to want to show it.
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@sallypup (65624)
• Centralia, Washington
16 Aug
@DaddyEvil All the cats that I've shared life with have shown some affection and need for companionship with me.
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@sallypup (65624)
• Centralia, Washington
16 Aug
@DaddyEvil you are spot on. I think all Siamese cats are touchy feelie; they demand closeness and being talked to. Beau has reached his arms up to me when he wants to be held.
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@sjvg1976 (42365)
• Delhi, India
16 Aug
Hope he gets well with the medications and nothing serious comes in the test report.
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@sallypup (65624)
• Centralia, Washington
16 Aug
@sjvg1976 The truth is that Beau has a heart issue. The Vet is trying to buy a little time. Thank you for your well wishes.
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@sjvg1976 (42365)
• Delhi, India
16 Aug
@sallypup I am sorry to know about him.
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@sallypup (65624)
• Centralia, Washington
17 Aug
@sjvg1976 Do you see many Siamese cats in your country?
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@GardenGerty (165402)
• United States
16 Aug
It is a lot of work, and emotional work, to get the fur babies medical help.
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@sallypup (65624)
• Centralia, Washington
16 Aug
@GardenGerty You know the road I'm skating on. Thank you for the kind words.
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@snowy22315 (194565)
• United States
16 Aug
Sorry you and Beau are going through this. Nico photo of the jetty.
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@sallypup (65624)
• Centralia, Washington
16 Aug
@snowy22315 Thanks.
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@RasmaSandra (88061)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
16 Aug
I wish Beau Teak all the best and hope he will feel much better soon,
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@sallypup (65624)
• Centralia, Washington
17 Aug
@RasmaSandra Thank you very much.
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@Dena91 (17018)
• United States
16 Aug
Hoping for a good report. Glad you were able to get the fluid drawn off of Beau and that he is breathing easier
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@sallypup (65624)
• Centralia, Washington
16 Aug
Thanks @Dena91. I am reading that Siamese are genetically disposed toward heart disease.
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@AmbiePam (101769)
• United States
16 Aug
Sweet Beau. I am so glad he has some relief.
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@jstory07 (145365)
• Roseburg, Oregon
17 Aug
I am glad you could take him to the Vet.
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@LadyDuck (481812)
• Italy
16 Aug
Poor Beau, I am glad he can breath better now and I hope you will get good results. It's hard to take decisions for our pets.
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@Tampa_girl7 (53194)
• United States
16 Aug
I know that it is a relief that he is feeling better.
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@wolfgirl569 (120957)
• Marion, Ohio
16 Aug
Glad he is comfortable now.
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@JudyEv (361101)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Aug
I'm glad you'll have him for a bit longer. It's hard to make these decisions sometimes.
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@LindaOHio (198109)
• United States
16 Aug
I'm sorry that you and Beau Teak Siamese had to go through all of this. I hope the report comes back with good news.
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