I am so, so sorry Pedal_Wench. I wish I could help you with this pain. I too had a dreadful scare these past few days with my Kallie (tortoise shell kitty). She had an extreme asthma attack this weekend and I thought I would loose her. She is not out of the woods yet. I know some people consider our pets as just property, but they are so much more. We give them all the love we would to our two legged friends, even more. They are there for us when we are depressed, giving us the unconditional love that is missing in many of our lives. I am so sorry for your loss...