TravelingChris Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 OUr 15 year old cat was taken to the vet today because he was hardly eating since last Friday and developed a laceration on his abdomen last night. My son thought it was the flea preventer that he applied last Friday that caused him to stop eating but that was apparently just a coincidence. It turned out that he was in kidney failure and also had an infected tooth. He had lost a lot of weight in a relatively short amount of time. THe vet recommended euthanasia and so we did that because we didn't want him to be in even more pain as his kidney failure progressed. This cat saved our house from burning down when he was young. We had a furnace fire (the emergency shut off switch failed) and I was in the bathtub. That cat meowed so loudly and unexpectedly that I got out sooner than I was going to and went to see what was the matter. I was able to stop the fire but I had that cat to thank. We knew he was quite sick because for the first time ever. he didn't hiss or try to bite the vet staff/ He let them pick him up and examine him with no complaint at all. THat was just so unlike him. It's just so sad but 15 years is a good lifespan for a cat even though my other one lasted till 17. I also had cats die younger than that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyH in NC Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 So sorry. What a wonderful cat! Glad you have great memories of him. :grouphug: Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I'm so sorry. It sounds like you have some wonderful memories. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I'm sorry, he sounds like a great cat. I had a very old cat who was nice but hated anyone to touch her paws. When I took her to the vet to be put down and they went to put the IV in, she still tried to bite when they grabbed her paw. It made me smile. She never did like people messin' with her paws! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 So sorry. (hugs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I'm so sorry :crying: He sounds like a terrific kitty. I'm so glad you have great memories of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 :grouphug: I hate when the end comes for our pals. He sounds like he was super awesome to have known in his life. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I'm so sorry, it's hard to lose a pet who has been with your family so long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 It never gets easier. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 So sorry about your cat. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKim Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 So sorry for the loss of your fur baby. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I'm so sorry for your loss. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I'm so sorry for all of you during this time of grief and adjustment. What a smart boy you were blessed with! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yucabird Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Very sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCF612 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I'm so sorry. :( Sounds like an amazing kitty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tita Gidge Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 It's so hard to say goodbye! I can't imagine what your son must have felt before discovering the kidney failure and tooth infection. :grouphug: I'll join you in remembering and celebrating 15 wonderful years with your much loved kitty. And what a story! I hear about dogs who save their family from fire, but rarely a cat. He was obviously more than the average, garden variety pet ... and I'm incredibly sorry to hear of your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkyandtheBrains. Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I'm so sorry. What a wonderful cat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I'm so sorry about your kitty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamiof5 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I'm sorry! Very loyal and smart cat. Sounds like you have great memories. Glad he didn't have to suffer longer though :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjeepa Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 :grouphug: So sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 What an amazing kitty. It's hard to make those choices, but it sounds like you looked out for him very well. I'm sorry for your loss. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I am so sorry. Those darn cats sure have a way of wrapping themselves around our hearts. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 Thanks all for your kind thoughts. He really was a smart cat and sometimes that was an inconvenience, like when he learned how to open doors very quickly, but such a friendly cat to those he loved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooCow Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Suzanne115 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I'm so very sorry. It is so hard to lose a beloved pet. Suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom25girls Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 :grouphug: I'm so very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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