Our old girl is not looking great

I posted about our cat in January - my question was did you think she is elderly or anxious. A few things have happened since then so we are quite certain she is old... and she's making us anxious.

She dropped a whole lot of weight really quickly. She was overweight for awhile there, so we had her on obesity management biscuits, and was losing steadily, but then last month she dropped a lot of weight and started vomiting as well. I took her to the vet, who gave her a shot of antibiotics in case it was just gastro, but he said if she didn't improve to bring her back for blood tests. She's getting thinner, despite being on a new diet, and the last couple of days she just looks so old and creaky. The soonest the vet can see her is Monday. The tests will be for thyroid issues, kidney failure (she's not drinking heaps of water though so I doubt it is that) or, euphemistically, "other serious internal issues". By which I assume he means cancer.

I'm trying to stay positive but am so sad to think that my girl is on her way out.

I now feel like I should have posted this in the boohoo room as I'm sitting here tearing up, but I just wonder if anyone has some good news stories about old pets having a second wind and living til they're 25. Just for a little hope to see me through til Monday?

:hug: My old pony was on the point of death but the farmer from down the road gave him a bottle of XXXX and he lived another 10 years. Probably best not to give your cat XXXX but if there is an identifiable illness your vet can get puss medicated and feeling better.

Oh Onyx, thank you for making me :lol: - I needed that. XXXX, hilarious :)

:-( Similar thing happened to our dog, he had a thyroid condition and unfortunatley the medication didn't help him, so we euthanaised him. He was a great dog & we still talk about him often but it was the best thing to do. I hope your cat can get well

My mum took our old cat to the vet when she was 19 thinking that she was going to be coming home alone. She was so skinny - literally a bag of bones and had spent a day and night straight in her bed. She got a dose of anti inflammatories to deal with her arthritis, a course of general antibiotics and a vitamins shot, which continued for the rest of her life. She improved dramatically and got a bit of her old bounce back, and gained weight although was never the beautiful sleek puddy she had been. She eventually passed away in her sleep but pain-free at 27.

I hope your puddy is ok

Could she have developed an allergy? My girl started vomiting suddenly about 2 years ago (when she was 10) so we had to put her on a special diet cat food (Hills Prescription) and she's been fine since! She isn't happy with not getting all the yummy treats and food she used to get, but she's not sick anymore.

Hi everyone,

It's not great news. Tink had to be sedated to have the blood taken, and while she was out he shaved her neck to check her pulses as he picked up a heart murmur about 18 months ago. She has a jugular pulse, which along with the murmur and the sudden weight loss is indicative of a worsening heart condition. Probably 6 - 12 months but then if she gets much worse during that time we will have to make the humane decision for her. She's still not eating much but as her kidneys and liver are fine and there's no cancer at least she's not in pain - she's just running out of steam as her heart is not doing what it should.

At least I have some time left with her for fuzzy snuggles. Thanks for your support. xox

Oh sweetie, I'm really sorry to hear that. Like you've said, at least you can spend some real quality time with her now. Huge hugs :hug::hug::hug:

I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope you can enjoy the time you have left with your gorgeous girl.

Oh I'm sorry to hear her heart is not doing so well. Make the most of the time you have left with her and don't forget to take some pictures hon.
We didn't get enough only a couple of picks. We regret that now.

We're having our darling Tink euthanased tomorrow morning. She has barely eaten for the past week - she licks the gravy off her Whiskas, but even that got vomited up yesterday. Called the vet to see if they could do anything else and he said to keep her calm and comfortable and hydrated as much as possible, and to bring her in first thing tomorrow. I have been crying so much I just hope I'm all dried up tomorrow. I know it's the humane thing to do for her, but after 14 years I'm having trouble imagining life with a cat-shaped hole in it. Thanks for listening.

:hug: it's devastating to say goodbye to a furbaby. They give so much love. She won't suffer anymore but it's awful to say goodbye.

So sad for you, but you've been a great furmummy!

I'm so sorry its time for your girl to go. Will be thinking of you tomorrow.

I am so sorry to hear that :(. I hope she goes peacefully and that u have lots of comfort and support to see u thru


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Oh no! I'm so sorry. Hope you get furry cuddles tonight before you have to say goodbye to her. Losing a fur baby is very hard. Be kind to yourself. :(

Big hugs PP xo So sorry that you have to say goodbye to your girl. Thinking of you xo

Big hugs. I'm so sorry. :hug:

:hug: :comfort: PP.

I'm really sorry :hug:

Thinking of you Hun xoxo


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Tink slept on our bed Sunday night, which was lovely. DH took the morning off work, God bless him. We took her in at 9, and I sobbed while I signed the form. The vet sedated her a little first because she has never liked being poked and prodded, so she was already pretty woozy by the time he put the cannula in. She passed peacefully on her shaggy quilt, under my hands. I am sad for us, but it was time for her to go. She was down to 4.1kg (so she lost 400g in a fortnight) and her blood pressure was so low. I'm coping better than I thought, but I don't think the permanence of it has sunk in yet. I keep looking for her around the house and went to give her breakfast this morning...

Thanks everyone for your thoughts and kind wishes. It means a lot to me.

Be kind to yourself as you get used to life without her furry presence. :( it does take a while to stop expecting them to be where they always used to be. :hug:

:hug: went through the same thing recently :hug:

So sorry to hear you didn't get as long as you had hoped for with dear Tink, but it definitely sounds like you did the responsible and loving thing in helping her pass.

We recently had to put one of our beloved labs to sleep at only 10, so I know the heartbreak you are going through. The familiarity of them around the house is really difficult to deal with when they are no longer there. It has been about 5 weeks now, and I still have some rough days and nights crying as I miss my Cruz so so much. It can strike at any time, over the smallest thing, so just roll with it when it comes, and grieve as you need to.

Big :hug: to you.

:hug: I'm sorry you had to say goodbye to your gorgeous friend. It's never easy.