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Post by catbelly on Jul 3, 2014 20:17:31 GMT
I'm feeling very sad today. Last night, we had to put one of our two cats to sleep. He was 15 years old and a total sweetheart--very well mannered and loyal as can be. His health had been slowly declining (was drinking much more water, for example) but yesterday afternoon, he wouldn't eat or drink anything and didn't even want to be picked up. We took him to animal hospital and after tests and X-rays, discovered that he had pancreatic cancer. He was already weak and seemed to be in pain (panting at one point when we were with him before the vet took him away for testing). We couldn't see trying to get this treated (prognosis not good for cats) and having him put up with any more pain.
This is the worst thing about being owned by a cat--saying the last goodbye. I miss him a lot already.
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Post by hackneyfl on Jul 3, 2014 20:21:23 GMT
Awwwwww, I am so sorry hon! I am a huge animal lover and the bonds we have with our pets can be strong as the bonds we have with people!
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Post by mrsbaine on Jul 3, 2014 20:24:09 GMT
catbelly, I'm so sorry to hear that. That is very, very sad. I know our pets are like our kids. There's nothing I can say that'll make this any easier, so I just hope that through the weekend, you're able to get the comfort you need. So sorry hon. Lots of hugs from your makeup friends!
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Post by hipquest on Jul 3, 2014 20:27:28 GMT
I am so sorry! These critters of ours sure can grab our hearts and never let go. Lots of love to you, your family and your other kitty.
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Post by catbelly on Jul 3, 2014 21:23:49 GMT
Thanks everyone.
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Post by sdbeautyjunkie1 on Jul 3, 2014 21:58:05 GMT
I am so sorry I love all my critters soo much. Sending hugs your way
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Post by prettyinpa on Jul 3, 2014 22:46:31 GMT
My sympathies on the passing of your beloved cat. It is so hard to say goodbye and they take a little bit of our hearts when they move on. I hope you and your family and remaining cat can get through and forge a bond with a new cat friend when the time comes.
Hugs.
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Post by eriles on Jul 4, 2014 0:00:33 GMT
Aw, I am so sorry. I know words aren't going to fix it all, and it sucks to put it bluntly. I have been there with my childhood cat (we grew up together and were almost the same age). She was sick and her quality of life was declining. It is a tough choice to make but I like to think that the right one was made. No animal deserves to suffer.
Take it easy! Sending warm thoughts your way!
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Post by zpsid91 on Jul 4, 2014 0:35:29 GMT
Awww…I'm sorry catbelly - never easy when they cross the Rainbow Bridge. Pancreatic cancer is a tough one, but the pain is all gone now…if there is anything you need let me know.
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Post by joannimation on Jul 5, 2014 21:33:21 GMT
I'm sorry, catbelly. I'm sure going through all of that is heartbreaking. Sending warm thoughts and hugs your way! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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