Awww... I just lost a cat in March, and while she had a quick illness that took her 11 days after it began, it was so hard watching her suffer. We did all we could, but ultimately, she was suffering and dying and had to be euthanized. It was one of the hardest days of my life. They really are part of the family. I hope Punkin lives as long as possible. My other cat has kidney issues and is taking Transfer Factor. She is doing very well.
I know how he feels. We had one that made it to 19. Sometimes she wouldn’t move for hours. I would make Mr. GG2 go over and touch her to make sure she was still alive.
Now our Beagle Buddy is almost 17 and we do the same thing to him. :-)
I had my Quatorze put down about a month ago (at 16) after she told me it was time.
Be grateful for the love you shared, but don’t prolong kitty’s pain for selfish reasons.
The dogs miss her too...
When the right cat comes into one's life, one may or may not become a "cat person," but the bond can be so incredibly strong, they won't even realize how much they love their furry little friend.
A co-worker hated cats, a favorite saying that "they're a waste of fur." Then his wife brought home a Ragdoll from a rescue. Within a month, they had gotten a playmate for the first (and later on a second), and he was talking about all the cute things that his cat was doing.
Mark
Wow. Best wishes to Punkin. 16 though... that’s an old lady. I have five cats, the oldest is 15 now, and I watch her very carefully. Fortunately, she’s never had any serious health issues.
I remember when he got the cat he wasn’t so sure he liked cats, but this thing took to him like a duck on water, and he took to it.
My oldest cat is about 12 years old, and I hope to have her around for more years and in a healthy state.
Heard this live. Had no idea Punkin was still alive. She’s under the best care possible. Long Live Viking Punkin!