My long time cat friend Einstein (almost 18 years). All that can go badly for a cat with end stage kidney failure is happening to him. I want to do what I can, and I was up all night crushing up pills to put into a solution to give him, because he won't/can't eat anymore. His organs are failing, and he's lost what's left of his weight in just the last week. See how meaty he used to be... now he's frighteningly lightweight and weak. It's hitting me so hard, as the dying of my other cat friends have hit me, along with my brother's death just days ago and everything else we're all dealing with: Aretha, McCain, our country. I'm alone in the world now; without any family or friends. Some of you nice people who've cared before, who can obviously relate come close to that, if only with whom I can share and expect a virtual hug. Whenever I see someone else who's struggling in pain or grief I try to help, but it's not hard for those of us who are given to care in the first place, right? Here are some photos: he expressed interest in the toilet, but only to take a peek. He liked to do the face plant too, and follow me everywhere... so loyal. He even protected me and our other cats from aggressive dogs! Now he can't manage the loft where I sleep, where he loved to be near me. The last photo is of him in the towel cubby hole. It's a hiding behavior because he feels so weak and fragile. I am actually afraid to weigh him. I'm so emotional right now. Grief stricken and it will get worse. Tears are streaming; I can't stop them and it's going to make the vet uncomfortable... I've made them cry at times. I know what's coming and there's no more avoiding it.
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.There is a monumental problem beingg stated here. Our creature children do not out live us. We take them in they become our children, we love them, we care for them, we take them to the vet even if we cannot afford to do so. They occupy a place in our being, not only our hearts, but in our being, in who and what we are. All we can do is love and care for them, as we do our children, but as we cannot do for our children, we can do something so that our loving creatures do not have to live through pain, they do not have to go through pain and discomfort, just to go through it. We can let them go realizing that they are a great part of us and realizing that it is going to hurt us as it hurts our lovable creatures. We can also reach out to other little beings, take them home, and give them the same we gave those who have passed. What else can we do,, we outlive these lovable creatures.
dalefvictor
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Aug 31, 2018
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I am so sorry for your loss. I share your tears. He's not just a cat, it's your baby and your friend. You were a good person for him, and you will do what is right. Don't let him suffer. Never, ever, ever be ashamed of your tears. It tells me you have a good, tender heart. Remember the good times with your buddy, and let him go into that long good night. (((((AJ)))))
HippieChick58
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Aug 31, 2018
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So sorry to hear what you have been, and are, going through. It looks as though Einstein has lived a proper cat's life. Hugs.
itsmedammit
Level 8
Aug 31, 2018
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I'm really sorry he is a beautiful creature. I hope you stay strong my friend. My thoughts and strength to you.
Electro68
Level 7
Aug 31, 2018
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@SACatWalker @SACatWalker you're very welcome, I just hate to see you in a bad way. Look up my friend, it's magnificent.
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