Uncle Louie just died

My 12 1/2 year old cat named Uncle Louie just passed away suddenly He was just sitting next to me while I was on the computer and I was petting him. He jumped down and went down hallway. I heard him dry heaving like he was gonna throw up. I got up and went to see him. He was laying on his side growling a couple of times....then he hissed twice then passed away.......it was all within a minutes time. I feel horrible as I stood over him as he died quickly. He was acting normal the last few days and eating OK. I have no idea what happened to him. Maybe a heart attack or something. I will call the vet tomorrow and talk to him about it. My friend is coming by tomorrow to help me bury him. I had him since he was 12 weeks old. I am presently treating a car for Kidney failure with an IV and meds...... I expected her to go first. I was just deciding if I was gonna take Uncle Louie to the ER room then he just died on me.......I feel horrible I loved him so much. I still have 5 more cats left. I have no children......so my cats are my children. Louie was my mixed breed rescue........Thanks for listening.

Oh my God Bob... I am so sorry for your loss! Hang in there - he knows he was loved very much, and I know it's no consolation, but at least you know he didn't suffer...
RIP Uncle Louie

I'm so sorry. I can only imagine how you're feeling right now.

I am so very sorry.
RIP Uncle Louie

Aw Bob! So sorry to hear about Uncle Louie.

I am so sorry, Bob.

Rest in peace, Uncle Louie.

RIP Uncle Louie. That must have been so hard for you to witness.

I'm so Sorry. Rest in Peace Uncle Louie.

I'm so sorry. that must have been so traumatic. I'm sure he knew how much you loved him.

Welp......we just got through burying him today. Uncle Louie was buried on my property. My friend went down 2 feet to bury his custom made mahogany coffin. Uncle Louie would cuddle up with me everyday and night to watch TV with me in my arm He was a rescued cat from 12 years ago on the way to the "bad people" that would put him to aleep ........... Thanks for your support to his advancement for his future

How do you get past "pet death".....?

I have had around 60-70 cats in my life. I have never witnessed any animal dieing in my hands before this. Why would my cat suddenly die?

did you call the vet? Since it was so sudden it does sound like a heart attack. I've never had that happen to me either but a co-worker's cat died just like that a couple of years ago. At least he didn't suffer. poor baby.

I always get over a pet's death by rescuing another one. It just helps to focus your energy . Everyone is different though. Last year when we had to put Mia to sleep( lymphoma) ....... a stray( Manny) ironically showed up the same day. I took that as a sign. I had never seen a stray so small before( he was only about 10 weeks) While you can never replace a beloved pet it does ease the pain to know you are helping another animal to have a wonderful life. It just always works for our family to do that.

I am so very sorry for your loss. Run free, Uncle Louie!

-Doug

I talked to my vet today about Uncle Louie. He felt that he may of had a blood clot that went to his heart when he jumped off my table. Dieing so quickly usually means a heart attack. I was petting him telling him that he will be OK.....then he just went limp and died on me. I was shocked how quick it was. I have not been able to eat in 2 days because of this. It was just horrible to experience My vet was sympathetic and felt bad about it.

I'm really sorry, it must've been a terrible shock. Are your other kitties comforting you?

Condolences on losing your precious treasure, Uncle Louie. He still watches over you now, but from the other side of the Bridge, getting lots of pets & cuddles from our dear HopeHacker Sending you prayers and vibes for comfort and healing
I've seen beloved pets pass in all kinds of ways - it can be shocking, and even tho we've been given years and years of wonderful memories, it can be those last few moments that are so hard to erase from our minds

I`m so sorry for your loss I guess at least you know he went fast and without pain and distress though of course it is never easy.

Rest In Peace Uncle Louie