Behavior of very old cat with kidney failure has changed...is it "time"?

[oneandahalfcats]

Very sorry for your loss .. It is wonderful to read how you were able to share such lovely final moments with Smokie and that she passed so peacefully. That is beautiful.

 

Such a lovely kitty .. RIP Smokie

 

[jtrevor99]

Thanks again, everyone.  It has been very cathartic (pun not intended!) to share this story and to celebrate her life.  I wish I'd found this site sooner.

I donated all of the leftover perishable supplies to the local veterinary clinic and animal shelter, and have begun cleaning up and storing the food bowls, litter box, etc.  Part of me is sad to have to be doing this, but it does seem helpful to make an effort to move on right away.  I'm not ready for another pet right now, but maybe some day.

 

[mycatwasthebest]

I'm very sad for you...rip smokie

 

[jtrevor99]

I don't mean to keep bumping this topic, but it helps me, so I hope no one minds!

Here's Smokie's last photo - taken a mere 9 hours before she passed away, when I first started suspecting today might be the day.  As you can see, the kidney disease had done its damage - she didn't have an ounce of fat left and she'd lost most of her muscle mass too.  Even lifting her head for this photo seemed like a taxing effort.  Yet she was still happy till the end...

Smokie's Last Photo.jpg

• jtrevor99
• Feb 27, 2014

 

[mani]

The whole team at TCS would like to offer our condolences and support at this difficult time. 

We will close this thread now and invite you to start a thread in Smokie's honour, at  http://www.thecatsite.com/f/19/crossing-the-bridge

RIP Smokie