Our kitty went into our bedroom, where she spent most of her time, Meowed very loud a few times ran under the bed and died. She was 13 1/2 years old and was never really sick. She hadn't been to a vet for quite some time because she was always inside and seemed very healthy. She slept by my side every night for the past ten or so years. She purred all night long. She was a longer haired cat and had vomiting issues due to hairballs in the past. I'd give her some cat lax and she was fine. She hasn't had any problems...however my wife noticed some labored breathing a couple of weeks ago, her stomach was going in and out very deeply. That always happened when she purred so I dismissed it as nothing. She hasn't thrown up in a long time, so I hadn't given her cat lax in a while. Just last night, she cuddled next to me and purred me to sleep. I can't even go into my bedroom. I already miss her terribly, and I feel like I neglected her. I just didn't see it coming. RIP Kitty. I love you! It just isn't the same without you!