Lucky, my little old man, crossed the bridge today with the assistance of our wonderful vet. I've had to put many of our critters to sleep, but this was by far the most calm and peaceful one. I was very thankful for that.
My little Luckman had acute on chronic renal failure. We don't really know what happened to cause it, but seeing as his creatinine and BUN went up considerably despite two weeks of aggressive treatment, the vet thinks it was likely a tumor. Regardless of what it was, Lucky had lost any interest in eating and in life itself. I stopped syringe feeding him yesterday and I could not believe how fast he went down yesterday from the toxins. I'd already planned on today being the day, but if I hadn't then it definitely would have been after watching him deteriorate yesterday.
I miss him so much! I was truly blessed to have him in my life for over 16 years. I can't believe still how quickly this all happened. I didn't expect to lose him so soon after the diagnosis, but it was time.
This is Lucky, a little over a year ago, in one of his favorite spots (the kitchen counter). One of the most relaxed cats in the world.
My little Luckman had acute on chronic renal failure. We don't really know what happened to cause it, but seeing as his creatinine and BUN went up considerably despite two weeks of aggressive treatment, the vet thinks it was likely a tumor. Regardless of what it was, Lucky had lost any interest in eating and in life itself. I stopped syringe feeding him yesterday and I could not believe how fast he went down yesterday from the toxins. I'd already planned on today being the day, but if I hadn't then it definitely would have been after watching him deteriorate yesterday.
I miss him so much! I was truly blessed to have him in my life for over 16 years. I can't believe still how quickly this all happened. I didn't expect to lose him so soon after the diagnosis, but it was time.
This is Lucky, a little over a year ago, in one of his favorite spots (the kitchen counter). One of the most relaxed cats in the world.