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What little medical evidence there is, it could have been some form of cardiomyopathy given the fluid buildup in his lungs. That is a genetic issue -- you didn't cause his illness -- and there is no cure for any of the forms. With meds some cats survive weeks, months, maybe a couple years depending on the heart problem, but any form of heart diseases is progressive no matter the treatment (I've never heard of a vet doing a heart transplant).
When Back died nearly a couple years ago (you'll soon see my posts when it's his anniversary) I hardly ate for nearly a month and lost 12 pounds. I don't recommend that, it's certainly not healthy, but it isn't unexpected. Just remember you have other cats who love you and depend on you too.
On the other hand, when my appetite came back I still didn't have the emotional energy to exercise, so I gained back the 12 pounds and then put on nearly 15 more. Through fits and starts it has taken nearly two years for me to get back in the groove emotionally to exercise on a consistent basis -- it was too easy to just sit down and think about my cat and miss him. Again, your health shouldn't be sacrificed after the loss of a loved one, but I personally understand if you don't care right now.
Finally, no matter how much time goes by you will miss him. You'll accept that he's gone but that doesn't mean you don't love him, it doesn't mean you don't miss him, it just means that no one else had the privilege of getting to know him as you did in a very special and loving way -- it's a bond for you and only you to hold dear.
When Back died nearly a couple years ago (you'll soon see my posts when it's his anniversary) I hardly ate for nearly a month and lost 12 pounds. I don't recommend that, it's certainly not healthy, but it isn't unexpected. Just remember you have other cats who love you and depend on you too.
On the other hand, when my appetite came back I still didn't have the emotional energy to exercise, so I gained back the 12 pounds and then put on nearly 15 more. Through fits and starts it has taken nearly two years for me to get back in the groove emotionally to exercise on a consistent basis -- it was too easy to just sit down and think about my cat and miss him. Again, your health shouldn't be sacrificed after the loss of a loved one, but I personally understand if you don't care right now.
Finally, no matter how much time goes by you will miss him. You'll accept that he's gone but that doesn't mean you don't love him, it doesn't mean you don't miss him, it just means that no one else had the privilege of getting to know him as you did in a very special and loving way -- it's a bond for you and only you to hold dear.