Tough times recently

[posiepurrs]

Having the majority of my retired show cats being over 10 years old is getting tougher now. In the past month we have dealt with some major health issues. Right after Thanksgiving Boo was terribly constipated. After a trip to the vet I also discovered he was suffering from Chronic Renal Failure. He will be 14 this year. Next came Zippy. She will be 12. She developed a bladder infection and stopped eating around Christmas. I syringe fed her for a week as well as giving her the antibiotic the vet prescribed. She finally started eating again after I talked to the vet about using an appetite stimulant, which he okayed. She is 100% recovered, but Christmas was NOT fun! Now I notice my Lily who is 17 1/2 is having vision problems. Her depth perception is off and it also seems her hearing is going. If we get though 2020 without losing someone it will be a major miracle, but that is highly unlikely. Below are my babies that are having issues. I am not asking for suggestions, just venting.

 

[verna davies]

I'm sorry your having a tough time with your kitties. Its so hard when they get older, the times seems to go so fast and when they have a health issue, even if its minor, we worry so much. Lets hope all will be well with them.

 

[furmonster mom]

It's hard watching them get older with all the issues that come along with that.
My Loki (in my avatar) is now 16 1/3 yrs, and has got pretty advanced CRF. Dunno how much longer he's gonna hang in there.
All we can do is love them and help them through as best we can.

 

[Tik cat's mum]

Sorry to hear you are going through all these problems with your fur babies.

 

[Willow's Mom]

I have no advice and just want to offer support and a friendly, listening ear.

 

[artiemom]

((((((Hugs)))))).

 

[lizzie]

Prayers for a better year both for you and your beautiful babies.

 

[susanm9006]

It can be just so hard (and expensive) to have a senior cat, and to have three with medical issues, oh my. I hope everyone starts doing better or that you at least get a break between illnesses.

 

[neely]

The hardest part of loving cats is losing them to illness or old age. We become so bonded with them that when their health declines it takes a piece of our heart. Hugs to you and your beautiful feline family.

 

[Maria Bayote]

The hardest part of loving cats is losing them to illness or old age. We become so bonded with them that when their health declines it takes a piece of our heart.

So true.

Sending my warmest hugs.

 

[white shadow]

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So much so very well said here.

And, posiepurrs - with Lily's vision problems, I'd want to know if it might be a high blood pressure at play.

Huggs to you!
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[aliceneko]

I'm sorry - hugs to you

 

[Docs Mom]

My thoughts are with you......I am in the same boat.

All your Persians are gorgeous !

 

[posiepurrs]

All your Persians are gorgeous !

Thank you. When I posted this I was feeling sorry for myself. This is the bad part of having pets - they just never seem to live long enough. Because I was a breeder, I have cats close in age and I am not the type of person to pet them out when I retired them (they are my babies). Hence, I have multiple old cats at the same time. Just something I have to deal with - but I also tend to whine about it on the bad days! Each and everyone of them has a special place in my heart and it does hurt to see them not 100% healthy.

 

[Leomc123]

i pray that your cats gain strength and will overcome thier issues, and that you have the strength to look after them.

 

[Purr-fect]

Thank you. When I posted this I was feeling sorry for myself. This is the bad part of having pets - they just never seem to live long enough. Because I was a breeder, I have cats close in age and I am not the type of person to pet them out when I retired them (they are my babies). Hence, I have multiple old cats at the same time. Just something I have to deal with - but I also tend to whine about it on the bad days! Each and everyone of them has a special place in my heart and it does hurt to see them not 100% healthy.

You arent whining.....we understand.

 

[kittyluv387]

It's great that you keep them after they retire. <3 I always wondered how the breeders could pet them out after years of being together. Try to enjoy your time with them even during the hard times. My 3 are still young (to me 4-7 yrs, non cat people don't agree lol) but are kinda close in age so I'm not looking forward to their aging process.

 

[CatLover49]

My thoughts and prayers are with your kitties and you
May God Bless

 

[rubysmama]

Sending some hugs your way, posiepurrs .