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Default Aug 03, 2019 at 05:08 AM
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The cat I lost a few years ago, he had had hyperthyroid that wore his body down a bit, despite having treatment. It was like we both knew he wasn't young anymore. I loved him so much. He died at home over 18 years old from kidney failure. He was mostly asleep the last three days for as long as his kidney crisis lasted, so I opted out from having him put down. Everyone is still at me for that decision saying I prolonged his suffering, but I don't think he was even aware of what was happening anymore.

Enough of that. My other cat is now that age. I know his kidneys are also bad. It comes with age when they get really old. Thing is, he is so healthy and young. You can't look at him and see an elderly cat. He also seems to think he is young. So from all I saw and googled about kidneys and talked to the vet about, I know the kidney crisis will come from nowhere. My old cat only had mild symptoms about being a little different two weeks prior.

This cat I also love of course. And I know he is not ready to die. My old cat sort of was. I don't know if I am imagining this but it is what I feel. So I feel so sad for him, more than for me losing him, that he will have to leave soon, against his will.

I just feel inside he can go anywhere from late summer to early spring. He gets loads of cuddles. He gets more wet food that he likes more. As a part of preparing myself I look at ads for kittens. He will not be replaced because that is impossible, but I also have a 2 year old cat, and I know he would not like being an only cat. So there will be a new cat eventually.

I have a feeling I will get a female cat this time. I just know it. Just like I saw the young cats face in my thoughts before even seeing a pic of him. It is strange, because of all cats I have had, I only had one female that was sold to me as a male... LOL.

I really want a new cat. But of course I'd rather my old cat kept on several more years. But I know that will not be the case. Sorry for rambling. I actually had a point somewhere, but I forgot what it was.

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I think its its awesome that you are so in tune with how your cats are acting and feeling, even to the end. People think doctors can fix everything, but they cant stop the inevitable. Being aware of what is truly happening seems like a rare gift these days.
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I think its its awesome that you are so in tune with how your cats are acting and feeling, even to the end. People think doctors can fix everything, but they cant stop the inevitable. Being aware of what is truly happening seems like a rare gift these days.
Heh yea I think I make up for how I manage to always be awkward and wrong around people!

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