A terrible week gets even worse..

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Last week I posted about having to farewell the ever faithful dog, who at 14 was unable to enjoy life anymore. At least I had the consolation of my cat - 16 years old - whom I love sooooo much.

Today I found him in a terrible state of extreme pain and he is at the vet where they think he has gone into total kidney failure. In 2 hours' time this will be confirmed or not from blood tests. He is at least now getting strong pain relief, they wouldn't let me stay at the vets. (Probably because I was upsetting them with tears rolling down my face).

The outlook is extremely bleak and I think I will have to have him put down later today. The loss of these two dearest creatures in one week is breaking my heart. I can't stop crying.

If you don't like animals please don't reply to this thread. Only if you love animals and can relate in some way to how it is. I' will cope somehow though understanding support would really comfort me on this terrible day of a terrible week.

I'm so sorry B19; both for the loss of your dog and for the uncertainty of your cat.

I am so sorry that you are losing a creature you love while still in grief for another. It's cruel timing.

The only consolation that I have in such moments is the recognition that the pain of loss is the necessary companion to the joy of love. If you didn't care, it wouldn't hurt.

I hope the transition goes as peacefully and painlessly as can be for you both.

Take extra care of yourself in the next few weeks.

B19, I know the pain of this. We lost our last cat of 16 years to kidney failure as well. It is so common for cats. I am so sorry you are going through this. If it can encourage you at all, I know that your dog and cat will be running around in heaven with mine.

But I know you are hurting so much right now. Here is a big hug.

am sorry your friend is really ill ~ hope the pain relief lets them rest...and that your family are able to be there for you

So sorry... I know all too well that pain.

All I can say is be with him as much as you can, and afterwards allow yourself the time you need to grieve. Cherish the memories. Remember them both.

I am so very sorry. I've never much been one for cats but they are family members. I've lost more than my share of family members in the last couple years. I will be praying for you and your cat.

Just so sorry, B19. Losing a pet is so hard, I know. Take care of yourself too.

I'm not an animal person in the sense of someone who'd ever want to own a pet, but that's hardly relevant. Most of us can understand suffering, which both you and your cat are clearly experiencing.

I'm sincerely sorry (in the this is something I wish wasn't occurring sense, not the personal apology sense) that you're now facing severe health issues with your cat so soon after losing another pet. I hope that if recovery is possible that it is speedy, if not I hope the end is as painless as possible for your poor cat. I wouldn't wish this suffering on anyone and I hope that you're emotionally able to handle the pain this is causing.

I'm lucky, my only pet is plush.

I am so sorry.

I'm sorry, B19, for the loss. and potential loss of your beloved pets.

please entertain the possibility of the rainbow bridge at which point you will be reunited with your pets. what can it hurt?

We're sorry to hear the news.



Sweet Pea hugs

Oh B19, I am sorry to read this, I didn?t see the post about your dog. For people that love animals long term companion creatures have a special place in our hearts, they gift to us simplicity without expectation, but although their lives are short they live in the moment and I imagine you gifted to them a fair and caring existence in return. (((hugs)))