Sudden weight loss in cat

[Cavalous Christmas]

So sorry to read this, I had hoped for better news for you. What a wonderful time he has had, and will have, with you as owners.

 

[FinnishLapphund]

So sorry to read your latest update. Feels a bit unfair that someone who takes such good care of their pets, and is willing to adopt an older cat, isn't rewarded with the cat living closer to about 20 years, but such is life.
Hope your remaining time together is as lovely as possible.

 

[MuddyMonster]

Oh I'm so sorry This made me cry it's so unfair.

Eddie landed on his fluffy paws with you & I hope he can use an extra life or two to extend his time with you as much as possible ❤

Thinking of you all Xx

 

[oldandgold]

So sorry that the news could not have been better. Eddie is a lucky boy to live with someone who puts his needs before theirs. Take care

 

[Emilieu]

I’m so sorry you have had this news. Reading this thread has been beautiful, although so sad. Your absolute love for him shines through. You have done a wonderful thing filling his twilight years with so much love and comfort, I hope you can take some comfort from that. Sending love to you and purrs to Eddie

 

[fankino04]

So sorry it wasn't better news, for what it's worth my cat was rushed to out of hours vet with breathing issues which turned out to be his heart, they put him on meds and gave him a maximum of 6 months, he died 3 years later from kidney failure instead. Sending lots of hugs to you and Eddie xx

 

[Xmasha]

So sorry to read to read this .
Eddie is a very lucky boy to have shared this time with you . He’s happy loved and comfortable .

 

[SussexbytheXmasTree]

So sorry HW he’s such a sweetheart. I’m so glad he’s had a loving home with you and it’s a great gift that you’ve given him in his last years as well as the gift of love he has given you. Thinking of you

 

[HollyWoozle]

Eddie was put to sleep last night. After great success with his meds for a few weeks, making him feel the best he had in a while, he started to decline. He was losing weight, losing hair and starting to lose enjoyment in things too… it was the toughest decision of my life so far, but we decided to let him go whilst he still had some pleasures left. Yesterday we spent a lot of time snuggled in bed and enjoyed many walks in the garden and some tasty snacks. His passing was very peaceful and we buried him in the garden this morning.

Right now I feel like life will never be the same… I have never known a more gentle animal. He was my perfect friend and my fiancé loved him dearly too. I guess our lives go on and in time we will get used to it, but for now I think it’s OK to wallow. I resent that we didn’t have more time with him and I feel awful that we had to take him to his death, even though I know it was a mercy. We loved him more than I can say.



Goodbye to the most perfect boy. I hope you enjoyed your time with us, even though it was shorter than we’d hoped.

 

[oldandgold]

So so sorry for your loss of Eddie, no words will help at the moment as everything will be too raw, but I am thinking of you and just wanted to say that Eddie was so lucky to be with people who
put his needs before theirs. Take care, be kind to yourself and I hope that you will be able to remember Eddie and his wonderful life with you.

Sleep softly Eddie

 

[Rumtytum]

So very sorry, it hurts more than any words can ever express. Am welling up just thinking of you.

 

[Snow Falcon]

So sorry

 

[m1stify]

So sorry. How lucky he was to find you in his later years and know true love

 

[View]

I am so sorry, but thank you for letting him go peacefully. It’s so hard on ourselves to make the call, but absolutely the last act of kindness we owe our wonderful companions.

Sleep well, Eddie.

 

[Xmasha]

So sorry, he was clearly a very special cat .
Please take comfort In the fact that you gave him a fabulous life and a peaceful send off x

 

[Ratface]

I'm so sorry for the loss of the lovely Eddie. He was so fortunate to have had you as owners. You did your very best for him and, at the end, gave him a dignified and easeful end to his suffering.
Deep condolences.

 

[Shady]

Sending you gentle hugs from the heart Holly as I really am so sorry for your loss ,as I do know how much Eddie meant to you
Just echoing all the above posters in that Eds was such a lucky cat , and you a fabulous owner
RIP lovely boy. xxxxx

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

I'm sorry for your loss but please do take comfort from the fact that you made his last years the best possible and enjoyed seeing him happy and comfortable. You did the responsible thing at the end and ensured that he did not suffer.

 

[Kunoichi73]

Really sorry to hear about Eddie. He sounded like a lovely chap. Hugs to you.

 

[FinnishLapphund]

I'm so sorry for your (and your fiancé's) loss.

Oh my, how cute markings he had with that black nose! Big personalities leaves big holes behind in your life when they're gone, wallow as much as you need at the moment, hopefully time will soon make the gratefulness, and love from having had such a special cat, outweigh the current sadness, and emptiness.

{{{{{{Hugs}}}}}}

 

[Dust Bunny]

Eddie was put to sleep last night. After great success with his meds for a few weeks, making him feel the best he had in a while, he started to decline. He was losing weight, losing hair and starting to lose enjoyment in things too… it was the toughest decision of my life so far, but we decided to let him go whilst he still had some pleasures left. Yesterday we spent a lot of time snuggled in bed and enjoyed many walks in the garden and some tasty snacks. His passing was very peaceful and we buried him in the garden this morning.

Right now I feel like life will never be the same… I have never known a more gentle animal. He was my perfect friend and my fiancé loved him dearly too. I guess our lives go on and in time we will get used to it, but for now I think it’s OK to wallow. I resent that we didn’t have more time with him and I feel awful that we had to take him to his death, even though I know it was a mercy. We loved him more than I can say.

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Goodbye to the most perfect boy. I hope you enjoyed your time with us, even though it was shorter than we’d hoped.

I've just read your post. Rest in peace Eddie. It's hard to make that final decision, but you made the right decision. The last thing Eddie would have wanted was more suffering. Enjoy the good memories that he has left you and look towards the future. I know it hurts. We had to make that decision with our cat Romeo, too. Thinking of you and hoping that the pain has reduced somewhat since he left you.

 

[Cavalous Christmas]

So sorry to read about Eddie, he looked like a lovely boy. It's so hard to say goodbye to them

 

[HollyWoozle]

Thank you all for the kind words, it does help. X