some energy, please

[radfringe]

We have two elderly cats, (and 3 younger ones)...

Kudra is 22 and doing pretty good for her age.

Dutchess is 20, and not doing so good. She stopped eating yesterday, she's still drinking water. We brought her to the vet last week, when we noticed she was "stumbling" - nothing major wrong, just old age and she's lost alot of weight. Since Dutchess is my partner's cat, it's her decision as to what to do.

we are going to try to tempt her with some tuna tonight, if she won't eat on her own, we'll try a little force feeding. I fear it's a bit futile, but we will try.

I need some energy to either help my partner make the right decision, or energy to help Dutchess cross the rainbow bridge on her own.

[Lavender Brown]

1. Sending you good vibes and best wishes...

Hugs to you and your partner and the kitty. :hug:

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

2. Good energy and vibes for Duchess.

20 is a good, long life for a cat. I know ou and your partner will do the right thing for her, whatever that might be.

[radfringe]

3. got her to eat a little bit

on her own last night. did some force feeding, then left the tuna for her - she a a bit more on her own through the night.

my partner is going to call vet today, make an appointmet for thursday

[Eurobabe]

4. Oh hugs Radfringe

I know what you are going through, my almost 18 y/o senior is getting more demented by the day. He decided to stop eating the canned urinary diet food he loved, so I've resorted to cooking him chicken. It's the only thing he will eat. It's quite sad to see him slide downhill. :cry:

Sending you vibes of course, hoping the Dutchess is comfortable. :hug:

[radfringe]

5. thanks for your thoughts

my partner is going to make appointment for thursday.

Dutchess

[radfringe]

6. Vet is going on vacation on Thursday

Dutch is going in tomorrow, instead. I'll be taking day off, partner can't because she's a temp and no sick/vacation time to take.

[lukasahero]

7. I'm so sorry

We will hold you, your partner and Dutchess in our thoughts. :hug:

[demnan]

8. -----------------------purrs and headbuts

and that was Charley's body on the keyboard. When you love an animal you always make the right decision.

Nancy

[BrklynLiberal]

9. I am sorry that you will have to say goodbye to your furbaby...but it would

be so sad to have to look back and realize that you extended her life, and she had been suffering during that time.

I hope she has a peaceful trip..surrounded by those who love her.

[radfringe]

10. appointment is for 9:45 this morning

I know it's the right thing to do... still hate it.

thank-you for your thoughts.

[radfringe]

11. She crossed around 9:50 am this morning

she was jaundice, liver failed.

She was gone within seconds of getting the shot.

Thank-you for your thoughts and support.

[alstephenson]

13. I'm so sorry for your loss.

It's so hard to let go of our best friends. R.I.P., sweet Duchess.

[hamsterjill]

14. My sympathies!

I'm so sorry. Thanks for giving her a long, fruitful life. May peace and comfort find you soon.

[Longhorn]

16. I'm very sorry.

I know y'all will miss her. :hug:

[CountAllVotes]

17. my sympathies radfringe

:hug: for both of you. You'll meet up with Duchess again someday and yes, you absolutely did the right thing.

There is no reason to keep a beloved pet alive when they are suffering.

Alas, no more pain for Duchess. May you get better soon too!

[emilyg]

18. Safe journey to her.

Hugs for you.

[AZBlue]

20. I'm so sorry!

It's so hard to lose a fur-child! :hug:

[yellerpup]

12. Lots of love and strength for all of you. n/t

[Suziq]

15. I Am So Sorry

I lost my Maggie to liver disease in August of 2007. She was only 13.

My heart goes out to you and your partner. :cry:

[blondie58]

19. boy, am I late to this thread!

what a beautiful girl Dutchess is. RiP, Ditchess.