I've had 3 cats and 2 have died now one 18 yrs. one 16 yrs. now angel who is 13yrs, may be as she is skin and bones but very blotted middle. she eats and drinks ok. we have 2 other cats now one is 2yrs. and one is 1year angel I think has upset from other cats chasing her so I'v e made her stay in my room which is very large and all she needs in there. I love her so much. it hurts to see her this way.Don't have money to take her to vet.at this time.Does anyone know what to do to help her?Mice4ever
Dear Mice4ever, I'm so sorry your kitty is sick. But if she is skin and bones, with a bloated belly, there is no way for anyone but a vet to diagnose what is wrong. I will pray for your kitty, but please take her to a vet. If the kitty is eating and drinking okay, I wouldn't recommend doing anything. There is no way to treat a sick cat at home, without knowing what is wrong, and only a vet can determine that. The 13 year old kitty is the sick one, correct? Good luck to your kitty and to you, will say prayers for her. judy
I'm taking her to a vet with a dear friend who knows me well and is going with me to help me so I'm not alone. It hurts to lose a best friend so Ipray they can help her get well.. thank you for caring and your prayers I'll let you know soon whats happening . another person told me of a country vet would be cheeper and maybe I could make payments so I'm calling and see. God bless you both . thank you
Please take Angel to a vet! That happened to my precious Bootsie 2 years ago. I had just gotten married and we just bought a house and one of the movers noticed that you could feel Bootsie's spine and his stomach was extended. We saw him every day and hadn't really noticed. So we took him to the vet and after numerous tests, found out he had liver cancer and only had a few months to live. I cried and cried - he was my baby! It was so hard to watch him get worse and worse and I should have taken him to get put down sooner, but I was selfish and he suffered. On his last day he could hardly walk and just went and layed under a tree. I sobbed as my husband and I took him to the vet. That is the hardest thing to do. But if you think about your pet instead of yourself, you find later that it was the right thing to do. You don't want to see your kitty suffer. He knows you love him and are doing the best thing for him. My heart goes out to you. Hopefully Angel will have a better outcome. Good luck to you! Let us know what happens...she's in my prayers!
Hope the vet can tell what is wrong with Angel and knows a way to help her feel better. We will all say prayers for you and Angel. Hugs from Rogue, Binky, Grey Cloud, Norman, Cole, Rosie and Tante.
Dear Mice4ever, you really must take her to the vet. Owning a pet is a responsibility that comes with a reasonable attempt to maintain their health. These little living things, lives are dependent on us to care for them. Please, would you be willing to email me through the eBay email system and tell me where you are located? I am happy to see what vets are near that offer discounted service and/or payment plans for people who may not be able to easily afford a visit. You would be surprised how many do this. I am willing to help a bit if I can give a payment to the vet directly. I feel that strongly. David
I am so sorry to hear of your kitty. I will keep your kitty in my prayers. My cat "Thing" suddenly lost weight and had a disended belly. He ate constantly but could not gain weight. Like Dorisdowd, he had cancer inside and there was nothing the vet could do for him. But the vet was wonderful and gave Thing pain killers and antiobiotics to make his final days more comfortable. It helped a lot. He got to eat baby food and lots of special treats. And we got to spoil him absolutely rotten. We were able to keep him for a few more weeks and then had him put to sleep. But the vet made it so much better for him and us. You love them like children and your greatest gift to kitty can be to help her pass on in a loving and gentle way. My prayers are with you! Cindi
I took Angel to the vet and found out there was nothing I could do I cared for her and was doing all the right things I could do. He said she had cancer and old cats get this and other bad things we can't stop from happening. We can only help the time they have and make it easy for them. He said I could take her home and love her for what time she had left or put her to sleep. I just couldn't I'm selfish I just thought prayer was bigger than us. My mom was to die she was very sick and they told me to say all I had to because she had no chance of living. I believe in prayer God answered my prayer for her to live and she did . The Dr. was VERY surprised and said it had to be moms faith and ours plus God for her to still be here. She had alot wrong with her 7 mos. in hospital and 5 surgeries Heart attact also. so I felt prayer is the answer for Angel. Now I 'm not sure , she died in my arms May 18 this is so hard for me as I loved her so much. I had 3 loving cats all are gone now Misty was18 teddy her baby 16 and now my Angel 14 It hurts so much and I miss her kisses and hugs she slept with me she had a cup of water next to my bed cause I'd get up at night to get a drink and she would get into my drink so I gave her one of her own she was spoiled in alot of ways . she loved me as I loved her and there is no kitty like her. This hurts so much I just can't do this again. People say get another one the hurt goes away but mine won't .She was so special to my heart I won't love another it's to hard they were my babies for so long . I had to feed misty as her mom died when she was to little yet so I took her home and fed her from a bottle .. each have a special part in my life .I save Angel and brought her home . A lady was going to take her to the pound and I took her home 'she was only a kitten to 6mos. Teddy he was Misty's baby she got out before we could get her fixed .He was a blessing though very soft and gentle never scratched and was just like a teddy bear to all.He was special in alot of ways too. I can't tell you enough about them as you know they all have alot to give full of love.Now I'm lost with out them It took along time for the pain to go away . Angel is all I had . The other cats are my daughters and nothing like mine they aren't lap kitties nor ones that let you hold them .They were found and were mean but have calmed down but don't let you cuddle with them. I've slept on the couch as I can't sleep in my bed without my Angel. My husband works nights so if you were wondering what about him.Now I just need prayer for me to heal this pain inside. I cry alot I can't help it I know shes with Jesus and Teddy, MIsty. But it hurts so.you all seem to know this pain does it last can you really love another again? For now I just can't. Is this normal? Mice4ever
Yes, your pain over the loss of your beloved Angel is normal. I am so sorry that you lost her. I know exactly how you feel. I have had many pets in my life, each were rescues and each one had a very special story. There will never be another of any of them, as each one was so special. Some lived to be old, others died at a young age of cancer. I know I give each one of them a good home for however long they lived, for many years or just a few. Sometimes our pets get sick and die despite all that we have tried to do for them and no matter how many times I have lost a pet it never gets easier. The pain of losing them is the price we pay for loving them and sometimes I thought I could never go through that pain again with another. No beloved pet can ever be "replaced", but we can give the love we gave to the one we lost, to another. There are just so many homeless pets in shelters waiting for someone to give them a loving home. In time maybe you could find another. I have found with mine, each cat is different. Some like to be held and cuddled, others do not. There are all types at the shelters and maybe you could find one that does like to be a lap cat. I'm sure there is one like that. Sometimes cats who have been loved very much end up homeless when their owners get sick or die. They would love to have someone adopt them and give them a loving home again. I will be remembering you in my prayers. -Eileen
I understand how you feel. I just lost my 15 year old cat Dakota the beginning of April. We knew his days were numbered. We had taken him to the vet about 3 months ago. He hated to ride in the car, his heart would race and he would pant. It was terrible. After suffer the loss of his litter mate Dezarae 5/24/07 and our dog Sandra on 9/10/07, I just could not go through the loss again. I was hoping for a miracle, praying for a miracle, but sadly that did not come. As days went on we watched him get thinner and thinner although he was eating ALOT. He never vomited and he used the litter box regularly, he played and played just as he did all of his life. He never appeared to be in any pain. Anyway just 2 days before he left us, I sat down with him in my lap and told him how much I loved him and that we would be hurt when he left, but we would be ok. I told him if he was ready to leave, and was in any pain not to stick around for us and that we would see each other again in heaven. I know that he is in God's hands now and with his sisters once again. (bossing him around as usual I'm sure.) :-) Hang in there. I know it's hard, but it does get better. Just try to stay busy and the remember the good times that's what your Angel would want.
I am so sorry for your loss. The loss of a pet is never easy. I have cared for strays and injured animals and each time one of them leaves this earth I hurt deep inside but then I remember that each of us has a time when we must go and that one day we will be reunited. I lost my cat Toby not too long ago, he was still a kitten. He was hit by a car and died at the Vets office.
I, also, had a pet bunny Cornelious who started to grow a tumor on his belly... well we thought he was a he but found out he was a she and that because we did not mate her or get her fixed she developed cancer and there was nothing we could do. the vet urged me to put her to sleep but I was selfish. If I had it to do over again I would have put her to sleep because I carry soooo much guilt over the suffering she endured on her last day. I was too ashamed and ran out of the room while she died... I was only 19 then and would do things very differently now as a grown woman.
You're in my prayers and try to remember those wonderful times that you had with Angel. I belived that our loved ones, even pets, remain with us in spirit. Angel knows that she was loved and doesn't want you to hurt or be sad. in time maybe you could love another cat. I wish you luck in your healing.
Mice, I am so sorry about your loss. We all know the pain of losing a beloved friend and pet. Of course you are really hurting now. With time the pain will ease, and the good memories will replace the sadness in your heart.
Saying prayers for all concerned, and remember one day in heaven you will be with her again.
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