Hi all,
I write this
with a heavy heart and trying to keep from crying but it's hard. My
eyes are blurry.
My 19yr old Smokey
(Russian Blue) health is starting to fail I've had him since he was a
baby. He was a rescue from Irving, TX. He is negative for FELV. His
health has been declining for the past month now.
He is starting to
not make it to his litterbox now due to being weak.
His appetite is
decreasing. I have been giving him supplements and whatever he wants to
eat at all times. He is still eating and drinking some not enough food.
I've tried force feeding him but he will gag almost throw up. He has
always been a heavy water drinker so it's not his kidneys been checked
out for that prior.
His vision also is
declining. His eyes are cloudy.
He has drop from 23
pounds to 6 pounds now. He is having problems walking and I'm afraid by
placing him on the furniture or beds he will break one of his legs.
My Vets noted that
he would be much happier at home and be stress free. They said that his
body is old/tired and wouldn't be able to stand any treatments. My
husband and I been talking that we want him to pass on here at home. My
husband thinks he won't make it past the weekend. I will be putting him
in one of my nice open crates in a bit to confine him but still be in
the room with us. By doing so his food/water/litterbox will be right
there with him. Let him come out whenever he wants when we are present.
It makes it hard when I have other kitties roaming they think it's okay
to go into the crate.
Smokey doesn't
appear to be in pain just weak and tired. He is doing alot of sleeping.
His body is just worn out. He has seen alot of kitties come and go
positives/negatives. He is the "Boss Man" as my husband puts it. Now he
is stepping down to let the next oldest to take over.
I ask for all your
thoughts, vibes, and prayers for a safe and quiet passing for my Smokey
if this should be his time.
Thanks to a
wonderful and caring group of people!