My Poor "PuttyT is dying.

Hi My Favourite Group. Yes you are a little moribund.

Well the CAT who walked into my life about 10.5 years ago (he was propably 3+ years older) MAX is dying. Cancer.

The Vet said 2 weeks or 2 months....

It Hurts though. I am buying him baby food. He has the vague look of an "Alkzimerizers" patiient I have unfortunatily seen before.

It was all so sudden.

So any thoughts from any other members on how to love his last few days?

Guido.

Oh, Guido, I am so sorry.

how to love his last few days

Spend time with him, but let him rest, and enjoy the sun and his favorite spots.

This is the hard one: if it appears to you that he is in pain, that he's suffering, don't be afraid to let him go.

I'm so sorry for what is happening to your Max. Give him anything he wants to eat. You will know when it's time to say goodbye. You gave him a good life.

Hold him whenever he wants to be held. The closeness is comforting (for both of you) and it may be his way of saying thank you and goodbye.

Afterwards, be gentle with yourself. The pain can be intense but it does diminish.

So sorry. I went through this with one of mine. As already said, cuddle if they want it, cherish the time you have left, and have the courage to end his pain when it is time. I'm sure he was lucky to have you for that 10.5 years.

I am so so sorry to hear this :(

One of mine turned 20 years old in September. She was diagnosed with kidney issues 4-ish years ago and came back from it, all levels normal. She had lost so much weight, I was quite scared. I feel grateful for every day we continue to have together. She basically wants for nothing. She asks for treats, I give her treats. She wants snuggles, I give her snuggles. I'm making myself tuna, she gets some tuna. Or bacon. Or chicken. Small amounts, mostly a bite or two makes her happy. We even go for walks around the house together! The new sherpa blanket I'd bought myself? Yeah, its hers now. Basically if it's not outright harmful and she wants something, it's hers. Hopefully you can do similar for Max.

Thanks Group :-)

My Primary picture is of DAD's cat. (a Burmese, LIZZY) She lived to be 18 yo. 9 months and 2 days. I found her papers after she was put down (by me)

But I thought I would like to share a story of OLD cats.

My Dad was a Physist, a Mathematician, a Statistician and a hydrogist.

And since I am getting older (IF YOU FIND ANY BOOKS OF INTEREST on my library) please let me know and I will send them to you (at your postage cost)

Well, Let me get to the story....

Dad (and Mum) acquired a "Tonkinise" Cat who also walked into their lives, many, many years ago. They kept retrurning her to to the owners (Breeders) but

she (Daisy) had decided my parents were here addoptive home.

Well many years later - when Daisy was about 20/21 Dad noticed she was a bit sick. So he called in a a favour from an old friend.

A retired Professor of Vetererinary Science. Not bad when you have that sort of back up! Daisy died before he visited her.

Guido.

I'm sorry! It's hard to lose our furry children.

Max died on Australia Day (26/01/20) in my bed. It is rather "funny"/"strange". I tried to book him into the Vet - on the 25th - (to put him down) but they were too busy, so I booked the 28th.
I can also almost tell you the exact minute he died. We old men often go to the toilet at night. I returned at 4.58 am and he was dead.

Yes it hurts BUT... I remember all the great moments.

Guido.

Oh, Guido, I'm so sorry. Yes, remember the good times.

My kitties send you gentle headbumps.

Guido, So sorry. He saved you from having to do that most difficult task of taking him to the vet for the last time.

I am so sorry for your loss :(

We put our Tom down on the 23rd. It's tough--but he'd been sick for a long, long time. Some of my cats have had literary names--Bebert (from Celine), Chimbarango (from the poet Nicanor Parra), Pierrot--who is still with us (from Raymond Queneau). My kids named Tom and also his brother Nick (they were Norwegian forest cats) who died about 3 years ago. Should have named one of them Halldor (after Laxness who was Icelandic but almost close enough)--just saying. Awful days when they go but that's also part of the cycle of life and my own cycle is winding down too. Pierrot like I said is still around and we have two dogs Roscoe and Midge---that helps.

Very sorry for your loss. Sounds like his passing was gentle for you both. Treasure those good memories. I'm sure he was lucky to have you.

RIP Max. Even people who never met you mourn your passing.

Thank you for sharing him with us, guido47. May time dull the ache and memories soften the pain.

Thank you very much Group. I first posted when max walked into my life and now I salute his exit :-)

So sorry about your Max Guido. I remember when you told us about his arrival. Honored to be here for his departure. Love to you.

So sorry Guido! I know it is painful. I am sure he had a lovely life with you. Best wishes, k4k