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And to top off my string of stress
12 years ago
I think Raskal may not be long for this world...
Raskal was found as a 2 week old orphan kitten, he is the first kitten I ever bottle raised and he and I formed a bond more indicative to that of a person and a dog than a person and a cat. He is incredibly smart and personable and I refer to him as "my boy"
The look in his eyes, the way he greets me, the way he meows when he cannot find me, just everything about his nature makes me feel so on the same level as him, our bond goes deep. Of all the cats I have had he and Creampuff are the most bonded I have ever been.
I am 27 years old, Raskal has been in my life since I was 12
The average lifespan of a cat is 14
Raskal is 16
Up until recently he as always been this big, buff burly cat... but he has been slowly going downhill, and I know age is catching up to him.
Sitting with him just now... studying him... I just have a bad feeling.
So on top of all the things that have been helter skelter in my life... I may soon loose Raskal to time's hands.
Raskal was found as a 2 week old orphan kitten, he is the first kitten I ever bottle raised and he and I formed a bond more indicative to that of a person and a dog than a person and a cat. He is incredibly smart and personable and I refer to him as "my boy"
The look in his eyes, the way he greets me, the way he meows when he cannot find me, just everything about his nature makes me feel so on the same level as him, our bond goes deep. Of all the cats I have had he and Creampuff are the most bonded I have ever been.
I am 27 years old, Raskal has been in my life since I was 12
The average lifespan of a cat is 14
Raskal is 16
Up until recently he as always been this big, buff burly cat... but he has been slowly going downhill, and I know age is catching up to him.
Sitting with him just now... studying him... I just have a bad feeling.
So on top of all the things that have been helter skelter in my life... I may soon loose Raskal to time's hands.
Having a cat who is going on his 12th year and has a heart murmur we all worry about when his day will come but as long as you are sure you gave that cat the best life you could have and he did the same for you.
Nobody likes to think about it even as we see it coming.
Things have been hitting you hard lately, enjoy them and let them help you through it while they can and even when they can't they will be able to help you along.
But.. I just feel so frayed lately, I simply lack my usual strength.
But Raskal could still be with you for a few more years to come and just think of the great long life you've been able to give him.
one thing we both definitely know to be true is that you have given Rascal a wonderful life, long and full of warmth and love. I'm sure he appreciates every moment he spends with you.
Is he drinking more than usual? Is he more hungry?
There are a couple different things that could be causing the weight loss, and figuring out what it is could prolong his life. The sooner you figure out what it is, the better.
Yes, statistically cats lose weight in the last 2 years of their life.
But if you find out he is hyperthyroid, that's treatable. If he's got renal disease, you put him on the low protein diet to limit the continuing damage to his kidneys as much as possible.
At any rate, I really feel your pain. I lost my kitty that I had had since I was 10 2 years ago, and I still burst into tears if I start to think about her.
I don't say this because I want pity, but because I know the helplessness of it is difficult. Spend at much time with him as you can and enjoy his company. it's not much of a comfort celebrate the meeting rather than the end but if you enjoy companionship to the last you have much less to mourn.
Just love him for the rest of his days and know he has been living a good and full life.
Then while trying to care for an abandoned runt of a litter, I ended up having my heart broke again as he was never going to make it it seems... something was wrong with him, and his momma knew. I was determined to save him, but it was all for naught. I at least gave him a better final days than his momma would have given him...
On another note, my close personal friend lost his pet last week, he posted a journal about it as well... http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/4655242/