Worst day of my life

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I took my cat Michah to the vet this morning and had to make the one decision nobody likes to make.

I've had some tough times in the mid-to-late 00's and she stopped me from doing foolish things on a number of occasions. Always there at the right moment, comforting me, loving me, demanding my attention, whatever it took to take my mind off the bad things.







My best friend for 12.5 years. RIP Michah






One of her last pics, taken 3 weeks ago.
At that point I had just switched her from dry food to wet food to stop her from throwing up. She had pancreatic problems ever since she was 4 or 5, so throwing up a lot despite prescription food was no real cause for concern. A temporary change of diet usually helped. This time though it was the big C that caused the problem, so the change of diet only made her feel less miserable for a while.
It was only when she crawled into a dark corner on Friday evening that I got worried, and when she was barely able to stand on Sunday I kinda knew I had to prepare for the worst. The vet's words still came as a shock though.

Not sure how to go on now, but I guess Yuna, my other cat, needs me more than ever. She's currently walking around the house looking for Michah. It's going to be weird for a while.
If any cat owners have tips on how to deal with that, feel free to tell me. Yuna always had a problem with being alone and it's obvious she already misses Michah even though they never were best friends.
 

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Terrible! I know the feeling when i had to bring my 15 year old Persian cat to the vet for the last time. A couple of days before she walked against the table and hurt her eye real bad. She was in so much pain the vet gave her a seduction so that we could say goodbye to her in the weekend. And that monday i had to bring her for the last time... All the best with this loss!
 
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had a dog for 16 years ;and took her to the vets last year so still feel,
very bad,same as you the dog was with me through all the good times and got me
through all the bad times,divorce /split, ect
not much you can say to heal someones pain ,so just take care :cry:
 
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Sorry for your loss 'Bulls :(

We had to say goodbye to our 11 year old spaniel last year; my wife and I got her when we had only been together for a few months and it was really tough taking her on that last walk knowing what was to come.

My wife is a vet nurse and as such we've also had lots of cats come (and go) over the years and it doesn't get any easier.

No words of advice really, it just takes a little time. Keep your chin up mate.
 
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You have my sincere symapthies.

I've posted this before, but a few years ago we were lucky enough to rehome a stray cat from Ireland. Her name was Jasmine, and she was one of the most special cats we've ever known. These are some bits of the story from the Cork animal care society who found her, half dead.

Jasmines story part 1
Jasmines story part 2
Jasmines story part 3

She was remarkable, with a bigger heart than anyone i've ever known.

Sadly, we lost her to cancer a little while ago, but she had a lovely, if short, life with us. She did however, leave a massive hole in our lives.

So, late last year, we took the decision to bring *these* into our house;



They settled in well. As we still had our other older cat, we thought a pair of kittens my occupy each other, rather than looking to her for play - it worked perfectly; possibly would for Yuna too?.




They're utter devils, and are awesome.

You'll never forget Michah, But a couple of kittens might help fill a hole, when you're ready.
 
My deepest condolences...

I've never had a cat always dogs but I know how you feel. I have lost two pets in a period of a year and you are right about your others missing them or acting a little strange.

Best wishes mate...
 

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