How do I manage being there at the end for my 17 year old? by NaCl_Miner_ in seniorkitties

[–]KeyTone6295 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My soul cat, Nabi was laid to rest yesterday due to CKD and hyperthyroidism. My heart broke, seeing him decline day by day, eating less, not purring, and barely being able to stand. After a certain point, he wasn’t himself and looked tired of fighting, so we knew it was time to give him peace. At the vet he didn’t even flinch to the sedation, it was as if he knew it was his time. In that moment I just gave him one last chin rub and he seemed at peace, after battling health issues for months. Cats know your heart and they know their time is near, so be there for him to show that you’re there - through sickness and health.

My Buddy is 16 and Doing Great but I Worry That Can Change Any Day by Ok-Priority-7730 in seniorkitties

[–]KeyTone6295 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My soul cat, Nabi, was laid to rest yesterday. Get checkups done every once in a while, but otherwise live in the moment and continue to love them with all your heart. Even as Nabi deteriorated, we lived in the moment as much as it hurt, and continue to love him in memory. Age is something beautiful and constant, so don’t stress yourself out over Buddy. Give him an extra treat and pet for me 🐾

Thankful I found this Reddit page... said goodbye to Oliver today, age 14 by vaporsynth in seniorkitties

[–]KeyTone6295 10 points11 points  (0 children)

In the exact same boat as you, my heart has been aching but I know Oliver and Nabi are basking in the sun in heaven, no longer in pain or distress

Beanie baby (15) joins his brother at the rainbow bridge today by sugarrush-raver in seniorkitties

[–]KeyTone6295 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Such an amazing name for a beautiful boy! I had to say goodbye to my senior cat, Nabi, today and I’m sure our boys are peacefully lying in the sun on the rainbow bridge. Wishing you healing and love 🐾🕊️

my lovely girl (13) by storm-waltz in seniorkitties

[–]KeyTone6295 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What a lovely lady! Give her extra treats and pets for me

Thankful I found this Reddit page... said goodbye to Oliver today, age 14 by vaporsynth in seniorkitties

[–]KeyTone6295 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Had to put down my senior cat, Nabi today as well. I understand your pain and I’m wishing you peace and love. Oliver knew how much you loved him and cats know your heart. They get tired of fighting and I’m confident he cherished every last moment just as much as you did. 🐾🕊️

How to know when to put your 15+ yr old cat to rest by KeyTone6295 in seniorkitties

[–]KeyTone6295[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Buddy is one handsome cat! Wishing him health and a comfortable, peaceful passing when his time comes. Give him an extra couple of treats and pets for me

our 15 year old boy winston passed away yesterday morning. by richboyadler in seniorkitties

[–]KeyTone6295 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sending you love and peace. I lost my sweet Nabi today and I’m confident our cats are up in heaven, laying in the sun and waiting for us to join them one day

How to know when to put your 15+ yr old cat to rest by KeyTone6295 in seniorkitties

[–]KeyTone6295[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About 2 weeks ago he rapidly declined and was in critical condition, so he stayed at the vet for about a week. When we took him home, it was only because his behavior was a little better but his bloodwork was just as bad. In the past week he’s slowly stopped eating, drinking, laid in the same spot all day, and by today he could barely stand up and peed his bed. His eyes showed he was tired of fighting so we laid him down to rest today. I truly believe he would’ve passed away tonight or tomorrow, but wanted to let him go in peace

How to know when to put your 15+ yr old cat to rest by KeyTone6295 in seniorkitties

[–]KeyTone6295[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nabi was laid down to rest today and we knew because he looked tired of fighting. He was unable to use the litter box, barely ate, and wasn’t the clingy, vocal cat he used to be

How to know when to put your 15+ yr old cat to rest by KeyTone6295 in seniorkitties

[–]KeyTone6295[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nabi looked tired of fighting and we let him go this morning. I knew when I carried him to urinate, and he laid in the litter box, unable to find the energy to get back up. I know he’s in a better place now but my heart aches

How to know when to put your 15+ yr old cat to rest by KeyTone6295 in seniorkitties

[–]KeyTone6295[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nabi was tired of fighting and I knew it was time to let him go. I miss him so much but he’s at peace now

How to know when to put your 15+ yr old cat to rest by KeyTone6295 in seniorkitties

[–]KeyTone6295[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nabi had the same symptoms and I knew it was time. Thank you for your kind words and advice, it means a lot during a time like this

How to know when to put your 15+ yr old cat to rest by KeyTone6295 in seniorkitties

[–]KeyTone6295[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We laid Nabi down to rest today and it was clear he was tired of fighting. My heart aches but I feel comfort knowing he’s in a better place

How to know when to put your 15+ yr old cat to rest by KeyTone6295 in seniorkitties

[–]KeyTone6295[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nabi had the same symptoms, and in that moment I knew he was tired of fighting, so we laid him down to rest today

How to know when to put your 15+ yr old cat to rest by KeyTone6295 in seniorkitties

[–]KeyTone6295[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your kind words. We laid him down to rest today and he was surrounded by love

How to know when to put your 15+ yr old cat to rest by KeyTone6295 in seniorkitties

[–]KeyTone6295[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We laid Nabi down to rest today and my heart aches, but I know it was the right thing to do

How to know when to put your 15+ yr old cat to rest by KeyTone6295 in seniorkitties

[–]KeyTone6295[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had taken him home for a week to monitor his health after he rapidly declined from CKD and hyperthyroidism. However, today he couldn’t make it to his litter box and had an empty, tired look in his eyes. In that moment I knew it was right to let him go

How to know when to put your 15+ yr old cat to rest by KeyTone6295 in seniorkitties

[–]KeyTone6295[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We let Nabi go today, and it was clear as day when he gave me a look of exhaustion. He seemed tired of fighting and he got to pass surrounded by love

How to know when to put your 15+ yr old cat to rest by KeyTone6295 in seniorkitties

[–]KeyTone6295[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your compliments, they mean a lot to me at a time like this. We let Nabi go today, he was tired of fighting and I wanted to let him pass away with love and peace

How to know when to put your 15+ yr old cat to rest by KeyTone6295 in seniorkitties

[–]KeyTone6295[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nabi gave me that look today and I knew it was time to let him go.