Guys my best friend is dying

Guys my best friend is dying.

>she hasn't been eating much the past week.
>took her to vet.
>vet ran blood tests, came back positive for feline lukiemia.
>said is she makes it to december thats good if she already is stopping eating.

I don't know what the fuck to do. Ive lost close friends that lived as room mates with me for years got over it in days. But this little fucker has been with me for 9+ years. Through high school, relationships, and these past few tough years getting my life together. I feel like this is going to just destroy me when it happens.

Call me a faggot, i don't care. I just needed someone to share this with. I tried talking to family and friends about it and none seem to understand how much the thing means to me.

>pic very related. Its kit cat

Here's a timestamp for anyone out there.

I know it's not caturday yet, but i know someone out there can maybe relate or has been through a similar situation.

/bros...

I know that feel, OP. 4 years ago I lost my dog to old age. It was terrible to go through but I kept moving forward. Be there for your cat every step of the way, and stay strong.

Looks tasty to me imo

If it was a dog I would care, cats are soulless.

I just found out today so tomorrow i plan on going to pet smart and getting her a nice soft cat bed. Im usually a strong hearted person when it come to loss and tragic things that have happened in my life, but all this little buddy has done is be there for me and get along with all my friends and people it has been around.

Get a new kitten right now, get some cross over for the new guy to learn stuff from your guy. There are kittens all over the place, go get one.

I've done this with all my dogs and they learn silly tricks from each other. Or annoying shit, but you know puppies are fun and cute, and old dogs like puppies even if they are spongey brained.

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I've actually thought about this.

She's been an only inside cat her whole life. Will the new kitten put stress on her? I want to enjoy what little time i have left with her until it looks like its painful for her to even live and i have to get her euthanized.

My dog died a few years back. It was the strangest thing missing her late night barking that I used to hate. Burying her was probably one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. But it'll be okay, user, the sadness will pass but you'll never forget what she means to you. You gotta hold onto that.

Hard times ahead, but be strong.

Also, consider euthenasia, you don't want to look back and think she could have been in pain at the end

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Everything is soulless you faggot

That's really nice to do...To lose a pet that has been with you through everything under the sun is hard, but not impossible. The best thing to do is take it day by day, and spend as much time as you can with her.

I love you user

It's always sad when it's time for them to be put to sleep, but you have to remember that she isn't scared she just doesn't want to live in agony.

When we become pet owners we have moral obligations to stop suffering before it gets too bad.

My cat had cancer of the jaw and couldn't eat any more, and it was only fair that i put my feelings aside and did what was best for her.

Just remember that you gave her great years of happiness.

Sweet! You got a ps4!

Yeah me and the vet talked about it before I left today. I plan on bringing her back once i notice any significant mood changes. I don't want her to suffer, but I also would hate to call it lets say 7-10 days too soon if shes atill moving around and drinking water

Really sorry to hear that user. I lost one to feline leukemia just under a year ago. It's really awful. The worst part of it is that there's nothing you can do to fix it.

I first found out because she was acting really upset and lethargic. I took her to the emergency clinic, and I'll never forget how she meowed at me there; she knew she was dying, and she was scared and wanted me to help her. I know that sounds like a crazy thing to assume, but hearing her and seeing how she acted, I have no doubt about that. That'll always haunt me because I felt like I had failed her so badly, and I hated seeing her feeling like that. She got a blood transfusion, and felt normal again, but it only lasted for about two months. She started having less energy, eating less, and being lethargic. One morning, I just knew it was the day. She wasn't eating her food, so I gave her a can of salmon, held her for a while, and spent some time with her. Then we went to the vet. It killed me to take here there, but after the last time, I vowed I wouldn't let her get to that point again, and I'm glad I didn't.

user, I'm sorry for your current situation, but just know that our pet family members have shorter lives than us for a reason.. They're here to teach us things in life we'll often overlook without them. They teach us morals and the gift of appreciation for even the smallest things in life that mean more than we realize. That cat will love you until its last breath. Return the favor by staying strong and positive until you see her off to be free in the universe. She's had an impact on you, which means even after she leaves this physical form, she's never truly gone.. Everything will be ok user. Hang in there and love her until her last breath, then embrace everything you experie fed with her.

Just do what's best for your cat when the time comes, but make sure you treasure the time you have left. I spent almost all my time outside of work with that cat, and I'll always be so thankful for that. It's going to hurt, a lot. Just remember that you gave that cat a loving home and a great life. Be proud of that. It'll be hard, but take care of yourself. It will take time, but everything will be ok. And there are many cats out there who badly need people like you.

As for getting a new kitten, it sounds like a great idea, but be careful because feline leukemia can be transmitted to other cats. I had two other cats when my girl was diagnosed, and I had to keep them separated to make sure they didn't get it from her. The kitten may or may not stress her out. Every cat is different, and some love other cats, however, others can be awesome to people, but for some reason they hate other cats.

>my best friend xD

Stop giving in to retarded Reddit memes where you call your pet your best friend. It's a fucking animal that isn't even aware of your existence. Stop digging for Sup Forums friendship support.

You can get through it op, you will slowly miss it less and less but will never forget the new times. Getting a new cat honestly helps you get over it, especially a similar one. Not to replace it, but you won't look at it and think about differences too much

Ehh I'm a dog person, but I know that young puppies give off pheromone that all dogs respond to, especially female dogs, they love puppy smell. You can keep them separate in diffrent rooms for a bit then take them into each other's spaces with out them in it to see how they like smelling stuff.

If your cat has chased rats or whatever, you can sorta tell the difference between smelling hard looking for prey or smelling like something they want to roll in.

Not much experience with kittens, puppies are really dumb and will love pretty much any older dog. It's about the older dogs knowing it's not a toy or a squirrel, one they figure that out they kinda chill out.

Do you think that first transfusion was worth it? Like did it bring her spirits/appetite back enough to make it worthwile for her to enjoy two more months?

Yeah bro. You're on ps4?

>It's a fucking animal that isn't even aware of your existence
if you're not a dick, animals can very much like you and protect/die for you. guess you've never experienced that

I came here because despite the downright obscene nature of this place, it generally has a wonderful understanding of things.

There are few decisions tougher than that. You'll know when it's time though. Make her last day great

WI work at a cat shelter.
Workers take cats home when their about to die and will spend 12 hours with them in a bathroom until they pass.
Sister had a 18 year old deaf and blind cat die in her lap a few days after they found him. Later that day the owners came in and asked for him.
Gotta think about the life you gave your baby up til that point, or shit sucks balls.
Cats can live with feline leukimia for years though. Two cats at shelter have lived with it for 8 years. Not counting the two other cats that lived with it for 8 years and got adopted a few months ago. She can survive. try to keep her in a safe clean environment as long as you can.

Goddammit OP! I didn't needs to know the kitties name was Kit Kat. Now I'm gonna cry. My advice would be to spend time relaxing with her and just try to make sure that she knows she's loved very much. I just hope that there's some kind of afterlife where you can see her again someday.

Looking back, I'd say so just because she didn't go out feeling all messed up and scared, and because the time we spent together was good; I took lots of pictures and videos of her being her. When I took her in for the euthanasia, she was just extremely tired. I'll be honest, the transfusion was expensive, even getting a discount because I knew someone who was a vet tech. Also, at the time, the vet thought it was a blood parasite, so we thought she just needed the transfusion and some medicine to recover, but even knowing that, I would have still done it. She was back to her old self really quickly, and that lasted for a few weeks, but I could see the effects wearing off too as she had less and less energy and appetite.

This thread is the reason why none of you Betas are getting laid tonight. Fucking cry babies. It's an animal, they die. Think about that next time you're eating ribs.

I pity that you've never had love like that, user

"""""""""Wow so edgy"""""""""

>and will spend 12 hours with them in a bathroom until they pass.
that sound shitty for everyone involved

I had two cats that died of this, its strange how they seem to be doing fine and then just suddenly decline. Rip in piece.

Yeah. Rainbow six siege usually although i just picked up skyrim and battlefield

And I don't think I'd ever forgiven myself if I had knowingly given up on a chance to try and make her healthy. What happened was terrible, but I did everything I could for her, which I will never regret and always be proud of. She was a stray kitten who was found frozen to a dumpster, and I was able to give her love and a warm place with two other great cats to play with. She only made it to just under a year old, but I'm glad that I could help make that short life a good one.

OP, post your ID.

I am sorry man. You have my condelences.

..... It's a fucking cat, get a new one and stop being a little bitch.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>just a cat

Thank for the advice guys. I definitely need to take her to a different vet. He didn't even offer any ways what so ever to try to even fight this besides putting her down when the time come. I know she obviously has it, but she's at least still moving around and eating a little (albeit not as much). I know i can only do so much, because you know, money. But if i can buy another two months shit even one month past what the vet said, I'll definitely pay that price.

hate cats but love killing them

Just stopping in to say she had a great life man. Give her a nice last couple of months, and enjoy the time you have with her. Also I know it sounds dumb but make sure you tell her how much you really love her, before you can't anymore. Best wishes op.

OP my best friend got lung cancer last year and stopped eating too. it was very bad to watch. one his last day i took him to the vet for one last try to see if they could do anything to help him. my regular vet wasn't there and the bitch that was supposed to look at him didn't even take him out of his carrier to look at him. she just sort of wrote him off, but i already knew the answer anyway because the night before he looked worse than ever. they asked if i wanted him euthanized there and i said no i would do it at home.

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS ADVICE:
so op my advice is to not let him get euthanized at the vet in a strange place he will be scared of. ask your vet to arrange for someone to come to your home where he is comfortable and safe and let them do it there. it costs a little bit more but it's worth it for his sake.

good luck. pic is my best friend one of his last days.

Im not getting laid tonight because i got out of a 2 year relationship last month that was fillied with sex almost every to everyother night. Sex to me now is merely a novelty... til i start craving that shit again. Right now, yes all im concerned about is my fur baby, who granted is dying is still with me, unlike that cunt.

We care about you and your cat bro...
shes 16 though so she had a longer life to most cats
just get through the first few days after shes gone and it gets better, but it still sucks
holding an urn right now typing this holding back tears (poorly)
be strong for her

Sorry to hear, OP. Have you tried letting her haz cheezburger?
Por vous.

Fuck off shitlord. These cats are family to us not just some object that's worth nothing. I've spent most of my life helping shelters with all the cats and other animals that you fucks drop off at the shelter or leave behind when you move someplace. If you can't understand the bond that we form with our pets, then shut up and leave the thread.

You're more than welcome. He may not have even thought it was an option worth mentioning. I don't think there's any way a blood transfusion can do anything for a cat with feline leukemia other than make it feel better for a while. He may have thought nobody would willingly pay for that just for some extra time, or might not have wanted to get your hopes up. I also want to warn you that while I got two months, it may not necessarily be that much time in your case. I think it's probably just specific for the individual cat, and I'd definitely consult a vet about it. I just don't want you to pay for a transfusion, and then for it to only last a week or two. Just doing my best to give you advice, but not steer you wrong either. Just get as much info as you can, then do what's best for yourself and your cat. I'll definitely be thinking about you guys, and no matter what happens, I hope the rest of your time is great.

I know that feeling, user. My own cat had to be put down last September. I believe it was feline Leukemia as well though five years earlier he had a heart attack after eating some sidewalk salt off of my boots during the winter. I'm glad you can manage to spend time with your friend as long as you can.

I didn't get the chance. I had gone back to school after saving up for the past several years, and moved away. I had a test the Friday we were going to put him down, and the professor had a no make up rule. I also had to work a bunch in the time before we had him put down and didn't have time to spend with him, living far away. I left him with my father, whom loved the cat as much as me.

It hurt me, and I cried on the way home after the test, knowing at that moment he was being put to rest. Father told me he took him to the park, let him roll around in the grass for a few moments. He knew his time had come, and I couldn't be there for him. Sometimes I lay I wake at night, when I feel sad, and ask for his forgiveness. To not have been there for his final days just absolutely crushed me.

At least I have a mural of several photos of him. However, I'll never again be able to call him like I used to, hear his heavy footfalls throughout the house as he ran up to me. His chitter just before jumping on my knee.

All I can do, is visit his grave at home. My father had painted a nice marker for him and set up a little garden around the grave. I so miss that cat.... he was one of my only friends when I grew up.

OP I feel you; I lost my cat of 9+ years a few years ago and it devastated me. However, my cat suffered from persistent kidney stones and eventually led to his bladder rupturing. He suffered through the entirety of the ordeal because we did not know his bladder ruptured nor did we go to a second vet.

I suggest what others have said and get a second opinion. It's also worth noting that if you truly love your cat, don't let it suffer to satisfy your disdain for the inevitable.

Good luck OP

I would give up all my material possessions just to spend more time with my little buddy.

Actually no, nurses on staff will take them home to save the shelter money and vet bills because tehy can do the things needed at their house.

Thanks for everything thing Sup Forumsros.
I've been coming to this place for years and years for everything from porn to disgusting lulz bit never have expected to get into anything as personal as this thread and receive kind and uplifting words. You guys have done what family and friends in the flesh couldn't do. Im crashing out now, its been a really long day but i will make another thread if there's ny changes with her to keep anyone that's interested with updates. Thank you all again. Goodnight.

similar situation here. it's been a year since his death and this thread still hits me.

Try giving her an assortment of wet food and dry food. Did you check her gums to see if they were super white? My cat is black and tehrefore has black gums, with pink spots that states she's healthy. If you scruff her, and examine how fast her skin returns to it's natural position on her neck it will tell you how hydrated she is. If anything you can force fluids and food down her throat with a 60 CC syringe. We do it all the time for sick cats.

Side note, wet food helps keep cats hydrated. You can try an assortment of wetfood from petco if your getting desperate. I know my cat before he died like baby food mixed with chicken broth.

I know, right? Teared up like a baby...

I wish you had cancer and not OPs cat

Year anniversary is in a month. Won't be fun. I still think of her often.

Not OP but would a small dose of cannabis oil in its food ease some of its suffering?

A kitten will make it uncomfortable, better enjoy the time left. My 12 year old cat died last week after battling diabetes for 9 months, i stayed by her side till the end. Also if you euthanize your buddy, don't leave it alone with the vet, all pets, no matter how sick look for their owner in their final moments.

This is also helpful. My girl had a pink nose and paw pads, and when she was acting super lazy and off the first time, I noticed that instead of pink, they were white, which is a sign they're not doing well.

Thats very sad that people that close to you can't even see how much your cat means to you, especially if you've had as long as you said you did. But my pleasure OP. Godspeed to you and Kit Cat, i hope to see a thread a week from now saying shes walking around and eating more.

really glad to see these faggots are in the minority
even on Sup Forums

Op i had to put down the one thing that meant anything to me anymore last week and feel nothing but guilt fuck this shitty earth

Why do I feel like these are the same people that start the "why can't atheists define atheism" threads?

It's a sign of FelV sadly. But they can last for many years for whatever reason, i'm not sure. We've had a cat get adopted and a few weeks later he died at someone's house. It's fucked man.
In some states you can buy cannabis oil from recreational shops for animals.

> t-t-that's something that only people on reddit sayy
think of how fucking warped your life is if you really believe that calling your pet your best friend is something originated and owned by people that used reddit.

Get a doggo

>Calling the cat a "thing"
>Supposedly cares for the cat

>In some states you can buy cannabis oil from recreational shops for animals.

Hopefully OP sees this

Don't care to skim thread but my cat had feline caner and was given less than a year to live. She lived for four years after that. My parents had to put her down because she was pretty well blind and her quality of life was bad, pretty much from old age, she was 14/15 (she was a stray).

My cat used to get steroid shots and they were expensive but they gave her a bit better life for a while.

When she started losing weight I used to hot box the garage with her in it and her weight picked back up.

I was stationed overseas when my parents put her down. I told them never to tell me if anything happened to her. When they quit showing her on Facetime I knew.

She can last longer than you expect. Just make sure you love her as much as you would. My cat was there from kindergarten/first grade for me till I moved halfway across the world. I still miss her and if anything I'm a lot more sweet to animals. I used to pick up my cat and place her on the window sill when she would be staring at it because she couldn''t jump as well the last year I was home.

This happened to my cat too. It sucks.
Try to make her comfortable.

Once she starts throwing up you should probably put her down. FLV is an awful way to go and at that point she'll be in constant pain.

I know how you must feel. It hurts. Sorry this had to happen to you.

OP, if you're still here, don't get a kitten for now. I recently adopted a kitten and it takes a while for the cats to get used to each other, and the kitten will stress out your cat. For now, let her chill and make her comfortable.
Godspeed

Go to bed, edgelord. Its past your bedtime.

Iknow those feels user, lost my cat from same time period and I've never stopped missing her . You'll never forget the time you shared.

>Holding cats above humans
Natural selection will have you in its clutches soon enough.

Yes
>Just a cat

You're a lying virgin faggot OP
Your peice of shit dying bitch cat is the only pussy you've ever seen, besides your own.

Your bond is only evidence of your emotional retardation. Grow up, it's a just a fucking cat.

Good Luck

>peice of shit dying bitch cat
Kek

It's sad to see so few people with a real perspective of life, even on Sup Forums
Fucking children clinging to your "pets" like they're a family member and a loved one, you're the product of humanities decline.

I'd take an animal companion over a human any day. I can hook up for sex whenever, but good riddance to living with a bitch.

Vet fag here. If you dont like the care you were given move vets. Secondly ask for miritazpine in cats it helps with appetite. Flv is usually a just a waiting game. Its a more advanced version of feline aids. So you have to battle the secondary infections that pop up. If it was felv thats a different story.
Lastly I would get it the euthanasia down a little before they start the rapid decline. Most vets wont have a euthanasia at home,because they arent equipped to handle home Visits. Stay with her when you need to get it done and bring something that smells like you for her to lay on.
Ask for a mild sedation when you are ready. It will keep her from getting hyper state before death. If you have any other questions you wanna ask dont feel bad about asking. ^^

Natural selection is telling me that with you spouting our edgy things like that, its only a matter of time before you get shanked on the street because you couldn't hold your fucking tounge and said something in front of someone dangerous. Retard. Charles Darwin would be fucking ashamed of you.

LISTEN HERE OP ! DON FUCKING TRUST THAT VET !!
SOME CATS DO MAKE IT !!
TRY TO KEEP HER IMMUNE SYSTEM UP TRY TO KEEP HER STRESS FREE AND HEALTHY AS MUCH POSSIBLE AND THERE IS CHANCE SHE WILL BEAT IT!

Cat dying? Sell it to your nearest Chinese food place. Probably get about $20. Depends on how much meat is on the cat's bones.

oh go fuck yourself,
good job you edgy little faggot finally you look like hannibal lecter, yeah bro ur super cold and dark and calculated. you fucking faggot. animals are living things just like us, maybe not as smart, but we're smart enough to understand the connection we have.

just because your life sucked and you think everything is a math equation doesnt mean everybody else has to have no empathy,

i dont even know what to say youre just such a piece of shit stupid little jew fuck, i can almost guarantee you're a fucking jew

fuckin virgin pussy, yeah super cool for havin no empathy bro,
fucking bacon munching little mountain dew and dorito fucking faggot

listen my brother, I don't know if you gonna read this or not but I understand your feeling. Last week I had to put down my cat that I had for 20 years on the day before my birthday. And just yesterday I had to pick up his ashes so I really understand your sympathy here and let me tell you the best advice I have. Take care of him, love him everyday and make sure you gave him all the medicine he needs but my friend, you gotta understand that you have to put him down soon. Like it or not you have to swallow that fact, you don't do it for you but do it for him. The time I had to decide was when my cat urinated on himself because he couldn't walk. So at some point he is gonna suffer and you have to do your best for him not to. So enjoy all the time you have left with him, but make sure when he is suffering, you have to pull the most fucking difficult choose of your life. but again, it's not for you. it's for him.

Jesus christ dude..

i'm triggerred as fuck rn i would ring this pussies neck holy fucking shit

yes i am samefagging i dont give a cunt

> welp
> friday night
> nothing for me to do tonight but rile up faggots
pic related

sorry for the misspellings, it hard to check for spellings when you get teary eyes.

Not OP, he said said he went to sleep here But im still here because its been one of the better threads here tonight. How much did the cremation cost?