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[quote=Anonymous]Oh OP, I am so very sorry for what you are going through right now. 😿

My sixteen-yr. old cat was exhibiting the same symptoms last month + sadly I had no choice but to put him down.

His health took a huge turn for the worst within a span of a wk or so.

Suddenly lost interest in food & water, then I noticed he began falling a lot.
His back legs seemed to fail him and I foolishly thought he injured his legs during one of his falls.

Yes - I was in complete and full denial.
When it got to the point that I had to carry him to his food/water dishes as well as his litter box &gt;
I just knew it was time.

Heartbroken and alone, I drove across town to a 24HR vet.
It was my birthday and was very painful for me, especially as this was my last remaining cat.
The sound of emptiness in my home was very painful.

But now I can see that I had the blessing of those sixteen yrs.
Also I held him in my arms as he was put to sleep and I am 1000% positive that my cat died peacefully, painlessly & quickly.

It is one of the saddest events of my life - however now that my grief is lessening, I am just grateful for the years we shared.
Not everyone is blessed enough to spend 16 yrs. w/their beloved pet.

And dying a peaceful and humane death is comforting to me.
Many pet owners have pets that get run over, killed by coyotes or just end up missing.

My sympathies to you. ♥️[/quote]

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