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My cat, Jonesy, died very late last night. She started having trouble breathing, and three horrific hours later she was dead. She had hyperthyroidism, and had been in declining but managed health for a long time, but these final hours came on so suddenly that there was nothing I could do in the middle of the night with no car ... It was awful to watch her run out of breath like that. She was scared and wanted me to help her, but I couldn't. :( I don't even know what she died from. Her body just stopped working for some reason. Maybe she had an undetected heart condition stemming from her thyroid issue, I don't know .... So what's on my mind is how much I'll miss her and how sad I feel, and kind of in shock maybe. 13 good years together. She was a really special cat, and a part of my family.

I'm also feeling glad right now that I have another cat, because I don't know how much more depressing it would be if it was just myself left today. My other cat seems completely indifferent. I hope it stays that way (even though I feel secretly illogically annoyed that she doesn't care - how lame is that?). I don't want her to fall into one of those animal depressions or anything.

I'm okay (relatively), but shit. It's hard to lose a pet. Poor girl. A sweet and good part of my life is gone, and I'll really miss her a lot, and really wish her death had been more peaceful than that. :(

PJ_Soul wrote:

My cat, Jonesy, died very late last night. She started having trouble breathing, and three horrific hours later she was dead. She had hyperthyroidism, and had been in declining but managed health for a long time, but these final hours came on so suddenly that there was nothing I could do in the middle of the night with no car ... It was awful to watch her run out of breath like that. She was scared and wanted me to help her, but I couldn't. :( I don't even know what she died from. Her body just stopped working for some reason. Maybe she had an undetected heart condition stemming from her thyroid issue, I don't know .... So what's on my mind is how much I'll miss her and how sad I feel, and kind of in shock maybe. 13 good years together. She was a really special cat, and a part of my family.

I'm also feeling glad right now that I have another cat, because I don't know how much more depressing it would be if it was just myself left today. My other cat seems completely indifferent. I hope it stays that way (even though I feel secretly illogically annoyed that she doesn't care - how lame is that?). I don't want her to fall into one of those animal depressions or anything.

I'm okay (relatively), but shit. It's hard to lose a pet. Poor girl. A sweet and good part of my life is gone, and I'll really miss her a lot, and really wish her death had been more peaceful than that. :(

I'm so sorry for you loss! Hugs to you.

Oh Allie I am so sorry :( Your kitty was so well loved. It sounds like you did so much just by being there to love her and hold her and comfort her as she passed.

PJ_Soul wrote:

My cat, Jonesy, died very late last night. She started having trouble breathing, and three horrific hours later she was dead. She had hyperthyroidism, and had been in declining but managed health for a long time, but these final hours came on so suddenly that there was nothing I could do in the middle of the night with no car ... It was awful to watch her run out of breath like that. She was scared and wanted me to help her, but I couldn't. :( I don't even know what she died from. Her body just stopped working for some reason. Maybe she had an undetected heart condition stemming from her thyroid issue, I don't know .... So what's on my mind is how much I'll miss her and how sad I feel, and kind of in shock maybe. 13 good years together. She was a really special cat, and a part of my family.

I'm also feeling glad right now that I have another cat, because I don't know how much more depressing it would be if it was just myself left today. My other cat seems completely indifferent. I hope it stays that way (even though I feel secretly illogically annoyed that she doesn't care - how lame is that?). I don't want her to fall into one of those animal depressions or anything.

I'm okay (relatively), but shit. It's hard to lose a pet. Poor girl. A sweet and good part of my life is gone, and I'll really miss her a lot, and really wish her death had been more peaceful than that. :(

:(

Losing someone close to you is always hard. My condolances ...

PJ_Soul wrote:

My cat, Jonesy, died very late last night. She started having trouble breathing, and three horrific hours later she was dead. She had hyperthyroidism, and had been in declining but managed health for a long time, but these final hours came on so suddenly that there was nothing I could do in the middle of the night with no car ... It was awful to watch her run out of breath like that. She was scared and wanted me to help her, but I couldn't. :( I don't even know what she died from. Her body just stopped working for some reason. Maybe she had an undetected heart condition stemming from her thyroid issue, I don't know .... So what's on my mind is how much I'll miss her and how sad I feel, and kind of in shock maybe. 13 good years together. She was a really special cat, and a part of my family.

I'm also feeling glad right now that I have another cat, because I don't know how much more depressing it would be if it was just myself left today. My other cat seems completely indifferent. I hope it stays that way (even though I feel secretly illogically annoyed that she doesn't care - how lame is that?). I don't want her to fall into one of those animal depressions or anything.

I'm okay (relatively), but shit. It's hard to lose a pet. Poor girl. A sweet and good part of my life is gone, and I'll really miss her a lot, and really wish her death had been more peaceful than that. :(

Aw...so sorry to hear this. My kitties are part of my family too. I know how hard it is to lose a pet.. :(

Hugs to you!!

PJ_Soul wrote:

My cat, Jonesy, died very late last night. She started having trouble breathing, and three horrific hours later she was dead. She had hyperthyroidism, and had been in declining but managed health for a long time, but these final hours came on so suddenly that there was nothing I could do in the middle of the night with no car ... It was awful to watch her run out of breath like that. She was scared and wanted me to help her, but I couldn't. :( I don't even know what she died from. Her body just stopped working for some reason. Maybe she had an undetected heart condition stemming from her thyroid issue, I don't know .... So what's on my mind is how much I'll miss her and how sad I feel, and kind of in shock maybe. 13 good years together. She was a really special cat, and a part of my family.

I'm also feeling glad right now that I have another cat, because I don't know how much more depressing it would be if it was just myself left today. My other cat seems completely indifferent. I hope it stays that way (even though I feel secretly illogically annoyed that she doesn't care - how lame is that?). I don't want her to fall into one of those animal depressions or anything.

I'm okay (relatively), but shit. It's hard to lose a pet. Poor girl. A sweet and good part of my life is gone, and I'll really miss her a lot, and really wish her death had been more peaceful than that. :(

I'm so sorry, that sounds terrible! Rest in peace, Jonesy...

We are having a vet appointment with Mr. Pickles again tomorrow. He seemed to be doing better with the diuretic, but his breathing is again back to heavy abdominal He is only about 1,5 years old and we have adopted him from the shelter 7 weeks ago, but he is such a big part in our lives that we get really sad at the thought of losing him. I can only imagine how hard it must be after 13 years.
We have read a lot about heart diseases in cats, and they are not as rare as you would think. And often they come with breathing problems.

Hugs!

PJ_Soul wrote:

My cat, Jonesy, died very late last night. She started having trouble breathing, and three horrific hours later she was dead. She had hyperthyroidism, and had been in declining but managed health for a long time, but these final hours came on so suddenly that there was nothing I could do in the middle of the night with no car ... It was awful to watch her run out of breath like that. She was scared and wanted me to help her, but I couldn't. :( I don't even know what she died from. Her body just stopped working for some reason. Maybe she had an undetected heart condition stemming from her thyroid issue, I don't know .... So what's on my mind is how much I'll miss her and how sad I feel, and kind of in shock maybe. 13 good years together. She was a really special cat, and a part of my family.

I'm also feeling glad right now that I have another cat, because I don't know how much more depressing it would be if it was just myself left today. My other cat seems completely indifferent. I hope it stays that way (even though I feel secretly illogically annoyed that she doesn't care - how lame is that?). I don't want her to fall into one of those animal depressions or anything.

I'm okay (relatively), but shit. It's hard to lose a pet. Poor girl. A sweet and good part of my life is gone, and I'll really miss her a lot, and really wish her death had been more peaceful than that. :(

I'm so so sorry to hear that hun :( Our pets become our family and losing them is one of the hardest things to deal with.

rick1zoo2 wrote:

:(

I hope your ok... sending good vibes and hugs your way.