Helen + Noogi
Member Since 2025
Dear friends - I'm very sad to have to tell you I lost Noogi today 
As noted in my previous post his appetite was a bit off the day before yesterday, but he seemed to feel better in the evening. And he was his usual self yesterday morning, altho I was a little concerned about his slightly-higher-than-normal numbers. He was subdued last night and didn't eat with his usual gusto, and this morning he showed signs of nausea, so I made an appointment with the vet for this afternoon. When I came home from work to take him in I could see he wasn't doing well. He seemed to be in discomfort and his breathing was laboured. The vet did an x-ray and found large masses in his chest - almost certainly cancerous growths. Absolutely nothing to be done other than give him a gentle ending.
I'd been preparing myself for the inevitable but I thought it was going to be a long drawn-out affair as his arthritis got slowly worse, or his kidneys started to take strain from the anti-inflammatory meds. Cancer was not something I was expecting at all. I'm grateful for both our sakes it was quick. He'd been really happy the last month and I'm hoping that the pain meds he was for the last while for his arthritis maybe helped him not feel pain from the cancer either - I think the fact that he was in good numbers indicate this is might be the case.
He was the sweetest boy. Our bond was so much closer during this last year through this journey with diabetes. He was so good, obliging and patient with all the pricks and injections, I know for certain he knew I was helping him be well. The responsibility and worry has taken a toll on me - like it does to all us caregivers. I feel a deep exhaustion. But I don't regret any of it and feel grateful for the opportunity to extend his life and have this special time with him.
I am also so grateful to have found this community too. Thank you for the support, advice and help throughout this year.
Special thanks to all the moderators for their guidance - especially @Bandit's Mom , @Wendy&Neko. Bhooma, you really held my hand through the difficult first few months and all those panicky nights I was up late testing and retesting. I don't think I would have got Noogi regulated without your help. Forever grateful.
High fives and hugs to the pals in what I think of as my cohort. We all joined at more or less the same time and went through similar journeys at the same time. Love you guys and your cats @Mary & Jude, @Laurie&Petey, @Brianna & Xander, @Briana + Binx, @Karolina & Nestle, @Charlie'sMom22, @Tim & Pookey, @Lauren & Esse, @Kat & Trixie
Much appreciation and gratitude to the members who have been here longer and have so generously shared their wisdom and support, especially @Staci & Ivy, @squeem3 and @Seth&Bell
Everyone - squeeze your kitties extra tight today
As noted in my previous post his appetite was a bit off the day before yesterday, but he seemed to feel better in the evening. And he was his usual self yesterday morning, altho I was a little concerned about his slightly-higher-than-normal numbers. He was subdued last night and didn't eat with his usual gusto, and this morning he showed signs of nausea, so I made an appointment with the vet for this afternoon. When I came home from work to take him in I could see he wasn't doing well. He seemed to be in discomfort and his breathing was laboured. The vet did an x-ray and found large masses in his chest - almost certainly cancerous growths. Absolutely nothing to be done other than give him a gentle ending.
I'd been preparing myself for the inevitable but I thought it was going to be a long drawn-out affair as his arthritis got slowly worse, or his kidneys started to take strain from the anti-inflammatory meds. Cancer was not something I was expecting at all. I'm grateful for both our sakes it was quick. He'd been really happy the last month and I'm hoping that the pain meds he was for the last while for his arthritis maybe helped him not feel pain from the cancer either - I think the fact that he was in good numbers indicate this is might be the case.
He was the sweetest boy. Our bond was so much closer during this last year through this journey with diabetes. He was so good, obliging and patient with all the pricks and injections, I know for certain he knew I was helping him be well. The responsibility and worry has taken a toll on me - like it does to all us caregivers. I feel a deep exhaustion. But I don't regret any of it and feel grateful for the opportunity to extend his life and have this special time with him.
I am also so grateful to have found this community too. Thank you for the support, advice and help throughout this year.
Special thanks to all the moderators for their guidance - especially @Bandit's Mom , @Wendy&Neko. Bhooma, you really held my hand through the difficult first few months and all those panicky nights I was up late testing and retesting. I don't think I would have got Noogi regulated without your help. Forever grateful.
High fives and hugs to the pals in what I think of as my cohort. We all joined at more or less the same time and went through similar journeys at the same time. Love you guys and your cats @Mary & Jude, @Laurie&Petey, @Brianna & Xander, @Briana + Binx, @Karolina & Nestle, @Charlie'sMom22, @Tim & Pookey, @Lauren & Esse, @Kat & Trixie
Much appreciation and gratitude to the members who have been here longer and have so generously shared their wisdom and support, especially @Staci & Ivy, @squeem3 and @Seth&Bell
Everyone - squeeze your kitties extra tight today
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Please be gentle with yourself. He was lucky to have you.
Helen, I am so, so sorry to hear this. My heart aches for you. Sending you so much love. I'll never forget first "meeting" Noogi, laying in the garden walk way after receiving some allergy treatment. You were an amazing Mum, and his soft place to land, no question he picked the best one.
