Mary and Stella
Member Since 2011
Stella's Condo
Hello all-
It seems crazy that Stella could do so well these past few weeks and then decline. I think I mentioned both of my kitties seemed sick. Stella has gotten worse. She finally gave me the poo at 11 am (it has been two days) and her BGs started to elevate. Starting yesterday she wouldn't eat or drink. Last night I started souping up her food and water and giving it to her by syringe. She has thrown up a couple of times and has alternated between sitting on the couch with me and going to sleep behind it. She is unstable in her walk and it takes me back to her neuropathy 2 1/2 years ago.
Last night at @midnight I thought she had passed away. I think she died for a minute. Her eyes went blank. I couldn't see her breathing. But she is still with us today. I don't think this is diabetes at play (although it hasn't helped her age)... I just feel like she is trying to say good bye and I keep her alive. I have cried alot today and spoke with my mom on the phone (and cried). Both of my kitties are going on 15 and I don't have the finances of costly vet bills trying to keep her alive. I am trying to go by what my dad said (he grew up on a farm) can she do the things a cat can do and be a cat? Honestly, I haven't gone to the vet because I am afraid I will have to put her down and I just can't do that yet. I guess I am waiting for one of her nine lives to kick in. Please pray for Stella. Please pray that whatever needs to happen happens quickly if she is meant to pass. I am crying as I write this. I am not ready to let her go.
Hello all-
It seems crazy that Stella could do so well these past few weeks and then decline. I think I mentioned both of my kitties seemed sick. Stella has gotten worse. She finally gave me the poo at 11 am (it has been two days) and her BGs started to elevate. Starting yesterday she wouldn't eat or drink. Last night I started souping up her food and water and giving it to her by syringe. She has thrown up a couple of times and has alternated between sitting on the couch with me and going to sleep behind it. She is unstable in her walk and it takes me back to her neuropathy 2 1/2 years ago.
Last night at @midnight I thought she had passed away. I think she died for a minute. Her eyes went blank. I couldn't see her breathing. But she is still with us today. I don't think this is diabetes at play (although it hasn't helped her age)... I just feel like she is trying to say good bye and I keep her alive. I have cried alot today and spoke with my mom on the phone (and cried). Both of my kitties are going on 15 and I don't have the finances of costly vet bills trying to keep her alive. I am trying to go by what my dad said (he grew up on a farm) can she do the things a cat can do and be a cat? Honestly, I haven't gone to the vet because I am afraid I will have to put her down and I just can't do that yet. I guess I am waiting for one of her nine lives to kick in. Please pray for Stella. Please pray that whatever needs to happen happens quickly if she is meant to pass. I am crying as I write this. I am not ready to let her go.
