Diabetic cat refusing to eat and drink, very lethargic

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I am so sorry, but I think it's wonderful that Chucky was able to be happy and loved right up until it went drastically downhill. Though he may have had a rough few days, he obviously enjoyed his life right up to the end and you're the one responsible for giving him the ability to do that. Deciding to say goodbye to a pet in that situation is so very hard, but I've had to do it with a few of my own pets and in the long-run I feel much better about them not ailing from a slow-acting disease for months instead (which I've also had pets experience).

But, no matter how they go, it's awful to lose a member of the family. You will never forget him - he'll always be with you.
 
Thanks so much for all your prayers as well as a special thank you from my mother, I told her about the awesome people here! This morning was terrible, since my mom is so used to being greeted everyday, by Chucky, as soon as she wakes up at 6am. She had to clean out all of Chucky's stuff and she was just so so sad and crying but we have been better today. The hardest thing is just not having him to lay on my foot as i sleep, or when I would come home with Popeye's he would beat me to wherever I was going with the food to always ask if I can give him a piece, and I always did. Something feels missing I'm heartbroken and definitely my mom. I deleted all pics I had of him that were when he was sick because he wasn't his self and I dont want bad memories just good ones! I keep telling my mom i think we should get another cat but she's saying no at the moment. Maybe give that some time lol. Much thanks for all of the support and to everyone here you guys are awesome!

Here he is a couple days ago, Chucky on my leg. I miss him waking me up to sleep on my leg :( I cant believe this happened so quick.
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This is literally 12 HOURS before he started not being him self. I was eating chicken breast and he loved it so much.
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Just days ago the poor guy curled on my bed he trusted me always, at least he no longer suffers. (Sorry didn't know how to resize pics)
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So very very sorry for your loss. The pain will fade but never the love.
TerriY & Chicken Little
 
I am so, so sorry.

Looked at your photos, what a lovely looking boy and you can tell he had a really sweet personality. My heart goes out to you. I lost Angel's sister last year, she had only just turned 8, so young. And I lost Lianna on 20th July, she nearly made 19. We have so many memories of them. Will all my cats I've loved and lost, my main memories are when they were well and happy, you will find that as time goes on. For me personally, I don't 'get over' a loss so much as learn to live with it, I can still think of the cats I had growing up and get tearful.

I would say give it a couple of weeks before you discuss getting a new cat (she says after looking at 2 kittens 9 days after losing Lili, hopefully they will come to me around 23rd August)

xxx
 
Love the photos of Chucky. Thank you for sharing them with us.

Saying a little prayer for you, your mum, and Spirit Chucky.
 
It's been almost a month since Chucky has left us and it is definitely still hard and we are still heartbroken but it is getting easier with time. The only thing is I want a baby kitten to adopt so bad!!! My mom loves cats too but she is just not giving in to adopt another kitty :( She says the main reason is because the same thing will end up happening over time and eventually the cat will pass and bring upon the feeling of sadness again which she wants to avoid because up until this day she cries in the morning because he used to be the first one to greet her in the morning. Ugh! I really want a cat but don't know what else I can do to get her to agree with me and give in to getting a new kitty. We already have the evo dry cat/kitten food, we have wet food, we have litterbox, litter, and basically everything we need. The only thing missing is the cat! I miss my buddy's companionship and love that something non human can exhibit, he would always be waiting for me when I walk in my house through my garage and it is just different he was my best friend. And he kept me company the whole time I was home (always would keep following me ANYWHERE I went throughout the house, even up and down flights of stairs)until he laid down on my leg or anywhere close by me to hang out. And if i wasn't home, he was always by my mom. I want another little buddy! Lol I love cats!!
 
So sorry to hear about your loss of Chucky. Part of loving him is knowing when to send him to the Rainbow Bridge to fly free with all that have gone ahead of him. He took a piece of your heart with him and he will always have that. Please know that I am praying for peace and comfort to come to you in your memories of him.

I do hope you can get another cat. You definitely have the kind of compassion for felines and there are so many out there that need someone like you. A new cat would not be a replacement for Chucky but would help distract you a bit as you move through the grieving process.
 
Well the loss of Chucky is still so hard as I'm brought to tears anytime typing his name or thinking if him but yesterday we went to our local animal shelter and adopted 3 month old Princess, here she is she is so gorgeous but is very scared of people, she loves to play but when any of our family members approach anywhere near, even for her to smell our finger, she runs and hides. Also I will be making a new thread if I have any questions I feel so sad for her I wish she knew we dont mean any harm lol! Here is Princess!! http://i.imgur.com/lMxv8KR.jpg
 
I'm very sorry for the loss of Chucky.

Princess is adorable.

Just throwing out something to think about; I see from your thread that money was an issue when Chucky got sick, you might want to consider getting pet insurance for Princess. Now would be a good time to get it since she is still a kitten and is unlikely to have any pre-existing conditions right now, so anything that pops up once she is insured should be covered.

Just something to consider.
 
You've got a new pusscat! I'm so happy for you, your mum and Princess. She's a dote! And the best panacea you could have to ease the pain of your parting with Chucky.

You will always carry Chucky in your heart, and the love you shared will be with you for keeps. You have so much love to give and there are so many pusscats who have love to give back. I'm really, really glad that Princess has found a home with you and your mum and I wish you all the joy of loving again.
 
Alfred said:
I'm very sorry for the loss of Chucky.

Princess is adorable.

Just throwing out something to think about; I see from your thread that money was an issue when Chucky got sick, you might want to consider getting pet insurance for Princess. Now would be a good time to get it since she is still a kitten and is unlikely to have any pre-existing conditions right now, so anything that pops up once she is insured should be covered.

Just something to consider.
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I think we are leaning towards Definitely going to get her pet insurance since she is still 3 months Thanks everyone!!
 
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