RIP Tuffy Kitty

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Mphair84

Mphair84

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My heart is aching. My Tuffy Kitty died unexpectedly this afternoon because of his heart. The vet said he either had a stroke or heart attack. Unfortunately, he had a hypertrophic cardiomyopathy heart. It basically means his heart wall is too thick. I've tried SO so hard to help my cat. The amount of effort alone that I put in is crazy and only for him to die unexpectedly for a heart condition. Everywhere I look I see reminders. I can't handle it all.

My poor Kitty... This cat was AMAZING!!! He was like a mini dog. There will never be a cat like him. Ever. He truly was one of a kind.

Thank you everyone who helped me with him. I know we had a long battle with diabetics. We had help in the Prozinc forum, and then the Lantus. So thank you very much.
 
well, TuffyKitty's heart is all healed up now and full of love for you -- every cat is unique -- you did a wonderful job with him, now it's time to remember the good moments and know that he is flying free -- cat_wings>o -- and the rest of us have only shared tears and hugs :bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
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My heart is aching. My Tuffy Kitty died unexpectedly this afternoon because of his heart. The vet said he either had a stroke or heart attack. Unfortunately, he had a hypertrophic cardiomyopathy heart. It basically means his heart wall is too thick. I've tried SO so hard to help my cat. The amount of effort alone that I put in is crazy and only for him to die unexpectedly for a heart condition. Everywhere I look I see reminders. I can't handle it all.

My poor Kitty... This cat was AMAZING!!! He was like a mini dog. There will never be a cat like him. Ever. He truly was one of a kind.

Thank you everyone who helped me with him. I know we had a long battle with diabetics. We had help in the Prozinc forum, and then the Lantus. So thank you very much.
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Oh no! I'm so sorry! What an awful shock. :(
 
So sorry to hear this, I looked at Tuffy Kitty's pic what a handsome boy. My heart goes out to you, I've been there before and it's just awful. Whenever I hear of a kitty passing I can't help tearing up. You gave him the best life, remember that. Gentle hugs
 
I’m so sorry and surprised to hear about Tuffy Kitty. What a shock to have such a sudden and unexpected passing. Tuffy Kitty was so lucky to have been so well cared for by you, his life was made better by you as yours was by him. Please remember to take care of yourself during this difficult time.

Thinking of you :bighug:
 
I am so sorry for your loss.

Fly free sweet Tuffy Kitty :rb_icon:
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Thank you all. I'm devastated. I was not expecting to lose him like this. I know I did the best I could do. People keep saying I did more for him than others would have, but they don't know about you all. We all care so much for our cats. I'm going to miss him so much!! :(
 
I’m so sorry. It is so hard when we lose a loved pet. Be kind to yourself in the knowledge that Tuff Kitty knew he was loved.
 
I'm so so sorry for you! :bighug: What a loss, your little boy, your best friend! :cat::bighug::cat: I don't think there are any soothing words but just remember the beautiful life you gave him! He's not suffering anymore, he's free but still with you! Fly free little Tuffy Kitty cat_wings>o
 
Awww, dogcats are the best. I know how you feel, you put your heart and soul into "mastering" diabetes to the best of your ability. and then for something else to pop up is just...unfair. I am so sorry, you did well by him, and he's not suffering any longer :bighug:

You may know this if you've lost a kitty before, but don't get rid of a single "reminder". Maybe put the biggies away somewhere for a little while, but don't get rid of anything right now. When we lost our very first ginger boy, I left his favorite blankie (which was the one he was laying on when he probably actually passed away even though I did CPR and we rushed to the ER) at the vet with him because I couldn't stand to take it away from him. I'd give anything to have that blankie back again now. Necropsy showed Ernie had HCM as well. I didn't know what HCM was at the time, because we had no idea he had heart issues until after he died, but the way it was first explained to us even though it isn't quite right technically was that "his heart was too big". But that is still the way I choose to remember him - a beautiful boy with the biggest heart. Just like Tuffy Kitty,

Prayers of comfort to you at this difficult time cat_wings>o
 
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It's crazy how much a little cat can fill your heart up. Like, this cat was a little dog! He'd come when you called him. He was so funny. I miss walking by his dish and he'd come running up because he HAD to beat me. It's weird because I actually miss waking up at random hours and making sure I am home at a certain time to test him. I feel like I should be reading some diabetic thread about how I could help him. . . My Tuffy, the very best cat I will have ever known.
 
Oh man, I'm tearing up reading this. One thing I find really helped me with grief when I lost my first beautiful boy so many years ago - write about him! Write everything down that you remember. It might hurt at the time, but years from now, you'll have something to look back and read about all the little things your cat used to do to make you smile :) Your post above is a great example. Keep going! I printed mine up, along with some photos of him... to this day it's one of my most treasured keepsakes. Huge hugs to you. :bighug:
 
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write about him! Write everything down that you remember. It might hurt at the time, but years from now, you'll have something to look back and read about all the little things your cat used to do to make you smile :)
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That's a GREAT idea! So many things that I can write in regards to him! I never would have thought of it!! Thank you!
 
:bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
The tears will flow.
The tears will lesson.
The heart will ache.
The ache will lesson.
The memories will be painful.
The memories will lighten the ache in your heart over time as you remember the beauty Tuffy shared with you.

Take heart and know that you were a light in Tuffy's life as he was to you.
I looked back at our PM's on breaking bounces and you were just what Tuffy needed in his life.
You showed strength and determination to do the very best with a heart filled with love.
 
I am sorry for the loss of your sweet fur-kid. It is never easy. I can tell from your spreadsheet, all the time and the love you poured into keeping your kitteh healthy.

May sweet Tuffy Kitty fly freely and land softly at the Bridge, waiting for you there. He was loved.cat_wings>o
 
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