What could be wrong?

[chuckstables]

Hi folks,

Sams brother is sick. My parents are taking him to the vet. He’s lost a bit of weight and apparently a few days ago suddenly lost interest in everything. Is diabetes in cats mainly genetic? They are littermates; only thing i can think of diabetes related is ketoacidosis.

 

[chuckstables]

So it turns out he has a mass in his stomach. I’m kind of devastated. Doesn’t seem to be a day lately where things don’t end up horribly. Damn.

 

[Wendy&Neko]

I'm so sorry to hear about Sam's brother.

To answer the question, we do occasionally see diabetic siblings, but more often not.

 

[chuckstables]

I'm so sorry to hear about Sam's brother.

To answer the question, we do occasionally see diabetic siblings, but more often not.

Yeah; i just feel guilty. I took his brother from him. I just can’t handle this kind of stuff. I am so emotional right now and i don’t know what to do. I’m just sitting with sam. Apparently his brother has abdominal fluid and a mass in his stomach. A specialist will ultrasound him Wednesday and decide whether treatment is an option. Likely he will have to be put down.

At times like these I wish I was religious. I want to believe i’ll see him again one day. I don’t know anymore. It just seems like everytime things are going well something awful happens. I was hoping that it was just diabetes.

 

[Wendy&Neko]

The mass was not your fault. Cancer is just one of those things that happens that we cannot control. What you can do is continue what you are doing into making Sam feel better. Spend some time tonight loving on him.

 

[chuckstables]

The mass was not your fault. Cancer is just one of those things that happens that we cannot control. What you can do is continue what you are doing into making Sam feel better. Spend some time tonight loving on him.

Thanks for your kind words. It’s tough with me; i suck at controlling my emotions. It sucks too because both my parents have COVID (my dad just tested negative thankfully), so i can’t visit. I’ll get to say goodbye on Wednesday if he’s being put to sleep.

I’m just gonna go watch some South Park with sam and try to relax. The stupidity of that show always chills me out. Thanks for your kindness and support. I really appreciate it.

 

[Bron and Sheba (GA)]

I am so sorry Sam’s brother is so unwell. I hope something can be done for him.
Se don’t hugs

 

[chuckstables]

I am so sorry Sam’s brother is so unwell. I hope something can be done for him.
Se don’t hugs

Thanks, but my parents have decided to put him to sleep. He is puking a lot tonight and hiding because of the pain. I just began processing this. The only mercy for me is that i’m so focused on sam and haven’t lived with theo in 18 months.

This is what i’m terrified of for sam. One day he just stops and within a few days i have to put him down. This has reminded me to cherish the time i have with my little buddy. I pet and played with him from 7-9 tonight. He was in heaven. It’s opened my eyes to the limited time we have with the people we care about (sam is a person in my eyes).

Apparently the mass is very large, and is very late stage. There’s no options other than putting him to sleep.

I hope one day i meet him on the rainbow bridge.

 

[Bron and Sheba (GA)]

I am so sorry. It is a wonderful gift to give to stop the suffering but it is very hard for those left behind. We all love our kitties so much.saying goodbye is so hard.
Fly free Theo and land softly at the rainbow bridge

 

[chuckstables]

I am so sorry. It is a wonderful gift to give to stop the suffering but it is very hard for those left behind. We all love our kitties so much.saying goodbye is so hard.
Fly free Theo and land softly at the rainbow bridge

Thank you. I’m going to miss him, but i’m glad I’ve been given the gift of being able to make Sam’s life the best he could ever want. I’ll never forget Theo (Thee thee we called him as teenagers, my and my sisters)., his affection, and all the times he chilled in my bathrobe pocket or on my shoulder. He was and will always be a good boy.

It’s made me realize that every day Sam spends happy and content is a gift from me to him and him to me. All I can do is my best to give him his best years. And I’m committed to doing so. All I want is for this time with him to last as long as possible, with him being as happy as possible.

Thank you for your support.

 

[Larry and Kitties]

I am saddened by Sam'e brother departure. I said goodbye to one cat, Mia earlier this year because of an GI tract mass and last year Dulce for same diagnosis.

 

[chuckstables]

I am saddened by Sam'e brother departure. I said goodbye to one cat, Mia earlier this year because of an GI tract mass and last year Dulce for same diagnosis.

I’m so sorry; that must’ve been awful.

I forgot how much this hurt. Last one I lost was cupid from lymphatic cancer I found one day. She was put down 2 days later. I was 15. It just sucks. I haven’t had to deal with loss since we found my grandma dead when i was 16. It’s not something i’m used to. It’s made me rethink what I really need to do in my life.

 

[chuckstables]

Well I have somewhat good news; the vet said today that prednisone might help him reduce the fluid build up enough to make him comfortable enough that he might start eating again. We’re gonna try that; if it works then he could still have months left. He’s obviously in pain, we’re hoping this improves that. But he’s near the end. Vet said she’s almost certain it’s cancer. I just hope my parents can have a couple more months to say goodbye properly. They deserve it.

 

[chuckstables]

So he ate a bit today. He also peed, but halfway down the stairs. Vet said if he doesn’t perk up in the next 2 days they’d recommend putting him to sleep. This sucks. It really really sucks. I just wanted him to be around for a bit. I don’t know how loki (their other cat; 8 years old) will react.

Loki started hissing at Theo, so we locked loki up in a room. Loki’s calmed down now and is just sniffing theo constantly. I guess he smells different which is what freaked him out.

At least Sam is okay! He’s been running around wanting my attention all day. Couldn’t give him much since i work from home at a call centre. Looking forward to giving him lots of love; been sitting here waiting patiently for 20 minutes with no incoming calls. Gets boring.

 

[chuckstables]

So we decided to put him to sleep today. Apparently he’s been all over my parents purring and bunting them. He knows it’s his time. Loki’s distressed; he won’t stop crying at everyone and sprinting around the house. He was hanging out staring at Theo apparently for 4 hours last night. Groomed him as well. I’ll be there to help him pass to the other side in peace surrounded by his family. Both my sisters and my parents and I will be there.

My mom’s thinking of adopting a young cat for loki to play with. My dad’s too devastated to even talk right now. We think he has long COVID; it’s been weeks and he’s still not better.

 

[Sienne and Gabby (GA)]

I am so sorry. It certainly sounds like your hands are full. Give Sam lots of hugs.

 

[Diane Tyler's Mom GA]

Chuck I'm sorry it was time to let Theo go today. I'm glad you will be there with him. I also feel bad for Loki ,when you said she groomed Theo made my heart melt.
You will be missed Theo and were truly loved ♥

 

[Wendy&Neko]

I am so sorry to hear this news. I had a black and white long haired kitty (who looked a bit like Sam), named Theo, who also stopped eating suddenly, It too was cancer. I'm glad you will be there, and that Theo gave your parents a clear message.

 

[chuckstables]

I am so sorry to hear this news. I had a black and white long haired kitty (who looked a bit like Sam), named Theo, who also stopped eating suddenly, It too was cancer. I'm glad you will be there, and that Theo gave your parents a clear message.

Thanks, i’m meeting them at my vet after work. We’re all gonna say goodbye. It just sucks. He’s been a good friend since i was 16. I’m going to miss him so much.

My mom was crying. She said she never thought Theo would pass first. We all thought Sam would because of how unhealthy he was prior to starting insulin therapy.

I actually found photos of SAM i took when i thought he was dying; amazing what a life saving miracle Insulin is. His face is gaunt and skeletal in my old photos. Awful stuff. He can actually JUMP again; his leg muscles are strong enough.

 

[Diane Tyler's Mom GA]

Thanks, i’m meeting them at my vet after work. We’re all gonna say goodbye. It just sucks. He’s been a good friend since i was 16. I’m going to miss him so much.

My mom was crying. She said she never thought Theo would pass first. We all thought Sam would because of how unhealthy he was prior to starting insulin therapy.

I actually found photos of SAM i took when i thought he was dying; amazing what a life saving miracle Insulin is. His face is gaunt and skeletal in my old photos. Awful stuff. He can actually JUMP again; his leg muscles are strong enough.

♥♥

 

[chuckstables]

Theo passed away this evening peacefully surrounded by his favourite people. He was content and purring as we gave him lots of scritches under his chin. I couldnt even hug my mom because she has COVID. So does my dad.

He apparently had barely eaten. He was happy though. He nuzzled my ear like he used to. I feel awful for my parents watching him waste away these past 5 days.

Loki is their focus for the next few weeks; they need to get him emotionally stabilized; he’s been very distressed with this. They are considering getting him a younger cat as a friend once he’s adjusted.

 

[chuckstables]

I’m exhausted. I need to sleep but i can’t. I’ve never been there when they pass; it was so quick. I thought i’d get to hold him while he went and kind of help him to let go. Instead within 2 seconds he was gone. I stayed for a couple minutes before my parents brought me out. Before that though i was holding him, hugging him and petting him.

I haven’t even lived with him for over a year and i’m absolutely numb. I don’t know what’s wrong with me. It isn’t supposed to hurt this much. Nobody else seems to.

I don’t remember hurting this much when Moofie, or Cupid crossed the rainbow bridge (pew pew we’d call her in a high pitched voice; she’d run to us and give us kisses. Pew pew coming from 2008 style memes about laz0rs; i can still make the “pew pew” call as we’d call it, despite almost a decade having gone by). I was just a kid; so maybe that has something to do with it?

Last one i’ve had to deal with was Cupid. I was 15; I was found a lump on her throat. 5 days later we put her down. I hope theo is with her know. They’d like that. She never had a mean bone in her body.

I need to focus on Sam now; he’s the only one left and he’s what matters now. Just gotta stay focused and not let this all bring me down. I don’t need this being the reason I go downhill like I used to. I’m just hurting. I’ll be okay. Just gotta make myself believe it.