I don’t even know how to write this…
Smokie passed away, renal failure after a kidney blockage; it was fast, bloody and completely unexpected. My marshmallow cloud. The vet gave him a pain killer while we waited for tests, the results were dire. No real choice. But the morphine gave us time to get the kids and all say goodbye. The half hour waiting had seen him go from lethargic to barely twitching but he raised his head when he say the family. He definitely said goodbye. Alex, Tash and I stayed with him so he wouldn’t be alone. The vet explained things to us and to Smoke, the staff were really sweet to him.
Losing people in our lives like Bobbi and Chase has sent us into a deep depression before. I am a coward and couldn’t face the blackness without him. We have bought a new kitten. Next post.
BTW When Chase died the other cats and dogs were confused and looked for him for days. I noticed Marley’s (Mum’s dog) reaction to my clothes, he was sympathetic and subdued. I realised that my clothes caked in urine, blood, fur and medication may have told the whole story. So I laid them out on the ensuite floor that all the dogs and cats visit. Sure enough the pets were subdued, seeking affection, but they did not look for Smokie. I think this really worked to give the cats and dogs closure.
I found these shots of Smokie and his sister Pixie as kittens.
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My sincere condolences to the whole family… There is no word to lessen the pain of seeing one of our furry babies pass away. *big hugs* to you all xx
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Thank you, I haven’t really even processed it yet. It was so swift and unexpected and he was a prince of a cat. As we told him though he is with his best friend Chase now.
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I realIy feel for you… My former little Princess, Sissy, died in my arms from major heart failure at the young age of four and a half years old. Only time can heal the pain… Take good care, I send you my warmest thoughts xx
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Great pain… i know…
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Thank you so much.
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I’m so sorry, what a horrible shock for you all. xx
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More hugs for you and your family. Poor Smokie had the love and companionship of you till the end, and that should make you feel better: you did what was best for Smokey, if the saddest decision you had to make. More hugs on top of the first ones. This is a sad day. Love from America…
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Thank you. Just a reminder for your precious boys lots of fresh water and watch them carefully, boy cats are so susceptible to kidney problems.
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Yes, and Persian kitty boys are especially susceptible.
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So sorry. It’s terrible to lose a fur baby.
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It is always so hard. Thank you!
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I’m so sorry. Losing a furry family member is awful.
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Thank you, I’m sorry I lost your comment for a while. I don’t think you ever get over it. But time reminds you that the loss is negligible when compared with the joy of having had them in your life.
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