My dear boy Bramble was put to sleep about an hour ago. I mentioned
yesterday that he started to get very stressed with syringe feeding despite
trying to be as calm as possible for him. But aside from that - he was drinking
excess so I wondered about this kidneys failing, he went a bit wobbly and very
depressed, started to waste and started to hide for last two days. I kept
bringing him out to cuddle him but he was so sick. After going through FIV
before and knowing how much of a fight Bramble has had for the last 2-3 years
with FIV related symptoms I knew that this was the rihgt time for him to go - he
was telling me that he had had enough. When I was last really concerned about
him I spoke to him and explained that I love him and really want to help him but
that if he had had enough and wanted to leave his body here that it was ok and
he could stay in spirit - he got very uncomfortable about this
and along with signs I had got from praying etc.. I felt he wanted to stay
and we kept fighting - this time I spoke to him and he just purred and nuzzled
me - he lifted his head up and kissed my mouth - and gave me a little need as if
to say I've had enough now please help me. His affection and kneading was
different this time is was very much a cry for help and comfort.
I planned to take him to the vets tomorrow but he was getting more
lathargic by the minute so today I phoned and thankfully his usual vet
was in.
Today he cuddled up to me for about 90 minutes before we went to the vet
and I was telling him about what would happen - he clung on to me and put
his paw i my hand and was the most content I've seen him for a while - it
was as if he knew it would be our last time together. The vet
did her best to try and find something that was treatable whilst I stood sobbing
away (she was fighting tears too as she got a bit attached to Bramble) and then
said that one of his kidneys had enlarged quite a lot which was not the
case when he was there about a week ago -she agreed she thought it was time and
so I asked for a sedative for him first. He reacted strongly to that and vomited
which I haven't seen before but eventually after fighting it for a while calmed
down and lay on his fluffy blanket -I kept telling him iy was ok to go
to sleep. After he was put to sleep I covered him up with his head and paw
sticking out and he looked snug and peaceful - I gave him lots of kisses
and told him to come home whenever he wanted to - and to go and find my last cat
Tidge at rainbow bridge until I get there. Once injected he passed quickly and
peacfully.
I couldn't put him through anymore - he had mentally given up so I had to
help him go. Never gets any easier and heart breaking every time - but I am
happy that everything was done for him in the end and happy that he is no
longer in pain because I know he was starting to be in pain. It was worth taking
him from the sanctuary for the short 4 months or so we had - he was a special
little man and a very brave one.
I will stay a group member though as I still have Minstrel and Buddy
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