I’m hoping that writing this out helps a little, because there’s no one I could talk to that would understand this pain.
Yesterday I lost my beloved cat. We have been together for 15 years and he was my everything, I have been through horrible stuff and he was always my shoulder to cry on and would bring me the biggest comfort.
A few years ago he was diagnosed with HCM and has been on medication since. A year ago he entered heart failure and there was fluid building up around his lungs. He was prescribed diuretics and after a few days we got that under control. His health has been mostly good and he was still himself up until a month ago. The heart failure got worse and the fluid kept building up, we tried a different kind of diuretic which helped a little but his little body was starting to give up. He stopped eating and drinking and was just too tired to keep going. We have put him to sleep yesterday. I…am in agony. I can’t cope with living without him. My world was centered around him, we had our everyday routines of medication, eating, going on walks, cuddling, eating, medication again and now…I have nothing. This pain is just indescribable
Thank you for taking the time to read this. I’m not sure how much sense it even makes im a mess
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i’m in nearly the exact same boat as you. i lost my fur baby of 13 years yesterday for nearly the same reason, he actually passed on the way to the vet. i’m so sorry for your loss, sending you my deepest condolences op ♥️
I understand you completely. It's a pain that many don't understand; some people think it's not that Bad but they are our family. Please be kind to yourself, allow yourself to cry, scream, feel as bad as you need to. It's normal to feel this way when you're facingf such a great loss. You had 15 wonderful years; it's like losing a teenage child. Eventually, you will find the strength to move forward, and the painful memory will become bittersweet... I'm sending you a virtual hug
I’m so sorry for your loss. You did everything you could for him and he loved you so much! Hugs
So sorry for your loss. I lost my boy a year and three months ago. He passed away in my arms after a long battle with various health issues. My mom surprised me with him in 2008 when he was just a few months old, during a very difficult period in my life, and he helped me through it in ways I can never fully explain. He was my best pal, and when he was gone, I was completely devastated.
I know how hard the pain can be, but one of the best ways to cope is to surround yourself with friends and family. If that isn’t an option, finding a support group can really help. Focusing on the good times also makes a difference—looking at photos or creating a small memorial can be a meaningful way to honor his memory.
It may be hard to believe right now, but it does get better. Over time, the pain softens, and what remains are the comforting, pleasant memories of the love you shared.