I took this picture of Millie on Saturday afternoon on Feb 12 2022. She spends as much of her time as she can lying on me, when I am lying on the couch covered with a quilt. She doesn't like it when I do NOT lie down.
This is a view looking down. You can see she is a lot thinner.
A month ago I found a shop in my town dedicated to cats - specifically elder cats with kidney issues. I bought a selection of foods that were good for Millie. She seemed to like one brand so I went back and bought more. But in the last week she has hardly been eating at all.
At her vet visit in December she had lost over a third of her body weight. So now she is even lighter than that.
I am trying to spend as much time as I can with Millie.
Every moment matters - I'm glad you have a comfortable couch to lie on and lots of quilts the two of you can share. Hugs to you and gentle scritches to Millie.
ReplyDeleteI am glad Millie is comfortable. My guy, Tugger, will be 13 in April and he has developed pancreatis which meant juggling all kinds of special foods and is now on Hills ID dry food. The only way he keeps it down is I pound it into crumbs in a ziploc. He still wants to eat like crazy, so that is good. His water intake is way up and still runs around at times. But I can read the tea leaves. So sorry you are going through this.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry that you and Millie seem to be closer to parting. It sounds like Millie has lived her best life with you.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you both.
ReplyDeleteMegan
Sydney, Australia
Miss Millie - we love you lots sweet girl.
ReplyDeleteJulie and poppyq Xxx
Our old Felicity, she was 20, and struggled to eat food, I made it into a sort of gravy liquid, and she also lost weight. Darling Millie, I send all my caring thoughts flying North to you both.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy her and give her all the love you can.
ReplyDeleteI lost my boy over 2 yrs ago (2 days before Christmas 2019) at 17 1/2 so I know how you're feeling. He lost quite a bit of weight as well. Just do what you're doing and spend every moment possible with her. Will be thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry. Millie has always had a lot of spunk. But you know that when you can't take care of her, Monty and Gizzy will take over.
ReplyDeleteAwww you made us cry.
DeleteShe's still very lovely, even at her advanced age. I love the idea of snuggling with her on a quilt.
ReplyDeleteHugs to both of you, Lynne, and many snuggles.
ReplyDeleteMillie has the sweetest face!
ReplyDeleteHere in North Carolina, I love Millie. Sending love to both of you...xo
ReplyDeleteSending hugs to you! It’s so hard with our four legged felines are nearing the end of their lives. Sending hugs to you!
ReplyDeleteSending lots of love and purrs to you both. She wants to sit on you to stay warm!
ReplyDeleteIt seems Millie knows this is precious time with you too. Snuggle up and enjoy each other as much as you can.
ReplyDeleteSorry Millie is still losing weight, and now to not eat much at all. In the first photo, she looks like she's saying "Now look here human, you WILL lie down any time you are on this couch. NO exceptions." I wonder if she'd like one of those warmer pads to lie on when you can't be on the couch?
ReplyDeleteSending caring thoughts. All you can do is keep her comfortable and love on her all you can.
ReplyDeleteHugs to the both of you...It's good that you are spending as much time as possible with each other.
ReplyDeleteCherish your kitty. She is beautiful. I hope you have many more evenings snuggled together with a quilt.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you & Millie. Nothing better than a kitty & a quilt.
ReplyDeleteThis makes me sad but we all know that kitties don't live as long as we'd like. Wishing you and darling Millie comfort and peace.
ReplyDeleteLizzie
Millie is taking care of you as you grieve your Dad's death. Cats are amazingly intuitive.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you and many ear scratches to Millie.
Ah, precious Millie! They are furry little angels, when not tangling with our threads and playing with the fabrics we are trying to make quilts with. Loves to Millie!
ReplyDeleteMillie is beautiful. I lost my Sarah after 21 years And this is what we experienced also. Give her lots of hugs and know you gave her a beautiful life.
ReplyDeleteOh so sorry to see this about Millie. Sending you loads of love and hugs and hoping Millie does not suffer. I have a ginger cat named Yoda!
ReplyDeleteI’m so sorry about your kitten, Millie. I recently found out my doxie has kidney issues and had to start eating a certain type of food. It’s so sad when our fur babies are doing well. Hugs,
ReplyDeleteSending you and Millie lots of hugs. We're going through something similar with our 18 year old kitty. I'm glad Millie has you taking such good care of her.
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