My Little Buddy Isn't doing well Today:-(
 

Well, my 21 year old cat, Carrera is having a very bad day. I woke up this morning and he was on the floor (he never sleeps there) and was moving really slow, and talking very loud. I was thinking that because it got cold, maybe he has atheist and it is acting up.
He laid in front of a heater on the porch, on his pillow, rear legs extended, but would yell every time I went by, wouldn't take any water when I brought it to him, even when I tried to hand feed it to him, but this evening, he wanted to come in my office, still having trouble walking so I put him in my (his) chair (I get a few inches at the end) and he laid there, talking until I petted him, and every time I get up, he yells. Now it is after 9PM, he is still the same, not active, but making noise if I get up and I am really worried, he has been fine until today, good spirits, eating, drinking (water, I don't let him have beer or liquor) running around. So this caught me off guard, I cancled a date tonight so I could stay close, but I am worried. In April, he will be 22, I don't have any kids but have had him since the Simpsons were a short on Tracy Ullman, longer than some have had kids and he really is like my kid, when no one else has been there, Carrera. He has Cancer behind his eye, but that hasn't stopped him, my Vet calls him "The Ancient Cat" and couldn't believe how much he still generally eats (stealing a piza slize off my plate) but he didn't try and take my breakfast or lunch (he tried to steal my lunch yesterday) and right now, he isn't even taking the sliced cheese from my salad (which he loves) that I set infront of him. I just hope & pray that this isn't anything but a bad day:(

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I'm sorry to hear this.


KT

So sorry to hear your pal is under. Seems a lot of us have gone through this this year. It must be our age. hang in there and do the right thing if you have to, hard as it may be. Your pal will be grateful.

Man, I hope 2008 isn't as bad as 2007 for the pets of pelican (and the members ferpetesake).

Here's a little prayer for Carrera, Byron. Love him!

Hang in there Byron!
I always start to worry when one of my cats starts acting strange. More often then not it is a mood.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for Carrera.
-Nick

Aww man, I hope he pulls through okay.

Cool looking cat - bet he's usually a lot of fun!

Poor little buddy. Keep him comfortable and let him know he's loved. That's what he lives for.

Good luck!

Thanks for the words of support guys, but he isn't moving much, but if I move, he screams (like he did when I first found him):( He seems pretty weak), so I can only hope & pray, the mobile vet is coming tomorror.

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Hang in there, Carrera.

We're pullin' for you guys.

Fingers crossed Byron.

Our 9 year old cat has just been diagnosed with diabetes and now we have to inject her morning and evening. It's a pain in the arse, but what else do you do...

Quick calculation... Wow, Carrera is like, 100+ in our years...

Pulling for the both of you, Byron. He's taken care of you, I'm sure he's happy to know that you are taking care of him. He looks like a very good monster cat - and a very good buddy.

Hang in there.

Carrera is lucky to have you. Best wishes.

21 years is a great run. Wishing Carrera at least a few more! Get well little dude...

Sure hope Carrera is doing better today...hang in there both of you!

Dang - that is an amazing age for a cat - must get great care:)

Hang in there Byron!!

Byron,
Very sorry to hear your buddy is ailing. Even though you describe him "talking"... is it actually pain? Cause it sounds from your description like he's always been vocal? Hope the vet can find a fixable problem and fix it.

Wow, I thought my recently departed best buddy, Dudley, the 100 lb, 14 year old Lab was old. Isn't 22 years like incredibly old for a cat? Best wishes for you both.

Sorry to hear this. It's amazing how these little creatures get ahold of your heart.

I took in a stray last year that I thought was a kitten for a few days. Turned out it was so old it had no teeth and wasn't healthy. Still had fight in her though and we made her comfortable for several weeks. One of my labs, Kona made her feel welcome.

My son called her Towlie after the South Park character. When she meowed it sounded like Towlie. Wanna get high???

Best of luck.



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Goog luck to you & Carerra, Byron. I have one getting old & it's tough.

Sounds like a pretty special friend. I hope things work out. Its tough - been there - done that. Sorry for your pain.

He seems to be hanging in, still having trouble walking, it might be this cold front affecting his arthritis, he hasn't eaten, but did drink some water earlier, and took a long wiz (that is a good sign) but now he is sleeping draped across my lap. He did give me a scare this morning around 5am, I couldn't find him in my room, and when I did, it was the far side under a piece of furniture and he wasn't moving, well, after the third try, he looked up and I my heart started beating again. Thanks for the kind thoughts everyone.

Attachment to animal friends can be very strong. You've been super lucky to have this many years of love already, but I've got a prayer out that you get some more.

Hang in there Carrera.

Best wishes/hopes/prayers for you and Carrera Byron.

Carrera = great name for a cool looking cat.
I hope that he gets better for you, maybe it is just something
that is temporary. Good luck to you and Carrera.

I'd definitely make sure there is a heater or nice big blanket around. Drinking and peeing is a good thing. Hope Carrera is warm and resting well.

Hang in there man. looks like a cool cat.

Can you imagine what that cat has seen living in Byron's house for the last 21 years??? The mind boggles...

Get well soon.

That's one reason why we love our pets so much...they know all our secrets, but the toughest interrogator on the planet can't get a word out of them.

Byron? Love him while you can...as you have for the past 21 years.

I'll be wishing and hoping he gets better. Seems like he's been a great companion to you. I'll get my three feline buddies to channel some good vibes for him.

87 blk coupe

Well, Carrera isn't doing very well, he is very weak, not eating, not drinking, just laying across my lap, under a shirt:(
He did get up about an hour ago, so I set him near his food & water, and he walked past it, stepping in the water, and not jumping out:eek:
So I carried him to his litter box, he did his business, slowly walked out of the box and went under the bed:(
I got him back out & put him back in my lap. I'm about to give him some water with a dropper & mix some milk & honey & do the same:(

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I am, I have turned down 4 offers to go out tonight so I could stay with him.

Good for you, Byron...from you description earlier, I think he wants you to remain close. I'd do the same....

Like I told me ex fiance ( who may have had a change of heart, a bit late) I have had ladies tell me well, he is here, they aren't:(

With over 21 years, no one is going to take me away from him in his time of need. I honestly don't think that he will make it through the night, but I am not going to leave him by himself:(
He has been there for me for over 21 years, I will not let him be alone in his final hours:( as hard as it is:(

Call the vet, maybe you can give him subcutaneous fluids and feeding
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The vet said just keep him comfy (surprised that with his cancer that he has made it this long) and I gave him 5 droppers full of egg & honey, water before that. I'm staying with him, as I don't want him to be alone (like I'll be when I go). The vet said a while back, that if the cancer didn't take him, his kidneys would, well those are still working. He is very peaceful, doesn't appear to be in any pain, just tired:( If he has to go, I want him to go peaceful & happy.

a good measure of a man is how he cares for his pets in need.

God Bless Byron.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Amen...Believe it. Many here DO understand...

Your a good man Byron. Those ladies missed out. Toughest thing in the world what your doing but your touching our hearts with this - we know how it will turn out as do you but what you are doing is top drawer. Like I said, your a good man.

:( Thanks guys, it is midnight, and Carrera is still resting comfortably right next to me now (a flatter chair, under my shirt) but he is showing more life(stretching), so not all it lost (but it most likely is :()
I will not give up on him, I owe him at least that much, for over 20 years he has been there for me, good, bad, what ever, but he has been there. Three fiancees and he is the one still here. Oh, crap, he just fell out of the chair:eek:

He is still alert, but slow reacting.
I'm going to go on & take him to bed now. Hopefully he will feel better tomorrow or out of pain:(
He doesn't seem to be suffering & I don't want him too, I just want what is best for my lil buddy.