R.I.P. my dear Grandkitty Sades

It was with a very heavy heart that we had to put my son's cat, my Grandkitty, Sades, to sleep this morning. He had just turned 6 years old last May and seemed so healthy up until last week.

Sades had a very enlarged heart and quite a bit of fluid around it and the lungs. I asked the vet how come this had gone undetected by my vet last week and he said that he most likely didn't hear anything then, but since we didn't know exactly how Sades fell, that it was possible the fall made it worse. He said a lot of technical stuff but that was about it in a nutshell. We both didn't question ourselves for our decision because this vet was SO informative in showing us what a normal cats heart & lungs looked like and when he showed us Sades x-rays, WOW could you ever see the difference. His heart was so much larger that it's a wonder it didn't explode and so much liquid. Poor baby. He also talked to us that it could be his thyroid, or this or that and putting him through all kinds of tests and then possibly having to see a specialist to do his own tests, he really believed that in the end nothing really could be done for him, because usually at this late stage of congestive heart failure the animal doesn't have long to go. The vet also said that he usually doesn't see a heart that enlarged at Sades age of 6, but in cats ages 10-12 years. So we felt since Sades was such an active and happy cat that rather put him through all that just so we can have him for another 6 months or less, it made our decision just a tiny bit easier.
I'm doing okay. I"m trying to be strong for my son as he is not coping too well. He is a very sensitive guy when it comes to animals and this is his first time having to put an animal to sleep.
Here are a few pictures of my son, Eric, with his special boy Sades.
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Rest in Peace our sweet Sades and have fun on the RB. You were so loved and will never be forgotten.
Say hi to Katie for me and tell her I still miss her very much.

Sades rest in peace my dear, my Anika who just passed away 2 weeks ago (will be tomorrow) will be there to comfort you while you play over the bridge.

Prays being sent for your whole family in this hard time.

Melissa

Oh goodness, that's what I'm experiencing w/Pidgelet right now. Thyroid problems can contribute to congestive heart failure but cats are so good at masking illness that sometimes by the time they exhibit symptoms, it's too late. You did everything that you could to keep Sades comfortable and you're right to not question your decision. Sades is now at peace and it will come to you soon as well. I'm so sorry for your loss, your pain and your son's loss of his little buddy.

Lorraine, I'm so sorry to hear this.:( You made the unselfish decision and now he's no longer in pain. RIP sweet Sades.:(

I am so sorry. :(

RIP Sades

RIP Sades - play at the Bridge just like you were a kitten again. :love:
Peace to you and your son, and be comforted in knowing that you did what was best for Sades.

Sades, you will be long remembered in the hearts of many. RIP sweet baby.

I'm so sorry, Lorraine. 6 is way too young.

That photo of Sades lying with your son at the PC is absolutely wonderful. It looks to me like Sades had a comfortable life. Not everyone is granted a long life, but I think Sades enjoyed the one he had.

Rest in peace sweetheart.

Oh, how sad. I agree....6 is MUCH too young. :( :( I find myself without words. RIP Sades. You will be greatly missed.

Oh Lorraine, I'm so sorry to be reading this. Sades was a gorgeous boy. So sad he had to be so sick, so young.

Thoughts and prayers going out to you and your son.

Play hard at the bridge, sweet Sades. Look in on your dad and grandma, ok?

I'm very sorry to hear about this sad news! Your grandkitty sure was beautiful. I love those gray ones! Remember the happy times!

RIP Sades, you were a lovely cat. :love:

Rest softly, sweet Sades!

Lorraine, (((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))) to you and Eric!:love::(

Rest in Peace sweet handsome Sades.

RIP dear Sades

How very sweet, Sades, with your beloved dad Eric.

Rest in peace, dear beautiful grey boy, as you wait by the bridge for the rest of your family.

Love from Pat, Peony, Sydney, Poppy, Elmer, Bob, and of course Priscilla welcoming Sades right now at the Bridge

I am so sorry about Sades. :( How old is your son? This must be horrible for him to go through, I myself experienced about 5 months ago.

RIP dear boy, you were very much loved.

Sades Is Now Touring San Fransico With The Pet Angel Army, And Really Loves Fishermans Wharf With All Of Those Fantastic Fresh From The Ocean Restaurants .
I Have A Feeling That Thats Where Sades And Her Family May Conveen , When Its Time For Sades To Be With Her Beloved Family Once Again.
One Fine Day.

Thank you everyone for your condolences and lovely words.

Our pets are a gift from heaven, but we don't get to keep them nearly long enough. :(

I'm so very sorry to hear that Sades has gone to the Rainbow Bridge.:(
I know how you and your son are feeling because when we lost Samantha it was hard on everyone in the family. It is hard to see your child hurting when you are hurting so much as well.
Sending hugs your way.

As others have said, 6 is way too young. I am so sorry to hear this news. Gentle hugs and caring thoughts to you, your son and your family. RIP, sweet Sades.

Lorraine & Eric, I'm so terribly sorry to hear about Sades. Yes, 6 is way too young, but they were 6 wonderful happy years, and I'm sure Sades thanks you for not putting him through all those tests and white coat visits.

RIP Sades. :(

I am so sorry to hear this, such a beautiful cat and such a young boy too. When Jack passed on (7 months ago now) the vet told me that his heart was enlarged and very badly damaged, this was due to his thyroid problems, and that it was past the stage of being able to do anything. It seems that they mask these problems to the point where when we know, there isn't anything we can do. It is quite uncommon in a cat the age of Sades.

I am sorry that you had to go Sades, you were so young, and very much loved, you will be at peace now, and your heart will grow strong as a lion. Please say hello to Jack for me, and tell him I know he is okay and that he has grown strong as a lion too, we know we will see you all again one day.

RIP Sades

Kate

Lorraine - Eric probably knows this, but it might help to remember and re-tell how Nugget arrived at your house...as if he was "sent".

There are a number of PT stories that talk about how their departed beloved furbaby somehow made their presence known.

{{{{{hugs}}}}}