Worried about Mimi........advice?

[Lizzie]

This is a very frustrating and distressing time for you, and one that many of us have shared. My instinct would be to keep her inside because I would be afraid of her being taken by wildlife when she was too weak to fight - that's Mother Nature at work, but not the way you want to lose her. Along with baby food, I've had good success with honey-roasted turkey breast slices from the deli and cheesecake.

My Ginger cries when I pick her up (she's 20) but her check-ups are excellent also. They found no signs of arthritis, no masses, and, of course, she didn't cry out once while the vet checked her out. It seems to be more grumpiness than anything else so I just hope for the best.

I was going to suggest hyperthyroidism for the weight loss, but then she would have an extreme appetite.

It's good that she has found a place where she likes to be and that you are willing to make it "her place". She must find it very comforting to be in the closet.

While she is obviously miserable right now, I believe she will give you "that look" when she really doesn't want to live in her body any more. It may be something that she just has to fight her way through and we'll all hope that's the case.

[jenluckenbach]

How sad to hear that Mimi is declining.

Just a person note, some "food for thought". When (RB) Bear was coming to the end of his life (at 19+ years) he too lost a lot of weight and went completely blind, but he still thrived. But, when his appetite also left, I knew he was giving up. He was saying that life was too hard for him now.

I wish you the best for however much time is left with Mimi.

[K & L]

Times like these are so hard, but you will know when it's time to let go. I don't know how to explain it, you just do. It's not an easy decision, but you do what's best for their comfort. We've had to make this decision a few times now, and as hard as it was, it was for the best. Savor the time you have with her and good luck to you both.

[Killearn Kitties]

Lots of love coming your way tonight, Logan. I wish I was closer to support you and Helen with such a loss. You did the very best that you could for your beautiful Mimi.

[Laura's Babies]

((((HUGS)))))) I am so sorry for your loss.

[sandragonfly]

just wanted you to know I read this just now .. I'm sadly sorry. too late for advice.. gee, you're one GREAT meowmie. not anybody could feed, guard and love your mimi like or more than you did. when she came here, on this planet, she picked you.. you can't argue with that! still, I'm so sorry she had to go already.

now I am sure up there, mimi is telling stories and stories about one wonderful woman she lived with for seventeen years ... I wish I am up there to hear them!

love and hugs to you logan and we love you mimi!! you both and your furramily be in my thoughts.

psst sweet murphy, zipper & mimi ... when you chant away your stories, don't forget to watch over those 8 little eggs for us too, okay??

[kb2yjx]

I, too, am so sorry that I am a johnny come lately in reading this thread!!! Logan, it sure sounds Mimi retained her dignity which is so important to a cat. You were so lucky to have had her with you for so many years, although is it never long enough. Sleep softly, sweet little Mimi....