Cosmo is Gone - Update post #19

[elizabethann]

Cosmo is almost 12 years old.

The vet mentioned FIP. She just won't know more until the ultrasound is done. Thanks for the links.

[Killearn Kitties]

I have no experience of this, but I will be keeping everything crossed for sweet Cosmo.

[momtomany]

Lots of prayers for both you and Cosmo.

[elizabethann]

The vet just called, Cosmo has tumors. One is on his spleen and the other is on the route of the mesatary (his intestines). They could do exploratory surgery and remove the one on his spleen (and remove his spleen if need be), but the one on his intestines may not be operatable. The vet said he is in guarded to poor condition.

I have decided to put him to sleep this afternoon.

I don't think it's right to put him through the surgery. He is almost 12 years old, has kidney disease and is just not doing well.

I can't believe I've had to put all two of my cats to sleep in 2 months. I can't believe this is happening. I can't stop crying. I don't want to go home to a cat empty house. I always promised Cosmo I would buy him a home with a huge back yard. I never got that chance.

I am happy in a small way because this Sunday I was able to take him outside and he walked around & laid in the sun.

I hope Maxie will be at the rainbow bridge, waiting for him. Maxie can show him around and introduce him to all the other animals.

My heart is numb.

[Catty1]

Oh no....Maxie will be there to welcome Cosmo...

I can't imagine the heartbreak.

I have two furbabes close in age...and I know I might face the same thing one day, first one, then the other too soon.

All I can say is...I am so sorry.

Are you able to be with Cosmo?

{{{{hugs}}}}

[Karen]

Oh, how sad. But he has had many good years of being a loved kitty, and you are right, that Sunday outing was extra special, and I bet he will remember it always.

[elizabethann]

Catty1,

Yes. I am leaving work early and will be there when Cosmo is pts. I will ask them to cut some of his fur. His belly will be all shaved off because of the ultrasound.

I am going to have him cremated and will put his fur inside with his ashes (like I did for Maxie).

Maxie & Cosmo were actually about 6 years apart. Maxie died pretty young of Cardiomyopathy.

I still can't believe this is happening. I can't believe I have to go home and remove the cat furniture, the cat box, the cat food, the cat toys. I won't be getting a kitty for awhile. It's just too hard to think about at the moment.

Thank you for your sympathy. I'm grateful for this site. I know I can come here and pour my heart out and not get laughed at. I'm lucky I work with people who love animals too. They understand and my boss said I could take tomorrow off. However, I will probably come in just to keep my mind off of everything.

[Craftlady]

So sorry for your loss. May it be a comfort to know that Cosmo wont be suffering anymore and will be able to play peacefully at the Rainbow Bridge.