Max

[slick]

I just thought I would post an uppydate for those who care to read this.

Max is pooping all over the apartment. Every day there are tootsie rolls in a different part. I was out all day today and when I got home he left me a couple of surprises in the kitchen. The other day they were in the tub and still another day a few turds were in another part of the living room.
So far he always pees in the box which is good but this pooping has me perplexed. He is getting weaker in his back end so I'm wondering if that is the reason. I dread the day he starts to lose control....

Also, in the evenings, he goes from window sill to window sill looking out at nothing.....a behaviour which he's never displayed before. My closet doors are mirrored and sometimes he'll sit for hours just staring at himself.....

He also spends alot of time in the kitchen. Now, for the whole 12 years I've had him, I trained him to stay out of the kitchen because it's so small but for some reason he refuses to stay out of it now. I clap my hands and yell "No" but it doesn't make any difference.

I'm wondering if he's losing his hearing or perhaps he's going a little scrambled in the head.

He doesn't eat at much as he did a month ago. I think I need to tap into his savings account and take him to the vet for a checkup. I know that Dr. Singh will bring up the kidney failure and the fact that Max is dehydrated but I tried the sub-q route and that didn't work out well at all.

I do believe that this is his last Christmas with me. My tree is up and he does spend alot of time during the day napping underneath it. Lord only knows what the next few months will bring but one thing for sure, Max will be comfortable.

[Killearn Kitties]

Sending a huge hug to you and a little pet for Max, only because he doesn't like huge hugs.

It is so hard to watch them go downhill, but we are thinking of you and are here for you. Sending Max all my best.

[Medusa]

Oh my, this is disheartening, I know all too well. His behavior reminds me of when my Puddy developed dementia. She'd only sleep on the bathroom countertop because she thought it was her litter box and she peed and pooped in the sink. Then it was the bathtub and she'd only drink out of the bathtub faucet instead of her fountain. There are drugs that you can administer for it but, unfortunately, Puddy didn't live long enough for me to be able to say that I saw a big change. CRF causes all sorts of problems and she had it for years. I was able to administer subQ's to her but it still didn't make any difference. Perhaps talk to your vet about meds for Max for dementia and maybe you'll get some comforting news. I'm sorry that this is happening, Slick. I know how heartbreaking it is. Enjoy every moment w/Max and just overlook his accidents. He wouldn't hurt his mom for the world and he would never do this inappropriate behavior if he could help it. (((HUGS))) to you and gentle pets to Max. Keep the faythe.

[Randi]

Slick, I'm so sorry to hear this, I know how it breaks your heart to see Max like this. It's such a shame that the Sub-Q fluids didn't work out, I wish he would start drinking more. The way he sits and stare at nothing does indicate that he is going a bit senile. Fister will that sometimes too. Is he meowing more, also?

I hope the vet can come up with some treatment that will help him!

Fister and I are sending lots of purrs and positive thoughts to Max and big hugs to you!

[orangemm]

I'm so sorry to hear about Max. I know there is little comfort in knowing that most of us have been down this road before, but we can share some of your feelings.

Maybe a trip to the vet will help. I know it did when a couple of our elders were not themselves. Treasure every moment with Max; I'm sure he's enjoying sleeping under the tree.

Hugs, purrs and gentle pets to you and Max...............

[Laura's Babies]

I am so sad for you. Goodness, we all love our babies so much here that when one is sick, it does effect us all and reminds us all what a short time we have with our own babies.

Just love him while you can, as hard as you can and as much as you can.

[jenluckenbach]

Such a sad update, but one we'll all go through some day. Loving a pet means one day you will lose them .

I wish you as many days with Max as God allows.

{{{{{HUGS}}}}

[kb2yjx]

I, like the others, am sad to read your update. It is so hard to see a beloved friend fail. You do the best you can to keep Max loved and comfortable. Will keep you in prayers and will light a candle....Take Care...Sandra

[Catty1]

Prayers and hugs for you and Max.

There are some meds for dementia - I don't recall which one Mary was going to use- but yes, a checkup sounds like the plan.

Is the vet close enough that you could take Max in for weekly sub-q's, if that is a plan?

Max did so amazingly well after his last checkup...prayers that he can get a little more quality time with his Meowmie.

[Karen]

Prayers on the way for you and Max, thanks goodness he's still using the box for pee.

[Queen of Poop]

Hugs and prayers for you and Max. Perhaps there is something the vet can do so a visit might be a good idea.

[jenluckenbach]

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/...eng&gi=pet%20t

A candle for Max.

[gini]

Dear Slick and precious Max - a candle is burning for both of you!

[katladyd]

My boyfriend's elderly cat, Tomas, did the staring bit for a year or two before he passed. He would also do some strange things, like going into the closet and meowing at my boyfriend's shoes! The vet never mentioned dementia, though now we know that is exactly what was happening. He lived to be 21-years-old, so I know we weren't cheated of any time with him. It was still sad, though. I would take Max to the vet. Maybe you can have couple more Christmases together. Hugs to you and Max!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Slick, I'm so sorry to hear Max is still declining, although it sounds like you still get some quality time in with him, which is all that matters.

{{{hugs}}} to you and gentle skritchies to the old guy. I know you will do what's best for him when the time comes.