We will be saying goodbye to Alex on Thursday night. His medical condition
has been steadily declining for the last few months, in spite of his
medications. His CRF seems to be stable, so it isn't that. The vet thinks
that it's possible his cardiac situation has deteriorated or more likely
that he may have an occult cancer that hasn't been identified. We are not
going to put him through a battery of tests and x-rays to determine the
answer, as his situation is hopeless no matter what the reason. He's 17
years old. He has lost nearly two pounds in the last three months, in
addition to the weight he lost before. He lies curled up in a corner most of
the time. Occasionally, he will curl up on a kitchen chair (when he is able
to make the jump). He sleeps probably 22 or 23 hours a day. He is barely
eating or drinking. As a result, he is urinating much less frequently, and
has become dehydrated. I don't know if he has pain or not, but based on his
behavior, I know for sure he feels very sick. It will be hard to say
goodbye.
Best regards,
---Cindy S.