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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / February 2005My cat died last night. Heart attack?
My sweet wonderful cat died last night. He has had a heart murmur for years and I suppose that's what did it but I'm not sure. He was perfectly fine. He was standing next to me in the kitchen begging for food when he suddenly jumped up, crashed into a wall then keeled over. He moaned very loadly for about two minutes and then he died. Does it sound like a heart attack? He was the sweetest cat that ever lived. I'm heart broken. I am so sorry for your loss, When ever I hear of a sweet furrbaby pasing it brings me to tears. Purrs coming from my bunch for a safe trip to the rainbow bridge and the you will find peace. > My sweet wonderful cat died last night. He has had a heart murmur for > years and I suppose that's what did it but I'm not sure. He was [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Does it sound like a heart attack? > He was the sweetest cat that ever lived. I'm heart broken. I'm so sorry to hear this! I can understand your heartbreak.  SignatureJean B. I am so sorry to hear about your cat. From what you say it could possibly have been a heart attack or a sudden thrombosis leading to it. My cat died suddenly last year aged 4. He had a mild heart murmur. However one day he just collapsed and his back legs went. The vet said he had the cat equivalent of DVT (the thing you can get after being on an aircraft for ages?). It is completely unpreventable and usually occurs without warning. I hope you can take some comfort in knowing that there was nothing you could have done differently to prevent what happened. Wrapping him in cotton wool and restricting his lifestyle would not have made a difference. Please take some comfort from the fact that your cat had an enjoyable and happy life, albeit a shorter one. I know exactly how you are feeling right now and my thoughts are with you. sarah googlemail2003@yahoo.com wrote in news:1106748727.257864.10230 @z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com: > My sweet wonderful cat died last night. He has had a heart murmur for > years and I suppose that's what did it but I'm not sure. He was [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Does it sound like a heart attack? > He was the sweetest cat that ever lived. I'm heart broken. Oh, how awful for you! I am so sorry about your kitty. When my cat Madeline died suddenly, the vet said that it was probably a heart attack or stroke, I suppose that is the cause of most sudden deaths. I'm sorry for your loss. It's very difficult to lose a dear friend. --Catherine That's very sad. Sounds like maybe he suddenly went into unconsciousness prior to sudden death and had a hallucination which caused him to jump like that. At least you were right there with him. There would have been nothing you could do. -- Barb Of course I don't look busy, I did it right the first time. in article 1106748727.257864.10230@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com, googlemail2003@yahoo.com at googlemail2003@yahoo.com wrote on 1/26/05 8:12AM: > My sweet wonderful cat died last night. He has had a heart murmur for > years and I suppose that's what did it but I'm not sure. He was [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Does it sound like a heart attack? > He was the sweetest cat that ever lived. I'm heart broken. Sounds very similar to what happened to my sister's cat and the vet did think it was a heart attack. I'm really so so sorry to hear of your loss. I have no idea what it could have been, but Memphis and Phoenix send purrrs and hugs. I have not been owned for very long, but would be heartbroken if i lost one of mine. With sympathy, SignatureSandra > My sweet wonderful cat died last night. Oh my God, what a nightmare. I am so sorry. <googlemail2003@yahoo.com> wrote in rec.pets.cats.health+behav: > My sweet wonderful cat died last night. He has had a heart murmur > for years and I suppose that's what did it but I'm not sure. He [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Does it sound like a heart attack? > He was the sweetest cat that ever lived. I'm heart broken. I'm so sorry to hear here and Kami, also with a heart murmur (and other ailments), sends her purrs. You can get a necropsy for an absolute determination if you want, but there are only a couple of things that would cause sudden death like that which others have mentioned. At least you were there and since he was asking for food means that he wasn't sick or suffering. Heartbreaking for you, but not a bad way to go. SignatureBrandy??Alexandre? > My sweet wonderful cat died last night. He has had a heart murmur for > years and I suppose that's what did it but I'm not sure. He was [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Does it sound like a heart attack? > He was the sweetest cat that ever lived. I'm heart broken. Oh, I'm so terribly sorry! I have no supposition about why your wonderful kitty died, but I wanted to say I was sorry. My youngest, Francis, who is going in to be neutered on Friday, has a mild heart murmur, too, although an ultrasound revealed no obvious cause for it. It will break my heart when he dies. Priscilla > My sweet wonderful cat died last night. He has had a heart murmur for years > and I suppose that's what did it but I'm not sure. He was perfectly fine. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Does it sound like a heart attack? He was the sweetest cat that ever lived. > I'm heart broken. I'm afraid I have no information to share, but I am sorry for your loss. Signaturemonique, roommate of Oscar the (female) grouch ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Eros was adopted! Eros has a home now! *cheer!* I can't thank you all enough for your messages. I am very grateful that I was here when it happened. At least I know for sure he didn't suffer. He was completely fine one minute and gone the next. If I have come home and found him dead it would have always haunted me thinking I could have helped him if I'd only been there. I know everyone says this about their cats, but this one was something special. He was the most gentle and calm cat I've ever had or seen. He would even let babies and little kids pick him up and play with him. He loved people always wanting to be right where the action was. Even if he wasn't happy about our little grandson chasing him he still never made an angry move. He was the best and I'll miss him terribly. Thanks again to you all. > My sweet wonderful cat died last night. He has had a heart murmur for > years and I suppose that's what did it but I'm not sure. He was [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Does it sound like a heart attack? > He was the sweetest cat that ever lived. I'm heart broken. > I can't thank you all enough for your messages. > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Thanks again to you all. Many of us have lost beloved cats, so we know how much you ache now and I imagine the hurt is more acute because it happened so suddenly. He sounds like a lovely cat. My 20-year-old died in 2001, and though she was not very smart, not at all sweet, and really didn't like people very much, I still adored her and felt I had lost a crotchety but much love family member. (Because she WAS a family member.) I still cry when I think of her, and want her back. Take care, and be good to yourself. Mary <crazyaboutfelines@yahoo.com> wrote in rec.pets.cats.health+behav: > He sounds like a lovely cat. My 20-year-old died > in 2001, and though she was not very smart, not at [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > family member.) I still cry when I think of her, and > want her back. Take care, and be good to yourself. Hehehe! That's somewhat my relationship with Kami. Smart as a whip, though, but does not work or play well with others. Some of my friends don't like her at all because she'll only sit across the room and glower at you, and never deign to be petted without groveling first. But when we're alone together, she is my baby. Has been for going on 17 years. SignatureBrandy??Alexandre? http://www.swydm.com/?refer=BrandyAlx Well, would you? > Mary <crazyaboutfelines@yahoo.com> wrote in rec.pets.cats.health+behav: > [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > But when we're alone together, she is my baby. Has been for going on > 17 years. Yes, that sounds like my Gnarly. She actually did not glare so much as stare vacantly. :) I think a more common reaction to her was to wonder "is anybody IN there?" If I picked her up, she started to whine in a threatening way, and if I held her the whine became a high-pitched, drawn out growl. At the same time, she loved to be near me or even on me at night--as long as I didn't mess with her! She never came to anyone for affection, as my other cats do. But over the years she softened, and came to enjoy affection, as long as I came to her. And if I cried (not a common occurance) she came to me and peered into my face. And, the night my father died she let me hold her all night long and sleep like that. She also used to have what I call "kitty angst" whenever I played pretty love ballads. She would come to me and cry plaintively as thought he song was just too much for her. It was hilarious. I will always miss her. She was what she was, I am what I am--and we belonged to each other. >I cried (not a common occurance) she came to me and peered >into my face. And, the night my father died she let me hold >her all night long and sleep like that. She also used to have You got me crying with that one. When Fiona (age 19) died, I let Maynard see her body. I wanted him to know that she was dead, so he wouldn't have to spend his days wondering what happened to her. That night, as I realized she would never sit on me again, Maynard took her place. He never slept on top of me before, yet he slept in her spot that night. He didn't do it again for a couple years, and now he does it all the time. It was strange. He's not really bright, so I would not have expected anything like that from him. I think he missed her, so for that night, he picked her spot to be, more to comfort himself than me. But it worked for both of us to grieve together. Signature-- Meghan & the Zoo Crew Equine and Pet Photography http://www.zoocrewphoto.com > >I cried (not a common occurance) she came to me and peered > >into my face. And, the night my father died she let me hold > >her all night long and sleep like that. She also used to have > > You got me crying with that one. Sorry. It was like, regardless of whether she liked affection or was very smart, after 20 years together we had a connection, and she loved and trusted me. We BELONGED to each other, you know? > When Fiona (age 19) died, I let Maynard see her body. I wanted him to > know that she was dead, so he wouldn't have to spend his days [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > he picked her spot to be, more to comfort himself than me. But it > worked for both of us to grieve together. I think it is because you two are connected--and the connection ran to Fiona, too. That must have been a heart wrecker, to let her go. >Sorry. It was like, regardless of whether she liked >affection or was very smart, after 20 years together >we had a connection, and she loved and trusted me. >We BELONGED to each other, you know? No need to be sorry. I may cry, but they are all good memories. Even the stuff that annoyed me are good memories now. I would give anything to have her sneeze in my face again. >I think it is because you two are connected--and the connection >ran to Fiona, too. That must have been a heart wrecker, to let her >go. Yes, it was tough. And I was only 21 at the time. I have no memory of life before Fiona. She was the silver princess. But I have great memories of her. In college, I wrote a story about her. We had to do a characterization of somebody we knew. I did her. I knew the teacher would say no, so I never asked if it was okay to do a cat. I just did it and handed it in. She liked it so much she read it to the class. Later, after she died, I decided to write as many memories as I could, and I put together as many pics as I could and made a little book. It has the explanation of her nicknames, her hobbies, her buddies and favorite places, her "career", etc. When I miss her, I can go back and look at it and enjoy my memories. Signature-- Meghan & the Zoo Crew Equine and Pet Photography http://www.zoocrewphoto.com >> Sorry. It was like, regardless of whether she liked >> affection or was very smart, after 20 years together [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > Equine and Pet Photography > http://www.zoocrewphoto.com I would love to read your characterization if you still have it. >I would love to read your characterization if you still have it. I'll have to see if it is on the older computer. I know I have printouts, but I haven't actually printed it for a long time. Signature-- Meghan & the Zoo Crew Equine and Pet Photography http://www.zoocrewphoto.com I am so sorry for your loss. I know it had to come as such a shock for you. He sounds like he was a very special little one. I'll light a candle for him tonight as he journeys to the Bridge. Wishing you blessings and gentle healing, Ginger-lyn >I can't thank you all enough for your messages. > [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] >> Does it sound like a heart attack? >> He was the sweetest cat that ever lived. I'm heart broken. First of all, I am so sorry for your loss. My cat passed away with a heart attack 12 years ago and it was sudden like this. She meowed quite strangely, loudly and her back legs went. Maybe the shock of all this happening to him caused the odd meows. I am just so sorry. Signature.oO rach Oo. > My sweet wonderful cat died last night. He has had a heart murmur for > years and I suppose that's what did it but I'm not sure. He was [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Does it sound like a heart attack? > He was the sweetest cat that ever lived. I'm heart broken. > First of all, I am so sorry for your loss. > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > -- > .oO rach Oo. Yes, my cat also meowed very loudly and strangely. I guess I just assumed it was one big jolt of pain that caused it but of course I really have no idea. It was pretty horrible but thankfully it was all over in a couple of minutes. Much easier on the animal but a real shock for us. > > My sweet wonderful cat died last night. He has had a heart murmur for > > years and I suppose that's what did it but I'm not sure. He was [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Does it sound like a heart attack? > > He was the sweetest cat that ever lived. I'm heart broken. I'm sorry for your loss, I'm sure you will have many fond memories. SignaturePaul O. My sig line is my disclaimer to any advice given Absolutely clueless when it comes to cats Learning more every day, but still clueless oplholik@hotmail.com > My sweet wonderful cat died last night. He has had a heart murmur for > years and I suppose that's what did it but I'm not sure. He was [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Does it sound like a heart attack? > He was the sweetest cat that ever lived. I'm heart broken. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am certain that he was a very special kitty. When I lost my 14 year old kitty last year it was the most difficult time of my life. Many of us here can understand your pain. I hope you can take comfort in the knowledge that he did not suffer and that you were there for him when his time came. Purrs for comfort and healing at this most difficult time. > I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am certain that he was a very special > kitty. When I lost my 14 year old kitty last year it was the most difficult > time of my life. Many of us here can understand your pain. I hope you can > take comfort in the knowledge that he did not suffer and that you were there > for him when his time came. Purrs for comfort and healing at this most > difficult time. i am so sorry for your loss...i've been lurking in this newsgroup for many months. my 11 year old cat named buttons was dx'd with a rare form of lymphoblastic sarcoma just before christmas. i opted not to do chemo, because the prognosis wasn't that great, and i knew it would stress buttons out too much. he stopped eating several days ago, and he's just wasting away. i keep praying he'll just close his eyes and go to sleep. the vet says all i can do is provide hospice care until it's time for him to go. he doesn't appear to be in pain, altho i can tell he only has days to live. i have two other wonderful cats, but buttons is special....it's tearing me up inside. i am going to miss him so much. i can't decide what to do with his remains. i think i want him cremated. i just don't want him to be discarded---he was too important to me for that. again, i am so sorry for your loss...i know of what you speak. may you be comforted knowing you gave your companion a wonderful life. god bless you and comfort you, pam Pam, I'm sorry to hear about you cat. Squeeze as much love and fond memories as you can in the time you have left with buttons. Peace be with you both. Lynn |
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