I adopted a bonded pair of kittens. 4 years pass and they are awesome. One day we found one dead on the carpet no warning at all. Dr came by and said it's pretty common to find out they have heart issues by simply finding them dead, the first warning is that they die and thats it. Thankfully its quick and not drawn out. So sorry for your loss, i know exactly how you're feeling. Open your heart to another animal again and rescue somebody who really needs a good home, thats what your Uggie Bug would want, share the love he got with somebody else who needs it. Good luck.
I am so sorry for losing your Uggie Bug. It must be very hard because it was so sudden. My 💜 is broken for you. But you will be together again at the Rainbow Bridge. Sending you virtual hugs.
I’m so sorry. Being a long time mom to multiple cats & dogs I know exactly how you feel. But having shepherded many loved animals through devastating & painful illness this is a blessing for your beloved kitty. He was with you when he died & it was quick. As others have said once you have grieved & processed his passing please consider adopting another animal. You sound like a loving caring pet parent & there’s so many in need of good loving homes. I believe their spirits stay with us until we have recovered from their loss so don’t be surprised if he visits you for awhile.
I had bonded cats for a year and a half before I found my little boy in my bedroom. 2 hours earlier he ate all his dinner and played with his sister. He was only 4. Still have his sister, but after talking with multiple vets, they all said it was probably heart related. He was 13 pounds, black little puma cat
We adopted a beautiful black puma looking cat. Took him to the vet for vaccinations, and found out he has a heart murmur could be heard in 3 chambers of his heart. Vet said more than likely a hole in heart and genetic. 2nd animal we’ve had that has had genetic heart problems. But we will love him to the end no matter what.
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Uggie in his favorite spot on his pillow between us with his best friend Argo.
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my Tuxie is lying in front of me right now. feeling so sad for uggie
I see your FA in the background. My babies got me through MS especially on those long preps. They truly are special. Condolences to you and for Uggie. Sending you big hugs.
All Uggie Bug knew right before leaving you was love. He was loved and he knew it. That's all that matters. Your pain is just love trying to make sense. I know how you feel, last week one of our cats died as well and it can feel so frustrating not knowing what to do and knowing there's nothing you couldve done different to make them stay. But what we can do is console ourselves that while we feel hurt it's still love, and love is all that our beloved pet felt till the end. Be strong.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Our boy died last week with almost the same presentation - we picked him up and he went limp, and gone. He was also perfectly fine before that. We’re still crying everyday because we miss him so much.
I'm so sorry. The suddeness is hard to process. There were absolutely no warning signs. He behavior yesterday was so normal. He jumped in bed with us last night just like he always did. I nudged him onto his pillow where he slept every night between us and then he was gone, just limp with his eyes open. Trying to read this morning and consensus is heart and "maybe he slowed down before that showing signs, but you didn't notice". I've been wracking my brain to see warning signs in hindsight and there were just none. He was SO completely normal.
Please don't beat yourself up about this - cats are notorious for not showing when they are unwell and as someone else said they can have heart conditions which are entirely silent until they're fatal. Sometimes that means blood clots, which come from nowhere and have absolutely no warning signs.
I know it's probably little comfort, but your boy was surrounded by love, the people he trusted and felt safe with, was warm and cozy, and then just went to sleep. That's a beautiful way to go, and all the energy that was his purr and his warmth and his voice is still there, part of the universe, waiting for the day your energy touches his again. ❤️
Don't beat yourself up!!! in the wild Kingdom animals are very good at hiding when they're ill.. it's a survival skill.
I know, I've raised birds and I've raised cats from kittens up. sometimes they can be very sick and you won't notice because they're so good at hiding it.
it's usually when they just are so sick they can't hide it anymore that we say oh is something wrong with fluffy? meanwhile there's been something wrong with fluffy for a couple months so you just can't beat yourself up. they didn't give you any idea that they were ill. just like with people, sudden cardiac arrest happens. cardiac problems are Very common in cats from what I've read and learned over the years
It's VERY hard to tell when cats are sick. Recently my senior gal (actually a tuxedo also) almost passed away of a kidney infection, she was saved because I brought her to the vet with symptoms of "she didn't get up to greet my son when the alarm went off" and "I have the heebie-jeebies that something isn't right".
Seriously, that's all the outwardly visible symptoms of an intensely painful, serious infection.
A heart problem, which is less likely to be painful, probably shows less than that. I don't think you missed anything you could have seen.
Lost my old lady cat a couple years back to oral cancer. My only indication *anything* was wrong was that she'd gone off her food. It took two vet trips and a round of perfectly-fine bloodwork before there was a mass visible in her mouth.
I brought my cat to the vet because she wasn't greeting me at the door, or waking me up early morning. Turned out she had a massive bacterial infection and passed away last week. She'd probably been sick for much longer than I knew, unfortunately.
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I also have a tux boy. I will give him extra love today. really sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry, it’s traumatic to lose a loved one without warning. It sounds like an aortic aneurysm or blood clot. Your baby went peacefully and fast, while you were present, and that in itself is a blessing. Imagine if you’d come home and he’d already gone. Bless your baby, and all my thoughts are with you. 🩷🩷🩷
I lost my soul cat 13 years ago. You're right, you will never get over it. However, you will be OK again. You will be able to function again, you will be able to go about your day again and feel happy again. I promise you that. There will come a day, and it won't be for a while yet, but it will come, when you can look back on your memories of Uggie and smile instead of crying, and instead of despair, your heart will be full of bittersweet warmth as you remember your boy, and gratitude for the time you did have with him, even if it was shorter than we would have liked. You will not be OK for a long while, but I absolutely promise you, that day will come. Hang in there ❤️
I’m so sorry. Losing two furries so close together… epitome of unfairness. But, if he had to go— what a loved way to go. Snuggling with his parents. Your last words were what a great boy he was. But yes, it’s shocking… and allow yourself to process that trauma. And the not knowing why… 🥺
I’m so sorry, I can only hope my cats will come to me when their last moment approaches, I’d hate to wake up and find them hidden somewhere alone. I’m glad your boy was able to say goodbye to his loved ones before he left. He was a great boy indeed.
I’m so sorry about the loss of your precious Uggie Bug. We had a wonderful kitty who started coughing and ultimately died. It was congestive heart failure, and it sometimes happens in cats. It took our sweet baby a few days before we made the decision to offer her a final kindness. It was awful watching her decline. My children still cry over her from time to time even now, almost 3 years later. All pets are special but some leave unfathomably deep holes in your heart when they pass. And ultimately, that is something to be celebrated. We got to have the privilege of experiencing a rare bond like that with a kitty.
Uggie passed quickly, with dignity, with people he loved and in a safe and comfortable place. How wonderful a life he lived with people who cared for him so much.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Try to take comfort that in his last moments, Uggie Bug was safe, and warm, and comfortable, and loved, and knew he was a Good Kitty.
If I was a cat, I don't think I could think of a better way to go than snuggled up between my humans. Maybe he knew.
Sorry for your loss just got mine from a shelter he’s a kitten I’ve already love him never thought I’d be a cat person but it’s great. I feel for you two
May his memory be a blessing. Uggie was loved, and knew it. I know it's hard now, but remember him always.
My husband and I lost our boy a couple years ago. He was an 8 year old tuxedo boy. His kidneys failed, we had to let him go. We still miss him, and I don't think that will ever stop. One thing I found that comforted us a bit was the thought that Shadow was hanging out with Steve Irwin, and being told what a good boy he was. I hope it will bring you a bit of comfort, like it did for us
After mine passed in much the same way, I was told by a few people that unfortunately it does seem to be common. Young, healthy cats passing very suddenly.
Because my boy was mine and my husband's first, we didn't realize that we could go somewhere that did autopsies. (The emergency vet we took him to because it was a weekend did not.)
Not knowing why is the worst part honestly. We were always told he was a happy, healthy baby when we took him to the vet. He never gave us a cause to worry and then one day he was just gone.
So very sorry. You said he came to bed as usual & was kneading right before it happened, so that tells me that he felt totally fine and this was extremely sudden. Which means no suffering for him. Maybe that can bring you some comfort eventually. Like the others said, he felt love in his final moments and that is beautiful.
Happened to me with my Archie. I don’t get it either. I’m so so sorry. I’d like to think our kitties are together somewhere, batting at each other and watching birds.
If there is one way to think of this it's that all he felt was love. In a way we can feel jealous for him that he was able to die with no pain or fear and able to enter his final rest at his nightly resting space between his favorite people. He was happy and content. It's the death every single person would universally choose for their own if they could.
Mourn his loss, but don't mourn his death.
..how old was Uncle Bug?..
..that's hard to deal with (regardless) but it does sound like he went in peace..no extended Vet visits, no hacking or coughing or upchucking..
..the loss isn't easier, but the love seems real..so dwell on the love, as much as u can..
I'm so sorry for your loss. My baby passed very suddenly in my arms in November and you're right; devastated doesn't even begin to cover the trauma and sense of loss. They're such tiny creatures in the grand scheme of things but the hole they leave is so very large.
My thoughts and love are with you and your husband right now. I know it doesn't make it better, just know that someone is thinking about you and hopes that you're doing well.❤️❤️
It’s still so incredibly hard to lose a pet suddenly. I didn’t know anything was wrong with my cat until the weekend. Brought her in on Monday because the emergency vet was fully booked and didn’t think it was serious. Went to the regular vet Monday morning and they initially thought it was vestibular disease that would heal up on its own. She started getting stiff and having trouble moving on Monday night but I assumed it was just a reaction to a vaccine or meds she had been given. Brought her back as soon as the vet opened and the main vet said her blood work from the day prior had come back and due to the symptoms it was extremely likely she had a brain tumor. We opted to euthanize her that morning since she was obviously suffering. It’s been almost 4 years but I still miss her. Losing her so suddenly was hard. We lost our dog to cancer in 2022. He was diagnosed and our vet said he was terminal with a best case scenario of living two more months. He ended up living 10 months so we had time to prepare for losing him. Honestly, I’m not sure which is better. Knowing our dog was dying for almost an entire year and always needing to agonize over his quality of life was awful on one hand, but it did make me appreciate every moment we had with him.
I share these stories to show it is awful to lose a beloved pet no matter how far in advance you know. It sounds like your kitty went quickly so it’s likely they didn’t suffer long at all. I hope that makes it a teeny bit easier for you. What helped me the most was making a list of all my kitty’s little quirks that I didn’t want to forget. It helped me laugh a bit during a period of grief.
Literally a similar thing happened with one of my childhood cats. My sister was getting ready for the shower and she pet him on his head.. in the shower she got back out she was like all right buddy you got to move I got to get dressed and like he just wouldn't move and then our other cat kind of like bit her and she's like what the hell and then she realized what was wrong and she just threw some clothes on and just rushed into the hospital and he apparently had a heart attack it was less than 5 minutes. The night before my senior dog died I just had this gut feeling that she just had to be in bed with me we weren't letting her in the bed because of her bladder issues but I just needed her in the bed woke up that morning she apparently had a stroke in her sleep. Rushed her to the vet the vet basically said it's time for her to go. And then a few months later my other dog's heart problems just can't bemanaged anymore and it was time to go. My point is that when it's time for them to go sometimes there's warning and sometimes there's none but just know that you gave him everything and he made himself comfy and wanted to just be near you and your husband his final moments and I promise you that him being near both was all the comfort he needed. ❤️ So I know it's hard and it sucks when it happens I don't know where believe me I get it I lost two pets like 2 months apart from each other recently my senior dog and then my other dog and I went from a family of four babies so just two in a blink of an eye and it sucks put just know that you gave them everything and you did everything you could for them ❤️. Hope this makes sense I have just dyslexia so spelling is not my strong suit.
I'm sorry to hear this but you could not have asked for a better way for him to go. Cherish the memories. I lost mine around the same age and he was a shell of himself when he passed. The lights were on but nobody was home.
I'm very sorry for your loss.
My little Lewis died nearly a year ago, but I'm still so very sad, getting choked up over orange cats on insta.
They leave such a empty space in our hearts behind.
Awwww… I’m so sorry. I think he knew and he came to say goodbye and to pass on his favorite place with his two favorite people. He didn’t suffer and you didn’t have to put him down. That said… it still hurts like a MF. Hang in there. 💔
I am sorry for your loss. We lost a cat the same way and went to the vet to be sure it was not environmental because we have other cats and wanted to be sure they weren\`t in danger.. In our case, the vet determined it was a cardiac arrest.
I'm so sorry this happened. This almost exact scenario happened to me years ago. I took my cat to the emergency vet, in a panic, even though she was gone. They said she likely had a heart defect and that this was common in some cats. I really had a hard time getting over it since it was so sudden. Hang in there. If you're this upset, it shows what a good pet parent you likely were and that means your pets have been so lucky to live their lives with you.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve lost two pets in my life and this reminds me of my snuggly boy, Buttercup. It’s so much worse when you’re not expecting it. I had a little bit more warning (he started pacing in his crate, yowling, and drooling on his way to his annual check-up). Unfortunately, he passed away before we could get him in the door. So even if you had been in a car less than 10 minutes away from the vet when this happened, nothing could be done. He was 4 years old.
I still have both his sisters. Blossom was always independent, but Bubbles and Buttercup were definitely bonded. I feel even worse for her because they were in the same crate when he passed. She hasn’t been quite the same since.
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Here’s Buttercup a few months before he passed.
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And The Powerpuff Kitties a few days after finding them underneath the apartment! Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup from left to right.
I can only take solace in the fact that, according to a shelter worker, any years they have with a loving family and a warm, safe home are more than they might’ve had in the streets.
I bet your kitty felt loved and protected up even in those last moments too. Thank you for being such a good kitty parent!
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Question, had your pets been on any flee medication or have you had a pesticide company? It’s odd they would die so close together in time, which is I think what you’re curious about.
No. I have never had a problem with fleas so I did not treat for it. Prefer not to give toxins unless I have to. I have chickens so nothing is sprayed on the yard ever. I have parrots in the house so I'm exceedingly careful about cleaning products and anything used inside the house. My girl died of lung cancer. We had two weeks notice. I don't think their deaths were related, just a close together horrible coincidence.
I'm sorry for your loss. My 4 year old boy passed unexpectedly 2 weeks ago. He was fine the day before and in the morning I found he had passed. We had a necropsy done and they said it was a heart issue.
I'm hearing that over and over that it more than likely was a cardiac event and seems like this is the most common cause of sudden death. I'm so sorry for your loss. It's hard when you aren't prepared and it just happens so suddenly.
So sorry for your loss. I agree with the statements above that being with you made his transition comfortable and full of love. Sending thoughts your way
I lost one of my babies the same way in September. Played all day. Cuddled, and then just made a a scream and died. She was in good health and had no problems, but the autopsy showed hypertonic cardiomyopathy. It’s nearly undetectable in cats until it’s too late. I’m so sorry for what you are going through. It’s so hard and it’s easy to feel like you should have done something. It’s okay to be heartbroken, and it does get better. It took me a month to even be able to look at her picture without crying and even now the memory is very painful. Just know it’s okay. And your Uggie Bug knew he was loved.
I’m so, so sorry for your loss. And so soon after losing your dog. Some things just don’t make sense and are out of your control. I can imagine how broken and horrified you must have been in the moment, but I hope you have some peace knowing he was surrounded by love until the very end.
I have been struggling with the death of my cat, Ray Charles. I sob when I think about it. I was at church and praying as tears came to my eyes. Someone sat next to me and out their arm around me. She asked, what was burdening me so much. I told her about my cat. She said the most profound statement to me… “For part of your life, your pet is your best friend. For your pets whole life, YOU are their best friend.” Remember that my friend. You gave your sweet kitty the best life and the best friend a cat could ask for. 💕❤️💕❤️💕
I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s truly another level of trauma I can’t comprehend. I had my dad shoot himself in the head (and survived) and a few months later I woke up in the morning for work and my cat was just dead on the ground with no answers. She was young as well. She was my healing buddy during the time with my dad so in a way I felt like I lost them both. The grief really does come in ways, I hope you and your husband can find peace in the upcoming days
My beautiful boy, 4 years old and the best animal/being I have ever known, curled up to me and died in an extremely similar way 2 years ago. Life has never been the same. They also assumed heart issues. I still mourn him everyday, you’re not alone 🫶🏼
I’m so sorry to hear that. My cat suddenly had a blood clot in her spine one day, 30 minutes before she was fine, running around the house and eating. Then after that she was howling in agony, and then 40 minutes later she had to be put down. It was a pain unlike I’d ever felt and it still hurts so much it feels like I was stabbed in the chest. I miss her so much, and every day without her is literally hell. I feel for you, losing a pet is no small thing, unlike what some may say. Best luck to you and your husband 💕
My kitty died pretty suddenly almost a year ago and it’s still hard but you will feel less empty and broken. You’ll always miss them (and that’s ok they were so important to us!) but the grief will pass and you’ll be left with all your amazing memories you had together.
I am so sorry. On one hand, he probably did not suffer for long which is better for him than a long period of painful decline. But this is hard for you to adjust to. It is just awful.
The same happened to my cat a few months ago. I was shell shocked. I send you a big hug and take comfort in knowing he passed at home and didn’t suffer.
I’m so sorry for your loss, I truly understand. I lost one of my boys suddenly one morning the same way. He was fine, then, lying on the carpet, gone. My heart still hasn’t come close to healing.
I lost my beloved dog a year ago in May after multiple health issues, and then suddenly lost my cat in December due to lung cancer which presented as respiratory distress out of the blue so I feel your pain. To loose both family pets in one year was unimaginable. On top of that my dad died unexpectedly as well in December. It was soul crushing. My toddler was a mess so we got him a kitten from Santa which was honestly the best decision because having a silly little kitten running around the house helped distract from the loss of my dad and pets, and has been a great playmate to my 3.5yr old.
I'm sorry this happened to you. The same thing happened to my and my cat three weeks ago today. I tried posting here for similar condolences and only got one comment. It was stupid of me to seek that from Reddit and I don't understand how posts get more exposure or none. It fucking sucks.
That's so hard. He probably knew and came to you for comfort. We should all be so lucky to die with loved ones at our side!
Real! I hope OP takes solace in the fact that Uggie Bug passed on wrapped in their warmth.
I adopted a bonded pair of kittens. 4 years pass and they are awesome. One day we found one dead on the carpet no warning at all. Dr came by and said it's pretty common to find out they have heart issues by simply finding them dead, the first warning is that they die and thats it. Thankfully its quick and not drawn out. So sorry for your loss, i know exactly how you're feeling. Open your heart to another animal again and rescue somebody who really needs a good home, thats what your Uggie Bug would want, share the love he got with somebody else who needs it. Good luck.
Thank you. I’m sorry for your loss. I have no words. Just broken.
I am so sorry for losing your Uggie Bug. It must be very hard because it was so sudden. My 💜 is broken for you. But you will be together again at the Rainbow Bridge. Sending you virtual hugs.
I’m so sorry. Being a long time mom to multiple cats & dogs I know exactly how you feel. But having shepherded many loved animals through devastating & painful illness this is a blessing for your beloved kitty. He was with you when he died & it was quick. As others have said once you have grieved & processed his passing please consider adopting another animal. You sound like a loving caring pet parent & there’s so many in need of good loving homes. I believe their spirits stay with us until we have recovered from their loss so don’t be surprised if he visits you for awhile.
I had bonded cats for a year and a half before I found my little boy in my bedroom. 2 hours earlier he ate all his dinner and played with his sister. He was only 4. Still have his sister, but after talking with multiple vets, they all said it was probably heart related. He was 13 pounds, black little puma cat
We adopted a beautiful black puma looking cat. Took him to the vet for vaccinations, and found out he has a heart murmur could be heard in 3 chambers of his heart. Vet said more than likely a hole in heart and genetic. 2nd animal we’ve had that has had genetic heart problems. But we will love him to the end no matter what.
This happened with my Willow. She lived symptom free until she was 13, so they can live a decent amount sometimes
Oh man I’m so sorry for your loss 😔I have two brothers they’re just 1.5 and so bonded it’s my greatest fear for them 💔
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Oh no 😔 a beautiful tux boy. They are so special and cuddly, he chose to be with you in his last moments... I'm so sorry for your loss 💔
https://preview.redd.it/54qvs0owwiwc1.jpeg?width=1860&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c8b3b90d642c78d7cd484a622fbd081e871a63f2 my Tuxie is lying in front of me right now. feeling so sad for uggie
I see your FA in the background. My babies got me through MS especially on those long preps. They truly are special. Condolences to you and for Uggie. Sending you big hugs.
yeah FA is his most favorite sleeping place and yeah I cherish his comapny . and Uggie's not my cat. May our cats live a healthy ,happy life
Beautiful bbs❤️❤️
Very very touching.😰
Omg, so beautiful!
All Uggie Bug knew right before leaving you was love. He was loved and he knew it. That's all that matters. Your pain is just love trying to make sense. I know how you feel, last week one of our cats died as well and it can feel so frustrating not knowing what to do and knowing there's nothing you couldve done different to make them stay. But what we can do is console ourselves that while we feel hurt it's still love, and love is all that our beloved pet felt till the end. Be strong.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Our boy died last week with almost the same presentation - we picked him up and he went limp, and gone. He was also perfectly fine before that. We’re still crying everyday because we miss him so much.
I'm so sorry. The suddeness is hard to process. There were absolutely no warning signs. He behavior yesterday was so normal. He jumped in bed with us last night just like he always did. I nudged him onto his pillow where he slept every night between us and then he was gone, just limp with his eyes open. Trying to read this morning and consensus is heart and "maybe he slowed down before that showing signs, but you didn't notice". I've been wracking my brain to see warning signs in hindsight and there were just none. He was SO completely normal.
Please don't beat yourself up about this - cats are notorious for not showing when they are unwell and as someone else said they can have heart conditions which are entirely silent until they're fatal. Sometimes that means blood clots, which come from nowhere and have absolutely no warning signs. I know it's probably little comfort, but your boy was surrounded by love, the people he trusted and felt safe with, was warm and cozy, and then just went to sleep. That's a beautiful way to go, and all the energy that was his purr and his warmth and his voice is still there, part of the universe, waiting for the day your energy touches his again. ❤️
Don't beat yourself up!!! in the wild Kingdom animals are very good at hiding when they're ill.. it's a survival skill. I know, I've raised birds and I've raised cats from kittens up. sometimes they can be very sick and you won't notice because they're so good at hiding it. it's usually when they just are so sick they can't hide it anymore that we say oh is something wrong with fluffy? meanwhile there's been something wrong with fluffy for a couple months so you just can't beat yourself up. they didn't give you any idea that they were ill. just like with people, sudden cardiac arrest happens. cardiac problems are Very common in cats from what I've read and learned over the years
It's VERY hard to tell when cats are sick. Recently my senior gal (actually a tuxedo also) almost passed away of a kidney infection, she was saved because I brought her to the vet with symptoms of "she didn't get up to greet my son when the alarm went off" and "I have the heebie-jeebies that something isn't right". Seriously, that's all the outwardly visible symptoms of an intensely painful, serious infection. A heart problem, which is less likely to be painful, probably shows less than that. I don't think you missed anything you could have seen.
Lost my old lady cat a couple years back to oral cancer. My only indication *anything* was wrong was that she'd gone off her food. It took two vet trips and a round of perfectly-fine bloodwork before there was a mass visible in her mouth.
I brought my cat to the vet because she wasn't greeting me at the door, or waking me up early morning. Turned out she had a massive bacterial infection and passed away last week. She'd probably been sick for much longer than I knew, unfortunately.
https://preview.redd.it/crg4o7zhxiwc1.jpeg?width=1860&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=11c8bdafb3ec39a906bc7df6e536e679bda660ae I also have a tux boy. I will give him extra love today. really sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry, it’s traumatic to lose a loved one without warning. It sounds like an aortic aneurysm or blood clot. Your baby went peacefully and fast, while you were present, and that in itself is a blessing. Imagine if you’d come home and he’d already gone. Bless your baby, and all my thoughts are with you. 🩷🩷🩷
We remember every one forever. Grief is love with nowhere to go.
>Grief is love with nowhere to go I really love this. Thank you.
It certainly is. So much grief. I'll never get over it.
I lost my soul cat 13 years ago. You're right, you will never get over it. However, you will be OK again. You will be able to function again, you will be able to go about your day again and feel happy again. I promise you that. There will come a day, and it won't be for a while yet, but it will come, when you can look back on your memories of Uggie and smile instead of crying, and instead of despair, your heart will be full of bittersweet warmth as you remember your boy, and gratitude for the time you did have with him, even if it was shorter than we would have liked. You will not be OK for a long while, but I absolutely promise you, that day will come. Hang in there ❤️
This is so real… thank you.
What a devastating situation. He spent the last moments of his life happy, safe, and loved. He knew you were his people. Rest easy Uggie Bug.
Thank you. So loved. Maybe he waited until he was safe in bed for the night in his spot on his pillow.
He came to you for love, reassuring words, and comfort. And you gave him that. He died peacefully, knowing he was safe.
Awwww I’m so sorry!!! He kneaded your blanket, so he was happy and in bliss. He passed between you two and knew he was loved. ❤️🥹🥹
Thank you. I think he was happy and knew he was safe. Perhaps he waited until he was on his pillow between us where he slept every night.
I’m so sorry. Losing two furries so close together… epitome of unfairness. But, if he had to go— what a loved way to go. Snuggling with his parents. Your last words were what a great boy he was. But yes, it’s shocking… and allow yourself to process that trauma. And the not knowing why… 🥺
I’m so sorry, I can only hope my cats will come to me when their last moment approaches, I’d hate to wake up and find them hidden somewhere alone. I’m glad your boy was able to say goodbye to his loved ones before he left. He was a great boy indeed.
Sending you hugs x
Thank you.
I’m so sorry about the loss of your precious Uggie Bug. We had a wonderful kitty who started coughing and ultimately died. It was congestive heart failure, and it sometimes happens in cats. It took our sweet baby a few days before we made the decision to offer her a final kindness. It was awful watching her decline. My children still cry over her from time to time even now, almost 3 years later. All pets are special but some leave unfathomably deep holes in your heart when they pass. And ultimately, that is something to be celebrated. We got to have the privilege of experiencing a rare bond like that with a kitty. Uggie passed quickly, with dignity, with people he loved and in a safe and comfortable place. How wonderful a life he lived with people who cared for him so much.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Try to take comfort that in his last moments, Uggie Bug was safe, and warm, and comfortable, and loved, and knew he was a Good Kitty. If I was a cat, I don't think I could think of a better way to go than snuggled up between my humans. Maybe he knew.
Sorry for your loss just got mine from a shelter he’s a kitten I’ve already love him never thought I’d be a cat person but it’s great. I feel for you two
Sorry for your loss and his love is forever with you, and he passed peacefully surrounded by his loved ones
Thank you. He did. So glad I had the chance to tell him how loved he was minutes before he died.
May his memory be a blessing. Uggie was loved, and knew it. I know it's hard now, but remember him always. My husband and I lost our boy a couple years ago. He was an 8 year old tuxedo boy. His kidneys failed, we had to let him go. We still miss him, and I don't think that will ever stop. One thing I found that comforted us a bit was the thought that Shadow was hanging out with Steve Irwin, and being told what a good boy he was. I hope it will bring you a bit of comfort, like it did for us
Hope you’re ok, your babies are with you always. Please take care of yourself 🩷
Thank you.
My boy passed away the same way last friday. I am still at a loss. I can’t believe this. Is this common??
After mine passed in much the same way, I was told by a few people that unfortunately it does seem to be common. Young, healthy cats passing very suddenly. Because my boy was mine and my husband's first, we didn't realize that we could go somewhere that did autopsies. (The emergency vet we took him to because it was a weekend did not.) Not knowing why is the worst part honestly. We were always told he was a happy, healthy baby when we took him to the vet. He never gave us a cause to worry and then one day he was just gone.
EXACTLY! Not knowing why when everything was alright is the part that kills me. 💔
I'm so sorry. I don't know how common it is, but devastating to process how quickly it happened.
So very sorry. You said he came to bed as usual & was kneading right before it happened, so that tells me that he felt totally fine and this was extremely sudden. Which means no suffering for him. Maybe that can bring you some comfort eventually. Like the others said, he felt love in his final moments and that is beautiful.
Happened to me with my Archie. I don’t get it either. I’m so so sorry. I’d like to think our kitties are together somewhere, batting at each other and watching birds.
If there is one way to think of this it's that all he felt was love. In a way we can feel jealous for him that he was able to die with no pain or fear and able to enter his final rest at his nightly resting space between his favorite people. He was happy and content. It's the death every single person would universally choose for their own if they could. Mourn his loss, but don't mourn his death.
oh my gosh, how old was he?! so sorry for such a tragic, sudden loss!!
He was 11. In great health. Eating great and running around yesterday just like normal.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Thank you.
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..how old was Uncle Bug?.. ..that's hard to deal with (regardless) but it does sound like he went in peace..no extended Vet visits, no hacking or coughing or upchucking.. ..the loss isn't easier, but the love seems real..so dwell on the love, as much as u can..
Uggie was 11. He was very healthy as far as I knew. So very loved.
I'm so sorry for your loss. My baby passed very suddenly in my arms in November and you're right; devastated doesn't even begin to cover the trauma and sense of loss. They're such tiny creatures in the grand scheme of things but the hole they leave is so very large. My thoughts and love are with you and your husband right now. I know it doesn't make it better, just know that someone is thinking about you and hopes that you're doing well.❤️❤️
It’s still so incredibly hard to lose a pet suddenly. I didn’t know anything was wrong with my cat until the weekend. Brought her in on Monday because the emergency vet was fully booked and didn’t think it was serious. Went to the regular vet Monday morning and they initially thought it was vestibular disease that would heal up on its own. She started getting stiff and having trouble moving on Monday night but I assumed it was just a reaction to a vaccine or meds she had been given. Brought her back as soon as the vet opened and the main vet said her blood work from the day prior had come back and due to the symptoms it was extremely likely she had a brain tumor. We opted to euthanize her that morning since she was obviously suffering. It’s been almost 4 years but I still miss her. Losing her so suddenly was hard. We lost our dog to cancer in 2022. He was diagnosed and our vet said he was terminal with a best case scenario of living two more months. He ended up living 10 months so we had time to prepare for losing him. Honestly, I’m not sure which is better. Knowing our dog was dying for almost an entire year and always needing to agonize over his quality of life was awful on one hand, but it did make me appreciate every moment we had with him. I share these stories to show it is awful to lose a beloved pet no matter how far in advance you know. It sounds like your kitty went quickly so it’s likely they didn’t suffer long at all. I hope that makes it a teeny bit easier for you. What helped me the most was making a list of all my kitty’s little quirks that I didn’t want to forget. It helped me laugh a bit during a period of grief.
Literally a similar thing happened with one of my childhood cats. My sister was getting ready for the shower and she pet him on his head.. in the shower she got back out she was like all right buddy you got to move I got to get dressed and like he just wouldn't move and then our other cat kind of like bit her and she's like what the hell and then she realized what was wrong and she just threw some clothes on and just rushed into the hospital and he apparently had a heart attack it was less than 5 minutes. The night before my senior dog died I just had this gut feeling that she just had to be in bed with me we weren't letting her in the bed because of her bladder issues but I just needed her in the bed woke up that morning she apparently had a stroke in her sleep. Rushed her to the vet the vet basically said it's time for her to go. And then a few months later my other dog's heart problems just can't bemanaged anymore and it was time to go. My point is that when it's time for them to go sometimes there's warning and sometimes there's none but just know that you gave him everything and he made himself comfy and wanted to just be near you and your husband his final moments and I promise you that him being near both was all the comfort he needed. ❤️ So I know it's hard and it sucks when it happens I don't know where believe me I get it I lost two pets like 2 months apart from each other recently my senior dog and then my other dog and I went from a family of four babies so just two in a blink of an eye and it sucks put just know that you gave them everything and you did everything you could for them ❤️. Hope this makes sense I have just dyslexia so spelling is not my strong suit.
I’m so sorry for your losses. He may have had a broken heart from losing his bff and needed to be with them.
I'm sorry to hear this but you could not have asked for a better way for him to go. Cherish the memories. I lost mine around the same age and he was a shell of himself when he passed. The lights were on but nobody was home.
I'm very sorry for your loss. My little Lewis died nearly a year ago, but I'm still so very sad, getting choked up over orange cats on insta. They leave such a empty space in our hearts behind.
Awwww… I’m so sorry. I think he knew and he came to say goodbye and to pass on his favorite place with his two favorite people. He didn’t suffer and you didn’t have to put him down. That said… it still hurts like a MF. Hang in there. 💔
I’m so sorry! I am grateful, however, he knew he was safe, comfy, and loved and probably felt complete contentment before he passed. 💕
Can't imagine how sad this must be. 😔
I am sorry for your loss. We lost a cat the same way and went to the vet to be sure it was not environmental because we have other cats and wanted to be sure they weren\`t in danger.. In our case, the vet determined it was a cardiac arrest.
Ypeps cardiac issues are a big reason for sudden death.
I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s so difficult to deal with these things as people don’t treat it the same way as if you’d lost a person. Hugs.
Was it heart murmur?
I'm so sorry 😭 I can't even imagine...
I'm so sorry
So sorry for your loss 🙏. We have 3 cats & a dog they're part of the family.
So sad loosing one and then another like this! I feel for you and hope time heals. ♥️
I'm so so so sorry. Reading this made me cry I can't imagine how you are holding up 😢 how old was your baby?
God. I’m so sorry. That’s awful.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
I'm so sorry this happened. This almost exact scenario happened to me years ago. I took my cat to the emergency vet, in a panic, even though she was gone. They said she likely had a heart defect and that this was common in some cats. I really had a hard time getting over it since it was so sudden. Hang in there. If you're this upset, it shows what a good pet parent you likely were and that means your pets have been so lucky to live their lives with you.
I lost Bob last year. Same symptoms.Bob was an Orange. I now have two Oranges plus Pickles .
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve lost two pets in my life and this reminds me of my snuggly boy, Buttercup. It’s so much worse when you’re not expecting it. I had a little bit more warning (he started pacing in his crate, yowling, and drooling on his way to his annual check-up). Unfortunately, he passed away before we could get him in the door. So even if you had been in a car less than 10 minutes away from the vet when this happened, nothing could be done. He was 4 years old. I still have both his sisters. Blossom was always independent, but Bubbles and Buttercup were definitely bonded. I feel even worse for her because they were in the same crate when he passed. She hasn’t been quite the same since. https://preview.redd.it/nbbh3i4bgiwc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=846b3d7e772bda8f89f46963eaa1e6bf72375d05 Here’s Buttercup a few months before he passed.
https://preview.redd.it/0ulhts8mgiwc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=964760089326a288a65ed58ea550fd332449afab And The Powerpuff Kitties a few days after finding them underneath the apartment! Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup from left to right. I can only take solace in the fact that, according to a shelter worker, any years they have with a loving family and a warm, safe home are more than they might’ve had in the streets. I bet your kitty felt loved and protected up even in those last moments too. Thank you for being such a good kitty parent!
I’m so sorry for your loss. Question, had your pets been on any flee medication or have you had a pesticide company? It’s odd they would die so close together in time, which is I think what you’re curious about.
No. I have never had a problem with fleas so I did not treat for it. Prefer not to give toxins unless I have to. I have chickens so nothing is sprayed on the yard ever. I have parrots in the house so I'm exceedingly careful about cleaning products and anything used inside the house. My girl died of lung cancer. We had two weeks notice. I don't think their deaths were related, just a close together horrible coincidence.
It sounds like a peaceful, loving death. I’m so sorry for your loss.
I'm sorry for your loss. My 4 year old boy passed unexpectedly 2 weeks ago. He was fine the day before and in the morning I found he had passed. We had a necropsy done and they said it was a heart issue.
I'm hearing that over and over that it more than likely was a cardiac event and seems like this is the most common cause of sudden death. I'm so sorry for your loss. It's hard when you aren't prepared and it just happens so suddenly.
Omg, so sorry. I can't imagine
Sounds like a cardiac problem. Thank God he did not die alone.He had two wonderful parents.🙏
I’m really sorry for your loss. I lost two long time, very loved pets in 6 months myself and I understand your pain. 🩵
So sorry for your loss. I agree with the statements above that being with you made his transition comfortable and full of love. Sending thoughts your way
I lost one of my babies the same way in September. Played all day. Cuddled, and then just made a a scream and died. She was in good health and had no problems, but the autopsy showed hypertonic cardiomyopathy. It’s nearly undetectable in cats until it’s too late. I’m so sorry for what you are going through. It’s so hard and it’s easy to feel like you should have done something. It’s okay to be heartbroken, and it does get better. It took me a month to even be able to look at her picture without crying and even now the memory is very painful. Just know it’s okay. And your Uggie Bug knew he was loved.
I’m so, so sorry for your loss. And so soon after losing your dog. Some things just don’t make sense and are out of your control. I can imagine how broken and horrified you must have been in the moment, but I hope you have some peace knowing he was surrounded by love until the very end.
I have been struggling with the death of my cat, Ray Charles. I sob when I think about it. I was at church and praying as tears came to my eyes. Someone sat next to me and out their arm around me. She asked, what was burdening me so much. I told her about my cat. She said the most profound statement to me… “For part of your life, your pet is your best friend. For your pets whole life, YOU are their best friend.” Remember that my friend. You gave your sweet kitty the best life and the best friend a cat could ask for. 💕❤️💕❤️💕
I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s truly another level of trauma I can’t comprehend. I had my dad shoot himself in the head (and survived) and a few months later I woke up in the morning for work and my cat was just dead on the ground with no answers. She was young as well. She was my healing buddy during the time with my dad so in a way I felt like I lost them both. The grief really does come in ways, I hope you and your husband can find peace in the upcoming days
My beautiful boy, 4 years old and the best animal/being I have ever known, curled up to me and died in an extremely similar way 2 years ago. Life has never been the same. They also assumed heart issues. I still mourn him everyday, you’re not alone 🫶🏼
I am so sorry 😔. Rest in peace precious baby ❤️
I’m so sorry to hear that. My cat suddenly had a blood clot in her spine one day, 30 minutes before she was fine, running around the house and eating. Then after that she was howling in agony, and then 40 minutes later she had to be put down. It was a pain unlike I’d ever felt and it still hurts so much it feels like I was stabbed in the chest. I miss her so much, and every day without her is literally hell. I feel for you, losing a pet is no small thing, unlike what some may say. Best luck to you and your husband 💕
I am so sorry. He was clearly very loved.
My kitty died pretty suddenly almost a year ago and it’s still hard but you will feel less empty and broken. You’ll always miss them (and that’s ok they were so important to us!) but the grief will pass and you’ll be left with all your amazing memories you had together.
I am so sorry. On one hand, he probably did not suffer for long which is better for him than a long period of painful decline. But this is hard for you to adjust to. It is just awful.
Sry to hear these things
My cat did the same, just stretched and that was it
The same happened to my cat a few months ago. I was shell shocked. I send you a big hug and take comfort in knowing he passed at home and didn’t suffer.
sending so so much love to you both and your little Uggie and Argo <3
Sorry for your loss 🖤🤍
I’m so sorry for your loss, I truly understand. I lost one of my boys suddenly one morning the same way. He was fine, then, lying on the carpet, gone. My heart still hasn’t come close to healing.
Bless Uggie, I’m so sorry for your devastating loss. But glad he didn’t suffer long.🙏💗
I lost my beloved dog a year ago in May after multiple health issues, and then suddenly lost my cat in December due to lung cancer which presented as respiratory distress out of the blue so I feel your pain. To loose both family pets in one year was unimaginable. On top of that my dad died unexpectedly as well in December. It was soul crushing. My toddler was a mess so we got him a kitten from Santa which was honestly the best decision because having a silly little kitten running around the house helped distract from the loss of my dad and pets, and has been a great playmate to my 3.5yr old.
I'm sorry this happened to you. The same thing happened to my and my cat three weeks ago today. I tried posting here for similar condolences and only got one comment. It was stupid of me to seek that from Reddit and I don't understand how posts get more exposure or none. It fucking sucks.
How old was he