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Walleye

(46,053 posts)
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 08:07 AM 18 hrs ago

Tiger survived the night and he drank some water and peed in the litter box, but he's very weak. I don't know how

How much longer he will last. I don’t know what to do.

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Tiger survived the night and he drank some water and peed in the litter box, but he's very weak. I don't know how (Original Post) Walleye 18 hrs ago OP
I'm so sorry. umroman 18 hrs ago #1
I'm pretty sure he has some kind of end-stage kidney disease Walleye 18 hrs ago #5
What did vet say? sinkingfeeling 18 hrs ago #2
They said they wouldn't come out for euthanasia on a feral cat Walleye 18 hrs ago #3
Did they explain why? niyad 18 hrs ago #7
No Walleye 18 hrs ago #8
Did you tell them he is in your home currently? SheltieLover 16 hrs ago #26
This message was self-deleted by its author Walleye 18 hrs ago #4
My dear friend, my heart is breaking for you and your Tiger. What I niyad 18 hrs ago #6
Thank you, he knows he's in trouble and he looks at me like I can do something about it Walleye 18 hrs ago #9
I agree with Niyad. SheltieLover 18 hrs ago #10
Thank you, I feel so impotent Walleye 18 hrs ago #11
You love Tiger & he loves you. Many things are beyond our control. SheltieLover 17 hrs ago #16
Can you call vet & ask for urgent help for him? SheltieLover 18 hrs ago #12
There is an urgent care vet not too far away. I may do that. Walleye 16 hrs ago #18
Please do that. My greatest regrets have been animals I let suffer too long. GPV 16 hrs ago #21
Please do!!! SheltieLover 16 hrs ago #22
If he is weak enough, can you bring him to a vet? JMCKUSICK 17 hrs ago #13
Thank you so much, sympathy helps. It's such a lonely time Walleye 17 hrs ago #17
Even though you might feel alone, we all stand with you, Walleye. SheltieLover 16 hrs ago #23
Yes! Well said, John! SheltieLover 16 hrs ago #24
I'm so sorry, walleye. It is awful to watch brer cat 17 hrs ago #14
Thank you so much Walleye 17 hrs ago #15
☹️ Clouds Passing 16 hrs ago #19
Thank you. This is one of the toughest things to live through. Walleye 16 hrs ago #20
It is the single most horrible thing to live through, IMO. SheltieLover 16 hrs ago #25
Thank you Walleye 14 hrs ago #37
... SheltieLover 14 hrs ago #38
It's tough, but don't prolong his pain and discomfort for yourself Ziggy Beans 16 hrs ago #27
You are right it is tough, but it's got to be done Walleye 14 hrs ago #36
Feline kidney disease is a horrible thing. The Madcap 15 hrs ago #28
Thank you for your understanding, you know what it's like Walleye 14 hrs ago #35
Yes, and I know how hard it is to watch it all in slow motion. The Madcap 13 hrs ago #39
Thanks I need that Walleye 13 hrs ago #40
Relieve his suffering SuzyandPuffpuff 15 hrs ago #29
No, you are correct. I just have to work out how to do it. Walleye 14 hrs ago #34
So many here holding both you and Tiger in our hearts. 3catwoman3 15 hrs ago #30
Thank you so much your understanding is completely appreciated Walleye 14 hrs ago #33
My heart is breaking Siwsan 15 hrs ago #31
Thank you, I know you know how it feels Walleye 14 hrs ago #32

umroman

(58 posts)
1. I'm so sorry.
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 08:13 AM
18 hrs ago

Has he seen a vet? Do you have any idea what’s going on with him? It’s so hard not knowing how to help.

Walleye

(46,053 posts)
5. I'm pretty sure he has some kind of end-stage kidney disease
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 08:27 AM
18 hrs ago

He’s never been to the vet, except when he was trapped, neutered, and released as a kitten.

SheltieLover

(83,445 posts)
26. Did you tell them he is in your home currently?
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 10:59 AM
16 hrs ago

Maybe they think they would have to chase him outside.

Please call them back.

Response to sinkingfeeling (Reply #2)

niyad

(135,976 posts)
6. My dear friend, my heart is breaking for you and your Tiger. What I
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 08:41 AM
18 hrs ago

can suggest is that you tell him that you love him, and that it is okay for him to go. He is trying to hang on for your sake, so you need to give him permission to leave his body. I know this is so very hard for both of you. Holding you both in love and light, with vibes for best possible outcome.

Walleye

(46,053 posts)
9. Thank you, he knows he's in trouble and he looks at me like I can do something about it
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 08:45 AM
18 hrs ago

It really is very hard

SheltieLover

(83,445 posts)
10. I agree with Niyad.
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 08:47 AM
18 hrs ago

Tell him it's ok to go & that you love him & you will see him on the other side when your time comes.

I'm so sorry for you & Tiger.

Healing vibes on the way to both of you.

SheltieLover

(83,445 posts)
16. You love Tiger & he loves you. Many things are beyond our control.
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 10:05 AM
17 hrs ago

Hold onto the feeling of love you have for him.

SheltieLover

(83,445 posts)
12. Can you call vet & ask for urgent help for him?
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 08:52 AM
18 hrs ago

When cats don't eat for a few days, they often develop fatty liver disease. This cannot be pleasant for him.

https://vetmed.illinois.edu/pet-health-columns/hepatic-lipidosis-when-cats-dont-eat/

You will both be in my thoughts today.

SheltieLover

(83,445 posts)
22. Please do!!!
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 10:54 AM
16 hrs ago

Sending you and Tiger loads of love and healing vibes.

Please keep us posted.

JMCKUSICK

(7,166 posts)
13. If he is weak enough, can you bring him to a vet?
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 09:53 AM
17 hrs ago

If there aren't any alternatives, please go through this with him. Be at his side just like you figuratively have been all these amazing sixteen years.

Please be proud of him, as that has to be some kind of record for a feral cat.

In my mind he is a Super Hero, he must have had special powers to survive that long, maybe taking the time to fill in his story with stories of imagined conquests, of secret romances, alliances against the big bad monsters hunting him, a true spie whose cover was never blown.

What a great cat!!

I wrote this in love and with tears that share your fears and pain Walleye.

God Speed Walleye, as sometimes that time slowing down that I wrote of this morning makes things more agonizing too.

We're with you my friend.

SheltieLover

(83,445 posts)
23. Even though you might feel alone, we all stand with you, Walleye.
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 10:56 AM
16 hrs ago

If I were near you geographically, I would stand beside you through this, as I'm sure many here would.

Please feel free to lean as hard as you need to on us. We are here for you.

brer cat

(27,807 posts)
14. I'm so sorry, walleye. It is awful to watch
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 09:54 AM
17 hrs ago

a friend go down and not be able to help. Just know that your presence comforts Tiger; tell him you love him and he will feel it in your voice.

My thoughts will be with you and Tiger today.

SheltieLover

(83,445 posts)
25. It is the single most horrible thing to live through, IMO.
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 10:58 AM
16 hrs ago

We are with you in spirit, Walleye.

Ziggy Beans

(96 posts)
27. It's tough, but don't prolong his pain and discomfort for yourself
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 11:04 AM
16 hrs ago

Do the right thing no matter how hard. I've had to do it many times

The Madcap

(2,285 posts)
28. Feline kidney disease is a horrible thing.
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 11:11 AM
15 hrs ago

We had a cat that died from it. We had set up an appointment for euthanasia, but it was about three days out. She deteriorated badly in those three days but was still alive when we got to the vet. She passed right as the injection was made. It was very peaceful due to how weak she was.

I still miss that cat. She lived a good life while she was with us.

The Madcap

(2,285 posts)
39. Yes, and I know how hard it is to watch it all in slow motion.
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 01:39 PM
13 hrs ago

All I can say is that we are all with you.

SuzyandPuffpuff

(841 posts)
29. Relieve his suffering
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 11:13 AM
15 hrs ago

Don't keep him going for yourself. He needs to go to sleep. I'm so sorry

Walleye

(46,053 posts)
34. No, you are correct. I just have to work out how to do it.
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 12:41 PM
14 hrs ago

I really don’t wanna see him suffer anymore

Siwsan

(27,945 posts)
31. My heart is breaking
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 11:51 AM
15 hrs ago

I think the hardest I've ever cried was when I lost Morgan and Sian. I'll be keeping you and Tiger in my thoughts

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