I’ve been nothing but a wreck since yesterday morning. I woke up and noticed that Bella started to look weak in her back legs, slipping on the hard wood floor and struggling to walk a few steps before plopping down. Being she is 13 this year, I was hoping it was something minor like some arthritis. It ended up being Acute Kidney failure and a tummy full of fluid and a few cancer masses. She was nothing but normal acting just a few days prior; eating normal and doing tricks for treats, cuddling up to my face and purring. A rapid decline in health in a few days. This was absolutely devastating to hear.
She has some good pain meds now from the vet for a few days but I’m worried she’s not able to get comfortable before she asleep for good. She keeps going in her bed and leaving a little while later, only to move a few more steps in another direction. I have a heating pad that is under the blanket and she comes and goes from using it. I can only give her Churu treats/purée foods and she has only drink from her water dish twice from now since the vet appointment.
I just feel like she’s very antsy and I don’t know what else to do to help her settle and get comfortable. I wish she would lay in bed with me but she tries to jump off. She has one more full day before I bring her in Friday morning for her last big sleep.
Any advice would be nice.
*EDIT*
Thank you all so much for so many sweet messages 🖤 Bella was the first pet in my life that was my pet. I wrote this post last night in shambles but you guys have really put my mind at ease. Again, thank you 🥹
Bella has had friends and family come visit on her last few days, while getting lots of love and kisses! I’m not sure I’ll be able to sleep any tonight, since I’m bringing her in in a few hours (7am), but I’m ready to give her all the snuggles I can beforehand 🩶🤍