Signs Your Cat May Be Saying Goodbye

[@j9andphoenix]

It is nearly the one year anniversary of my girl passing. She was euthanised in my lap at home. She went downhill quickly. Her first real sign was opening her mouth when breathing, although breathing was not laboured and she was still jumping and since we spent 24 hours a day together, she may snooze but not much. The main thing I noticed was she spent a lot of time gazing at me. She lost weight suddenly. The vet and I decided, as she was 19, there would not be any point putting her through the stress of taking her to the clinic and doing any tests. I had adopted her because she could trust she would never have to endure the stress of the outside world. The vet's view was it was cancer. I concur. She did not suffer, slept with me every single night, and ewen tried to escort me to the bathroom on that last day. I adopted her at 5 years. She was 19 when she passed. We loved each other so much and I miss her every single day.

[@lorismith2722]

One time when we were taking one of our cats to the vet she started making weird howling noises and she never had done that before , when they were giving her giving her a check up they started doing tests on her and discovered that she had F.I.V ( the feline version of H.I.V ) they told us that she was extremely contagious to be around other cats and would have to be quarantined and have a long and painful death , we couldn't do that to her and the Vet agreed that the most humane thing to do is to put her down , it was so painful to say goodbye , some how I think she knew she wasn't going home again , I somehow think the howling was her way of saying goodbye !

[@AndreaMühlbacher-i1i]

To say goodbye to any cats i have..it hurts much more than lose a human...😢that pain is so horrible...i cry for days when it happens...still got 5 of them angels ..i love them much more than most people....

[@helenlloyd6564]

My Sophie is 22 years old. She is the best animal ❤ I have owned. I have owned many animals, cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs. She is a brilliant companion. I am very lucky to have such an intelligent cat. Its unreal how intelligent she is.

[@donnaatienza8001]

aww good for you

[@CarolHutton-g4m]

Your cat is 22 years old wow 😳😲 I have a black cat and he's 20 years old and you still got spunk in him what about yours how long do you think they can live up to😊

[@helenlloyd6564]

@@CarolHutton-g4m I hope my Sophie will live 🙏 for many more years. But I know, she is now elderly, I look upon each day as a blessing. Her companionship is just wonder. I also have her daughter and she is 17 years old.

[@CindyGill-u9m]

I'm surprised they didn't mention constant crying. My 19 year old cat had kidney disease and I gave him sub q fluids twice a day for two years. Then one day he was just constantly crying with no relief. I knew it was time to put him out of his misery. He did well on the kidney food and sub q fluids, but finally let me know that it was time.

[@CoolOldSquirrel]

Good advice. My vet & I have already this discussion, & it centers on quality of Life rather than quantity. As heartbreaking as it is to say "goodbye" to your furbaby, it's cruel to torture them just to keep them alive. I went this once, & will never do it again. 😿❤

[@martin-1965]

Best advice always is go to see your vet if worried. My old 18 year old boy was at death's door before Xmas. I was convinced I would lose him due to fluid making it hard for him to breathe. He was very distressed and the vet saved him with Furosemide and thyroid drops 😍😍 He was always a lazy, indoor cat and has lost a lot of weight in last year, but since seeing the vet and check up yesterday, he is all clear for now and eating, pooping and drinking water like crazy (so peeing as well haha) but is totally chilled and happy. Currently passed out on my couch purring and dreaming happily. Oh yes, if your cat has arthritis, ask about Solensia injections each month. Not cheap 💰💲💸but really worth it. I realise I am spending equivalent of 8 months rent a year on his care and treatment but, as every cat owner knows, it's worth it 👍

[@frankieC1023]

Poor babies,I love them so much and take care of 5 of them.Each one has it`s own personality & quirks.

[@AndreaMühlbacher-i1i]

❤me too got 5 of this little angels..and always had cats and everytime one of them get picked up from the angels 😢...it's so much sad than when a human died..for me.. that pain is so painful.. everytime...💔💔💔💔💔😭😭😭

[@rickurban1394]

All kitties are beautiful…just watching them makes me smile…we lost our male kitty, Jaeger, last October when he was only 17…almost always having been a good eater, without warning he just stopped eating…the emergency Dr said it was due to a cyst pushing against his stomach, and that not only was he in a lot of pain, but that due to his age, the surgery would be very risky…I still miss him terribly…

[@keithmonarch447]

Probably 😢 if you're a really pet lover. We had male Tabby cat. On a Christmas 3 years ago, my wife and I held him. At 9pm, we lost him, this was a great tough moment. We had a wonderful experience with him, our children also.

[@18rabbit31]

So sad to lose our furry friends but video is good information for observations thanks for the info. I LOVE CATS 😻

[@PaulKho-h1h]

I remembered when my Cassie was saying goodbye. A few hours before she passed away, she came up to me and gave me her sad look. She passed away peacefully in her sleep. RIP Cassie. 😪❤

[@catheyprices]

My cat few weeks ago all those signs I think it was with my cat meowing at me. It was like a cry you got stiffened up I think you had arthritis or a infection. Think he was saying goodbye. When I went to bed he was gone I think you just wanted me to leave the room they don't want to die in front of you

[@BadAss15-60]

This is very hard to watch….my last cat died on Nov 9,2024 at the age of 18 yrs old.

[@leoneboyd965]

😢 same here 😢 So very hard to let my 17 year old Boo go but he was ready & told me so 💔

[@marryellen7713]

Two days before 2025 New Years Day I had to put my 15+ year old cat "Little Bit" down. In a very short time before.. I caught her urinating around. I noticed she had very difficultly using her back legs. I took her to the Vet. I wanted something for her pain. The Vet (a very good Vet) kept hinting what I did not want to do. But seeing her deteriorating health very quickly. I decided i twas better for her. I miss her so much.

[@hexenherz5205]

It happenes so fast. On a sunday I was mad at my Gizmo cause he was jumping all around. Two days later I had to say farewell and the xray showed that not a single organ was healthy

[@drmrchandran]

My pet cat muthumani died 3 months ago.12 years old.he was very active.i missed very much.

[@gailremp8389]

I’ve never owned a cat in my life..they choose you. Not vice versa…I have 5 still but all good

[@mariandixon1265]

Is that 18 human years.

[@sylvianazareth908]

I miss my boy cat called Sam. Who I had in 1985 when he was a Kitten. In 1987 I was looking for my cat he died in someone front yard in a basement in Westbourne Park Road London W11. I found my Cat there. He died when he was 2 years old. I felt heart broken when my cat passed away. That was not fair when that happen to Him. I went upstairs to ring on someone door. I ask them to buried my cat Sam for me and the sake of Jesus of Nazareth. Amen Alleluia. Love in Christ from Jesus and Sylvia Nazareth.

[@SaveAmerica1-pz2xg]

Sad an ancient story book doesn't prove God is loving. The actions of God prove an evil monster creator. Love cats, but i don't worship evil