My dear cat died suddenly this afternoon

[BibiBlocksberg]

Got home from work, called him, he walked towards me, got as far as his favourite scratching mat by the front door.

Thought he'd have a stretch and scratch as usual, his legs buckled under him, went floppy and he was gone.

Rushed him to vets but I knew he'd gone when I put him in the carrier.

Vet thinks it was most likely undetected conginital (sp?) heart disease.

He was fine this morning, I had a gut feeling I should have stayed home today.

No one else to talk to so posting here to make some sense of it.

He was my heart and my soul, cleared away all cat related items already to save upsetting me at every turn.

its not working, he should be with me now, playing, snuggling, eating, he's everywhere still.

Anyone else had experience of losing a cat suddenly like this pls?

[SummerRain]

I'm so sorry bibi

Take care of yourself, it is a huge shock to the system losing a pet suddenly and it will take a while to get over

[Goblinchild]

I'm so sorry, and it will take a long time to adjust to his absence.
I still keep catching sight of ours out of the corner of my eye, or I'm woken up by a trill.
But it's not him.
You loved your cat, he loved you and there was no pain or fear attached to his going. The difficulty is the hole he's left behind him.
I hope your family understands.

[cozietoesie]

Yes I have Bibi - Darling Oneago, who was seemingly in the rudest of health, dropped dead one morning at only 8 years old, I've always guessed from a sever stroke or heart attack.

It's very hard.

My thoughts are with you.

[DulcetMoans]

Oh how horrible. I am so sorry. My loss was a bit more dragged out than this but completely understand the feeling you have now when they should just be there.the first night especially.

Be kind to yourself, and take time to come to terms with it.

[EvansOvalPiesYumYum]

Oh, so sad for you, Bibi.
Cats are such wonderful creatures - isn't it so wonderful that he waited for you to come home to say goodbye. He knew you were close, so take comfort from the fact that he knew he was loved (and he loved you too).

[QOD]

Awww so sorry x

[shanks313]

So sorry..we lost our 8 year old cat close to Xmas.He was okay one minute checking out our shopping then the next his legs gave way.
He had a blood clot which the vet thought was caused by his heart murmur.
It was very hard to realise he was gone..our other cat missed him so much and still does.

[Fluffycloudland77]

You could never have predicted him passing so suddenly like that. I'm so sorry.

[Branleuse]

jesus, wasnt expecting this to be about a cat when i read thread title in active conversations list.

im sorry about your cat

[tess73]

I'm sorry about your cat but i do think your thread title is very insensitive on a parenting website.

[HolidayCriminal]

wow, so sorry.

[Fluffycloudland77]

Not everyone on here is a parent, our pets are our babies & we love them fiercely.

I think it's insensitive to comment on it while op is recently bereaved.

[Goblinchild]

It is in The Litter Tray, the correct section to talk about cats.
I do wish people would read posts and titles carefully.

[TheAmyrlin]

So sorry.

[dunmopin]

so very sorry. take care of yourself

[EvansOvalPiesYumYum]

jesus, wasnt expecting this to be about a cat when i read thread title in active conversations list.

It's in "The Litter Tray" - ????

[BumWad]

Your title is a bit misleading

[LiberalLibertine]

My heart stoppedWhen I read the title in active convos too, but soon saw it was the litter tray :(

This happened to me op, you back from a night out,ozric was curled up in chair in my bedroom,I crashed in bed, when I woke the next morning he was in exact same place, curled up dead, he was only 7.

I'm so sorry for your sudden loss

[BumWad]

Glad I'm not the only one Tess. It's not your baby is it? It's your pet dog/cat/fish or whatever.

[LiberalLibertine]

Oh wind your neck in will you? Go over to AIBU if you fancy a row.

[Mintyy]

So sorry Bibi.

Its in The Litter Tray topic (ffs).

[knittedslippersx3]

So sorry. xx

[usualsuspect33]

No need to be quite so nasty to the OP. The clue is in 'The Litter Tray'

Sorry about your cat. x

[Goblinchild]

Take no notice of the snippy posters OP, they wanted to rush in and say their bit without reading or understanding what you were talking about.
You've probably had your cat and loved him longer than many MNetter's have their partners.
It's a good idea to have tidied things away, if he had a favourite spot it might also help to move furniture a bit and change what you are looking at.

[GinSoakedMisery]

Gosh what a shock for you. So sorry for your loss