Well, I lost my cat Borsia today after 7 years. She was my lap warmer, foot warmer, stress reliever and best pal! A week ago I had taken her into the vet because she hadn't been eating. After many tests he felt that she had some sort of liver disease, and possible cholangiohepatitis. After taking her to a critical care facility, she had a feeding tube placed and was put on multiple meds. I brought her home and was her nurse all day yesturday, feeding her, and giving her water and meds through the tube. She didn't seem like she was getting any better, but I thought, maybe by morning she will perk up. Well this moring she looked worse and I rushed her to the vet. The vet wanted to run some tests and I left her there, not giving up yet. Well by the time I made it home, (I live 5 minutes away) the vet called and said he felt that she was close to passing and that I should come back immediately. I grabbed my daughter and her dad and we were there in 5 minutes. Unfortunately, she was gone when we got there:( It was so painful to know I hadn't been there. I also had to explain to my daughter (4 years old) that kitty wasn't coming back home and she was so sad. Seeing her hurting made my pain even worse. They brought Borsia in to the room and we all pet her and told how much we would miss her and that we loved her. Every room I go into, I see evidence of my friend and I just start crying. There is definately a void now. I suffered the loss of a dog years ago that I had for 18 years so this is not the first friend I have lost. Time,talking about your loss, and surrounding yourself with people you love is the best medicine. Also, sometimes it helps to look for a new friend when the time is right. Adopting is a way to give a new pet a loving home and feel like you are making a difference as well, which can be healing also. For me giving all that love I have to give was helpful to work through the loss, and build some new memories with a new friend. Pets for me have always been the best medicine, I guess that's why I have always had one or two or more! Getting a new one has never replaced my lost but not forgotten friends however. Each animal is unique and special to me in different ways. I continue to cherish the memories of the pet friends I have lost though the years. They will all live on through my memories of times shared. Today I mourn for Borsia, but I know that she suffers no more and that I was lucky enough to know her and be her best friend. For that I am truly grateful. ... View related article.
