Our cat passed away this morning

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JCShutout
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Our cat passed away this morning

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Mau Mau passed away this morning due to a stroke. We knew she had a heart murmur for awhile. We took her to the vet yesterday because of an upper respiratory infection, but then she threw at least one clot last night, and one more this morning right in front of us on the examination table. It was likely due to the stress of being sick and going to the vet. She was totally brain dead after the 2nd throw, and her heart stopped minutes later.

Fantastic cat. Very social. Loved people. Would hang out on my shoulders and in the middle of any party. Ate cucumber and other veggies. We would "talk" to each other, (meow back and forth to each other) She converted two cat haters into cat lovers and now owners. She was a rescued cat, so we don't know her exact age, but she was only 8 or 9. Blood clots are like time bombs though. Its just a matter of when.

We're a bit of a wreck.

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so sorry for your loss, JC. My two pet losses were some of the toughest days I've had. I hope you and yours get through it alright. Sometimes its hard to explain why the loss of a dear pet can be so difficult.

Ps. What a terrific cat name.

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I'm sorry for your loss. Our cat is getting a little old, and I've tried to start preparing for the inevitable, but it's going to tear me apart. I feel bad for you.

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Terribly sorry to hear it. The loss of my cat was a tough day. I know they are just like a part of the family.

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Sorry

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So sad for you, JC. She was a beauty. That sounds like such a traumatic experience on top of losing a beloved furry member of your family.

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sorry to hear that...always sad, no doubt.

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Thanks. Today has been hell. We've tried distracting ourselves with movies and TV but everything reminds us of her. I'm ashamed to admit that I've lost count of the amount of times today I've just broken down and sobbed.

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Sorry to hear that JC. Losing a pet sucks. I have a 13 year old dog that I can't expect much more from, and when that day comes I'm going to be broken.

Hey when was that picture of your cat taken by the way?

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That picture is from... I don't know, 2.5 or 3 years ago maybe.

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