My beautiful 16 year boy Lalu was diagnosed with CKD in January, we were warned how his time is very limited and there were some lifestyle choices you could make to ease things for him.

Unfortunately he was very very picky with what he ate, developed a sudden interest for human food, we always had to reserve a seat for him at the table (see 2nd pic). He showed no interest in eating any food meant for him unless they were treats, whilst we knew this wasn’t good for him, it was either he ate something rather than nothing.

His condition was pretty stable until we noticed his sleeping position and the inability to lift his head, we took him to the vets on Friday to check up on things, and the veterinarian told us there existed a lot more underlying issues potentially cancer and to expect his passing very soon, I was heavily in denial and thought things could improve but just earlier today, he showed us a sign and we all knew it was time.

Everything had happened so suddenly and I watched him being able to jump directly onto the dining table to not being able to walk in a straight line in a matter of 48 hours, it genuinely hurts so much seeing him this way, tomorrow he will be put to sleep. Life is too unfair, I wish i could have a few more years with him, he truly is and will always be a member of our family, I wish the best for all the fellow renal kitties to stay strong, if anyone could give advice on the ways they dealt with things, please feel free to share.

Thank you