This is one of our now oldest cats as the others passed on this year. This morning, I am taking her in for bloodwork and urine check as she is exhibiting some worrisome behaviors. She is, as Taylor was, Mike’s kitty- preferring to stay with him the majority of the day. Lately she has taken to hiding, she is peeing out the litterboxes in one sitting and she isn’t first to the food dishes as she normally is- also 30 minutes after she eats, she throws it all up. She is 17 years old. She’s a cantankerous calico (only to me) she loves Mike completely. I am hoping the swelling on her side will turn out to be a UTI or something simple. When I have picked her up recently- no matter how carefully, she gurgles and squeals and makes these very strange noises creating concern. So once again- off to the vet we go.

On the way to the vet, Glory started opening mouth breathing and couldn’t catch her breath. Her head and ears were on fire and the only liquid I had in the truck was a diet pepsi no ice. When I got her to the vet, they took her in right away and put her in a quiet place and observed her breathing which was quite labored- They took x-rays and she has fluid around her heart and in her chest. They are waiting for the results of the bloodwork but if she also is in kidney failure, I will put her to peace tomorrow.