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Walleye

(45,989 posts)
Mon Jul 13, 2026, 06:38 AM 16 hrs ago

I thought Tiger would not survive the night, but he got up and meowed loudly and came into the kitchen for some water

I guess I’ll call my vet when they open at 9 AM. He still not eating.

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I thought Tiger would not survive the night, but he got up and meowed loudly and came into the kitchen for some water (Original Post) Walleye 16 hrs ago OP
Could he have a bad tooth? SheltieLover 16 hrs ago #1
Don't think so I think it's kidney problem. Not that I know for sure. Walleye 16 hrs ago #2
I hope your vet can help him SheltieLover 16 hrs ago #3
I made an appointment but not until next week. Couldn't get one in this location sooner than that I assume Walleye 7 hrs ago #9
Is he eating & drinking today? SheltieLover 7 hrs ago #11
Well Walleye, Cuddles made it through the night too, but not JMCKUSICK 16 hrs ago #4
Vibes for your Cuddles as well, John. niyad 15 hrs ago #7
Will be thinking of you both. Sending healing vibes. HeartsCanHope 15 hrs ago #5
Vibes for best possible outcome for your Tiger. niyad 15 hrs ago #6
My Millie is on the borderline for kidney problems. Polly Hennessey 13 hrs ago #8
Thank you Walleye 7 hrs ago #10
Any updates on Tiger Walleye? JMCKUSICK 4 hrs ago #12
He's still very weak and not eating, but he got up to get water and walked around the house and started pouring when I p Walleye 2 hrs ago #13
I get a chance to be with Cuddles tomorrow, where I'll have four years of incredible memories to JMCKUSICK 1 hr ago #14

Walleye

(45,989 posts)
9. I made an appointment but not until next week. Couldn't get one in this location sooner than that I assume
Mon Jul 13, 2026, 03:37 PM
7 hrs ago

JMCKUSICK

(7,050 posts)
4. Well Walleye, Cuddles made it through the night too, but not
Mon Jul 13, 2026, 07:29 AM
16 hrs ago

Eating drinking or anything else.
Good luck today.

HeartsCanHope

(1,834 posts)
5. Will be thinking of you both. Sending healing vibes.
Mon Jul 13, 2026, 07:49 AM
15 hrs ago

Please give Tiger some "loves" from me.

Polly Hennessey

(9,105 posts)
8. My Millie is on the borderline for kidney problems.
Mon Jul 13, 2026, 09:54 AM
13 hrs ago

She is on the Royal Canin Renal diet. Hoping Tiger gets a workable diagnosis.

Walleye

(45,989 posts)
13. He's still very weak and not eating, but he got up to get water and walked around the house and started pouring when I p
Mon Jul 13, 2026, 09:08 PM
2 hrs ago

Petted. . I have the name of a place nearby that will come and do euthanasia and pick him up for cremation. I’m not ready to let him go as long as he still purring. we’ll see how he makes it through tonight.

JMCKUSICK

(7,050 posts)
14. I get a chance to be with Cuddles tomorrow, where I'll have four years of incredible memories to
Mon Jul 13, 2026, 10:01 PM
1 hr ago

thank him for, I can't imagine yours.


and as to your last sentence, he was gripping with his paws like kneading but just once whenever I petted him or talked with him yesterday, so I know he's there.

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