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Polly Hennessey

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3. It's not your fault. My Millie is 20 years old.
Thu Mar 5, 2026, 03:13 PM
Mar 2026

Her blood tests came back showing weakened kidneys and she has arthritis. I take her in every three months for bloodwork and a Vet check. I have her arthritis under control with a shot given every two months. It is Solencia and it works wonders. She is showing signs of early renal failure. She is on Royal Canin food for renal problems. She is given both wet and dry food. The dry food is softened with water. She has actually gained weight. The doctor and I have decided that when her kidneys become a serious problem rather than put her through any procedures that would make life difficult for her, I will let her go. For me, I am not going to let her suffer at all. So far she is doing fine for a really old lady but the inevitable will happen.

Let me be clear, MIButterfly, none of this is your fault. Love Martini as you already are. Trust me she understands. All my love to both of you.

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Don't waste time blaming yourself Catlady123 Mar 2026 #1
Thank you, Catlady123. MIButterfly Mar 2026 #11
The time with your beloved Martini is a gift SheltieLover Mar 2026 #18
So true. And what an amazing gift it has been! MIButterfly Mar 2026 #24
Enjoy your time together! SheltieLover Mar 2026 #25
You know I will! Thank you! ❤️ MIButterfly Mar 2026 #31
Love and cherish her in the time you and she have left together. jls4561 Mar 2026 #2
Thank you, jls4561, for your advice. MIButterfly Mar 2026 #12
It's not your fault. My Millie is 20 years old. Polly Hennessey Mar 2026 #3
Thank you, Polly Hennessey, for your kind words. MIButterfly Mar 2026 #13
I am so sorry you are both going through this. brer cat Mar 2026 #4
Thank you, brer cat. MIButterfly Mar 2026 #14
Healing vibes on the way to both of you. SheltieLover Mar 2026 #5
Thank you, SheltieLover! MIButterfly Mar 2026 #15
this might help, it's helped my cats, best of luck with Martini Nigrum Cattus Mar 2026 #6
Thank you, Nigrum Cattus! MIButterfly Mar 2026 #16
So sorry, I know it hurts Walleye Mar 2026 #7
Thank you, Walleye. MIButterfly Mar 2026 #17
Hi MIButterfly, JMCKUSICK Mar 2026 #8
Thank you, JMCKUSICK. MIButterfly Mar 2026 #20
Thank you for your sweet words MIButterfly JMCKUSICK Mar 2026 #30
Stop blaming yourself. We all do that when someone Figarosmom Mar 2026 #9
Thank you, Figarosmom. MIButterfly Mar 2026 #21
NOT your fault!!! Laurelin Mar 2026 #10
Thank you, Laurelin, for your kind words. MIButterfly Mar 2026 #22
Not your fault Babe. Not at all. irisblue Mar 2026 #19
Thank you, irisblue. MIButterfly Mar 2026 #23
I am so sorry, MIButterfly! 10 Turtle Day Mar 2026 #26
Thank you, 10 Turtle Day! MIButterfly Mar 2026 #32
I am very sorry this is happening. LoisB Mar 2026 #27
Thank you, LoisB! MIButterfly Mar 2026 #33
When the time comes, if she doesn't just slip away on her own and you have to help... 3catwoman3 Mar 2026 #28
Thank you for your kind and wise words, 3catwoman3! MIButterfly Mar 2026 #34
Holding you and your precious girl in light and love, with vibes for best niyad Mar 2026 #29
Thank you, niyad! MIButterfly Mar 2026 #35
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