Monday, January 11 is among the most stark and sad days for my family in recent memory. Our beloved Milo died unexpectedly, and with no indication that there was any underlying health condition that would put an end to his life so swiftly. He was literally fine one minute, and then gone the next.
Our vet believes that he may have had an underlying heart condition, and apparently Siamese are predisposed to this health issue. A good friend, who is a vet, said that it is often the case that once the kitty becomes symptomatic that it is generally too late. She described it as essentially one in which a fatal heart attack kills them, and that it is the first sign, and one for which there is clearly no remedy.
Everything happened so fast that I don't think that Lola (after whom this blog is named, and who has the distinction of being Milo's littermate and most devoted sister) realized that her brother was brought to the vet never to return to her.The process of grief has yet to really begin since we are still in a state of shock, but I feel a pit of despair coming. Milo was the sweetest and most gentle boy, and there is no way to state the extent to which he was deeply loved and cherished.
Every single time he went to the vet, everyone marveled at his beauty. People always claimed that he was among the most beautiful cats that they had ever seen, but then they noted a far more important attribute: that he was one of the sweetest creatures that they had ever met.
For me, he was my baby who I raised from kittenhood to adulthood, and never in his life was he separated from his sister (other than trips to the vet), until this Monday. He was very soulful, and he engaged in deep and penetrating gazes as he looked at us lovingly. It was so sweet that he would snuggle on our chests so close that his whiskers would tickle our faces. At such a close range he would hold our gazes with his piercing blue eyes, and the love and sense of boundless safety that he felt was very clearly conveyed, and reciprocated. Milo was a very special member of our family, and I will forever miss him and grieve his passing. Godspeed my sweet little boy. You are loved more than you could ever begin to imagine. xoxox
I am so very sorry to hear about Milo's unexpected passing. What a beautiful, very handsome kitty. I don't think I have ever seen a Siamese and tabby mix, and I think that made him even more distinctive. And his sweet personality definitely is irreplaceable. You are in my thoughts
ReplyDeleteThank you, Allison! We are having a very difficult time since this came on fast and without any warning whatsoever. Milo was on of the sweetest kitties I have known, and had the pleasure to love. I don't think that Milo had tabby blood, the whole litter and their mother were found together (in a dumpster) and everyone was clearly Siamese except Lola was the runt and looked more like a Calico/Siamese. But who knows what interlopers were in the mix when Milo and Lola's mother was in heat!
DeleteI'm so sorry. What a shock. It's hard enough when they give you time to try something but to suddenly be gone is devastating. You gave Milo the most wonderful life and she was so lucky to have you take her in. Her life was filled with love.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Marcia! Your compassion means a lot to me. We are still in shock. He died so suddenly and unexpectedly that we are still reeling. He was definitely a very loved kitty!
DeleteI am so incredibly sorry for your loss. The exact same thing happened to my beautiful Tuxedo cat, Ike, and we also had his sister and littermate, Clara, who was devastated as well. Please know that my thoughts are with you in this painful time and that your beautiful boy will always be remembered.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Velvetwhip! I am just so sorry to hear that you experienced this type of horrible, and unexpected, end. I am so sorry to hear that his littermate was devastated. So far it hasn't sunk in for Lola, and I worry about how she'll react once she realizes that her brother is never coming home. Thank you again for your compassion, it means more to me than words could express!
DeleteI'm so sorry. Our pets are such an important part of our lives. I'm sorry it was so sudden, what a shock. My thoughts are with you!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cindy! <3 We are definitely having a tough time!
DeleteI'm very sorry for your loss :( It's so heartbreaking to lose family unexpectedly.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Anastasia! We are very heartbroken!
DeleteSo sorry for your loss. I have lost many beloved cats and it is the worst thing to go through.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Jackie! I really appreciate your kindness. I am so sorry that you have also lost your beloved cats, it really is the worst feeling!
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