It's so sad that you lost your dear Bud. Deepest sympathies. (((((Jasdip))))

@jim_1 (Zone 5B)...Have you tried sensitive stomach cat food? Let us know how the tests turn out.

"It doesn't make it any easier, but they enrich our lives so much, it is worth the pain of having to someday say goodbye."

Very true.

I'm truly sorry, Jasdip. We've been through it several times. My heart goes out to you. As you likely know. it takes some time but will get better.

I am as sorry as I know how to be. It is always such a wrench to lose them. Take comfort that you could help. Now you have a cat shaped hole in your life. I am sorry.

I am very sorry for your loss.

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. There are no words . . . .

I am so sorry. Sending you lots of hugs.

Your Bud looks like my Molly that I lost last year at 17 years old. So verry sorry for your loss.

I am so sorry. The house felt so empty after my Midnight died. Your Bud looks so beautiful. Hugs.

I'm so sorry for your loss.. You did all you could and gave him the best of care

Oh I am so sorry! Whether it comes suddenly or is a long process, it is never easy. Just so hard to say good-bye. Hugs to you.

Oh, no! How you'll miss him. I think I remember that he used to get snacks from a cupboard, maybe under the tv? How old was the dear boy?

Jasdip, I am so sorry

So sorry. Bud was a beautiful kitty boy. (Hugs)

So sorry too. Your Bud looks very much like a cat I had many years ago named Pippin. He was a cool dude too.

Aww, Jasdip, I'm so sorry to hear about Bud's passing. That is a lot of loss for you.

I am so sorry for the passing of your Bud. (((Jasdip)))

I'm so sorry.

So sorry for your loss, Jasdip. They do leave holes in our heart.

I'm so sorry for you. We love the little furries so much and their passing just breaks our hearts.

Socks, good memory!!! Yes every nite after dinner he'd ask for his catnip. This was a few years ago :-) He would have been 16 in June.

((Jasdip))

I am so sorry for your loss. Sending gentle hugs your way.

so sorry for loss, its never easy, no matter the circumstances :( (((((hugs)))))

Love to you and the memories of Bud. I am so sorry.

I'm so sorry Jasdip. Your Bud was quite the character.

Sorry to hear what you are going through right now especially after so many other losses.

That video is precious!

I'm really sorry. Bud was such a handsome, special guy. It's so very difficult to lose them. Hugs.

I’m so sorry, jasdip. Bud is beautiful. That buff belly and his sweet face are irresistable. You have too much love and too many good dinner leftovers not to get another couple of furbabies soon.

ps I love the catnip begging. ”Mom… oh oh, Mom…. do you hear me??

Some cats are smarter than others. With 18 over the years, I know. Bud was one of the smart ones who knew how to play you. So cute.

Ohh, that's the nuts--I'm so sorry. Three beloveds in such a short period!

so very sorry for the loss of your precious bud. sending comforting hugs to you and i hope your many years of memories will be a blessing. 💕

I'm so sorry for the loss of your little friend. <3

That sweet kitty is not begging. He’s asking politely. :) I’m so sorry for your loss.

It really hurts that you've lost your best Bud, Jasdip. Added to the other two major ones recently.

I send my best wishes, with hopes that your good memories will help ease the pain and assist your journey along the path to recovery.

ole joyful

So very sorry to hear this. I know that pain. Www.petloss.com when you feel the time is right there are many fur babies waiting for their forever home. My deepest sympathy.

Jasdip, I am so sorry to read this.... he sure was quite the character. Loved that clip of him.

Would you consider getting a dog? You seem to enjoy dogs when you are with them.

My friend just adopted a mom and her kitten, lookalikes. Shes having a ball with those two.

You’ll know when you want another pet. Keep the good Bud memories close at heart. He was a treasure, with you through thick and thin.

I'm sorry. I too have a cat with life threatening health problems.  Over active thyroid.  He is 12 yrs and needs Methimazole the rest of his life. We love them and spoil them ,they fill our hearts but we have them only part of our life yet all of there life.

Jasdip, I am very sorry about Bud. I know too well how terrible you are feeling. But know that you took great care of him and he was loved and knew it.

I am interested in the fact that your vet no longer allows overnight stays. I understand that if the vet closes and there is no one at the clinic overnight and the patient needs to be monitored, that the patient will have to go to the Emergency for the night. In Toronto that is no easy feat. But what if the patient does not need to be monitored. Was this to your knowledge a recent change by your vet clinic or one that was suggested by the OVMA? If it was changed by your clinic for pets that do not need to be monitored overnight, I would be looking for another vet clinic assuming that you get another pet. Last I heard (which was in late Sept.) was that while boarding was no longer being offered due to Covid that overnight stays were allowed as long as the pet did not need to be monitored.

Again, I am very sorry for the loss of Bud and of course Tom and Roxie. It is too much.

Sorry for your loss. It's always hard when they go.

I am sorry for your loss, Jasdip.

So sorry about Bud. He was a cutie!

Thank you for all of your condolences and kind words. He really was a treasure. He loved loved people and was first at the door if anyone came. Just like a dog, but didn't bark :-D

Eccentric how wonderful to see you again!

When Roxie died last January, she was all weekend at my vet. She was getting blood drawn and tested regularly. This was completely new to me that I had to pick him up and take him the the emerg clinic. It was $775 to spend the night. (the first clinic they called were going to charge $1200 just to monitor)

I've been wanting to find another vet anyway, since the two owners split and the whole front staff and vet assistants left. It's not the same at all. This was definitely the turning point.

i have to let you know my heart breaks for you. it's all so hatd.

It's never easy losing a pet. Hugs and warm wishes to you.

Jasdip - I was able to sign on today (can't always). I hope that you are getting over the loss of Bud as best as you can. It sure isn't easy. Hopefully, you will start to remember the funny things he did and have only good memories.

I agree 100% with changing vets. I understand that with Covid and also the extreme shortage of vets that there are issues, but Bud's vet - well I think you can do better. I wish I could recommend someone in your area but unfortunately we are in Toronto - otherwise I would recommend mine. No doubt you will have a lot of questions for the new vet practice.

I always think of you when we have to shovel the snow...!

Eccentric, I've had lots of snow to shovel this year, so I'm a happy gal. You've got a good memory! LOL Do you still have your white dog?

I still 'look' for Bud, down at the floor when I'm coming in to the apartment, in his carrier, where he loved to sleep. Damn I miss him.

I've been cruising some of the adoption/rescue places but none has really caught my eye enough to fill out an application yet. Prices seem to have gone up......$300 is the norm, whether it be the Humane Society or rescue places.

Jasdip - yes, I have a very good memory and it isn't diminishing with age. It annoys many people until they need my memory! Now if only you could shovel our snow...

No we no longer have our beloved dog. He dog passed at the age of 17 - in the middle of the pandemic. I will be forever grateful that our vet was open. But he was good until he wasn't so that is something and the average age is only 14 so living to be 17 is wonderful. I still look for him, talk to him, find things that belonged to him. I even miss the double coated white fur! We now have 2 senior kitties (one is white) - we got them a year after our Eskie died. We are too old to adopt another dog - heck we were told by one rescue that we were too old at 55 before we adopted our Eskie! What would they say now? And we have excellent references - 4 general vets, a vet in a specialized field, our groomer etc. but no, they are only interested in age, a fenced back yard (our dogs never went out unless attached to a regular leash) and personal references. In what universe is a vet lower than a personal reference who can say anything! But it is impossible that our pets outlive us - they all love me.

Yes, adoption fees have gone up. I know that Petsmart has kitty adoption days. In Toronto (or so I was told) the kitties are brought in from the humane society, but outside of Toronto they are brought in by rescues and you are subject to their rules. And these days there are many rules. I dread the pandemic puppies that will soon be in the rescues. It has already started in the U.S.

Our vet pre pandemic used to put kitties in a crate in the lobby and to a kitty they were all taken. We just lucked out - they are no longer taking in kitties but due to unusual circumstances (think awful) they did and were there for 6 months. Horrible, but now they are very well taken care of and our bosses!

We adopted many of our dogs through our vet. We of course still go to her. Her idea of the mourning period is how long it takes her to find a pet who needs a home who would be a good fit. But she practices what she preaches and has a few of her own - both cats and dogs.