my cat lost weight drastic

[reassurance1]

i noticed a few days ago that my cat wasnt eating, i looked at a pic just over a week ago that i took of him, and he was fine, but this started a few days ago, they gave me antibiotics to try, and it didnt seem to be working, the vet said if he hasnt responded in 3 days of being on them then bring him in, i took him to the vet today and they have him on an iv, but what can cause such a drastic weight loss and him staggering and not eating or drinking very much, he did not have diarrhea and he is not vomiting, the vet said his temp was below normal, and she is doing a bunch of blood tests on him, he is 6 years old and is a domestic short hair.

[opus88]

OH hon, I am so very sorry for you and for your poor little baby Buster. You did all you could do hon and he fought so hard. Its so very hard to loose a loved member of our family and it takes a long time to get over the grieving. Like Maddie said he died in your arms knowing how much he was loved...........again I am so sorry for your loss.
RIP little Buster.....♥

[Maddie6]

Hi Reassurance,
I'm so sorry about Buster.  I'm shocked as like you I thought there was hope and he would get better.  I can't imagine how heartbreaking it is for you right now.  I lost my beautiful 16 year old Siamese kitty two years ago, so I know what you're feeling, and it will get better.  You did everything possible to help Buster, and the way he just waited until you held him in your arms to let go shows how much he loved you and knew you did everything possible to help him.  I'm so sorry.  My heart goes out to you.  Buster is free of pain now and running free.  He will always stay close in your heart.  Try to think of some good memories.  Lots of hugs and prayers.

[reassurance1]

well my poor buster succumb to his illness at 3 this afternoon, he died in my arms, we did not put him down, the vet thought it was weird, as if he was waiting for me to get there, she put him in my arms and with in 10 minutes he passed away, ive been crying all day, i dunno how im going to get past this, someone please help, my anxiety is so high right now, and im so depressed, so help i need help getting past this.

sincerely
reassurance1

[Maddie6]

Hi Reassurance,
Good to hear from your Vet about Buster.  I hope soon you will be able to take him home.  I know you mentioned he's at the Vet's for the weekend.  Hang in there and hoping to hear good news tomorrow,

[reassurance1]

i talked to the vet today, she called me and told me that there is still hope, he hasnt gotten better but he hasnt got any worse, so thats a good sign, so im keeping up hope, and that link did help alot that opus sent to me, so ya again thanks for the kind words,

[Maddie6]

P.S.  I meant to say "renal insufficiency" - I should do a better job of proofreading :(