I love this picture of Stitches. She is often this unimpressed by the food offered, whether the amount is large or small. Here, she's probably questioning the miniscule size of the offering.
Stitches is in long-term kidney failure, and that we still have her now - it's almost two years since she was diagnosed - is more a testament to the stubborness of this cat than any great care she's had from us.
When she was first diagnosed, the vet suggested a pill to help extend her life. I cannot now remember the drug's name, but I remember that she would not willingly take the pills, and we decided quickly that we didn't want her last months to be full of the stress of her being forced pills she didn't want to take. In our case, this was a good decision, because she has done quite well on her renal-assistance diet (Royal Canin).
She used to be fairly plump, but now weighs next to nothing. I would be surprised if she weighs three pounds.
Still adorable though.
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