I came across this site tonight whilst searching the Internet for answers. Anything I could find to save my Rosie's life. Last Wednesday I took her to the vet for her annual check up to be told she has less than 6 months to live. We had been treating her for an over active thyroid for a few years but now it seems as if her kidneys are suffering and she has an enlarged heart. She has gone down hill from that visit. She still eats but drinks quite a bit more and has become very slow. No longer charging around the house. I thought at 16.5 years she was just an old lady but the vet tells me that's not the case. I feel it's only a matter of days and I might have to make that decision myself if she becomes uncomfortable. Anyway I know I am rambling but the thought of losing my best friend is quite unbearable. I don't know what I am going to do with myself. I feel as if she has been my reason to "be" and without her who am I ? After reading some posts on other sites I wonder why my cat never had X-rays or tests to see if anything like this was happening. It's just the most distressing time and I thank anyone who reads this because I know that here someone will understand.