Yes, it was weird; came out of just nowhere. She'd had NO other symptoms of which I was aware and we didn't keep anything poisonous where they could get at them.

My wonderful old Mason kitty who was with me for over 20 years and gods know how many moves and relocations, finally had a massive stroke/seizure and we had to have him put to sleep. It hurt like Hell and I mourned but at the same time, he was 20! He'd lived a full and rich live and we'd loved each other richly; somehow it was easier to say good-bye to him than it was Minka who was only 4 and had so much live ahead of her.

I miss each of my departed animals and prefer to envision an afterlife where I'll see them again.