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18 is getting up there in age for a cat - even though some have lived into their early twenties.
I've owned cats all my life. Two have lived to their 20th year...one of which died in my arms during a rush trip to the vet after it went into convulsions (apparently she had a build-up of fluid around the heart according to the vet).
Whatever you do at this stage - keep in mind the cat's quality of life. Don't prolong the inevitable and cause it to suffer just because you can't bare to part with your pet. It's a most difficult decision...I know. Had to make that call myself with my last one and it broke my heart - even though I knew it was for the best. She was suffering from bad arthritis and her eyesight and hearing was failing. I was a basket case at the vet clinic the day we finally had her put down.
It's never easy.
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