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Anonymous
I feel like crap telling you this OP, but there's a possibility that your cat may be depressed, and that is draining away her will to live. Think about it: you have been a part of its family for all of its life, from early childhood and now you are suddenly gone for long periods of time. You call her your cat, so I assume you are the closest companion she has, especially considering your mother's attitude towards her. Obviously there is no easy solution to this problem. Even if you could take her with you, she might not be able to cope with the stress of moving at that advanced age.
It's possible this isn't the case, of course, especially if you have other cats (you didn't mention any), in which case old age is just getting to her. Cats age differently, some may live to be 25, but most die before they even reach 19. Unfortunate as that is, it's inevitable. I've heard of old, tired cats regaining some of their youthfulness when a new kitten is introduced to the family, but I really can't say if that's the right thing to do in your situation. Again, the stress could be too much. In any case, it's best that you try your best to learn how to cope with the fact that your cat is reaching the end of its (quite long) life no matter what. I'm sorry, but that is just how life goes.
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