Hang in there Dusty. I feel for you. That is exactly what happened to my dog before Suzy (Fred). In two weeks he went from a happy, energetic 22 lb. face licking ball of fun, to a 9 lb. bony, frail little guy who didn't want to get out of bed. There was nothing to be done for him.
I'm wishing you and your cat the best outcome!
Me too! And because you made it from Pine, possibly a nice distressed paint finish in the future?
Paint in color of choice, scuff edges and around hooks with sandpaper, apply gel wood stain over entire surface, then wipe off.