Putting My Cat Down :(?
First, let me tell you how sorry I am. I lost my cat of 14 years last summer, who we have had since before I was born. I know how deeply it hurts, and I want you to know that there are many people out there who know how you feel. Now, a month after our 14 year old cat died, we had to put our other cat down because of cancer, so I know how tough that decision is. Just know it is for their own good, and they will be at peace and out of pain. I did not go when we put our cat down, and I am sure no one would think the worse of you if you said a nice goodbye to your baby before your family took him to the vet. I had to do that because I wanted to remember my baby alive, and that is what I am sure you would want. Just think about the good times you have had. Let me tell you again, I know how much it hurts, and don't be afraid to mourn him. I still think about my babies often and have their pictures up. I promise you, though, that it won't always hurt this bad, and soon you will just have amazing memories. Feel better, and you have my deepest sympathy. <3
I have to put my cat down, what do I do after that?
This is the dark side of loving a pet and being a responsible pet parent. Every time you open your heart to one, lurking right alongside of the joy and laughter, lying in wait, is the shadow, the pain that baby's loss will bring.I'm so sorry for the pain you are experiencing. It is a reflection of the love you shared.I availed myself of a pet loss grief group that was sponsored by an animal emergency hospital (not a local vet, but they may know of one). It was a very good thing to do, surrounded by others who experientially understand exactly what you are going through. There was no cost, nor limit on how long you could attend. I recommend such a group to all suffering a loss.Although I swore I would never open my heart again, a little boy crawled into the darkness and lit the sky for me.All at your own speed, good luck, love.Here is Moxie.
Okay so when its time to put my cat down..FIP?
i wrote the ? about my cat havin FIP.. his name is "kitty" by the way but hes not a kitten anymore lol.. i know its going to be hard to put him down..i just gave him one of his favorite treats french fries lol..which i dont do much but i know he loves them.. ok soo...i dont want to burry him in the back yard b/c we might move..n i dont want his lil body rotting in the ground...i also dont want to thinkof him being burned...but to have him cremated, are there nice urns i can put his ashes in? also i want to get a tattoo with his name n front paw prints on me how do i do that just buy an ink kit n take his prints to the tattoo place? also my mom wants to get a second opinion on the FIP. the fluid is all in his abdomen n around his lungs..how do i kno when its so much around his lungs he cant breathe? will i just be able to tell? I am so upset..there is nothing i can do right? its ashame that there is no cure.. i just wish it wasnt my baby boy..i never loved a cat so much..n i dont kno how im going to b able to part with him.. i never had to deal with a cat/or dog dying. im in denial right now im thinking it will just go away =[ thx for all the supportt..n if theres any other advice or things i can do please let me know! thank u!
How do you know when it's time to "put down" a cat?
Your cat is obviously extremely sick, but only your vet will be able to accurately tell you whether or not it's better to put your cat to sleep or invest in treatment.Animals are put to sleep when their suffering is overwhelming and there's not much left to do to make it get better. Much like people and euthanasia; terminal diseases and cancer are usually the factors that will tell if you have to put your pet to sleep.I don't think you can choose to put a pet to sleep without a medical reason behind it, for example if you simply can't take care of the animal any longer. Veterinarians usually refuse to put animals to sleep based on that factor for ethical reasons.
How do you know when it's time to put your dog/horse/cat or any other pet down?
It was the most agonizing decision I ever made. Heartbreaking really. My dog was my friend for 15 years, and here is how I made the decision.First, I thought about what I would want if it were me. I know that dogs are not people, but I thought about quality of life....Here is a scale that might give you an idea of things to look at - things like this helped me greatly to try to keep the process as objective as I could:http://vet.osu.edu/assets/pdf/ho... For me, my dog didn't just get older...she had illnesses, and had many things that made her quality of life increasingly worse. She lost interest in playing, she seemed to have some sort of cognitive dementia/depression, she didn't seem to enjoy life, she was sleeping more, she was beginning to have pain getting up, and walking around was increasingly difficult - even small amounts. Even with an appetite stimulant, she was refusing to eat even when I made wonderful things she used to love- I would hand feed her...and her illnesses were getting worse. She had lost weight, so much so, that we couldn't treat her illness..I took the week off just to be with her when the time was coming - I could tell..I held her, spent time with her, and though she was limited in mobility - we did all the things she used to love - and went places she used to enjoy. I slept on the floor with her. I then scheduled the appointment 3 days in advance...in retrospect, I would never have given it that much time again - every hour I'd look at the clock thinking I had only XX hours left, etc...I cried like a child.One thing I recommend, is that you go to the appointment with your pet, and hold them. My dog layed in my arms as the two injections happened. She was fragile and weak...but she got to leave this world in the arms of someone who loved her, who considered her, and who did the best she could. In the end, I think that's the best we can hope for.Best of luck in this heartwrenching decision...you have my deepest sympathies.
Diabetic cat - to put down or not to put down?
Don't put him down! And why subject him to insulin shots when you can heal him. Your cat's frequent urination and incontinence is caused by diabetes. He is constantly hungry because his diabetes doesn't allow his body cells to get nourishment. The reason cats become diabetic is because of commercial diets which contain grains. Cats' ancestral diet is almost all meat. Sadly, most "diabetic" cat formulas in the market are ineffective. But if you change your cat's diet to raw meat, as recommended by veterinarian Lisa A. Pierson in her website below, your cat will beat diabetes and become healthy again. Dr. Pierson provides an inexpensive and easy raw chicken recipe that you can make for your cat. I make it for my cat with the exception that instead of bone pieces I use bone meal powder. You will save your cat's life as well as money in unhealthy food, medicine and vet bills. Not only will your cat be healthy and happy, but he will have and enjoy a great quality of life for many years to come.
My cat is getting put down next week?
hey, i'm 15, and my cat is 18, so he came into the family 3 years before me, and i've grown up with him always being there. Recently he has had trouble eating, and breathing, today mum took him to the vet and they said that he most likely has a tumour in his stomach, he's surprised that he is still doing quite ok, but needs to be put down. The vet said that he isn't really in any pain, but will be if we keep him. so i understand that he has to be put down, and i want this to happen because i don't want him to be in pain. The vet is coming over to our house sometime next week (during the start of my school holidays) to put him down. The thing is, i don't know how i'm going to be able to cope. I have had him there my whole life, i've grown up with him constantly being there and gone to bed every night with him sleeping on my bed next to me. I guess it's kind of good that i have been given a weeks notice to prepare myself, and that it's during the holidays, but i have never lost any pets that i have been very close to --> dads cat died last holidays, and his dog put down the next day, but i wasn't ever really that close with them, so it doesn't have such a great affect on me. but seriously, i dont know...
Is there a way I can put down my cat on my own that is safe and painless?
Well… of course there is a way. But if you don’t have experience hunting, handing farm animals, or shooting, you shouldn’t start all of a sudden with the family cat. I’ve used guns and hunted my entire life. I take my pets to the vet when they are sick. It’s good for them, but they always hate the experience. If there is zero chance the vet can make the pet better, why take it to the vet? I understand why someone who is uncomfortable wouldn’t want to end their friend’s pain, but it’s nothing to me. I won’t describe the procedure, because like I said, if you haven’t done it do a deer or a steer, don’t try it with kitty.
When is it time to put a cat down with kidney disease who is drinking excessively?
i agree with the other person that mentioned quality of life. i will say though to talk to your vet about what you can do to help your cat feel better between now and then. it sounds like giving kitty fluids routinely may be in order and, depending on your cat’s condition, could buy him some time. I've known people that have kept a kitty in renal failure living happily for several years by being fastidious with fluids and other medications that their vet recommended. if you are concerned about your ability to give kitty fluids, it’s actually very easy. If you can clip back toenails, you can give fluids - it’s not like giving an IV - you'll basically insert a needle into the scruff of their neck and the skin absorbs the fluid into the bloodstream. the insertion isn't super precise like an IV. if you love your kitty and he’s still got the spark of life, it’s worth a shot.