This is not an emergency, his vet said he had a 50-50 chance of making it, and its looking bad - how can I make his last hours the best for him?
2006-06-30 07:37:59 · 29 answers · asked by Timberwolf 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
he's in his last hours, past eating, he's cold when im not holding him. He's been sick with that cat cold that stuffs up his nose, the meds were not working - its not an emergency cause his vet told us there is nothing else we can do for him
2006-06-30 07:52:57 · update #1
I am sorry. Please spend quiet time with your kitty, and do whatever he seems to be up to. If he in severe pain, it may be best to put him to sleep.
I think yo will know if and when that time comes. I do hope he recovers.
2006-06-30 08:12:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I had to do that a few years ago for a dying kitty.
Since the chances are 50/50, don't panic. If there is something your cat likes to lay on, you might consider bringing it to him so he can cuddle a bit, if he's staying at the hospital. Also consider bringing one of his favorite toys. He probably won't feel like playing, but he'll be able to see it at least.
Pet him and talk to him in a calm way- It doesn't really matter what you say. Just let him hear your voice. He will know he is loved.
2006-06-30 07:47:59 · answer #2 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be there for him. Let him know he is loved. If it does not hurt or distress him, since you said he was cold provide a warm blanket and your lap for him to sit on.
I suggest if you can consider this, if the vet has said "there is nothing more we can do for him" then perhaps the greatest gift you can give your loved companion is that of having a gentle and painless death. "Putting to sleep" a beloved friend is hard, but if the end is inevitable, the best thing you can do is be there at the end for them. Let you face be the last thing they see, and let your voice telling how much you love them be the last that they hear.
I am so sorry for your loss.
2006-06-30 08:03:29 · answer #3 · answered by noir_du_sang 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take some photos while he's still alive & just enjoy your time together. If he's an indoor cat, all should be fine, but watch him when the door is opened because he could get out & die alone & then you have another thing to worry about. I have said goodbye to many cats in my life & the hardest were the ones who got out & died & I found them under the house months later & it was not a pretty sight! I'd say just kick back & watch TV with him until it's time to do something else!
2006-06-30 07:48:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry about your cat spend as much time as you can wit him and let him do all the cat things he wants and you are silly cus this seems like an emergency to me. also let him know he is cared for make him comfortable don't waste 1 second and try to let him meet some other cats and fool around buy him a gift also GOOD LUCK!!!!
2006-06-30 07:47:53 · answer #5 · answered by Choclate Star 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hold him, love on him, talk to him. Maybe take him - in your arms - out in the yard if he liked to go there. Just don't leave him.
If the vet says he should go to sleep, ask the vet to come to your home so that your baby won't be stressed. My vet did that and it really made it easier.
Good luck. I know how it is to lose your baby. I lost mine a year ago last January. Hey - go to Rainbow Bridges on the Internet. I know you will appreciate it.
2006-06-30 12:19:17 · answer #6 · answered by Blond Logic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry for your poor cat. The best is to just love the sweet thing hold it often speak in hushed tones. Try to keep the house cool and dark. Avoid people coming over and so on. I hope all goes OK and stuff weird thing to say now eh? For yourself make sure that you grieve properly it is OK to cry.
2006-06-30 09:44:43 · answer #7 · answered by mrs_care_graham 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just Make Your Cat As Comfortbal As Possibal.
2006-06-30 08:51:35 · answer #8 · answered by mks 7-15-02 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just relax spead time with hime, try staying off the computer like u are now and be with him 24-7,Play with him, let him know he is very important to u, and buy some food u never brought before for him, and some tasty treats and all, and try sleeping with him at night, and pamper him.And if u could take him to petsmart to make him feel like home and then take him places if u want
2006-06-30 07:44:39 · answer #9 · answered by *Lil' Daisy* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be with him, love him, pet him, comfort him -- make him feel secure, and just be there as much as humanly possible.
Here's the quote I read once in response to having to put an animal down that has sealed itself inside my brain now, and applies to many situations:
"Everything is easier for me if you're with me."
That pretty much sums it up.
Presumeably animals have no fear of death, but in dying the really don't feel well so having their human companions with them makes them feel much better. You treat them as you would any other dear loved one.
I'm sincerely sorry for the situation, and I hope you get the positive 50% chance outcome. If not, I wish the passing to be as gentle as possible.
2006-06-30 07:49:29 · answer #10 · answered by Shadycat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, I am so sorry!!! We had to put our cat down a few months ago.
There are vets that can come to your house and do it, or you can take your cat in to the vet.
Just hold him and kiss him and tell him that you love him and stay calm, and he will be peaceful too.
Good luck, and my thoughts are with you.
2006-06-30 07:42:38 · answer #11 · answered by Leah 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋