Should I put my cat down?

Question

My cat is 2 years old and she is completly blind. I love her to death but I feel so sorry for her when she runs into walls and furniture. I dont know if she suffers. What is the humane thing to do?

Answer 1

get a seeing eye dog for it

Answer 2

Hon I would say take her to a vet and ask him what he suggests, but I know a cat has other senses that should help her out, so my answer would be NO just let her get used to the idea that she can't see and soon enough she will start learning where the obstacles are and just make sure that you don't shift things around otherwise she will have to learn from the beginning again, at the moment it is new for your cat not having sight and she is frightened and that could be the reason that the cat is soiling your husbands clothes, because she most probably used to sleep on his clothes during the day and she finds comfort in the smell.
So tell your husband not to be so harsh on the cat and start helping the poor thing out, as soon as you see she is heading for the clothes put her in the litter box, you have your work cut out for you, good luck with your kitty.

Answer 3

First blind animals can lead a very fulfiling life, if there is no other health issues I woudln't put the cat down work with Him/her, call it from around the house let the cat learn the house and don't move alot of furniture while or after it learned the house this is safety reasons for the cat, The cat can still be soothing to you while you pet it, put the cat box in an area he/she loves to be in and is always in, that way he/she doesn't get lost and can't find it and pee anywhere,
So My anwser is no

Answer 4

WHAT??? No you dont put a human to death because they are blind...your cat will adapt!! It is not humane to kill anything because of a disability.

Just because a dog or cat is blind doesn't mean that they can't be a very happy pet. In fact, it's often difficult to tell that an animal is blind when they're in a familiar environment because their sense of hearing and smell is so much greater than ours. Most blind pets can live very happy, good quality lives. Nevertheless, there are some things that you can do to make your blind pet's life easier and safer.

Cats are far more adaptable than most humans, allowing them to cope more easily with disability. Part of the reason is that cats spend so much of their time resting and sleeping. Your cat will need to adapt to its limitations, but you will also have to adapt your attitude and your home to accommodate your cat's needs.

One of the most important things that you can do is not move your cat's litter box. It must be in a convenient place that your cat is used to, somewhere where your kitty can get to easily without having to make any detours. Put your cat in the litter box first thing in the morning, last thing at night, and also after he eats. If he makes any mistakes, put him in the litter box. You may have to get a covered litter box for him so that he will feel more secure.

It's also best if you not change your pet's environment. This can include things like moving furniture. If you do move furniture or move into a new house, it can take your pet awhile to memorize and familiarize himself with the new environment.

Try to teach your cat to walk on a harness or lead so that he can be exercised safely. You may want to try using voice commands to help him know when to slow down or be careful.

Encourage your cat to use his other senses to compensate for vision loss by buying play toys that are noisy or have a recognizable odor, applying perfume on legs of furniture to help him know where he is located, or even getting another companion pet that your blind pet can follow around by using his hearing and smell.

Finally, a blind cat can become easily disoriented and should not be allowed to roam. He should be an indoors-only cat or allowed secure access to a fenced pen or garden. Your cat may also enjoy supervised forays in the garden using a harness and lead. However, make sure he is wearing a collar with a tag that has his address and disability on it.
http://blindpets.com/

http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/cat-behavior/blindcats.cfm

http://centralpets.com/php/search/storiesdisplay.php?Story=98


If it bothers you that much...please do not take her life give her to a blind cat rescue... http://www.blindcatrescue.com/

Answer 5

It depends. Is your cat just slowly bumping into things. If so, it is not hurting her. Blind people bump into things sometimes too. However, if your cat is literally running fast and crashing into things, that could hurt! Cats basically live to eat, sleep, sit in your lap to get petted and sometimes to play with you. If you are providing these things to for the cat, she is happy. Does she purr when you hold her? Perhaps you could put a harness on your cat and attach something to it (like maybe one of those sticks that have feathers on them that cats play with,) so that the toy or object would bump things before the cat does. (kind of the same principal of the blind man's white stick.) Also, pets tend to be much more accepting of their limitations than people are. Have you ever seen a three-legged dog? They walk and run on the legs they have left and appear to be just as happy as their four legged counterparts!
You sound like a real angel for taking an animal in that has a disability. She is lucky to have you and I think the two of you will have a long happy life together!

Answer 6

Hard decision to make talk to your Vet see what they think.


Sorry for that but your statement in my opinion was not in good taste not knowing WHO you were moreover your dealing with a cat that has apical needs ( the cat cant see the litter box ) check with the Vet you can put the cat up for adoption there are people out there the can handle the pet no problem.

Again sorry for being somewhat of a JA myself.

Answer 7

She is only 2 years old and if otherwise healthy there is no reason to put her down. Most cats adapt very well to being blind. The key is to keep litter boxes and food dishes in exactly the same spot and make sure kitty knows where they are. It does take time and training but it does work--if you're not willing to do this, please call around, put an ad in the paper, what ever you need to do (mail her to me!!), they do adapt!!

Answer 8

if the cat is not in pain, i don't see why you would do that. i would keep her indoors and don't re-arrange the furniture.also be sure she can find her litter box and food dishes. she will adjust I'm sure. people do all the time. i had a blind dog, but he went blind gradually and knew the layout of the house, he got around and did his thing and was no worse for ware.

Answer 9

Go ahead and kill the cat, I never liked it any way
it ruined more than enough of my cloths

Dr. Gilweed is the most horrible name for a doctor and is not even trained, I wouldn't trust him with my blind cat

and Dikki should get her nose out of everyone's business, stop being such a jerk, and leave everyone alone

P.S. Just kidding, i love all y'all, including princess

Answer 10

Consult with your vet. If they say yes then do it because it's hard for a cat to be in pain at a young age. My dog was blind and had bladder problems for two years and he was miserable so we put him to sleep and we where glad to see him not in pain.

Answer 11

Ask around for a few opinions. I would deffinitly consult a few vets and see what they think. Also make sure if you live with other people get their opinion on it and make sure they are okay with your decision. It can be hard for the animal but as long as you love them and care for them in the best way possible i think it would be okay to keep her around for a while. Good luck hope I helped.