I think I have to put my 13 year old cat down. I'm 27 and got her when I was 14. She has been peeing and pooping all over the house for the past three months.
I called the vet and scheuled the appt. Should I have made it clear that it should be to put her down? My land lord came by the other day and FREAKED out by the smell---I shampoo the carpet almost daily.
I feel like I'm betraying her-------she hasn't been the same for months she just lies around and looks out the window---Is it time? I cannot imagine life without her. High School, College. I just don't know what to do.
Whatever happends I can't keep her.
2006-09-03 05:49:36 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
How is her quality of life? Judging by what you say she is not happy right now. The vet may be able to find something physical wrong with her that he can cure. Otherwise the most humane thing for you to do would be to help her out of her misery. I had to put a cat to sleep, and it was probably the hardest decision I ever had to make, but in the end it was what was best for her.
2006-09-03 05:53:19 · answer #1 · answered by Scarlet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know it is not what you want but you need to ask yourself a few questions. Is the cat in pain or something needing to be put down? Will the cat be better off? Do you need to just invest in a big cage for when you are not at home and get her out and give lots of attention to her when you are at home? Just some thoughts. Money is a fact to but just ask the vet about some different options and what the vet thinks. If the cat is going to be bad off it might be time.
2006-09-03 05:56:23 · answer #2 · answered by ronnny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm so sorry that you have to put your cat down.I would try to make the last days she might have the best. This way you know that she will be going happily. I am a Kitty Parent as well and everybody will have to face this in life. I would suggest to get another cat that looks like the one you had to remember all the good times you guys had together.
2006-09-03 05:58:55 · answer #3 · answered by Questions 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to hear about your kitty. We had to put ours down a month ago...he was in so much pain (liver cancer.) When my mother asked him directly, "Mao, do you want us to euthanize you?" He got up on all fours, looked at her squarely in the eyes, and let out the loudest meow my mother had ever heard...and so he rests after 17 years.
Make sure that your cat has no other possibilites--see the vet, and ask for options. Talk to your kitty, and see how she responds. They are smart and know what is going on...sometimes more than we imagine...
All the best to you and your kitty girl.
2006-09-03 05:56:05 · answer #4 · answered by magnamamma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been where you are, Friend: I had the same problem with an old cat who had been with me about 7 years. In the end, he died at home with me petting him.
Do you know what's wrong with your kitty? She doesn't sound like she's having much fun any more. The vet would have seen things like this before, and you'll be able to talk with him when you take her in.
I am so sorry to hear about this.
2006-09-03 06:04:44 · answer #5 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe she just has a bladder infection,easy treatment with antibiotics.because they associate the litter box with pain when they try to void,they start peeing/pooping outside the box.a common problem in older cats.if the kidneys/heart are failing,then put to sleep-no cure.if its just a bladder infection,10 days of antibiotic will help.its ur choice,but its a lifetime commitment,not up to ur convenience-or are u gonna put ur granny down if she becomes incontinent someday?(newsflash-live long enough,and most of us will need diapers.compassion may be in order here.)
2006-09-03 06:15:01 · answer #6 · answered by Lyn K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she's incontinent, then her life may be reaching an end physically. It is hard to let go emotionally, but take her to the vet. He/she can tell you if the situation can be improved medically or if it is time to put the cat to sleep.
2006-09-03 17:14:59 · answer #7 · answered by Ginger/Virginia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately I think it's time. Keeping her alive is probably more miserable for her. We had a dog that we had to put to sleep too because she was pooping and urinating all over the house-I think they just get so old that they can't control themselves.
I'm sorry
2006-09-03 06:54:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you make this decison I would have the vet check her over for health problems that can be fixed. She may have something that the vet can do to restore her health. I would not just have her put to sleep without first trying to find out whats casuing thiese problems. good Luck its so very ahrd to have to make this decision.
2006-09-03 06:50:20 · answer #9 · answered by cin_ann_43 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may not necessarily have to put her down; take her to the vet and see what's wrong with her first. She may have a completely correctable problem (worms, etc). She's listless because there is obviously something wrong. If it's something serious, you may have to consider putting her down but don't jump to that conclusion.
2006-09-03 05:55:58 · answer #10 · answered by vernin822 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋