should i put my cat to sleep?? :(?

Question

i have a cat! and the back of its legs are opened from sores! I have no idea how she gets them! I take her to the vet and she gets medicine and it works but after 1 month or 2 she gets it again! And when she gets it she chews at her legs like it is chicken!! Should i just put her to sleep and end all the pain?

she is about 8 yrs old! she has been very healthy! the back of her back legs are all gone! It is soooo sad! i really love her and i dont want to put her to sleep but i dont want her to have pain!

Answer 1

That sounds like somthing my cat got, i learned it was in her DNA
its called Fleimore ( i think thats how you spell it) but yes i had to put her to sleep, she was almost 11 years old, so i was so hurt i just held her and she just went to sleep, i was soooo sad.

Answer 2

NO! Just because one vet can't seem to help don't take the easy way out. Owning a pet is a big responsibility and euthanasia is sometimes used too many times as a quick solution to OUR problems (having to invest time and effort in taking care of an animal). If your cat seems to be in good health otherwise then look for the solution. It's almost like a parent putting their child down just because they bite their nails or pick at their skin. Find the cause and stop it.

See another vet and talk to them about the problem. It could be as simple as food alergies or something easily treated. Try to find a vet that's open to a more natural or integrative (natural and traditional methods). If it's a more serious problem then they can help determine the best treatment for your companion.

Answer 3

I agree with others that have said you need another opinion from another Vet, maybe a specialist, a dermatologist. I think it may well be allergies, probably to the food she eats. There are now allergy free food, I know Science Diet has a dry food that has worked wonders on some cats. The meds that work a month or so are probably steroids, they do nothing to cure but they certainly do treat the symptoms. Their are also antidepressants for animals that have stress related problems like chewing. You have some opinions. Please call your vet and discuss different options with him. Good luck!

Answer 4

Depends completely on what the vet recommends. I don't think they would let your cat carry on if they truely believed your cat would get better.

You said your cat has had medication before... have you been back since and what did the vets say if you did??

If they have already recommended that your cat be put to sleep then maybe it's for the best. I know its really hard thing to do, but it's got to be easier than watching the poor thing go through all that on a regular basis.

Like I said. It really does depend on the vets advice.

Answer 5

Maybe,depends,if she is in a lot pain,if you could tell yeah,but if she is acting fine,well I think then you should try different medicine and or vet...oh and I also think you should decide if she should be put down because shes your cat,but then again if she is in pain I personally think yes,other than that all I can say is good luck,hope she lives and you don't end up and or haft to make that hard choice,I give you many and much GOOD LUCK! Oh and I give you everything I possibly can!

Answer 6

No, you shouldn't put your cat to sleep. You and your vet should work together to find out what is causing the sores and her "chewing" behavior. She may be stressed and over-grooming herself, and if so there is medication available for that. Or there may be some other cause. Tell your vet you want to treat the cause of this, not just the symptoms. Good luck to you and your kitty.

Answer 7

My cat had a similar problem he chewed at the base of his tail until it got raw. Turns out he was over stressed! I let him go in his own room of the house for a few weeks so he could go in and out when he pleased, a safe getaway. Within a month most of his hair was growing back. If there have been any major changes like a move or some one new in the home maybe your cat is just over stressed...like you would bite your nails... I don't know, it's just a thought.

Answer 8

my dog has the same problem if the medicine isnt helping at all then yes the best for her would be to put her to sleep if the vet thinks its a good idea ask what they think or if theres any other medication that could help her maybe have them wrap her legs so she cant like anc chew at them causeing a better chance for infections

Answer 9

Have you thought of putting an Elizabethan collar on her when you apply the medicine for the sores? This will keep her from chewing on her legs so maybe the sores will heal. Elizabethan collars are not much fun for cats, and they look ridiculous - and you'll have to bathe kitty with a damp washcloth (simulating her tongue) while it is on. However, they are effective. You'll have to keep her inside while she has the collar since it could otherwise get snagged on bushes, fences, etc.

Answer 10

Your vet is just masking symptoms with steroid shots which are not good for your cat to have on a regular basis and is very negligent in not helping you to find the cause of the problem.

Try to find another vet who takes a more holistic approach to the problem which sounds like it might be diet-related - that she is allergic to something in her food.

Try a search for the American Holistic Veterinary Medical association which is located in Bel Ari, MD. (phone [phone]) or call for a name of such a vet near you.