Putting my cat to sleep :(?

Question

I know it the right thing to do but can anyone give me some words of encouragement so I can finally STOP CRYING. I have had her since I was about 3 and I'm 21 now so you can imagine how attached I am to her and also how old she is. She cries all the time (by cry I mean meow really loud non-stop) and is really thin and throws up all the time. I know it's going to happen eventually, sooner than later, so any advice or kind words will help. Thanks.

Answer 1

You are doing the right thing. I had a really hard time when I had to put down my 15 years old dog. Think of it this way it is more cruel to keep her here where she is suffereing. You are doing the right thing even though it is very hard. haa haa I have a tear in my eye right now, this made me remeber my sweet buster. Good luck and you are doing the right thing for your friend

Hope this helps

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Answer 2

First of all I am very very so very sorry to hear about all this! To tell you the truth I started tearing up because I love my cats so much and to have this idea in my head makes me sad! I dont even know you and I have heavy heart for you. But, like some people are saying, I think she might be suffering so putting her to sleep would be the best. Just keep crying and getting all your emotions out because after awhile your going to realize that your little friend is in a better place probably playing with other cats and chasing little grey mice and fishing out of a lovely pond! that might sound corny but I think you will understand! Make sure you say a meaningful loving goodbye to your longtime friend and give her a kiss and a hug because your doing the right thing hunny!

you have my sympathy and I wish you the best with everything!

Answer 3

The drug used to place animals to sleep is truthfully an anaesthetic agent for horses and cows. Basically the positioned-to-sleep system it to provide an overdose of anaesthetic - the animal actually falls asleep because the anaesthetic takes end result, after which dies even as asleep. It is an overly peaceable system, real the first-rate solution to cross. The 'first shot' persons are speakme approximately is a sedative. This is not continually given, simply usually if an proprietor requests it. Is probably useless, as a in poor health animal might not be energetic and can preserve nonetheless for the intravenous injection. I've attended actually countless numbers of euthanasias. The best time animal ever react to the injection in any respect is that if they are historical and perhaps scared, usually feeling abruptly sleepy makes them believe bizarre and so they would leap round slightly. The injection is so rapid although - as soon as it is within the blood (and it's injected instantly into the blood) it takes actually seconds to take end result. There isn't any anguish within the system, the drug does not sting. Chalice

Answer 4

Oh, honey, I am SO sorry about this. I had a dog from when I was 6 to 16 - she died too soon. So I know how it feels when you know that it's the right thing to do in your head but your heart breaks. There's a poem - "The Rainbow Bridge" - that deals with pet loss. It may not help you stop crying (I cry when I read it), but it is very comforting.

Hold her, cry with her, tell her you'll miss her and say your goodbyes. She'll understand that you're doing the right thing. Do something as a memorial for her. (We planted a tree for our dog.) Look at pictures, remember the good times. Cry. Tell stories about her. Listen to others' stories. Pet owners who have suffered a loss will all cry with you. It makes us think of our own.

Remember that no one will EVER take her place in your heart. She will always be special to you, like you are to her. Any other cat you'll get will be just as special, but not the same.

As for That Trip to the Vet, decide if you want to be in the room when it happens. It can help for closure. Decide if you're going to have her cremated. You can keep her ashes if it comforts you. Go with your instincts.

Don't listen to people who tell you not to grieve or to get over it. You'll never "get over it," you'll grow from it and realize how blessed you both were to have each other. I know it's hard, but it's part of life.

I was in the room while we put Cassi (the dog I had when I was 6) down. I petted her and she went quite peacefully - I knew she was miserable, but I still miss her.

But later, my family decided to get a new dog. We found the perfect dog at the shelter, the one that no one wanted. She had been there since the day we put Cassi down, like she was waiting for us.

I'd give you a hug if I could... I'm so sorry ... my thoughts are with you.

Answer 5

Hey,

I was almost in the same situation almost two months ago. I'm 18 and I'd had my cat since I was 5.

It really, really sucks to go through, so I know how you're feeling :(. It's okay to grieve. For me, I keep a photo of her with me and it helps sometimes just to look at it.

Two weeks ago we got a new kitten. I wasn't sure if it was too soon at the time, but now that we've got him it really helped me to move on. One of my dad's friends put it this way: for some people, one of the hardest things when your pet dies is not being a pet owner anymore. If you feel like you're ready, getting a new kitten can help you heal.

Your kitty obviously had a long, loving and healthy life. It might make you feel better to know that she was so loved.

Answer 6

Almost 3 weeks ago I lost my baby Dixie. She was only 2 but I'd had her since she was 3 weeks old and I have cried every day since she died. It's the greatest sacrifice to put your feelings aside to do the right thing and it shows how much you love her because you don't want her to suffer. She knows it's time. Be with her when she goes. I think time will heal our hearts but we are lucky enough to have the cherished memories of the love we felt for out pets. Never try to forget her. I went to the pound about a week after Dixie died and got a new 6 week old baby. She keeps me busy but she doesn't replace Dixie. I think my girl would approve because I got her from the pound as well. You might consider that when you're ready. You seem like you could give a wonderful life to a needy kitty. My heart and prayers are with you. ♥ http://www.freewebs.com/gentleannie/kittens.html
This is beautiful and might give you comfort.

Answer 7

These are all good answers. As someone who has had to put several pets to sleep over the years, I will tell you that, for them, it is very peaceful.
They are given a shot. They start to relax then slip away. It is actually a good way to go as far as going goes. The hard part will be handling yourself. Just make her last few days and hours as nice as possible. I fed my cat salmon and tuna-her favorite people food-before I took her in. You have loved her most of your life, and she you, and now her time has come. You are right to do the humane thing. If she is crying all the time, she is miserable.
Good luck to you, and I am so sorry for both of you.

Answer 8

From your description, it is time for your cat to be allowed a peaceful departure.

To non-pet owners his seems to be an easy thing to do, but it is really very far from easy. Your tears are fully justified, and warranted.

Sometimes, perhaps more often than I know, the animals know it is time to go and they will accept it far more readily than humans like to do.

After a divorce my cat of 15 years stayed with my ex-wife. I got a call last fall to say he was at the vet, and he needed me to help him as the vet had said he was extremely sick and would die soon.

My ex-wife and sons were there, and all were holding high expectations as I was given a dying cat once before and was able to keep it alive through energy healing and restore it, after several veterinarians had given up on it. They knew that, so it was hoped I could do this with Dusty.

When I got there Dusty was lying on the table and he was so weak be could barely breathe, and could not do anything else.

When I touched Dusty and asked him to let me help him he strained very hard to pick up his head and then he turned it and looked straight at me. He held his eyes on mine for several seconds before slowly putting his head back on the table. It was impossible not to read the NO in his eyes.

It was very, very, difficult to do, but I asked the vet to give him the injection.

I held Dusty in my arms as the injection was given and when it was done, Dusty again lifted his head and he looked at me until his eyes could see no more. He had understood it all and accepted it, and this was his goodbye.

I still have difficulty with it so I have to believe your tears are very much justified, the same as I think mine are, right now.

I am sorry to hear of your situation, and hope you will be together again sometime, on that Rainbow Bridge.



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Answer 9

I am so sorry to hear that. I had to put my baby to sleep 2 years ago. She was 19 and the sweetest cat i have ever had. She had arthritis, barley could walk, had lost all her teeth, wouldn't eat, so we decided it was time. She was so loving, and loved us, but i knew it was the right thing to do. your cat is hanging on b/c she loves you, but she is still phisically in pain. Just KNOW that you are doing the right thing by taking away her pain. You are her hero becuase you love her and want the best for her. Just know that you will see her again, and she will only be gone for a little while.

i heard somewhere that your life time is 1 minute in heaven time. So just tell her "i'll see you in a minute ok?" and you will.

Answer 10

I recently had to put my cat to sleep. She wasn't eating, was in pain, and threw up a lot. We waited until one day she went into a coma and then we rushed her to the pet emergency and put her to sleep. You could either wait until nature takes its course, or if your cat is in a lot of pain, put her to sleep. I know how hard this must be. I loved my cat soo much. But death is a part of life, and you will always have the memories. You should take a photo of you and your cat to remember her by. Good luck with it all.