My cat is coming up for 13 and bless her has not had a healthy life she had a stroke at the young age of 7 and is left with a wonky head, she has authoritis in her legs her coat has gone rough and looks dull and awful. she is being sick and for the past 2 years I have had to put up with her weeing on things.
she is a very loving total lap cat, but the last 2 months just just wants to be in the kitchen in her bed she has been out 3 times where as before she would like to lay in the sun.
I really dont know what to do.
all advice welcome.
I have been to the vets and they said to see how she gets on and gave her tablets. personally they are a business..
2007-08-31 01:15:04 · 11 answers · asked by kerry 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
I will explain a little more, I do have a kitten and she cries if my old girl saphire is not with her saph is an amazing cat she really is even with her stroke and authoritis she would still play and give peaches my kitten a run for her money if she's not bouncing around on the grass or sunning she is purring on my lap and would stay there till you move her. This is all lost in the past 2 months she just sleeps in her bed gets up to eat and toilet (most of the time where ever she wants now)
after my patners cat living to be 23 she just seems so young. This is hard for me as Saphire was my nans cat and my nan gave her to me as I love her so much and Saphire has a thing for my little one when I was pregnant she would cuddle up and hug my bump and she would not leave him alone when he was born. I lost my nan to cancer last year and having Saph is like having abit of her still...very silly i know.
2007-08-31 01:50:28 · update #1
Oh my goodness!
Reading this just brought tears to my eyes. Your cat sounds beautiful. It would be a real shame to let her go.
For her rough, dull, awaful coat, feed her wet food such as tuna and meats. My cats had the same problem and I was advised by the vet to feed them wet food and now their fur is as silky and smooth as ever.
And if the vets said to see how she goes, just see how she goes. Don't let her go. Show her as much comfort and love and support as possible. Play with her. Stick by her side. Show her that you love her. Put her in your lap and talk to her softly, pat her until she purrs. Make her happy.
Be gentle and she will eventually get stronger. Stay positive.
Put yourself in her shoes. Let her live longer. Let her experience a bit more out of life. She only lives once. Just let her go on. She WILL get through this.
Aaaww. That's not silly at all! My cat reminds me of my neighbour, who gave her to me. If she reminds you of your dear nan, then keep her. When she can no longer battle, she will stop battling. She will stop battling when she wants to. She is a fighter. Just go to another vet and get her checked out. Your cat sounds adorable! Cuddlig you when you were pregnant and looking out for your little one. She sounds so loving, caring and affectionate. She sounds too good to be lost.
Be strong. She WILL get better and live a happy, long life. And remember to just let her make the most of her life. She only lives life once so let her live.
xxx.
(Get better kitty)
2007-08-31 01:31:56 · answer #1 · answered by Melanie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK it's hard to let a pet go.
Don't think you're alone, either. My beloved border collie is 15 and I know that day will come sooner rather than later.
That said, let's compare her life today - in both realistic and romantic terms - from what it was before - let's say a year ago.
Is she eating and drinking properly.
Arthritis notwithstanding, is she able to get up and toilet (both solid and liquid) as a healthy cat should
Is her attitude good - that is, is she enthusiastic about things in general or does she have an air of "I wish this would end" about her
Is she responsive or does she even care about cleaning, sunning, watching, etc. etc.
Answer these questions - as well as others - about the quality of her life and whether to let her go or let her hang on.
2007-08-31 01:30:26 · answer #2 · answered by Barbara B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think this should be a personal choice, everyone will feel one way or another about this. You should follow your instincts and listen to your cats body language. It is a hard choice to make, I had to a month ago but I knew it was for the best, she had cancer and there really wasn't any saving her she was only doomed to suffer. But I kept her up to the point where she began to feel the effects of suffrage. Eventually your cat will have to pass for everything must die, it is up to you how she passes though, and maybe even when if you do choose to help her along. Sometimes the greatest gift we can give someone or something, is peace. Good luck.
Kimber
2007-08-31 01:28:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand completely what you are going through. We recently had to put down our Calico. We have had to put down two other orientals previous to this and I stayed with them during the process. All our felines have lived in excess of 13 years and for the most part were house cats. Letting a domestic cat outside on a regular basis is a sure fire way to shorten their life. We always have 2 or 3 cats in the house. We are fortunate enough to have a vet, that believes more in prevention of disease than prolonging suffering. Animals cannot tell us if they are in pain. Their instinctive behaviour is to curl up and stay quiet. It sounds cold, but extending your pets suffering through medication or treatments is one of the most selfish things a person can do. Finding a vet that is more concerned with it's health than his profits is your first step. When the time comes to make that visit, have someone go with you. Do not do this alone. I had to go alone, but the assistants stayed with me and provided comfort and support. (and Kleenex) Stay with her through the process. It is very peaceful and gives you time to say goodbye and see them relaxed and pain free. I hope this helps. This is never an easy decision to make, but if you truly love your pet(s), (this goes out to ever pet owner) you will not allow them to suffer in silence.
2007-09-02 01:44:46 · answer #4 · answered by Greg 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We breed cats. At the moment we have 5. I have had sooo many cats in this situation. Example a) we had a cat called bouncer who we loved dearly but he developed cancer in his nose. He had to have all this radioactive treatment so we couldn't go near him and it was aweful. It cost us hundreds of dollars and we prolonged his life by maybe a year. He was always in pain. Was it worth it? I don't think so.... giving him medication is going to cost alot of money and may not be best for puss... My suggestion is to get a new baby kitten and say goodbye to your beloved puss even though I know how hard it is to do....
best wishes
2007-08-31 01:28:28 · answer #5 · answered by Allison Cameron 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well for starters take her to a different vet that will actually give you some advice, this may sound really sad, but i think that sooner or later your gonna have to put her down, we had to do the same thing with my dog, he was 14, had cancer and wasn't getting bettter, we ended up putting him down, and i think that you should to, we didn't want to have him go through life with major pain, you probably don't want that for ur kitty either, so get some advice and make your decision, i hope everything works out! :)
2007-08-31 01:24:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
that's the moment i'm afraid to face in my life (with the lives of my cats)
... but i'd rather prefer to end her pain and no longer see her suffer than holding on to something/one which/who will sooner or later leave me.
i love cats and i feel you do love your cat too... let's learn the value of letting go... you'll meet each other again i'm sure...
2007-08-31 01:35:17 · answer #7 · answered by give me freedom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i lost my kitten this morning...when i accidentally ran over her...guess she wanted to be with me when she saw me inside the car...i wasn't able to function the whole day...i'm already so attached to the cat even though i've only known her for barely 2 weeks...
cherish your cat..till the end of her days.. let it happen naturally...your cat served you well...she deserves the best of care...
2007-08-31 01:50:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's a very difficult decision and unfortunately one that we can not help you with. it almost sounds like you have already made the decision and need someone to tell you it is the right one - go with your heart and know that my thoughts are with you in this difficult time. i have a 16 year old cat myself, and i dread the time when i have to make "the decision"
2007-08-31 01:26:04 · answer #9 · answered by bassetfreak 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Maybe it's time to let her go? She's had a lovely life you have given her alot more than others might have. Sorry, give her a big luv for me.
2007-08-31 01:23:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋