The cat is 10 years old nice cat,but is the cat suffering..I dont want the cat to suffer...and my mom has to use this solution called Lactated Ringers...once a day...Is the cat suffering..does she have long to live..and should my mom put the cat down..
2007-09-30 03:51:04 · 8 answers · asked by Jerry 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
There is kidney failure and kidney insufficiency. Kidney failure is the cause of death for many older cats (high teens and twenties). It can also happen from a poison or a serious infection.
My cat started having increasing kidney numbers around age 18 and she lived to be 22 and 1/2 before the condition got bad enough to end her life because of it. I never gave her fluids at home. She did have them at the vet's occasionally and she had her teeth cleaned every year so they were necessary when anesthesia was given.
There is a Yahoo group for CRF (chronic renal failure) and your mother should definitely join that because all the members are familiar with dealing with this problem with their cats. She will get a lot of support and good information there about treating her cat. To join go to http://www.yahoogroups.com and request membership.
2007-09-30 04:04:57 · answer #1 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-23 04:12:03 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats with kidney failure can't drink enough water to help their kidneys, so doing a daily ringers solution is a good thing.
It's not painful to give it, you put the fluid between the skin and the muscle, usually in the neck or scruff area, and the muscle absorbs the fluid at an even rate. Vets use this for hydrating cats who are severely dehydrated and it's a very simple proceedure. No pain for the cat, and very many benefits.
If this is helping the cat, I see no reason to consider euthenasia.
2007-09-30 17:00:40 · answer #3 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, when done properly, your cat is not suffering. What one is doing is flushing liquids through kidneys that are not properly working. This is done daily and the cat feels no pain and when done on your lap, is actually comforted by the procedure.
Bravo for your mother for caring enough to help your cat.
As to your last question as to how long she will have to live, I certainly cannot, and nor can anyone else make a prediction.
2007-09-30 05:03:45 · answer #4 · answered by cat lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the cat is suffering the cat will let you know. I would let your mom make this decision on her own. She will know when it time. The cat will probably pass on in a few weeks the best thing to do is it make it pleasant for the cat and your mom.
2007-09-30 04:02:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recently had to put my 12 year old cat down, he also had kidney failure, I had to inject him with an IV bag once a day, along with another medication I know what your going through, I
tried everything to help my cat ,it's a tough decision.
2007-09-30 04:08:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your vet and get all the information and then sit down with your mom to see what she wants to do. Unfortunately cats get urinary problems and renal failure is one of them. I've been fortunate to not have ever had a cat with it, but I know people with renal failure have a hard life. they have to have a special diet, and meds. It's a very personal decision only you can make with your mom.
Blessings to you and your sick kitty.
2007-09-30 04:04:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it were me the cat has no quality of life and yes they do suffer......i would lie down with the cat and have the vet let him/her fall to sleep with stroking,loving kisses and tender good byes.......
2007-09-30 04:00:57 · answer #8 · answered by MJ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋