She can't really walk too well.Both back paws are very swollen. She doesn't eat nor drink.She just nibbles on her food and never drinks her water.She is very dehydrated.I took her to the Vet and they administered an IV,150cc's.I was also given a laxative medication along with a pain med. I feel really bad. I feel like she is very old and I am loosing her.She meows at night and when she tries to potty.I feel like she is in pain, but the Vet said that her blood work is normal and her heart and lungs sound fine. What is happening to her? Am I suppose to put her to sleep or can I keep her alive longer?She only seems like she is in pain when she is trying to use her litterbox, other than that she lets me and my daughter pet her and hold her. I don't know when to let go...=-(
2007-10-04 08:23:15 · 11 answers · asked by k c 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
It sounds as though you may already know the answer. She is obviously a huge part of your family and I know that making the decision to euthanize a family pet is always hard. Ask you vet to help you make the decision. What is your cat's quality of life at this point? Is it right to let it suffer, just to have her around for a few days or weeks? I feel so bad that you are having to make this difficult decision.
2007-10-04 08:46:01 · answer #1 · answered by Laura 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hi
Sorry you are going through this. When were the blood tests done? Please check the gums and the color of the skin to see if there is any yellow. If so you need to go back to the vet as that can be liver problems and need vet attention immediately
Are you sure it is constipation or could it be a blockage? did the vet check? I would not use a laxitive for what is going on right now, I would something like mineral oil in her food
Have you tried tempting her with chicken coldcuts tuna yougart, baby food no onions?
If the eating has stopped for 24 hours you need to force feed her. Take canned food, add water and blend it into a puree. Use a dropper or a syringe to force feed her.
If this is just constipation or a blockage, it can be fixed.
2007-10-04 09:01:14 · answer #2 · answered by Ken 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something is not right here. With male cats that are going to the litter box often, yowling in pain,and not producing any urine for extended period it is an absolute emergency. The cat at this point is most likely blocked and needs immediate intervention under sedation, IV fluids, hospitalization and medications. If they sent your cat home with antibiotics and a pain killer then there is probably just an urinary tract infection. If the problem persists then you need to get him rechecked or perhaps find another emergency clinic. If he is truly blocked it is life threatening. X-rays might not show a blockage - crystals are very small. There is no medication that I am aware of that of that would cause a blockage. Please call again for advice or find another emergency clinic and do not wait! Your cats life may depend on it.
2016-05-21 00:03:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm so sorry to hear that. I just lost my 17 y.o. kinda like that. For about a month she declined a little at a time, then over the last 2 days, everything shut down. Her back legs were limp, she couldn't see, wouldn't eat much (I gave her the water from a can of tuna and that's about all she would take). We had every test done on her and she got fluids 3 times. Ultimately, we knew we should put her down, but the next morning, she died on the way to the hospital. She was always very smart so she knew what she was doing. Your cat might just be shutting down a little at a time too. It is so sad, but she lived a good, long life, and you can be happy for all the good times you had.
I had her privately cremated so I have her ashes back.
2007-10-04 08:30:29 · answer #4 · answered by Flatpaw 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had a 16 year old male that died of stomach cancer as the vet says. He got to the point he stopped eating and drinking. When a cat starts loosing their body temperature a person knows they are dying as I had that experience with my cat. She may have kidney stones or something more serious. If she does not drink on her own you could put a mixture of sugar and water together in a syringe to keep her electrolytes up. She maybe is getting ready for kitty heaven, bless her soul.
2007-10-04 08:50:07 · answer #5 · answered by Peggy L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always, always, always get a second opinion for a decision as huge as this.
It's so freaking hard to let a beloved pet go. It means asking yourself whether your kitty spends more than 50% of her life in pain and being honest about the quality of that life. It's very obvious that you love her. You've opened your home and heart to this little animal and she's had a wonderfully long and fulfilling life with you and your family.
I'll pray for her and all of you. Whatever you decide to do has to be with your friend's best interests in mind.
2007-10-04 08:55:44 · answer #6 · answered by Leslie L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds as if your cat is nearing the end of her life. if you feel that you need to put her to sleep because she is suffering too much, that is fine. i had to do that a few years ago when my cat was dying...she pretty much acted the same way your cat is. if you think that she can live out the end of her life at home and be ok, then let her spend the rest of her time with the people she knows have cared for her.
2007-10-04 08:33:04 · answer #7 · answered by **STARR** 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Your cat is old, most likely it's just old age, as for whether or not you should euthanize her, that has to be up to you, only you know how your cat is, if you feel she is in pain and that it would be better for her then have the vet euthanize her, if not she will die of her own accord, it probably won't be that long.
2007-10-04 08:30:13 · answer #8 · answered by meatismurder90 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Awwwwwwww! that's so considerate of you! but sorry to break it down to you buddy, but the average age for a cat is 16, and so far your cat got past that. But don't pull the plug, let her live her life till she dies. i think if i were in your place i would seriously go crazy, i love my cats so much as well...
2007-10-04 10:11:42 · answer #9 · answered by Authentic Believer (SOA) 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
aww im sorry about your cat...i had a cat who was pretty old and going through the same thing and ended up dieing. it was really sad. we tried givin him so food and water but he just wouldnt drink nor eat it and died about hmm 2-3 weeks later
2007-10-04 08:52:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋