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I have an old cat she is being sick for thepast week or so.
She is part of the family we all love her i guess too much
I took her to the emergency room spend 500 dollars on her
other tests will cost 1100 dollars I dont have i already borrow from my dad but she still sick should I let her go or find the way to get the money? am i wrong for thinking to put her to sleep I don't want to see her suffering any suggestions

2007-12-18 01:02:31 · 42 answers · asked by joanagrilla36 1 in Pets Cats

42 answers

It's time to let her go, Dearest. You're not wrong and she's suffereing. Take her in and hold her in your arms while the vet gives her a shot. She won't suffer. I did that this autum for our Temujin. He was 19, had been sufering with arthritis and he asked to go in.
Do her the favour and let her go. You'll cry but you'll know she's safe with God. Trust me, you'll see her again. Blessings.

2007-12-18 01:06:55 · answer #1 · answered by Mama Otter 7 · 5 0

I know so many other people have answered but I just need to put in my opinion too.

I love cats, and have 2. Last year my cat (she was only 6 years old) was mauled by a dog. She had no external wounds but was internally crushed. It was the most horrible thing. After taking her to the vet and spending $2000 on surgery and tests when she was in so much pain, then finding out that we had to have her put down because there were no other options, I felt so terrible that we put her through a day of agony only to die at the end of it.

But then, I've had another cat in a similar situation (run over by a car) and we spent the money, and after about a month of pain and rehabilitation she lived a very happy life.

It's such a hard decision to make because anything could happen and if the cat was to die after the tests, you'd have spent thousands unnecessarily, and the cat will have been through pain, but if the cat was to live then it'd all be worth it.
I understand what it's like not being financially able to deal with this situation. It must be really very hard for you, and I guess the only advice I can give you would to be to say to your doctor that you can't afford the tests, and that you don't want your cat to suffer any more than it has to. See what the cat's chances are. If the cat has a good chance of survival then consider paying the money... But if the cat's older than 12 years (or even 10 maybe...) and the chances are slim, then maybe it's just better to put it out of its misery.

I'm very sorry this has happened. It's never easy, and I know if posed with the situation now I'd be asking the same question as you.

Good luck.

2007-12-18 01:44:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Sorry your beloved cat is sick. When cats get older than 12 years they are considered seniors by veterinary standard.What this means is the cost of all treatments gets more expensive. I would say if you've spent 500.00 already and have no definite answer yet then spending more is only going to cause more pain.If not for you then for the feline.
If your cat is vomiting or howling in pain(and they do) and you do nothing then the cat suffers. Though it is hard to let our pets go sometimes it is the more humane thing to do. You love the cat and do not want it suffering just because you can't let it go.What if the other 1,100.00 in tests just proves the cat has a terminal illness? These are my suggestions-you have a tough decision ahead of you,I've been there so I know.

2007-12-18 01:18:18 · answer #3 · answered by anita b 4 · 0 0

I really feel your pain here.... I had my 10yr old Siamese cat put to sleep over a year ago now and I still miss her very much. To cut a long story short, my cat was diagnosed with having cancer and after hundreds of dollars and numerous tests later I realised my girl (cat) had had enough of the probing and feeling like a pin cushion every week. She was going down-hill and fast, deteriorating rapidly. It was then that I realised there was nothing I could do for her or any vet for that matter. I guess my cat had given up the fight and I made the final decision to have her put to sleep by injection. I was there holding her for her last breaths but I felt totally at peace and when I look back on it, so did my cat. She was no longer in pain and even though I mourn the loss of a great furry companion, I know I did the right thing by her.

I just wanted to share that with you and hope it helps you with your decision.

2007-12-18 01:41:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Hi, i am sorry your cat is sick,they do become like a child to pet lovers ,and i know the thought of having her put to sleep is not an easy decision to make,I would have a word with the vet and take their advice,if he/she says it will be best for your cat then go with it,if she is elderly then maybe the sickness is her little old body coming to the end,and if she is in pain then it is kinder to her to let her go ,while she still has some dignity.My heart goes out to you,it is a wrench but let her go peacefully ,it is a small injection and it is over very quickly.

2007-12-18 01:21:27 · answer #5 · answered by her with the mad ginger hair 5 · 0 0

I believe that, if it's too much on your budget, then it's kinder to put the animal to sleep, unless there's some strong, overriding reason to put out money for an animal.

e.g. I have a working dog who needed a $2250 surgery. BUT... since he's a working dog, young and healthy, and willing to work hard, I had the surgery and he healed well and is back at work. His general health and his being a working dog had a lot to do with the decision to spend the money on him.

As much as you love your cat, unless she's a working animal (like a therapy cat) I'd have a hard time putting out $1100 for more "tests" and they don't even know what she has, so the treatment will be MORE cost above the cost of the tests.

Sometimes, as painful as it is, it's kinder to put an animal to sleep rather than let it suffer or destroy yourself financially with unending expenses.

2007-12-18 01:15:09 · answer #6 · answered by Nedra E 7 · 0 1

I'm truly sorry that your kitty is sick. It is an awful feeling when a family member is hurting. Only you can make the decision as to wether she should be put down.

How old is she? What exactly is wrong - or they dont know? If I were in your shoes and the kitty was young I would probably do whatever I could to save her. But since she is older and seems to be having compliacations and miserable......I would probably make the tough but humane decision to let her go peacefully. Have you taken her to your regular vet for a second opinion???

Good Luck with your decision and sending hugs your way.

2007-12-18 01:11:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Well, the sad fact is by the time you put the money into more testing, you may find out that there is nothing you can do for her anyway. It will be a hard decision, but if you really love her, you won't let her suffer. I love all 6 of my cats but if we had to, we would be down to that. We finally had to put a 22 year old cat down. It was so sad. My husband held him in his arms and he slipped away peacefully with no more suffering.

2007-12-18 01:10:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Oh dear - my heart is bleeding for you. What a terrible situation to be in. Last year my dear 10 year old cat was killed on the road. I was devastated but the only consolation I had was that she was killed instantly and I was spared the terrible situation you are now in. You need to ascertain how sick she is and can you afford to keep her in a good state of health. If the vet says that she is suffering and always likely to be suffering, then I'm afraid it's time to let her go. God love you both. I feel your pain. I really do.

2007-12-18 01:17:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I had the sam issue not that long ago and ran up a 1000.00 vet bill luckly I had care credit and was able to pay it out. They could not figure out what was wrong but they did a test using barrium and once the test was over the barrium corrected what ever digestion issues she had. We thought if we could not get her well should we put her to sleep. I am glad we did not have to make that choice. You are not wrong for thinking about putting her to sleep it may be the best thing if you cannot get her well. I hope this helps.

2007-12-18 01:10:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

If she is really old, like over 15 years, then unless she has something easily treatable, it would probably be expensive for you and unpleasant for the cat. And you might end up having to put her to sleep anyway. I agree you should not let her suffer. She has trusted you to do the right things for her before. I know it's hard, but she will understand.

2007-12-18 01:10:36 · answer #11 · answered by Lorenzo Steed 7 · 0 0

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