I don’t know if this is the kind of thing people report here, but I just had to share. I have never gone through this before, since this was my first pet that was really “mine” as opposed to a family pet.
I had a IMHO thread a while back trying to figure out what was wrong with her. It took more visits to the vet, but a sonogram revealed today that she has multiple large masses on her liver, leaving very little healthy liver remaining. She has a month or two left, tops.
Now it’s just trying to keep her comfortable until it’s clear that she needs to be put down. I’m just afraid I won’t recognize when “the time” is, and she’ll suffer needlessly.
You’ll know when the time is. She’ll let you know.
I wish I had words of wisdom for you… but I don’t. I’ve been there with pets of my own and it’s never easy. Enjoy the time you have, enjoy thinking back on those you’ve had and treasure them.
I’m sorry; I lost my Bo to bladder cancer last July. I’ll echo that your cat will let you know when it is time. I know you said your cat is already not eating well, but for me it was when Bo showed no interest in food. Does she take interest in other things – birds out the window, toys, what you are dong? Those activities or lack of may give you a clue…Bo lost interest in lots of things that he used to like to do and I knew it was time to say goodbye. It is so hard to do.
I’m so sorry to hear about your cat. No matter the cause, it’s hard to lose our furry companions. Ask your vet if they or anyone around you does home euthanasia, maybe. That was one of the things I wish I had done with my McLendon, who I lost a few months ago to old age.
I’m so sorry, Rachel, I know how difficult it is. It makes me feel better to know that your kitty has such a caring owner. In our own pain we forget what a privilege it is to make the decision when to put them down… it’s hard but they trust us and rely on us to do the right thing, and I know you will do so at the right time. Thank you for being such a caring, sensitive kitty-mommy.
