Advice/ thoughts about ill cat please.

moggymutt

Home pts is far nicer on the cat than one last trip to the vets. If he's been on a drip for 3 days then you really know that you've tried everything. I agree with Firefox, dont leave it too late. Let your last memories be of him still enjoying a fuss from you. Really sorry, it'll hurt you like hell for a long time.

Fire_Fox

The other thing that worked for me is not to wait for the vets direction but to say clearly to them I need them to say when the time comes. Sometimes vets can step a little too softly and it's so hard for us to be objective especially when you love them as much as you obviously do.

I was devastated when I had to have Noah PTS suddently (on the day he was diagnosed with cancer, still under anaesthetic) and it still makes me cry, but I know in my head it was right to do exactly as the vet suggested.

Yolina

It is a very difficult decision to make, however just trust your instincts - if you feel it's not time yet, then it's not. Your cat *will* let you know. Until then, make the most what time is left and I'm sure puss will appreciate the heated pad

spike7451

I firmly believe that Orbit sensed it was his time & passed away with the knowledge that he had saved me from having to make the aweful decision,I believe he went at that time to save me the added heartache.Maybe that's stupid but I think he did.I'm tearing up at the thought here.

lisawood78

When Magic (dog, not cat sorry) had liver disease/failure we were told we would know when it was time. She seemed ok (but clearly unwell) for about 6 weeks then one day couldn't settle, wouldn't eat, would not lie down for more than 30 seconds at a time, she didn't seem to know who I was which was heartbreaking. The vet came early hours and helped her on her way to the bridge.

As everyone has said, better a little early than a second too late, I hope you can make peace with your choice when it comes, it is so hard but sadly the absolute best thing you can do at the end of a happy and loved life.
For what it is worth, i think you will know

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

Don't feel bad if he hates the heated pad - my Oggs also had kidney failure and he refused any warmth - I think he must have felt hot, as he got off the heated pad at the vet's and insisted on sleeping in the litter tray instead, and had been sleeping in the shed for the previous week when he usually bundled up close at night.

He also, on his last few days, have huge eyes and was very wobbly. He just wasn't happy unless he was fussed.


But he purred until his very last breath.


I would ask the vet tomorrow morning 'do you believe it's time for him?'. Usually, when you ask them outright, they will reply with a straight answer, which is what lots of us need at the time.


If he is as ill as Oggs was, it'll be a release for him, very gentle and peaceful.


and I am sorry.

Scrapaholic

Last night Charlie sat on my lap all evening , warm and relaxed, which was nice . Still no more vomiting = good. He's still running upstairs , jumping onto the bed for his cereal milk as usual . Been outside for very short while to sharpen his claws on the wooden deck .Eating his nice food treats too. I know this could change soon but do feel it's not time yet . As soon as things change , we'll be making sure he's looked after . He's comfortable , I think, at present .Thanks all xx

lisawood78

To me (I am not a vet and can not see your cat of course!) that still sounds like he has quality of life. Enjoy every second x

pinkcandyflossprincess

I took in a cat who had pkd(polysistic kidney disease) and i stuggled to try to get her back to life with the vets help. she was only 4. unfortunately she had severe teeth decay and mouth ulcers etc so it was an ongoing battle with antibiotics etc and she would gain weight then lose it etc but the day i found her with blood pouring from her mouth was the day i had to admit to myself it was time to let her go.
she was deeply in pain and it was unfair to let her carry on like that.
it broke my heart and i still miss her even though she was only with me a short while.
when its time you will know I think, making the decision is the hardest thing we can do but i think if it is a case of a life of pain then it is the kindest option.
I feel so sorry for you hun...:(

loulou123

I think with any pet that you know well, you do know when its time, I also agree that the vets if asked directly will usually give a straight answer.

My last dog (i realise questions about cats!) I was determined to do it early rather then late and I feel the day we had him pts he was telling me he was tired and had enough (he'd bravely fought cancer for 18 months.) He walked to vets and was still relatively ok from an outsiders point of view, but I knew it was time and the vet agreed.

As for cats purring, I'm sure I read somewhere that they do this if poorly, as a kind of comfort thing as the vibrations calm them, so I wouldn't rely on this entirely to mean they are "ok."

My thoughts are with you xx