Oct
26
2009
Euthanizing Beloved Cat (serious)? What Should I Do?
Posted by: Alan in Cat Health Problem, tags: Beloved, Euthanizing, Serious, Should, What
My family has always loved animals, we have three dogs and two cats, and the oldest pet we have is 17 years old (grandmother bought her for me when I was born). Her name is Nina and she is a Tabby cat and she has lived for a LONG time. She has bad arthritis and a lot of health problems and it’s gotten so bad that now she cant walk or get up on her own. She is about two pounds and she should be around fifteen (she’s large or should be) and she is sick. The doctor said she has ‘cat lukemia’. She suggested we ‘put her down’ and let her out of her misery. What should I do? My parents told me to make the decision. I dont know if i can? I love her so much shes ALWAYS been in my life. What should I do?
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October 26th, 2009 at 7:06 pm
Try reposting this question in the cats section of pets. You will get a lot more sympathetic answers. The last thing you need at this sad time is people saying stupid stuff to you. You know you’re going to have to let her go. It’s wrong to let her suffer because you can’t bear to lose her. Do the right thing. Good luck and hugs.
To the other answerers, I apologize, you’ve been nice. It’s just that I’ve seen some heartfelt questions ripped to pieces in this section!
October 26th, 2009 at 11:36 pm
Oh this is so so very hard. I’ve had to do it a few times now, and from experience I know it is the right thing to do. If you truly love your cat, let her go. It sounds like she’s had a wonderful loving life with you, and it’s her time to pass on.
You will grieve, and it hurts. That’s part of life. But I also think you will feel the relief that comes with knowing she is no longer suffering.
It’s a tough path you have to walk now. Stand straight and tall and be her Champion.
October 27th, 2009 at 4:48 am
awwww thats so sad and i am so sorry!! its very hard to do it but you have to do whats best for the cat that has been your friend so long…i have been there and its horrible but watching them suffer is worse (i have tears in my eyes now) it is very peaceful and if you want to they will let you hold and pet her while she goes…its a terrible thing and im very sorry for you but she must be suffering so bad. its sad to lose a good pet and good luck and much sympathy
October 27th, 2009 at 11:08 am
I know it’s heartbreaking to lose a wonderful pet. However, look at it from her side, she is sick and tired and with obvious pain. She doesn’t enjoy her life anymore. It is humane to help her out of her misery. Go to the vet and ask him to give her a “sleeping” injection. She will always remain in your memories.
October 27th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Nina sounds like she’s led a very long and fulfilled life thanks to you & your family. But it sounds like she’s suffering…I’d let her go to the big cat tree in the sky where she can get high on cat nip all day and catch mice to her hearts content.
You will always have her in your memories and you heart.
Ultimately it’s your decision. Best of luck, it’s a tough situation.
October 27th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
I feel for you, I just found out my beloved cat has cancer and the doctor gave him a week or two. If you’re cat is visibly suffering putting them down may be best even though it will be very sad. You don’t have to right away course. Spend some more time with your car until you think you know what your cat wants you to do. You can sometimes tell, what your pet wants you to do… I wish you the best.
October 27th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
If you love her, put her down. It’ really, really hard I know, but can you watch her suffer? Trust me your cat knows you love her and she trusts you. When/if you put her down you don’t have to watch but, if you do you could be petting her and telling her you love her. I work at a animal hospital so I know it would be best to put her down. It is your choice though do what you think is best. Best of luck and I’m so sorry about your cat.
October 27th, 2009 at 8:40 pm
I am so sorry to hear about your cat! My dog is roughly about 10 years old and has cancer in her mouth, so I don’t think she will live long.
You could always ask your vet if there is a way to treat/cure your cat without leaving her in pain. If there isn’t a way, then you should put her down. If you put her down, she will be at peace and not feel any pain.
October 28th, 2009 at 1:01 am
Is she living a good quality life right now? If she is truly that sick she is suffering. It is never an easy decision but your cat will be in a much better place if you let her go. We had to do the same for our dog last July and it just hurt. I knew it was the best for him but it was hard on us. Take care of her in her time of need…
October 28th, 2009 at 1:19 am
Put the poor thing out of her misery. I know its hard but it is the best thing. She is probably in so much pain she can’t bear it. Don’t make her live out her last days that way. And just think, if you do let her live then your mind will be filled with the memories of her when she was in all that pain. I’m sorry for your situation. My heart goes out to you.
October 28th, 2009 at 7:57 am
it’s hard but you know she is suffering. it’s almost time for her to go. if she seems so miserable that she wants to die you should euthanize her. it seems it would be best to do that since you don’t want her to go on suffering anymore. that is really sad, i am sorry :[
October 28th, 2009 at 10:11 am
I’m sorry hun that is an extremely difficult situation. For me the most humane and loving thing you could do is euthanasia, she is going to die and at least you won’t let her suffer. Again, I’m sorry to hear this as I love my animals as our children.
October 28th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
when i was 17, we had to put down a dog we had 12 years. he had a really large tumor on his leg and he just could not get around anymore. you really should put her down, i know it is hard but it is the right thing to do. do you really want to suffer anymore?
October 28th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
if you love her please release her from her suffering xx
Its hard i know , i had to let my Golden Lab Max go in April , he had numerous tumours throughout his body and was in pain .
God Bless x
October 28th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
I know its hard, but I would suggest putting your cat to sleep. Sounds like she is suffering. I had to make the same decision when my 15 year old German Sheppard had a stroke. Its hard, but think about your animal.
I am sorry you have to go through this
October 28th, 2009 at 11:57 pm
Unfortunately, the best thing to do for your cat is let her out of her misery. It is very hard to do though.
October 29th, 2009 at 5:48 am
If you love her so much you should do whats right by her. Think about how hard her life is. To make her suffer for you to have her around is not very nice.
October 29th, 2009 at 6:21 am
My heart breaks for you and your family but putting Nina to sleep is the most humane thing to do.
I have been through it too. Time will heal the pain that you feel.
October 29th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
It’s hard but putting her down is best for her put yourself in her shoes and I think the choice will be clear.
October 29th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
If the cat really is miserable, than bring on the Euthanasia.
October 29th, 2009 at 6:22 pm
I know how horrible that feels, but it’s best to end her suffering.
Poor kitty =[
October 30th, 2009 at 1:10 am
That is a no brainer, let her go, she is suffering.
October 30th, 2009 at 3:31 am
Sorry to hear that, and I know how you’re feeling. We had to put down our 16 year old dog earlier this year that I had since I was 5. It is a hard decision to make but you just have to think whats best for her.. the way I had to think about it was its selfish to let their suffering continue because you can’t bear the thought of them not being with you anymore. I feel like we made the right choice because my dog’s quality of life was so depleted she could not walk and enjoy being herself any more, and now her pain is gone so she’s in a better place. Just think about what it must be like for her, and that you will always have a lifetime of memories that nothing can take away.
October 30th, 2009 at 4:57 am
Hana, i have had to have two of my beloved cats put to sleep through Feline Leukemia, they suffer badly darling, i could tell you what happens to them but i wont, all i will say is i know you love her very much, and the kindest thing to do is let her go, she will be free from pain and suffering, just think about all the love she gave you while she was here, and the fact that she has had a lovely life with you, think about all the good times you had with her too. One of mine had to go to sleep only a couple of weeks ago and it does hurt, but now i look at his little grave in the garden every day and think to myself he is not suffering anymore. I have my memories and i know it was the right thing to do..It is a hard decision for anyone to make, but remember Nina is very ill…. I hope you will see that you have done the right thing in the end… I feel for you having to make the decision,,, my heart goes out to you…xxx
October 30th, 2009 at 9:13 am
The bottom line is that your animal is in pain…BAD pain. I know letting her go will be tough but think of the suffering she is enduring on a daily basis. I have three dogs so I understand what it means to have an animal for so many years…its like your child. But you don’t want to be the reason that she is suffering. Just know that 17 years is a long time for an animal and it sounds like she had a lot of love in her life and at this point its time to let her go.
sorry i know this is tough but its really for the best.
October 30th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
Its time for you to put her down. Shes obviously in pain and the best thing for you to do is to let her go to a more peaceful place. Its definitely hard but would you rather see her suffering and know that you can help put her out of pain but you chose not to? It’s a selfish decision to not let her go because you will miss her. She seems to have lived a good life and she has made you very happy but now its time for you to return the favor by stopping her pain. You can do it, just be strong and remember that its in her best interest. Don’t think of it as goodbye, think of it as a temporary separation.
October 30th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
Would you want to be forced to suffer just to please someone else, when there’s no chance of your recovery? Let her go – grieve, and you can get another kitty when you feel more up to it.
October 30th, 2009 at 11:28 pm
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