Category: Animal House
My older kitty is 18, and close to her 19th Birthday. She's had some trouble with her kidneys, and now she's having some trouble with her liver. At this age, I know anything can go. When is it the time to let her go?
My last kitty, it was easy. She wouldn't even eat, and was trying to hide and all that stuff, running outside to hide and die. But, this is so uncertain, with her somewhat normal, but then acting all confused sometimes.
Thanks for imput!
God Bless!
Sarah/HW
Awww, I'm so sorry to hear about this! It's so hard to say when the right time is, because it's different for every animal, and person. I guess my thing is, does she seem to be suffering in any way? If she is, like she's in pain, or her quality of life is not very good, then you may want to think about saying goodbye. Or is she generally happy? If she's that way, maybe wait awhile longer. This is such a hard issue. It also may depend on your finances. Can you afford the things like special foods and treatments for her kidney and liver problems? If so and she's doing ok, then maybe not yet. But if you can't afford the things she needs, and so she would suffer from a lack of the proper treatments, again, you may need to think about saying goodbye. I don't know if that's any help, but just my thoughts. I guess, above all, I'd say put her quality of life and her well-being above your own emotions. Nothing frustrates me more than when I see a pet suffering, but the person keeps them alive because they'll be sad when the pet dies. Though I certainly understand the terrible grief with losing a pet, I think keeping a suffering pet alive just because a person doesn't want to face the grief is incredibly selfish. So, whatever you do, do it with her well-being in mind. Hugs for you!
I waited too long for a cat I had several years ago and still feel guilty that she died in the middle of my living room floor all alone one night while I was sleeping peacefully in bed. I knew I should have had her put down but didn't do it, andlike I said I still feel guilty. So I would encourage you to think about her quality of life and talk to the vet, but it may be time.
I did the same thing, but it was only days late, and the only reason was getting into the vet wasn't possible till Tuesday.
With this one, she wants to keep hanging in, and I can see that. At least, she's still trying, so that makes me want to try for her. Right now, I think her biggest problem is space to move around in. she doesn't have much right now. But, that's with both kitties. The vet says the blood work isn't too bad, but I see other signs, like confusion, disorientation...
I'm doing what I can to make her happy. But, I know it's not long.
It's a juggle of not being to hasty, but not hesitating too long. I'm really keeping an eye n her, though.
Thank you all!
Blessings!
Sarah/HW