My cat may be put to sleep!

therock1811 · #1 Postby **therock1811** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 7:45 pm

My mom just took our cat to the vet. It's not looking good, they think she may have kidney disease, and if so...

...they'll put her to sleep. We'll find out by 8.

#2 Postby **O Town** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 8:14 pm

I hope it was good news, for it is after 8 now. I understand your concern, been through something simliar. Our pets are family and it is hard when they are sick. Keep us posted.

weathermom · #3 Postby **weathermom** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 8:46 pm

My heart goes out to you. We have been through more than one cat with kidney disease and I know how diffficult it can be. Prayers that it is something treatable.

cajungal · #4 Postby **cajungal** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 8:50 pm

I had a yorkie Lacey who was diagnosed with kidney failure shortly before Easter this year. We ended up having to put her to sleep on June 3oth this year. It was the most painful thing. I still hurt. Even though we are presently looking to get another yorkie soon, nothing will ever replace my Lacey.

therock1811 · #5 Postby **therock1811** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 9:21 am

They sent her home, but they still don't know exactly what's wrong...maybe feline cancer.

Haven't seen her yet this morning.

#6 Postby **Stephanie** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 9:32 am

My cat, Derby, had kidney failure, but it was something that occurred gradually. The last year of his life was the toughest. We were giving him IV solutions a couple of times a week for a few months. He'd have good days and bad days and we just kept looking for a sign from him that he was ready to go.

I guess it all depends upon the severity and your vet will know best. It is very tough to lose your pet. I hope that what they do find is not as serious as first thought!

TexasStooge · #7 Postby **TexasStooge** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 10:04 am

therock1811 wrote:They sent her home, but they still don't know exactly what's wrong...maybe feline cancer. Haven't seen her yet this morning.

My prayers and thoughts go out to you. Hope for the best.

Skywatch_NC · #8 Postby **Skywatch_NC** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 10:33 am

So very sorry, Jeremy.

((((HUG))))

Eric

Kim_in_MN · #9 Postby **Kim_in_MN** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 10:47 am

therock1811 wrote:They sent her home, but they still don't know exactly what's wrong...maybe feline cancer. Haven't seen her yet this morning.

Hugs and prayers to you and your cat.

#10 Postby **O Town** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 11:52 am

Awww, so sorry to hear that it may be cancer. Hoping for the best.

((((HUGS)))))

HurriCat · #11 Postby **HurriCat** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 1:07 pm

Make sure that they check for DIABETES. A diabetic cat will pee like a racehorse - prompting suspicion of kidney issues.

If you do your best (and it sounds like you are), then you have no reason to carry guilt if kitty should have to be "let go". That will be the last, greatest act of love that you can show. I have attended five cats as they were put to sleep. It is always hard, but I smile and pet them, wanting them to drift off calm and knowing that they are loved. Afterwards, I always cry and cry for them. But for them, it really is peaceful. A cat who is already dying seems accepting of this and ready to rest. Only one cat didn't like the process, but she hated needles at any time. What happens is just that their breathing slows and slows and they are just gone. Due to how their nerves and all are wired, their eyes stay open. There may be just a tiny twitch or two, and sometimes last bit of air will come out, as if they are exhaling - but they are long gone. It is a massive overdose, and it does what it is supposed to - very fast and sure.

For many of us, such a loss is indeed the passing of a family member. For my wife and I, we cannot imagine any greater sorrow than that when we lost our cat Blaze. Prayers are with you and kitty-cat, but sometimes love means letting go - not selfishly extending pain and suffering because you "can't" love kitty enough to give them rest. It isn't about you at that point. Hang in there!

rainstorm · #12 Postby **rainstorm** » Thu Nov 24, 2005 10:05 am

good luck. blackie died a year ago and im still upset

Rainband · #13 Postby **Rainband** » Thu Nov 24, 2005 10:36 am

We lost Mara 6 months ago

. I pray your Cat is ok Jeremy. HUGS!!!!

#14 Postby **brunota2003** » Thu Nov 24, 2005 10:48 am

And check for tumors to, we had a ferret a couple months ago that had a tumor and we didnt know tell we took him to the vet, and it was to far down the line, all we could do was put him to sleep...

TimJing · #15 Postby **TimJing** » Fri Nov 25, 2005 1:20 am

I feel for ya, man. I had a cat that was put to sleep about 6 years ago.

arkess7 · #16 Postby **arkess7** » Fri Nov 25, 2005 11:44 am

prayers and thoughts here from ocala........one of my cats when i was in my early 20's had kidney failure....and i had to put her to sleep.... :cry:

she lived to be 13 years old.....it is a hard thing to do......i was by myself too......ugggggg!!

therock1811 · #17 Postby **therock1811** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 10:45 pm

With all the other things going on in the family, this slipped to the wayside for me. But...she did die last week, surrounded by the family.

I'm taking it better than I'd thought, maybe because I have a lot more to think about. Still, this was family. Not like grandma, but it was.

beachbum_al · #18 Postby **beachbum_al** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 10:50 pm

Sorry to hear about your cat. Losing a pet is hard.

TexasStooge · #19 Postby **TexasStooge** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 10:58 pm

beachbum_al wrote:Sorry to hear about your cat. Losing a pet is hard.

Very true.

So sorry to hear about your loss Jeremy.

Skywatch_NC · #20 Postby **Skywatch_NC** » Sat Dec 24, 2005 9:18 am

So very sorry, Jeremy.

((((HUG))))

Eric

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