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you are never prepared to lose a loved one no matter how much you try. Our vet told us that as long as our pets were eating, drinking and using the litterbox and responding to us that it was good to keep them with us. When they are not responsive and obviously miserable then it is time. We lost a cat in November 2006 to diabetes. We debated a week or so about the right thing to do. Finally Imp looked at us and his expression said "ive had enough". When Merlin has had enough he will tell you. God bless! |
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I had to take Merlin to the vet again today. He had been straining to urinate and was obviously in pain. Our usual practice is not open at the weekends, so we had to take him to their other branch which is about 8 miles away. Luckily, the Snugglesafe arrived yesterday, so he was cosy in the cat carrier. He has had 3 injections, a painkiller, an anti inflammatory and an anti biotic. It's his usual cystitis-like problem I think. He stopped eating Thursday night (after having several weeks of good eating) and of course, with being so frail any missed meal makes me anxious. Also, if he's not eating, he's not having his Metacam or lactulose. He's home now - just checked on him and he's not asleep. We'll just have to wait and see what tomorrow brings. I have this feeling of dread in the pit of my stomach. |
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Aww Angie, I feel for hun, I really do. My old boy had CRF, which I am sure you probably know. Just before his 21st he began to have so many other problems, urinary tract problems, high blood pressure and ofcourse i too used to panick if he skipped a meal. All I can say is be strong for him Angie, he may need you to be. Big big hugs to both of you xxxx |
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Sending ((hugs)) to you Angie! Be strong hunni xx |
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(((hugs))) here too, Angie; thinking of you .. |
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Just read over this thread. I know from our cat's n dog's it's so difficult but you will know what's best. Big hugs |
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Thinking of you Angie, hugs to you and Merlin.... |
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Oh...I am so sorry, hope that he will be OK. He is 21 and that is a very good years for a kitty, I am sure it will be hard to let go, but sometimes to love means to let go  You will know it when there is no other option...Still hoping that he will be OK, tho... |
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Big, big hugs to you Angie and Merlin. We have been in this situation twice and it is a horrible situation to be in and reading the post and everyone else's comments made my eyes well up. Our pets are like our family and we will always do what is right by them. You seem to have a magical bond with merlin and I feel merlin will let you know when enough is enough. Cats are just able to give you that look. You will make the decision at the right time and I know it is heart breaking to say goodbye but you have all those wonderful memories and when Merlin lets you know when enough is enough you will be doing him a great thing. You have done right by him so far and I really do feel for you so much. It's a horrible situation to be in and I send you both lots of love and hugs. Karen |
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Lots of love and prayers to you and Merlin. |
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