When a beloved cat is dying, it can be very hard for you and your family. You really missing a family member, one that could have been with you for many years. Your child may have grown up with this cat, they are not 'small' together. It is a daily companion and friend, curled up on your lap at night for several nights than you care to count.
Sometimes a cat will slip away peacefully at night or in their sleep, as some of us do. But there are other adult cats, the body seems to just wind down like a clock that is not evil. The difficulties and challenges that give age may make it difficult for your cat to keep her dignity. Some cats are grieved over the loss of essential sensory equipment such as vision, hearing and taste, while others would be upset about the lack of bladder or bowel control. Your cat may have difficulty climbing into your lap or get into your bed at night. All these things add up to a loss of enjoyment of life.
It is up to you as a caring and compassionate person to decide whether the quality of your cat's life is good enough or not. This is not an easy decision. I had to do it and every time it was incredibly hard. Your decision should be made objectively, not emotionally. You have to weigh the pros and cons of your cat's life at this time.
You need to know if your cat is in pain and with little chance to recover if it is a serious and / or debilitating injury or a serious disease that has no chance of improvement. You try to prevent further suffering, while maintaining your cat's dignity.
You will probably want to discuss the pain of your cat or quality of life to your veterinarian. I would encourage you to do it so he can give you impartial and accurate advice. But the decision to put your cat to sleep should be your own. Talk it over with your family that they are also affected. If there are children involved, educate them about how your cat is feeling, especially if it is in pain or care for themselves. When I was told that the lump in Tikki's stomach is probably cancer, my daughter and I went home and cried. We then discussed what would be best for Tikki whose cancer was found inoperative. The only choice and the right one, is to let her go while under anesthesia. As the right decision does not make it easier for any of us.
Many vets will allow you to grow your cat has been put to sleep. The veterinarian will give your cat a combination of drugs administered intravenously. These substances are literally putting your cat to sleep and let her die painlessly while sleeping. There will not be afraid of your cat as your he just sleep. I propose to pay your vet in advance if you do not have one monthly bill. You do not want to think about paying the bill when you have kept your cat when he went away.
You must prepare yourself and your family. You are about to lose a family and it is not easy. It is up to individuals to work is the best way to prepare everything. We did it by remembering all the good things Tikki has brought us and how he was angry that the way he is, do not care for themselves.
Most veterinarians will also encourage you to take your cat home to bury her in the garden somewhere. We chose a place in a lovely garden Tikki in. It's nice and shady, but captures the morning sun We gave him a sign, and buried him with honor he deserved.
Saying goodbye to a beloved cat is not easy. Take time to mourn, and encourage your child to make as well. And remember the good times. One day, when you're ready, choose another kitten and learn to love it as much as one who has disappeared.
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