Old, old cat and incontinence

[Blueberry]

I am completely against putting animals down, and would never do it myself.

I really hope that you're never in some of the situations I've been in. I wish I could have spared my pup, Cricket, the last few horrific hours of his life. I'll spare everyone the graphic details, but "natural causes" were extremely bloody and painful.

CA

[Irulan]

I really hope that you're never in some of the situations I've been in. I wish I could have spared my pup, Cricket, the last few horrific hours of his life. I'll spare everyone the graphic details, but "natural causes" were extremely bloody and painful.

CA

I'm with CA here. Thanks.

[redrhodie]

(((sw)))

I totally understand. I'm in the middle of making the same decision. I spoke to my vet today about euthanasia (we're getting close to the end). It's a really hard decision, one you will never be satisfied with, but sometimes, it's the right one.

For dealing with cat urine odor, hydrogen peroxide works great. I'm sure you know this, but I only just figured it out. Also, I have thick, cheap, absorbent bathroom rugs, and a quilt I don't care about, over the sofa for protection. So far, it's worked well.

Good luck. You're lucky to have had him for so long! Trixie is only 16.

[cycling_sarah]

I totally understand. I'm in the middle of making the same decision. I spoke to my vet today about euthanasia (we're getting close to the end). It's a really hard decision, one you will never be satisfied with, but sometimes, it's the right one.

I'm so sad to read this! I was so hoping things were starting to look better! I'm thinking of you and Trixie and hoping for the best!

[Blueberry]

My Buff was only 11 She died way before her time

I've been lucky with the animals I've put down (1 cat, 1 ferret), that my vets were wonderful about guiding me when the time was right. And they were right - I just knew looking at my animals on the day it was time. Hard as it is, I'm absolutely positive I made the right decision for both. Gut wrenching, yes. But right. Your animals will tell you.

(((((((redrhodie)))))) (((((((spokewench)))))))

CA

[surgtech1956]

It is a hard and difficult decision to make. I agree with red you will never be satisfied with, but it will be the right one. We've lost 4 cats over the last 8 years - 2 had to be put down and 2 died in their sleep. Right now my dog(lab mix) is 15 and she's a little shakey on her feet, stumbles and will fall sometimes, her appetite isn't good, I started mixing hot dogs in her dog food. I know the day is coming. We have 7 cats - 18, 16, 8, 8, 8, 3, and 3. Keep us posted.