End-of-Life Pet Choices

[zoom-zoom]

*sigh* So we made the call and our sweet Lola will be crossing the Rainbow Bridge Weds. AM. We could maybe try different things to get the meds into her (our vet can use a compounding pharmacy to make different chewables or a liquid suspension), but the meds (which seem to work) are apparently giving her diarrhea and she no longer wants to use her litter box for anything, so we've been cleaning up puddles of pee and poop. We're leaving for a friend's out-of-state wedding on Thurs., so we knew we couldn't leave her alone under the circumstances...and boarding would be stressful for her, too. At this point keeping her alive and "healthy" with several meds is just delaying the inevitable.

[indysteel]

((((Zoom)))). I'm really sorry to read this. Based on what you've shared, I totally understand; it sounds like it's time. Lola's lived a good life. Hugs to you and your family.

[MojoGrrl]

So sorry to hear about your kitty My mom had to put her dog to sleep last week; it is such a difficult decision even if it's the right thing to do.

[sookiesue]

So sorry. It's so hard to watch a loved one struggle, and you have certainly done everything you can to help her get back to health. Do you have a in-home euthanasia service available in your area? I don't know if they are commonly available, but we used one when we said good-bye to our 17-year old Aiko AKA "Psycho Aiko" kitty last year. The kids and the dog were able to say their goodbyes, and we cuddled her as she left us, in our room.

I hope you can find peace and know that Lola will be frolicking happily with all her kitty-friends over the Bridge.

[zoom-zoom]

In-home euthanasia...what a wonderful service! Our vet is a tiny, small town practice and doesn't likely have the resources for that, but it's a beautiful idea. If/when we finally get around to selling our house and moving to a larger area I could see shopping for a vet who offers something like that. I already feel so bad that her last waking moments will be spent in a place where she's been poked and prodded over the years, even though the vets have always been able to get her to purr, because she's silly and such a people-pleaser.

[Owlie]

I'm so sorry, zoom-zoom.

[jessmarimba]

Aww I'm sorry. If in-home isn't an option, sometimes taking a bit of home there can help - my kitty got to go to sleep on her own bed, curled in the baby blanket she'd had since I got her.

[MojoGrrl]

Our vet is a tiny, small town practice and doesn't likely have the resources for that, but it's a beautiful idea.

Three times my family had the vet come do in-home euthanasia and they were all tiny, small town practices...ask! I'll bet they can.

[maillotpois]

Hey Zoom - I am so sorry. We are really close to this for our boy Russo now. I really empathize with what you are going through.