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re: Old cat, is it time?...
Posted on 6/16/19 at 8:33 am to FightingTigers138
Posted on 6/16/19 at 8:33 am to FightingTigers138
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Cats usually just go away when they are ready to die. Let her outside.
ETA: I will say that i have never had an indoor only cat, and think that an indoor only cat is an awful idea to begin with.
I had an indoor cat who hated the outside. When she died I had her creamated and have her ashes in an urn on the mantle.
Every now and then I spread the ashes on the carpet.
Then I vacuum her up.
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Posted on 6/16/19 at 9:04 am to StormTiger
Went through this with my 18 year old cat earlier this year.
It's tough, but it sounds like it's time.
It's tough, but it sounds like it's time.
Posted on 6/16/19 at 10:19 am to StormTiger
I would take her to the Vet and at least get bloodwork done. It could be a cat UTI causing those issues.
Posted on 6/16/19 at 10:35 am to StormTiger
If she’s still eating and drinking, I don’t think it’s time yet.
I had mine for 17 years, and knew exactly when it was time. He went downhill so fast it was unbelievable and really a shot to the gut. He was completely lethargic. Would just lay on the kitchen floor with barely enough strength to lift his head up. Went to his litter box, but would get piss outside of it. Wasn’t eating or drinking.
Wife took him to the vet then called me crying saying I needed to get there ASAP because he was circling the drain. They couldn’t pinpoint what was wrong without XRays and surgery, but they said organs were failing, etc. Sad day.
Good luck to you and your decision. I wish you the best.
I had mine for 17 years, and knew exactly when it was time. He went downhill so fast it was unbelievable and really a shot to the gut. He was completely lethargic. Would just lay on the kitchen floor with barely enough strength to lift his head up. Went to his litter box, but would get piss outside of it. Wasn’t eating or drinking.
Wife took him to the vet then called me crying saying I needed to get there ASAP because he was circling the drain. They couldn’t pinpoint what was wrong without XRays and surgery, but they said organs were failing, etc. Sad day.
Good luck to you and your decision. I wish you the best.
Posted on 6/16/19 at 11:19 am to StormTiger
Tail between the legs sounds like she’s not feeling well. Does she walk with her head up or kind of hanging down? If hanging down, she is really not feeling well.
Posted on 6/16/19 at 11:22 am to StormTiger
A urinary tract infection may be the reason she is going in places other than the litter box. I have read that cats associate the pain of a uti when urinating while in the litter box as the box being the cause of pain, or that the pain is caused in the box. Maybe have her checked. We had a cat that did that and once the uti was gone, no problems.
Posted on 6/16/19 at 11:52 am to Isabelle81
I would consider that, but it's been a slow ramp up to this stage over a few weeks, a few accidents here and there and then in the last week it's just every time. And it's not just pee, it's poo too. Taking her to the vet Tuesday and we'll see what they think.
Posted on 6/16/19 at 12:17 pm to TheBob
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If she’s still eating and drinking, I don’t think it’s time yet.
Our opinions here are what they are. I had to do this somewhat recently, and I think we made the right choice at the right time.
All I can state is the obvious, that if you make a certain decision, it is irreversible, and when the chemicals go in, it is instantaneous. So if there is some quality of life, some love left in her to give, then see what you can do to prolong.
If the pain she's feeling is truly outweighing that, then let her go.
Posted on 6/16/19 at 1:06 pm to JPinLondon
cheers, JP and everyone else for the advice, I'll see how I feel when I chat with the vet on Tuesday.
Posted on 6/16/19 at 1:07 pm to StormTiger
Sounds like it is time, or getting really close to it.
I had two cats for about 17 years. Sounds like she knows it’s close too. 99% chance her kidneys are failing. The vet told me that if any feline lived long enough, they will suffer renal failure. I had to put both of mine down within a couple months of each other. It was horrible.
I know the OT loves to hate on cats, but cats are fricking awesome. Especially if you have chill cats. I miss mine all the time, but never felt the need to replace them. And I don’t miss the smell. But all in all, cats are cool as hell.
I had two cats for about 17 years. Sounds like she knows it’s close too. 99% chance her kidneys are failing. The vet told me that if any feline lived long enough, they will suffer renal failure. I had to put both of mine down within a couple months of each other. It was horrible.
I know the OT loves to hate on cats, but cats are fricking awesome. Especially if you have chill cats. I miss mine all the time, but never felt the need to replace them. And I don’t miss the smell. But all in all, cats are cool as hell.
This post was edited on 6/27/19 at 6:14 pm
Posted on 6/16/19 at 1:11 pm to StormTiger
She’s at the end. I had a cat that lived to be 21 and he developed hyperthyroidism the last couple of months. I was working at the LSU bet school and a vet there said that the hyperthyroidism was probably masking a more serious disease.
A few weeks later he started going to the bathroom outside the litter box and became weak. I didn’t have him put down and he passed one night. I’ll always regret not putting him down, but damn it would’ve been hard after having him for over 20 years starting at the age of 6.
I sure do miss ole Tom. A Russian blue.
A few weeks later he started going to the bathroom outside the litter box and became weak. I didn’t have him put down and he passed one night. I’ll always regret not putting him down, but damn it would’ve been hard after having him for over 20 years starting at the age of 6.
I sure do miss ole Tom. A Russian blue.
Posted on 6/16/19 at 1:19 pm to StormTiger
Sounds like something similar with my SO's mother's cat.
That cat was 20, and the day I met my girlfriend's mom her cat died an hour before I arrived. I had to dig a grave and have a funeral. That's how I met everyone.
That cat was 20, and the day I met my girlfriend's mom her cat died an hour before I arrived. I had to dig a grave and have a funeral. That's how I met everyone.
Posted on 6/16/19 at 1:21 pm to Rebel
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18 years is a long time.
Consult your vet. I do not envy your decision.
this ^^^^^^
let the vet tell you if its suffering or if its ok to just make it as comfortable as you can.
try making a bed for it at the base of the stairs and use dirty clothes worn by the person the cat favors most. the scent will make the bed feel familiar and safe to use.
put the litter box right next to it if you can, chances are its just painful to walk so it cant make it there or maybe its losing control to know its gotta go.
its hell watching a pet/family member slowly slip away like that
let the vet tell you this, but i think you know its time
This post was edited on 6/16/19 at 1:24 pm
Posted on 6/16/19 at 1:24 pm to StormTiger
When it's time it's time.
A needle to the paw.
They go ever so peaceful.
A needle to the paw.
They go ever so peaceful.
Posted on 6/16/19 at 1:41 pm to Martini
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When she died I had her creamated and have her ashes in an urn on the mantle.
Every now and then I spread the ashes on the carpet.
Then I vacuum her up.
I go back and forth on whether I think that is kind of heartwarming in its own personal way or disturbing.
Posted on 6/16/19 at 1:58 pm to TigerFanatic99
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I go back and forth on whether I think that is kind of heartwarming in its own personal way or disturbing.
I think we are seeing the birth of a new species, the heart-troll.
Posted on 6/16/19 at 2:04 pm to keakar
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try making a bed for it at the base of the stairs and use dirty clothes worn by the person the cat favors most. the scent will make the bed feel familiar and safe to use.
put the litter box right next to it if you can, chances are its just painful to walk so it cant make it there or maybe its losing control to know its gotta go.
This is REALLY good advice. Probably a soft, cotton shirt someone sleeps in, not a nylon one you cut the grass in.
Posted on 6/16/19 at 2:17 pm to StormTiger
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It's helped, and I think the it's time.
Might I suggest you hire a mobile vet to come to the house and do it? It'll be less stressful for the cat and easier on you to not have to make the trip.
Posted on 6/16/19 at 2:20 pm to Martini
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Every now and then I spread the ashes on the carpet.
Then I vacuum her up.
That's fricked up, but I laughed.
The cat ran over to see what's up. I laughed again.
Posted on 6/16/19 at 2:20 pm to StormTiger
I had an older cat (about that age).
He started hollering, pissing himself, and getting himself stuck in crevices in the house. He also was moving like he couldn't see.
The only time he was calm was when I was holding him.
I put him down. My parents got him when I was born and we basically grew up together. Difference is my 18 is just the beginning of my life and his 18 is the end of his. I cried like a bitch for a fricking cat.
He started hollering, pissing himself, and getting himself stuck in crevices in the house. He also was moving like he couldn't see.
The only time he was calm was when I was holding him.
I put him down. My parents got him when I was born and we basically grew up together. Difference is my 18 is just the beginning of my life and his 18 is the end of his. I cried like a bitch for a fricking cat.
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