Posted on 07/29/2012 3:04:52 PM PDT by POWERSBOOTHEFAN
Our cat Leopold had to be put to sleep. He had a severe bladder problem that couldn't be taken care of. It's a major problem for male cats.
Does anyone here have any ideas on how to cope with such a loss? I'm so heartbroken.
I’m sure this counts as a vanity.
Things will get better with time. Try to remain busy. Sorry to hear about your kitty. :(
Also,he was only 4 and healthy until a few days ago.
Not much to say, other than Leopold will now be much more comfortable and will remember your kindness, for eternity.
It hurts so much.
He had blood in his urine and was in a lot of pain.
It makes my heart ache knowing that.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I know what it’s like to lose a cat. They become one of your dearest family members. Time is the only answer I can offer. We always have/had two cats at a time and it helps to have another pet around to love.
Take care.
from past experience, replace him immediately....your heart will go right out to a new KITTEN and he/she will soon be as close as Leopold was!!
I had to put down my cocker spaniel it was one of the most difficult things to do. I cried let time pass, now I have a handsome pomeranian my son brought home that someone couldn’t keep.
A cute kitten works wonders.
He would sleep next to my head,LOL.
He was 15 pounds and hard to move.
I am so sorry about your loss. My cat Lucky had to be put to sleep for the same problem.
Very sorry. Been there too many times and I understand your pain. It will take some time. Remember the good stuff.
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I have lost beloved cats, grieved them, and remember them with love. What kept me going was then investing my emotions in a new kitten. I hope you find comfort in your own way.
Get another cat. They’re cheap and easy to come by. My big black cat is getting old, and I know I’ll miss him when he eventually kicks off. But you just have to face the fact that cats only live for about 15 years.
Frankly, there is no way to cope. You must soldier on. Go to a shelter and adopt another. Show the same love, always.
We have another cat,whose name is Pumpkin. He’s a tabby.
We thought we were going to lose him too at one point.
He’s very affectionate.
We’ve had many cats who developed serious health problems and eventually had to be put down. Just cry your eyes out and let your heart ache. It’s the best thing you can do.
In time, the hurt will lessen and you’ll remember only the wonderful times you had with your pet.
Pumpkin will surely grieve the loss of his pal. He may very well (after an interval of time) welcome a new playmate. Just make sure to make the introduction carefully so that Pumpkin doesn’t feel he’s being replaced.
If it should be that I grow frail and weak And pain should wake me from my sleep, Then you must do what must be done, For this last battle can’t be won.
You will be sad, I’ll understand, But don’t let your grief then stay your hand, For this day more than all the rest, Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years, What is to come will hold no fears, You wouldn’t want me to suffer, so, When the time comes, please let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they’ll tend, Only stay with me, until the end And hold me firm and speak to me Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree It is a kindness you do to me Although my tail its last has waved From pain and suffering I’ve been saved.
Don’t grieve that it must be you Who has to decide this thing to do, We’ve been so close - we two - these years, Don’t let your heart hold any tears.
~Author Unknown~
First I am sorry for your loss. Now a question. Why couldn't it be taken care of? I have had severe bladder infections where I don't know it until my urine is full of blood and then it hurts. I go to the doctor and they give me antibiotic to clear it up. Why couldn't they do that with your cat?
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I posted memorials for several pets that I lost. It is tough to lose a good friend, but it will get better.
Most of us have been there and it sucks big time, but what can you do? Like us, our animals wear out...some too early. I give my pets lots of attention every day and hope that there are many more days to come.
It’s heartbreaking. I’ve put down a few good old beagles in my time.
I justify it by telling myself it’s all part of being a pet owner. It helps with the guilt.
When someone acquires a pet they have to realize that the chances are that that someone will outlive the pet.
Leo was a Manx who didn’t have a tail,just a stump.
He’d hop when he ran,LOL.
He was closer to my sister and he blew hot and cold,like many cats do.
We had to put two dogs down in the past six months, they were both elderly, but the second was a surprise. I cannot even look at her picture without crying. ('course she died only a month ago) I took out all their stuff--beds, dishes, collars, toys, etc. and put them away. Looking at the items was worse + our last dog was having issues with the items still being around. We also moved furniture around, too.
Everyone deals differently with grief. Hope you find what's best for you. Just do NOT let anyone allow you to deny that you are experiencing full grief-- a grief no less than losing a family member. <>
“Fixing” a male cat is the sure way to your experience. We lost two when I was growing up. Get some pointers on a better xiet to avoid the problem next time.
Sorry, just trying to cheer you up a bit.
Thank you for the support and kind words.
Aw, hell.
I’m sorry to hear that.
Anytime I have lost a kitty, I tried to think about how that kitty’s
every day was made good with attention and catfood bites and talking
and explorations up trees and onto the roof. That helps me some.
It never completely goes away, but remember the joy he brought you and that you did the right thing when he was in pain.
Give it a little time and rescue another kitty to love.
Mass quantities of beer
Yes, Manx have back legs which are a bit longer than their front legs, which gives them the hoppity gait.
I’m so sorry. Our little friends have such an impact beyond their size.
Beer makes me gag. :(
I’m so very sorry for your loss.
Grieve, for it is normal; but also recall and be grateful for the joy (and mischief) that Leopold brought you.
Losing a pet you love is a traumatic experience. I’ll say a prayer for you and your cat. But the best thing- your cat is in a better place and very happy. God loves every one of his beautiful creatures and he has a home for them after their time on earth is over. Your cat is in heaven now. He’s happy and safe for all eternity.
Losing a pet you love is a traumatic experience. I’ll say a prayer for you and your cat. But the best thing- your cat is in a better place and very happy. God loves every one of his beautiful creatures and he has a home for them after their time on earth is over. Your cat is in heaven now. He’s happy and safe for all eternity.
His belly was almost touching the floor because he ate a lot.
> But you just have to face the fact that cats only live for about 15 years.
We had one die a few years ago. He was 24. He got to the point of having almost daily heart attacks.
It was traumatic when we had to put him down.
Our other cat who died a year later was 19. He’d swallowed a pine cone whole and it messed up his insides.
We currently have 2 cats. Both were adult shelter cats. We figured kittens are easy to adopt out for the shelter, but not the older ones.
The only time I've ever seen one recover is my boy cat. We put him on reverse osmosis water that actually pulls minerals out of the body.
/johnny
I am so sorry.
Thank you.
Sorry, powers, but it was an animal. I lost my dog ( her dog actually) 6 months ago, but it does not compare to losing a wife of 28 years... Not being cruel, just depressed today after reading FR today..
I feel for ya, not for sure you can reciprocate... I still struggle everyday with what I lost...
/johnny
Sorry, powers, but it was an animal. I lost my dog ( her dog actually) 6 months ago, but it does not compare to losing a wife of 28 years... Not being cruel, just depressed today after reading FR today..
I feel for ya, not for sure you can reciprocate... I still struggle everyday with what I lost...
Sorry, powers, but it was an animal. I lost my dog ( her dog actually) 6 months ago, but it does not compare to losing a wife of 28 years... Not being cruel, just depressed today after reading FR today..
I feel for ya, not for sure you can reciprocate... I still struggle everyday with what I lost...
So sorry for this; you are in our prayers.
We put down two cats within a month of one another last summer. I was upset but the wife was absolutely distraught.
After a few weeks we got a puppy. It doesn’t make the loss go away, but it will give you a new focus and keep you busy.
Hang in there FRiend.
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