Thanks. He has been going downhill for a year now. Last month much worse. But he still ate and drank. To day he doesn’t seem to be able to swallow and he’s drooling, a sign of pain. I’m trying to get the vet to give me some pain meds for him, I don’t want to take him in because he hates the vet and it’s his last hours. I keep crying and giving myself a headache.
I know the feelings, Rusty. 3 weeks ago I had to end the life of my beloved kitty, I cried for a week. I don’t think I have shed so many tears since the loss of my husband. Hugs, we all understand what you are going through.
I had a stray Kitty that I couldn’t even pet. But when he got really sick and on only let me pick him up but he was very calm when I took him to the vet. They seem to know when they are being helped. The vet gave him a shot to calm him first. And I got to pet him and kiss him goodbye. And then he gave him the final shot.
Just letting you know, it could go little different than you are thinking. Especially if he is suffering at home.
I know it is so hard to make these decisions. Looking back, every Kitty I had euthanized I waited too long. But I just couldn’t make the decision. Not until it was super obvious I had no other choice. They are family.
Do you have any mobile vets in the area? Those are wonderful to take care of sick kitties that you don’t want to move or that have a fear of the vet’s office. I don’t know why I didn’t think of that earlier. Sorry,