My cat is dying

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My cat is dying Mar 13, 2014 16:33:55 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App

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He has lost a bunch of weight and a couple of weeks ago we took him in because he stopped jumping and seemed to have pain in his back legs. He is 13 so he has been slowing down, but it got worse. The vet did bloodwork, which came back normal. Basically it is likely cancer in his intestines. We could go for x rays, but at his age and in his condition surgery is not a good idea and it will be expensive to diagnose. If it were something treat-able his blood would have shown it.

The vet gave us prednisone to see if we could get him to gain weight. Yesterday he started vomiting orange liquid. Today he refused his treats and was breathing heavy so we brought him in. He was a little dehydrated, so the vet gave him fluids, a shot to curb nausea and told me to give him pepcid AC to stop the acid/vomit.

Basically at this point if he doesn't improve, we're going to have to put him down. Poor thing is not happy and everyone agrees he shouldn't suffer. If he does improve, the cancer or whatever is causing this, is still going to be present.

This all happened 1 hour before my ob appointment because they had to shut off the water in the building and needed access to my apt. The vet rushed me in for this emergency. I was 30 mins late to my appointment. No change on that front. My bp was elevated, but he wasn't worried.

Dh and i were supposed to have a date night tonight, but I don't want to go. I want to mope. It was also so the babysitter could get used to Mel 's bed time routine, but since I'm going in for the morning induction, I don't feel like it's a huge deal.

I'm stuck between crying and wanting to scream at everything and everyone.

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blane12 Senior Member Posts: 6,536 Likes: 8,575	My cat is dying Mar 13, 2014 16:38:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by blane12 on Mar 13, 2014 16:38:00 GMT -5 I'm so sorry!! It's a tough decision, but as you already know, you have to do what's best for them. I fear I will be facing this with our 13yr old bulldog soon as well. Hugs to you. They truly do become a part of our family.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2014 16:38:14 GMT -5

I'm sorry

we just put a cat to sleep recently for basically dying of old age- similar symptoms- lost a ton of weight, stopped jumping, etc. She finally just stopped eating and after a few days of trying to do anything to get her to eat we could tell she was miserable and put her down.

I was sad but I tried to remember that she was not living a happy life. Hugs!

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sallyowens Full Member Posts: 1,974 Likes: 1,659	My cat is dying Mar 13, 2014 16:40:29 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sallyowens on Mar 13, 2014 16:40:29 GMT -5 I'm sorry about your kitty.
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melis74 Senior Member Posts: 5,731 Likes: 5,397	My cat is dying Mar 13, 2014 16:57:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by melis74 on Mar 13, 2014 16:57:42 GMT -5 I'm so sorry, that's such a tough decision even when you know it's the right one. You've got a lot on your plate right now, it's no wonder your BP was high.
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LiveLoveLearn Full Member Posts: 2,365 Likes: 2,584	My cat is dying Mar 13, 2014 17:06:10 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by LiveLoveLearn on Mar 13, 2014 17:06:10 GMT -5 So sorry, it is so tough to lose a pet, big hugs!
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TrudyCampbell Platinum Posts: 66,076 Likes: 81,417	My cat is dying Mar 13, 2014 17:06:20 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by TrudyCampbell on Mar 13, 2014 17:06:20 GMT -5 I'm so sorry
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cat19 Senior Member AKA Mrs. Meatpopsiclestein Posts: 9,156 Likes: 3,603	My cat is dying Mar 13, 2014 17:07:29 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cat19 on Mar 13, 2014 17:07:29 GMT -5 (((Hugs))) I am so sorry.
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puppylove64 Full Member Posts: 4,027 Likes: 2,198	My cat is dying Mar 13, 2014 18:51:50 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by puppylove64 on Mar 13, 2014 18:51:50 GMT -5 I'm sorry didn't you just lose a kitty last month?
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kdrake8 Elder Posts: 22,170 Likes: 30,302	My cat is dying Mar 13, 2014 18:53:59 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kdrake8 on Mar 13, 2014 18:53:59 GMT -5 I'm so so sorry about your sweet kitty
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jenbelle Senior Member Posts: 8,448 Likes: 4,790	My cat is dying Mar 13, 2014 18:57:34 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jenbelle on Mar 13, 2014 18:57:34 GMT -5 ((Hugs)) it's never easy, and you are going through so much else. I'm sorry.
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melmon0417 Senior Member Posts: 6,155 Likes: 4,944	My cat is dying Mar 13, 2014 19:06:19 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by melmon0417 on Mar 13, 2014 19:06:19 GMT -5 I am so, so sorry you are going through this hugs Losing a fur baby is never easy.
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My cat is dying Mar 13, 2014 19:09:26 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App

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Mar 13, 2014 18:51:50 GMT -5 puppylove64 said:

I'm sorry

didn't you just lose a kitty last month?

Yea, she was a shock. She was completely healthy and only 6 or 7 years old. My old guy started going downhill after she died. After she died he was pining pretty hard and this started from that.

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Mar 13, 2014 19:09:26 GMT -5 orriskitten said:

Mar 13, 2014 18:51:50 GMT -5 puppylove64 said:

I'm sorry

didn't you just lose a kitty last month?

Yea, she was a shock. She was completely healthy and only 6 or 7 years old. My old guy started going downhill after she died. After she died he was pining pretty hard and this started from that.

I'm sorry. Losing one is hard enough, I hate that you have another going downhill.

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imimahoney Elder Posts: 21,970 Likes: 16,867	My cat is dying Mar 13, 2014 19:15:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by imimahoney on Mar 13, 2014 19:15:52 GMT -5 I'm so sorry. Hugs!
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My cat is dying Mar 13, 2014 19:22:58 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App

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Hugs! This is such a tough position to be in. I was there about a year and a half ago and it wasn't fun. I was feeding her through a syringe and I just couldn't do it anymore.

The way I had to look at it was I have her the best life possible and this wasn't a life for her. She was just existing. It was such a hard decision but I knew it was the best one.

Hope you find peace in whatever happens

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My cat is dying Mar 13, 2014 19:27:05 GMT -5

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Thanks for the understanding, ladies.

I had a cat years ago who had a tumor that kept coming back (even after having her tail amputated) and she got to be so bad. I ended up having to make the choice then after trying to hard to treat her and keep her alive, even though she was miserable.

Luckily my vet is a really great guy. He told me today that he would always advise me as family and not as a customer, he doesn't want my money, but wants to do right by me and my family.

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AndyCohen Elder Posts: 16,769 Likes: 18,974	My cat is dying Mar 13, 2014 20:13:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by AndyCohen on Mar 13, 2014 20:13:59 GMT -5 I'm so sorry. ((hugs))
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jamaga2583 Full Member Posts: 4,042 Likes: 3,889	My cat is dying Mar 13, 2014 20:23:37 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jamaga2583 on Mar 13, 2014 20:23:37 GMT -5 I'm so sorry
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Deleted Posts: 0	My cat is dying Mar 13, 2014 20:30:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2014 20:30:32 GMT -5 I'm sorry doll. The universe needs to give you a break now. Hugs.
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Deleted Posts: 0	My cat is dying Mar 13, 2014 20:31:43 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2014 20:31:43 GMT -5 I'm so sorry. I know it's really hard.
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charmediamsure Senior Member What is this tomfoolery? Posts: 6,093 Likes: 6,986	My cat is dying Mar 13, 2014 20:33:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by charmediamsure on Mar 13, 2014 20:33:37 GMT -5 I'm so sorry
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skwcm80 Elder Posts: 12,028 Likes: 18,444	My cat is dying Mar 13, 2014 20:34:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by skwcm80 on Mar 13, 2014 20:34:32 GMT -5 I'm sorry.
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biblionerd Full Member Posts: 2,258 Likes: 875	My cat is dying Mar 13, 2014 20:40:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by biblionerd on Mar 13, 2014 20:40:18 GMT -5 I'm so sorry.
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abbypug19 Full Member Posts: 4,318 Likes: 3,462	My cat is dying Mar 13, 2014 21:20:10 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by abbypug19 on Mar 13, 2014 21:20:10 GMT -5 I'm so sorry
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alicia45 Full Member Posts: 4,716 Likes: 4,140	My cat is dying Mar 13, 2014 21:30:16 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by alicia45 on Mar 13, 2014 21:30:16 GMT -5 I'm so sorry! Watching a pet get older is so rough.
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