I was in the room and held my cat who was dying of cancer. It was so incredibly sad though I am glad I did it. One of my family's dogs (lives with my mom) has severe dementia, she does not know her own name and if not on a leash, she will just wander aimlessly. (She used to come easily when called). She basically has to wear dog diapers in the house too. Her quality of life isn't great but I'll admit that I can't even think of putting her down. She does not know if she is coming or going but I think her physical health would have to decline more for me to be ok with doing it. (I'd probably be the one to take her to that appointment).
Post by lexxasaurus on Feb 2, 2015 22:23:14 GMT -5
I was in the room, petting her and talking to her when we put my childhood dog down. I would absolutely do it with any future pets. I don't think you will regret being there for her BUT it really is a personal decision. Whatever you decide will be right, and choosing to end their suffering is so hard but so brave of you. Lots of hugs to you. <3
Post by alexithymia on Feb 3, 2015 16:17:08 GMT -5
*hugs* I'm so sorry you are going through this. When my little guy passed last month, I had an appointment for him the next day, but instead he passed at home while I was snuggling with him. If I had to take him in, I absolutely would have stayed with him. He was the sweetest cat in th world, and I couldn't imagine him passing alone.
I made an appointment for Friday night. Get the tissues ready. I cried on the phone with the receptionist. Last night she had bloody diarrhea and was so lethargic. I can't see her suffer.
Not only did I stay in the room, I held my animals in my arms as the vet injected the drugs. It is hard doing this, but harder knowing my animal wasn't being comforted at the end if I didn't.
Thinking of you tonight....hope you get lots of cuddles in. ((Hugs))
Thank you so much. I'm so sad. I've given her lots of love, her favorite goodies and snuggles tonight. It's hard to imagine that by tomorrow night she won't be here. I just want her to be at peace and free from suffering.
Thinking of you tonight....hope you get lots of cuddles in. ((Hugs))
Thank you so much. I'm so sad. I've given her lots of love, her favorite goodies and snuggles tonight. It's hard to imagine that by tomorrow night she won't be here. I just want her to be at peace and free from suffering.
Thinking of you tonight....hope you get lots of cuddles in. ((Hugs))
Thank you so much. I'm so sad. I've given her lots of love, her favorite goodies and snuggles tonight. It's hard to imagine that by tomorrow night she won't be here. I just want her to be at peace and free from suffering.
I stayed in the room with my cat. He was in such bad shape, I'm not sure if he knew it or not. I was holding him, and when I pet his head, he would lift it for a second, but then put it right back down. I held him in my arms when he was injected. I think it was good for me to be there, for him, and for me. It was so very peaceful. The vet injected the stuff, then let me hold him about 30 seconds, and then checked his heart and he was gone. If I hadn't been there, I probably would have had scary visions of him being in some misery.
Even though I had the cat for 14 years, I was expecting my other cat, who is 17, to die first. This really hit me a lot harder than I expected it to. My eyes are tearing up now even though it's been five months. I'm sorry you're going through this. It sucks. Part of being a good cat owner though...
@blueyes623 I haven't been around this week to be able to comment, but I am so sorry you had to go through this and I haven't had to do it yet but know its coming and can't even imagine. I am glad you were able to stay in the room and she is at peace now. Lots of thoughts your way.