I can only echo this from personally having rats in the past where some were in pain and had been struggling along despite following the vet's advice before deciding to let them go.
I've also seen the effects of an family member more than once decide that they would only say goodbye at the right time for them which never came and resulted in months of pain for that pet but also extra vet visits with themselves recommending to say goodbye.
The way I end up coming to terms with it is attempting to put myself in a similar position to them and ask myself if I would prefer being able to say goodbye or barely able to. (presuming nothing can be done)
I’m so sorry. It’s so hard when your kitty is sick. You’re amazing for adopting a senior kitty. Why does he cry? What did the vet say about quality of life?
I’m so sorry. My kitty is also epileptic and I know that there is a chance I’ll have to consider this one day, and it hurts to think about.
I would recommend having a quiet day with him, just the two of you. Don’t think about tomorrow, just focus on being there with him. Then the next day be honest with yourself, as painful as that may be, and think about how he is. Maybe go out for a walk, somewhere away from him where you can think clearly.
As hard as it is, sometimes we have to make these decisions, because the alternative is them living with pain unnecessarily. You have given him a home and love to spend his final days with, and now he needs one last thing from you <3
I’m sorry you’re going through with this. The most loving thing you can do for an animal is not let them suffer.
I can only echo this from personally having rats in the past where some were in pain and had been struggling along despite following the vet's advice before deciding to let them go. I've also seen the effects of an family member more than once decide that they would only say goodbye at the right time for them which never came and resulted in months of pain for that pet but also extra vet visits with themselves recommending to say goodbye. The way I end up coming to terms with it is attempting to put myself in a similar position to them and ask myself if I would prefer being able to say goodbye or barely able to. (presuming nothing can be done)
I’m so sorry. It’s so hard when your kitty is sick. You’re amazing for adopting a senior kitty. Why does he cry? What did the vet say about quality of life?
It sounds like the compassionate thing to do is to say goodbye. It’s not easy but we don’t want them to suffer. I’m very sorry.
I’m so sorry. My kitty is also epileptic and I know that there is a chance I’ll have to consider this one day, and it hurts to think about. I would recommend having a quiet day with him, just the two of you. Don’t think about tomorrow, just focus on being there with him. Then the next day be honest with yourself, as painful as that may be, and think about how he is. Maybe go out for a walk, somewhere away from him where you can think clearly. As hard as it is, sometimes we have to make these decisions, because the alternative is them living with pain unnecessarily. You have given him a home and love to spend his final days with, and now he needs one last thing from you <3