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Apr 16, 2008 13:21

My cat Jay died this morning. I took home from the vet yesterday and they said his kidneys had gotten worse, so I was planning on taking him back to the vet tomorrow to have him euthanized. The veterinarian was out today doing something so I couldn't today. I don't want him suffering by having to be hydrated with a needle twice a day (he would yowl ( Read more... )

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schroteri April 16 2008, 20:07:20 UTC

I'm so sorry to hear that. If I can help let me know, though I seriously doubt I can do anything. This is the absolute worst.

distort_japan April 16 2008, 21:58:25 UTC

Its okay, I'm just glad hes not suffering.

deililly April 16 2008, 22:04:37 UTC

Aw I am sorry. It is never easy to lose a pet.

distort_japan April 17 2008, 21:37:23 UTC

Its okay, I'm not completely bummed out by this since I think he died in natural way in comparison to how his brother died who I'm quite positive was dinner for a coyote a few years ago as he just disappeared a few years ago. That really upset me.

deililly April 18 2008, 18:02:28 UTC

I remember. I am glad Jay got to go in a peaceful way and you didn't have to make the choice in the end love.

my cat is 16 and gets fluids twice a day anonymous April 17 2008, 17:37:58 UTC

he doesnt seem to mind at all and has actually gained weight. I dont mind having to poke him with the needle since he doesnt mind. he is living a good life right now and when that is no more I will put him down. That shit is never easy, pets are hard to let go. I know how you feel, I put ramona down last month after 17 years.

dave_r

Re: my cat is 16 and gets fluids twice a day distort_japan April 17 2008, 21:34:21 UTC

I think the hydration issue was secondary to his kidneys just completely failing since he died like 12 hours after picking him up from the vet which I did in the evening so he had already been completely hydrated for the day. He was also having some liver problems so his body just wasn't getting rid nor breaking down the contaminants it produced. He had a bad case of roundworms which caused all this damage to his body in the first place.

The next cat I'm getting is going to be an indoor one.

Re: my cat is 16 and gets fluids twice a day dave_r April 17 2008, 22:43:08 UTC

Its probably better to keep them indoors, they live longer that way and you dont have to worry about them.