I think Peanut is dying and I don't know what to do

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Goodbye, sweet orange boy Peanut. It's clear how much love you and your momma share, and that won't change now -- she'll just have to hug you in her heart instead.

Fly free from pain, little one.

I am so sorry, Sieden... :bighug:cat_wings>o:bighug:
 
I'm so sorry you're at this point. It's extremely hard but the kindest thing we can give them when they let us know it's time. :bighug::rb_icon:cat_wings>o
 
I have a question about going forward. I just took Peanut to the vet, the other cats didn't say goodbye so I don't think they realize what is going on. My boyfriend is saying that it's important to bring Peanut back home to allow the other cats to spend time with him and say goodbye, is there any truth to this? I'm not sure that they would understand anyway because he doesn't smell like himself and any time that I've taken him to the vet before and brought him home, Ginger just growls at him as if he doesn't recognize him so I don't understand how this would be any different. That's just one of his arguments against cremation as I'm still trying to make a choice.
 
Sieden, if I were in your shoes, I'd wrap him in your shirt and bring him home for the others to say goodbye if they so choose.

More hugs and hugs and hugs....
 
Would he be more uncomfortable riding home? Sometimes pets don't want to be moved if they are in pain. I agree with your husband. We have a special place in our garden where we have 4 cats and 1 dog. We plant a special plant and a memorial stone for each pet. We have a bench to sit on where we can meditate and talk to our pets. It's the nicest place in our yard.

I'm so sorry you have to go through this, but he will live forever in your heart.
 
Sieden said:
is there any truth to this?
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There's no way to really know the answer to this....Do what your heart tells you to do. If bringing his body home with you one last time will upset you further, let the vet take care of the details, have the cremation company pick him up and you'll get the ashes back in about a week or so.

The idea of bring a body back for other animals to see is really pretty new. Do animals grieve? Yes, of course they do....do they understand death by the viewing and smelling of a body? I doubt if we'll ever really know.

Do what's right for YOU
 
J.D. passed away while I was at work (regular vets were closed). I called the ER to find out what crematorium they use. The next day, I drove him there myself and waited for the cremation and then brought his ashes home the same day. The people there were above and beyond kind. They let me sit with him in a private room for as long as I wanted, before the cremation. I cut some of my hair and tied it around his paw and he was cremated wearing his bow tie and a favorite toy and blankie. If I had known he could have all that stuff, I would have brought a shrimp (his favorite). While waiting, I was looking at the urns and they said to me, you don't have to choose now, take your time. Come back when you are ready. They gave him to me in a beautiful wood box with his name on it on a brass plate, with the nicest card. Super people. That was my first and only experience in cremating a beloved.
 
Sorry for you... :bighug::(:bighug: it’s so difficult but you will have all the precious memories. You did do all that you could. I believe we will see all of our babies on the other side!
 
I'm so sorry. When we lost Gypsy, I didn't bring her home. She passed at the vets and then I brought her ashes home and buried her out back. Whatever is best for YOU is what you should do I think.
 
Very sorry for your loss. Peanut will be greeted at Rainbow Bridge by all his old and new friends. He will watch over you always. Big hugs to you, your family and your other furbabies. ❤:rb_icon:cat_wings>o:bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
I don’t know you and I don’t know Peanut, but i am balling! My heart hurts so much for you and your sweet boy. I pray for comfort during this time. :bighug::bighug:Fly high sweet Peanut. cat_wings>oYou have touched so many people and you will be missed.
 
It's a sad day for you, and for all of us too. I get attached to the kittehs I help here on the forum.

Tears and hugs for you and your sweet kitteh Peanut. He was the best.:bighug:
 
I don't think you will need to worry about the other cats saying goodbye. When there is a special bond, the spirit of the cat comes back. Zimmy has come back several times since he passed in April. My cat Nikki came back as well when she passed 10 years ago.
 
JanetNJ said:
When there is a special bond, the spirit of the cat comes back. Zimmy has come back several times since he passed in April. My cat Nikki came back as well


Janet; I guess I don’t know what to look for in cats coming back. I would love to be able to recognize the signs. My Baby & I are close but one cat in particular..I would like to see a sign! Boo boo was a cat that I was only fortunate to have for a year; but I was his mommas midwife! He was a partially outside kitty that took off one night & never returned. I searched & posted everywhere but no info ever! I sometimes wonder if someone took him because he was beautiful & friendly!
If you’re not comfortable explaining I’ll understand. He looked a lot like Baby & sometimes I do see him in her?!
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Maybe peanut would eat AD from the vet
Is high calorie and lots of moisture in it. Is organ meat about 10% carb :bighug:
 
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