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I am so sad right now. My wife and I are going to bring our 15 year old cat to the vet in a few hours to get euthanized and it is killing me! I have cried so much today. I raised him since he was just a few weeks old.

Some of you know me from my posts, he had been on lantus.

Yesterday morning I woke up to see he threw up a lot. He did not want to eat and he wad lying downx really not acting like himself. I took him to the vet and they did an xray and found a few things. His hips are extremely bad amd wearing away, so much so that they are surpised he could walk. They found his heart was enlarged, had a murmor and fluid in his lungs. They gave him an IV sent him home. When he got home he ate a little, but then wouldn't eat or drink the rest of the night.

This morning I woke up and saw he had diarrhea last night. He didn't eat or drink. Today he had a handful of treats but would not eat any food. I tried multiple different foods etc.

The vet said that the prognosis does not look good as it could potentially be some form of cancer that is eating his hip bones and moved into his lungs. He offered some pain meds and other meds, but I don't want to have to put my cat through that. They also mentioned about feeding him with a syringe.

I feel like I am betraying my cat by bringing him today. I love him so much.
 
Hi Rob. I'm so sorry. I know how you feel about betraying him. I experience the same feelings. Everyone says it is the kindest and most loving thing we can do for them. I know they are right but it still hurts.
 
I'm so sorry you have to make this decision. But you are NOT betraying him. You are making this awful decision because you love him and don't want him to suffer any more. Be sad, but don't feel guilty. You have my deepest sympathy.
 
I am so sorry. If it is time, it is time, and it truly is the most compassionate thing you can do for him, but I totally get your feelings right now-- it never feels like the right thing to do, it is just so hard to make the decision to say goodbye. So sorry you are going through this...
 
So very sorry for you. The depth of our sadness is due to the amount of our love, and it's obvious that you love your fellow very much. Sending hugs and purrs...
 
Sending prayers for you and your family. I will try to type through my tears, because my heart really goes out you.

It's the hardest thing to do, it's a gift you give him. A gift from pain, suffering and possibly a horrible death. It's because you love him-please try not to feel guilty.
Just remember, he won't be hurting anymore, and keep telling yourself that, that's what helped me get through.
 
Rob, my heart breaks for you and your beloved kitty. I know it's hard and hurts terribly, but you are giving him the greatest gift of love by releasing him from a frail body that no longer can sustain him. He will be waiting for you to rejoin him some day at the Rainbow Bridge, where his youth and health are restored, and where he can once again run and play without pain or infirmity. He knows you love him, and trusts you to do what is the best for him.

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I am so sorry. You are not betraying him. Being able to stop his suffering is a final gift that you can give to him. Thoughts are with you.
 
We just lost a cat to cancer last week. By far one of the hardest things I've done and it still hurts everyday. But it really is the right thing to do if he's unable to enjoy his days. Sending lots of love and prayers your way. :bighug:
 
Thank you so much for the kind replies. I am home now and have been crying all day. I miss him so much. I have an immense sense of loss right now. Here he is. I am crying right now as I type this. Thanks for everyone for their replies. Also, thanks to the creator and moderators of this board who have helped guide me and give me information.
 

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I am very sorry you lost your beautiful kitty. You set him free and he will always be in that special place in your heart.
cat_wings>o He is your angel now.
 
We know your feelings. We all have them. I think almost all the people on this forum bond with their fur-kids. It is sometimes hard to keep them going thru their diseases. And it is impossible during their last days.

You gave your kitteh a great home for 15 years. What a great life story he had. I have always felt we pay tribute to our departed kitties whenever we think of them. May he fly free to the Bridge and land softly.cat_wings>o
 
My condolences to you and your wife, you're in my thoughts. :bighug::bighug:

May your handsome boy land softly across the Rainbow Bridge.
 
I'm so very sorry - we all are, and we feel and share your pain. The loss of a furbaby is one of the toughest experiences we go through. It is testament to the love we shared with them, an unconditional love that never falters and which will last for ever... because love never dies.

Wishing you peace on your journey, and memories that make you smile.

Diana
 
I feel your pain. I can imagine how difficult it was for you to make this decision.
I'm very very sorry for your loss.
Sending hugs
Marlena and Rocky:bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
That's such a difficult decision that most of us must make at some time in our lives. He knew how much you loved him. It's because you loved him that you wanted to ease his suffering. He is in a happier place now. You just need to take time to grieve and heal. Thinking of you.
 
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