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vraiblonde
02-07-2012, 09:18 PM
Claudia is 17 (or 18, depending on who you ask). She won't hardly eat anymore and is getting even thinner, and those of you who've met her know that's pretty damned thin.

She's not sick or in pain, but she has kitty dementia. Not messing outside the litterbox or anything like that - she just sleeps all day. Then she wakes up and cries for food that's sitting right in front of her face. I point her toward the food, she nibbles, forgets that she's hungry and walks away. I tried her on scrambled eggs and milk, but she just nibbles a bit and meh.

She does still have enough in her to #####slap the dog when he gets too crazy.

I just took her to the vet last month for her annual checkup/shots, and the vet was shocked to see her again. :lol: Said she's looking good for such an old scrawny cat.

Like I said, she's not sick or in pain, but she's wasting away - slowly starving herself. Should I have her put down or keep her around until she croaks on her own? I want to do the right thing by her - she's been a good cat - and I'm torn as to what exactly the right thing is.

DoWhat
02-07-2012, 09:21 PM
Claudia is 17 (or 18, depending on who you ask). She won't hardly eat anymore and is getting even thinner, and those of you who've met her know that's pretty damned thin.

She's not sick or in pain, but she has kitty dementia. Not messing outside the litterbox or anything like that - she just sleeps all day. Then she wakes up and cries for food that's sitting right in front of her face. I point her toward the food, she nibbles, forgets that she's hungry and walks away. I tried her on scrambled eggs and milk, but she just nibbles a bit and meh.

She does still have enough in her to #####slap the dog when he gets too crazy.

I just took her to the vet last month for her annual checkup/shots, and the vet was shocked to see her again. :lol: Said she's looking good for such an old scrawny cat.

Like I said, she's not sick or in pain, but she's wasting away - slowly starving herself. Should I have her put down or keep her around until she croaks on her own? I want to do the right thing by her - she's been a good cat - and I'm torn as to what exactly the right thing is.
Tough decision.

jazz lady
02-07-2012, 09:27 PM
Cats are notorious for hiding pain and sickness very well. Dementia in animals is horrific as I went through it with my dog and wouldn't wish going through that on any animal or pet owner.

It's a hard decision but I personally think the most humane thing to do is to put to her sleep with dignity and not let her suffer.

Lilypad
02-07-2012, 09:28 PM
Vrai, hang on to your old gal. :kiss:
Feed her some organic poached chicken, she'll stop the yeooowing. She sounds pretty hardy to me, just not to pleasant to look at huh?
The oldest living cat lived for 38 yrs.! Claudia is half way there.:yay:

Bird Dog
02-07-2012, 09:28 PM
Claudia is 17 (or 18, depending on who you ask). She won't hardly eat anymore and is getting even thinner, and those of you who've met her know that's pretty damned thin.

She's not sick or in pain, but she has kitty dementia.


Like I said, she's not sick or in pain, but she's wasting away - slowly starving herself. Should I have her put down or keep her around until she croaks on her own? I want to do the right thing by her - she's been a good cat - and I'm torn as to what exactly the right thing is.

Let her go quietly into that goodnight. She is very comfortable right where she is. No need for trauma with a vet trip for you or her.

JMHO

Sorry about your buddy.

RoseRed
02-07-2012, 09:31 PM
Claudia is 17 (or 18, depending on who you ask). She won't hardly eat anymore and is getting even thinner, and those of you who've met her know that's pretty damned thin.

She's not sick or in pain, but she has kitty dementia. Not messing outside the litterbox or anything like that - she just sleeps all day. Then she wakes up and cries for food that's sitting right in front of her face. I point her toward the food, she nibbles, forgets that she's hungry and walks away. I tried her on scrambled eggs and milk, but she just nibbles a bit and meh.

She does still have enough in her to #####slap the dog when he gets too crazy.

I just took her to the vet last month for her annual checkup/shots, and the vet was shocked to see her again. :lol: Said she's looking good for such an old scrawny cat.

Like I said, she's not sick or in pain, but she's wasting away - slowly starving herself. Should I have her put down or keep her around until she croaks on her own? I want to do the right thing by her - she's been a good cat - and I'm torn as to what exactly the right thing is.

You remember my Jack. Her kidney's were failing and I didn't know it. You will make the right decision when the time comes... :huggy:

Bann
02-07-2012, 09:38 PM
:bawl:



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Loper
02-07-2012, 09:57 PM
it is always a tough decision to make for an animal that can't tell us what is exactly going on.

I would say, from my limited knowledge of the cat, that if you are not willing to find out exactly what is wrong ($$$$) because of her age. The right thing to do is put her down. Animals do not always express pain or discomfort in the way we as humans expect. They can be in pain and we never know it. Just like people, they learn to live with pain as a part of life and don't necessarily give off what we, as people, see as pain. She could have several internal things happening. If she is starving from the inside....

Ultimately, it is your choice, because you know the cat. :huggy:

ginwoman
02-07-2012, 10:11 PM
my first thought is, how did you feel about Terri Shavo? (SP?)
might be a weird comparison but thats what came to my mind. I dread the day that I might need to make this decision for one of my babies.

Sorry about your kitty.

jetmonkey
02-07-2012, 10:33 PM
:huggy:

Pasofever
02-07-2012, 10:41 PM
Claudia is 17 (or 18, depending on who you ask). She won't hardly eat anymore and is getting even thinner, and those of you who've met her know that's pretty damned thin.

She's not sick or in pain, but she has kitty dementia. Not messing outside the litterbox or anything like that - she just sleeps all day. Then she wakes up and cries for food that's sitting right in front of her face. I point her toward the food, she nibbles, forgets that she's hungry and walks away. I tried her on scrambled eggs and milk, but she just nibbles a bit and meh.

She does still have enough in her to #####slap the dog when he gets too crazy.

I just took her to the vet last month for her annual checkup/shots, and the vet was shocked to see her again. :lol: Said she's looking good for such an old scrawny cat.

Like I said, she's not sick or in pain, but she's wasting away - slowly starving herself. Should I have her put down or keep her around until she croaks on her own? I want to do the right thing by her - she's been a good cat - and I'm torn as to what exactly the right thing is.



Ugggg so sad..hard to say..but if she does not seem in pain I would let her go..I like using tuna too dont like using milk...nutracal is good too....I groomed a cat that was 20 and I just had someone call me that got a cat from ME 20 yrs ago and said he just passed away...good luck with whatever you decide...its really up to you and what you can handle...

vraiblonde
02-07-2012, 11:13 PM
Ugh.

Lilypad, I did mash up some boiled chicken for her and she wasn't interested. Tried to hook her up with some poached salmon - nope. She eats a couple of bites and is done. Scrambled eggs and cottage cheese used to work when I was trying to get her to eat, and now she doesn't want that, either.

We'll see what happens over the next few days, but I've been telling myself that for the last couple of months.

Ugh.

Pasofever
02-07-2012, 11:16 PM
Ugh.

Lilypad, I did mash up some boiled chicken for her and she wasn't interested. Tried to hook her up with some poached salmon - nope. She eats a couple of bites and is done. Scrambled eggs and cottage cheese used to work when I was trying to get her to eat, and now she doesn't want that, either.

We'll see what happens over the next few days, but I've been telling myself that for the last couple of months.

Ugh.

Thats about the same thing mom did too..they just loose interst in food all together thats the body telling them that it is time.. :huggy: or mind telling the body..you know what I am thinking....

RoseRed
02-07-2012, 11:20 PM
Ugh.

Lilypad, I did mash up some boiled chicken for her and she wasn't interested. Tried to hook her up with some poached salmon - nope. She eats a couple of bites and is done. Scrambled eggs and cottage cheese used to work when I was trying to get her to eat, and now she doesn't want that, either.

We'll see what happens over the next few days, but I've been telling myself that for the last couple of months.

Ugh.

Tell me if you need me... :huggy:

baileydog
02-07-2012, 11:36 PM
Vrai, Im so sorry for what you are going thru. Hang in there, youll figure out which way is best for your sweet Claudia. Calling the vet and getting her some fluids might help a little, at least keep her hydrated. And as comfortable as possible. Good luck, my thought are with you and kitty.

Katelin
02-08-2012, 01:50 AM
Claudia is that old...wow time flies......You have done well by her to still have her after all these years. What a awesome cat!!

V. There is a lot you can do: fluids, appitite stimulates, special foods, tuna juice, chicken broth, beef juices,...etc... Buthow much is too much and when does it stop being for Claudia and start being about you and your feelings?

Once cats stop eating or have lost interest..there is not a lot you can do.

I would suggest a Vet visit..just to make sure it is natural progression and there is nothing medically going on and causing her pain and discomfort, ask your Vet as he know her better than most of us here.

Other than that..you will kow when it is time, Claudia will tell you ...
No magic pill, no one answer...

Hold her, love her and look in her eyes...and you will know when it is time.

Bless you and Claudia. :huggy:

Bann
02-08-2012, 05:47 AM
Ugh.

Lilypad, I did mash up some boiled chicken for her and she wasn't interested. Tried to hook her up with some poached salmon - nope. She eats a couple of bites and is done. Scrambled eggs and cottage cheese used to work when I was trying to get her to eat, and now she doesn't want that, either.

We'll see what happens over the next few days, but I've been telling myself that for the last couple of months.

Ugh.

You'll know. You just will.

Tell me if you need me... :huggy:


Me, too. :huggy:

belvak
02-08-2012, 06:56 AM
Ugh.

Lilypad, I did mash up some boiled chicken for her and she wasn't interested. Tried to hook her up with some poached salmon - nope. She eats a couple of bites and is done. Scrambled eggs and cottage cheese used to work when I was trying to get her to eat, and now she doesn't want that, either.

We'll see what happens over the next few days, but I've been telling myself that for the last couple of months.

Ugh.

:huggy: Hugs to you and Claudia!

vraiblonde
02-08-2012, 10:30 AM
Now that I'm paying attention and out of denial by going public, I'm noticing that she's having trouble getting around. I always thought she stands at the stairs for a few seconds before going up because she forgot what she was going to do. Now I realize that it probably hurts to climb them. She just hesitated before jumping up into her bed, which is about a foot off the ground.

She's an old lady.

So I'll make the call today and get it over with. No real sense in prolonging it. I just always figured she'd go off somewhere when she was ready to croak over, but she doesn't go out anymore when it's chilly. And I REALLY don't want to just find her laying dead.

kwillia
02-08-2012, 10:32 AM
So I'll make the call today and get it over with. No real sense in prolonging it. I just always figured she'd go off somewhere when she was ready to croak over, but she doesn't go out anymore when it's chilly. And I REALLY don't want to just find her laying dead.
That sounds like the humane choice... don't you wish we could do that for our elders...:huggy:

vraiblonde
02-08-2012, 10:34 AM
don't you wish we could do that for our elders...:huggy:

Yes, and I'll bet many of our elders wish we could do that, too.

RoseRed
02-08-2012, 10:36 AM
Now that I'm paying attention and out of denial by going public, I'm noticing that she's having trouble getting around. I always thought she stands at the stairs for a few seconds before going up because she forgot what she was going to do. Now I realize that it probably hurts to climb them. She just hesitated before jumping up into her bed, which is about a foot off the ground.

She's an old lady.

So I'll make the call today and get it over with. No real sense in prolonging it. I just always figured she'd go off somewhere when she was ready to croak over, but she doesn't go out anymore when it's chilly. And I REALLY don't want to just find her laying dead.

:huggy:

ArkRescue
02-08-2012, 10:40 AM
:huggy:

pixiegirl
02-08-2012, 10:42 AM
:huggy:

vraiblonde
02-08-2012, 10:53 AM
Friday at 12:30. I feel a sense of relief.

The only other time I had to have a cat put down, he was a only a few years old and had feline AIDS. So it was awful and traumatic. This isn't like that - it's time for me to be responsible and call it a day for her. She's been a good cat and had a good run. :yay:

kwillia
02-08-2012, 10:56 AM
Friday at 12:30. I feel a sense of relief.

The only other time I had to have a cat put down, he was a only a few years old and had feline AIDS. So it was awful and traumatic. This isn't like that - it's time for me to be responsible and call it a day for her. She's been a good cat and had a good run. :yay:heck, I've heard about Claudia for so many years I feel like I know her... You are a good cat mom... :huggy:

lovinmaryland
02-08-2012, 10:56 AM
Friday at 12:30. I feel a sense of relief.

The only other time I had to have a cat put down, he was a only a few years old and had feline AIDS. So it was awful and traumatic. This isn't like that - it's time for me to be responsible and call it a day for her. She's been a good cat and had a good run. :yay:
:huggy:

vraiblonde
02-08-2012, 11:02 AM
Thanks, you all, for helping me make this decision. :huggy:

Hank
02-08-2012, 11:05 AM
Is it cheesy to have your animal cremated? I did that with my dog and have a box urn in my office.. I think I would do the same for my cat.

K_Jo
02-08-2012, 11:08 AM
Thanks, you all, for helping me make this decision. :huggy:

:huggy:

K_Jo
02-08-2012, 11:08 AM
Is it cheesy to have your animal cremated? I did that with my dog and have a box urn in my office.. I think I would do the same for my cat.

I love your sensitive side. :love:

vraiblonde
02-08-2012, 11:08 AM
Is it cheesy to have your animal cremated? I did that with my dog and have a box urn in my office.. I think I would do the same for my cat.

Of course she will be cremated and I'll get her ashes. I really don't like the thought of her just being...disposed of.

luvmygdaughters
02-08-2012, 11:08 AM
Its such a hard decision to make. Especially when you've had that pet for so long. You're doing the right thing and trust me, you know when its time. My girl was with me for 18 years and I knew when she was ready by the way she looked at me. Its hard to say goodbye to someone who's been so loyal and loving for so many years, but thats the kindest thing we can do for them. So sorry for you, but you did the right thing.:huggy:

Hank
02-08-2012, 11:11 AM
I love your sensitive side. :love:

:lmao:

kwillia
02-08-2012, 11:11 AM
Is it cheesy to have your animal cremated? I did that with my dog and have a box urn in my office.. I think I would do the same for my cat.Naw... that's not cheesy... this is cheesy...

Hank
02-08-2012, 11:13 AM
I really don't like the thought of her just being...disposed of.

Yeah, me either... Other option was to bury her casket style on my property but I think the cremation was the way to go...

...and on a side note, the staff at P. Fred Animal Hospital are awesome!

ArkRescue
02-08-2012, 11:18 AM
Friday at 12:30. I feel a sense of relief.

The only other time I had to have a cat put down, he was a only a few years old and had feline AIDS. So it was awful and traumatic. This isn't like that - it's time for me to be responsible and call it a day for her. She's been a good cat and had a good run. :yay:

Will you have KiKi Stinkertoes present? Were they buddies?

FancyBelle
02-08-2012, 11:23 AM
My Brandee was 17 in Nov, and I am so worried about when that time comes. I know it's coming, but gawd, I don't want it to.

ImAChvyGirl
02-08-2012, 12:46 PM
:huggy: Fairwell to Claudia!

vraiblonde
02-08-2012, 12:54 PM
Naw... that's not cheesy... this is cheesy...

I was going to say what a cool idea, but hot on the heels of that thought my brain went, "Yeah, ick". :lol:

Chasey_Lane
02-08-2012, 01:05 PM
Thanks, you all, for helping me make this decision. :huggy:
Awww, how sad, Vrai. I'm so sorry! If you need someone to drive you to/from, let me know. :hugs:

animalluvr4life
02-08-2012, 01:34 PM
vrai....I also have an 18yr old cat myself. She still eats though and can walk around semi-ok. she hasn't made a peep yest today so I wonder what is up with her. I also haven't heard her come out to eat her food as of 7am guess she is more tired then hungry. I know the day is going to come for me too and i don't want it to come. I have to take her to the vet in a few months for shots and if she has lost more weight I think I will do the humane thing and have her pts. She weighed 7lbs 8oz the last time she was at the vet. She has never a day in her life weighed over 9lbs though (shes a calico and small and petite shes been this way since she was a baby).

vraiblonde
02-08-2012, 01:37 PM
Awww, how sad, Vrai. I'm so sorry! If you need someone to drive you to/from, let me know. :hugs:

Thanks!

MJ
02-08-2012, 01:38 PM
:huggy:

vraiblonde
02-08-2012, 01:40 PM
vrai....I also have an 18yr old cat myself. She still eats though and can walk around semi-ok. she hasn't made a peep yest today so I wonder what is up with her. I also haven't heard her come out to eat her food as of 7am guess she is more tired then hungry. I know the day is going to come for me too and i don't want it to come. I have to take her to the vet in a few months for shots and if she has lost more weight I think I will do the humane thing and have her pts. She weighed 7lbs 8oz the last time she was at the vet. She has never a day in her life weighed over 9lbs though (shes a calico and small and petite shes been this way since she was a baby).
:huggy:

Claudia was just under 4 lbs at her last vet check, and she used to go around 5 lbs. She lost 1/2 lb in this last year.

baileydog
02-08-2012, 01:48 PM
Vrai, Im so sorry what youre going thru. Been there, done that. It is so hard, like losing a member of the family. I myself have 5 kittys, and do not look forward to that day. You are doing right by her. Hold her and love her for a lifetime when you let her go. ill be thinking about you. :huggy:

Katelin
02-08-2012, 01:52 PM
Peace to you and Claudia :huggy:
You are a good cat mom V.


Would you post her photo of her today?

vraiblonde
02-08-2012, 02:07 PM
Would you post her photo of her today?

Here are some older pics of her, probably 4 years ago or so.

Katelin
02-08-2012, 02:10 PM
Thank you. She is a beautiful girl!

vraiblonde
02-08-2012, 02:17 PM
Here's one I just took of her.

RoseRed
02-08-2012, 02:20 PM
Here's one I just took of her.

She's looking a bit scraggly. Same as Jack before she died. :bawl:

Pasofever
02-08-2012, 02:21 PM
That sounds like the humane choice... don't you wish we could do that for our elders...:huggy:

Come on mom...its time to go to the vet...:smack:



Sorry Vrai...if you need me...call...good luck will be thinking of you two

vraiblonde
02-08-2012, 02:22 PM
She's looking a bit scraggly. Same as Jack before she died. :bawl:

She actually looks better in that pic than she does in person. When she's standing up she looks like skin and bones.

RoseRed
02-08-2012, 02:23 PM
She actually looks better in that pic than she does in person. When she's standing up she looks like skin and bones.

She already is a tiny peanut.

Hank
02-08-2012, 02:28 PM
Here's one I just took of her.

aww :huggy:

cricketmd
02-08-2012, 02:29 PM
I'm sorry Vria. :frown: :huggy:x100!!
You and Claudia will be in my thoughts and prayers Friday!

Roman
02-08-2012, 02:44 PM
Here's one I just took of her.

I might get some bashing from some people, but she looks alert, and pretty good to me for an 18 year-old! Yes..a little thin, but not emaciated. She also looks like she wants to go outside! Only you can tell if it is time to let go. It's just a picture, but she doesn't look like she's suffering one bit. Either way, as stated in earlier posts...you WILL make the right decision, not us. My thoughts are with you, and Claudia. :huggy:

vraiblonde
02-08-2012, 03:07 PM
I might get some bashing from some people, but she looks alert, and pretty good to me for an 18 year-old! Yes..a little thin, but not emaciated. She also looks like she wants to go outside! Only you can tell if it is time to let go. It's just a picture, but she doesn't look like she's suffering one bit. Either way, as stated in earlier posts...you WILL make the right decision, not us. My thoughts are with you, and Claudia. :huggy:

Nah, she's quite emaciated - like I said, the pic makes her look bigger than she does in person. And she absolutely doesn't want to go outside, only when it's nice and warm and she can sun herself on the deck. Cold, wet weather doesn't work for her anymore. She was watching the squirrels and probably reminiscing about the days when they wouldn't dare come into her yard or she'd disembowel them.

And she's not alert by any real definition of the word. She has dementia and most of the time has no concept of what's going on.

RoseRed
02-08-2012, 03:34 PM
Nah, she's quite emaciated - like I said, the pic makes her look bigger than she does in person. And she absolutely doesn't want to go outside, only when it's nice and warm and she can sun herself on the deck. Cold, wet weather doesn't work for her anymore. She was watching the squirrels and probably reminiscing about the days when they wouldn't dare come into her yard or she'd disembowel them.

And she's not alert by any real definition of the word. She has dementia and most of the time has no concept of what's going on.

Has she gone deaf, too?

belvak
02-08-2012, 03:46 PM
I'm sorry Vria. :frown: :huggy:x100!!
You and Claudia will be in my thoughts and prayers Friday!

Me too!!! :huggy:

Pasofever
02-08-2012, 03:57 PM
4 lbs is an ity bity..... :hugs:

desertrat
02-08-2012, 04:04 PM
Just noticed this. Tough thing to do, but I'm sure you are doing it right.:huggy:

lovinmaryland
02-08-2012, 04:23 PM
She is such a pretty cat Vrai. So sorry you are having to go through this. :huggy:

my-thyme
02-08-2012, 04:45 PM
:huggy:

ontheriver
02-08-2012, 04:52 PM
:huggy:

kwillia
02-08-2012, 05:34 PM
Come on mom...its time to go to the vet...:smack:


Hey... my mother gave me medical power of attorney BECAUSE she knows I'd be the one willing to pull the plug...:smack:

Heck, back when she had her knee replaced a few months ago, she'd tell the therapist that she was working really hard in therapy becasue she was afraid I'd pull the plug if she kept on limping...:coffee:

vraiblonde
02-08-2012, 06:07 PM
Has she gone deaf, too?

How do you tell with a cat? :lol:

She doesn't react when I call her or when the dog is barking around, so she may have hearing loss. Or she may just be ignoring us.

Katelin
02-08-2012, 06:14 PM
How do you tell with a cat? :lol:

She doesn't react when I call her or when the dog is barking around, so she may have hearing loss. Or she may just be ignoring us.

You just answered your question...if she seems to ignore all sounds, esp. your voice, she has hearing loss.

Roman
02-08-2012, 06:19 PM
You just answered your question...if she seems to ignore all sounds, esp. your voice, she has hearing loss.

No Chit?!

RoseRed
02-08-2012, 06:25 PM
How do you tell with a cat? :lol:

She doesn't react when I call her or when the dog is barking around, so she may have hearing loss. Or she may just be ignoring us.

You just answered your question...if she seems to ignore all sounds, esp. your voice, she has hearing loss.

I could walk up behind her and holler her name and clap. She didn't flinch.

Have you also checked the inside of her ears? Are they tinged yellow? Jack's were, as the vet pointed out. She was going into kidney failure.

PrepH4U
02-08-2012, 06:29 PM
Friday at 12:30. I feel a sense of relief.

The only other time I had to have a cat put down, he was a only a few years old and had feline AIDS. So it was awful and traumatic. This isn't like that - it's time for me to be responsible and call it a day for her. She's been a good cat and had a good run. :yay:

:huggy: I am so sorry. You are doing the right thing by her. :huggy:

Is it cheesy to have your animal cremated? I did that with my dog and have a box urn in my office.. I think I would do the same for my cat.

I do not think it is cheesy at all. All of my dogs have been cremated, in fact I should be receiving my dogs ashes from last thursday any day now.

vraiblonde
02-08-2012, 06:31 PM
You just answered your question...if she seems to ignore all sounds, esp. your voice, she has hearing loss.

Yeah, but she's always ignored me. :lol:

She creaks along, doesn't sleep on the bed with me anymore because she can't leap on or off, can barely make it to the couch, that sort of thing. She's an Alzheimer's kitty, which has been going on for a couple of years and I see it every day, but it didn't bother either of us, so no biggie. The physical thing bothers me, although she doesn't act like she's in pain. And the biggest is that she stopped eating about two weeks ago. She's always been a light eater because she's a small cat, but now it's just a few little nibbles a day. That's what tells me it's probably time.

Wenchy
02-08-2012, 07:24 PM
She's an old lady.
And I REALLY don't want to just find her laying dead.

Understood. Hold her close as she goes and whisper loving words in her ear. :huggy:

Bann
02-08-2012, 08:24 PM
Here's one I just took of her.

:bawl: Awww. She's like skin and bones.


:huggy:

Pasofever
02-08-2012, 11:15 PM
Hey... my mother gave me medical power of attorney BECAUSE she knows I'd be the one willing to pull the plug...:smack:

Heck, back when she had her knee replaced a few months ago, she'd tell the therapist that she was working really hard in therapy becasue she was afraid I'd pull the plug if she kept on limping...:coffee:


Well you know I have pulled a few plugs in my life....both for peeps and animals...I feel for Vrai its tough...18 yrs is a LONG LONG time to have a pet...she has offered her a wonderful long life...she should be proud...

Dakota
02-09-2012, 07:43 AM
ahhhh V, it sounds like it is the time. I have an 8 year old kitty that looks just like yours - even in the face shape/eyes.

I know you are a strong person. You've had her for 16 years and I guarantee you will break down a bit. You really should consider having a friend go with you just for support. I made the mistake of going alone and had snot bubbles coming out of my nose and could barely see when I was leaving.

ArkRescue
02-09-2012, 08:40 AM
How do you tell with a cat? :lol:

She doesn't react when I call her or when the dog is barking around, so she may have hearing loss. Or she may just be ignoring us.

I have a rescue in my care that is deaf (didn't used to be). I've tried time and time to test it, and nope, she can't hear.

Happygirl
02-09-2012, 07:06 PM
So sorry to hear about Claudia, but as hard as it is, sounds like the right decision! :huggy:

Dakota
02-09-2012, 07:33 PM
Oops - earlier I said "16 years" and I realize that was an error. Another friend of mine is going through the same thing and it is HER cat that is 16.

Lilypad
02-10-2012, 09:16 AM
Vrai, thinking about Claudia and you today....:huggy:

ginwoman
02-10-2012, 09:20 AM
Vrai, thinking about Claudia and you today....:huggy:

Me too. Hope we hear from Vrai later. :huggy:

vraiblonde
02-10-2012, 09:32 AM
Vrai, thinking about Claudia and you today....:huggy:

Me too. Hope we hear from Vrai later. :huggy:

Thank you!

Yesterday she perked up and was running around like her old self. Damn contrary cat. :lol: But no biggie - I can always cancel the appointment, right? Then last night she had another bad night - woke up at 2am crying. I went down to see what was wrong and she was just standing in the middle of the living room crying. Checked her out, nothing wrong, led her to the food dish, no interest. So I finally pulled her into bed with me and Apollo, and she snoozed for awhile, then woke up and wanted back down (she can't jump down from the bed anymore). The crying started again around 5am.

So no more second-guessing. Today's the day.

huntr1
02-10-2012, 09:42 AM
Thank you!

Yesterday she perked up and was running around like her old self. Damn contrary cat. :lol: But no biggie - I can always cancel the appointment, right? Then last night she had another bad night - woke up at 2am crying. I went down to see what was wrong and she was just standing in the middle of the living room crying. Checked her out, nothing wrong, led her to the food dish, no interest. So I finally pulled her into bed with me and Apollo, and she snoozed for awhile, then woke up and wanted back down (she can't jump down from the bed anymore). The crying started again around 5am.

So no more second-guessing. Today's the day.
Sorry for you. Glad for Claudia that she has such a loving caretaker/pet human.

cricketmd
02-10-2012, 09:45 AM
Thank you!

Yesterday she perked up and was running around like her old self. Damn contrary cat. :lol: But no biggie - I can always cancel the appointment, right? Then last night she had another bad night - woke up at 2am crying. I went down to see what was wrong and she was just standing in the middle of the living room crying. Checked her out, nothing wrong, led her to the food dish, no interest. So I finally pulled her into bed with me and Apollo, and she snoozed for awhile, then woke up and wanted back down (she can't jump down from the bed anymore). The crying started again around 5am.

So no more second-guessing. Today's the day.

You are in my thoughts and prayers today for wisdom and strength. Its not an easy thing to do. Hang in there! You have my number if you need to talk, text or anything!! I'll be thinking of you! :huggy:

RoseRed
02-10-2012, 09:58 AM
Thank you!

Yesterday she perked up and was running around like her old self. Damn contrary cat. :lol: But no biggie - I can always cancel the appointment, right? Then last night she had another bad night - woke up at 2am crying. I went down to see what was wrong and she was just standing in the middle of the living room crying. Checked her out, nothing wrong, led her to the food dish, no interest. So I finally pulled her into bed with me and Apollo, and she snoozed for awhile, then woke up and wanted back down (she can't jump down from the bed anymore). The crying started again around 5am.

So no more second-guessing. Today's the day.

:huggy:

belvak
02-10-2012, 10:22 AM
:huggy:

lovinmaryland
02-10-2012, 10:36 AM
:huggy:

Roman
02-10-2012, 10:37 AM
I am thinking about you & Claudia today. It does sound like the time has come. Apollo, and Kiki Stinkertoes will help you through it. :huggy:

dawn
02-10-2012, 12:18 PM
:huggy:

baileydog
02-10-2012, 12:29 PM
My thoughts have been with you and Claudia all morning. Im so sorry for what you are going thru. I will miss hearing of Claudias antics. Be extra loving to your other babies at home, they will be missing Claudia too. I wish I could give you a big hug today. :huggy:

Katelin
02-10-2012, 12:39 PM
....there is a new star in the heavens tonight....
.........sparkley new and dancing free.....
..........it watch over you forever Vria.....
.................. :huggy:......

vraiblonde
02-10-2012, 01:36 PM
All done. The All Kinds folks are so wonderful, everyone is just terrific. Very peaceful for Claudia.

Thank you all for your support through this. :huggy:

DaisyDuke
02-10-2012, 01:40 PM
All done. The All Kinds folks are so wonderful, everyone is just terrific. Very peaceful for Claudia.

Thank you all for your support through this. :huggy:

:huggy:

RoseRed
02-10-2012, 01:52 PM
All done. The All Kinds folks are so wonderful, everyone is just terrific. Very peaceful for Claudia.

Thank you all for your support through this. :huggy:

:huggy:

baileydog
02-10-2012, 02:12 PM
RIP Claudia.:huggy:

belvak
02-10-2012, 02:44 PM
:huggy:

bresamil
02-10-2012, 02:45 PM
So sorry for the loss of your furry little friend. :huggy:

cricketmd
02-10-2012, 04:05 PM
:huggy:

my-thyme
02-10-2012, 04:08 PM
:huggy:

luvscats
02-10-2012, 08:19 PM
Thanks to you, she had a happy life - warm soft bed, lots of laughter, plenty of food, tons of hugs & kisses and she was much loved. :huggy:

DoWhat
02-10-2012, 08:26 PM
Vrai, so sorry for your loss. You made a tough decision, but a right one.

All Kinds Vets are great.
Dr. Adam and Dr. Autumn (husband & wife) came out here to our house when we decided to put down our lab.

Loper
02-10-2012, 08:33 PM
I'm so sorry about your loss! I think you made the right choice for your furry best friend! :huggy:

wineo
02-10-2012, 08:40 PM
Sorry for your loss, it is the hardest choice to make. I had to put my Muffin down she was 13, and Dr. Adam was awesome.

She is at the Rainbow Bridge, waiting for the day you will be together again...

dgates80
02-10-2012, 10:12 PM
FF and I are both sorry for your loss, Vrai. RIP to the good little girl! Peace to you, you have done the kind and right thing. You were her true friend today.

Dg & mb...

frequentflier
02-11-2012, 10:40 AM
FF and I are both sorry for your loss, Vrai. RIP to the good little girl! Peace to you, you have done the kind and right thing. You were her true friend today.

Dg & mb...
:huggy:


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