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Its my pet cat. I have had him now for 12 years, he is 16.

He has gotten a urinary tract infection, and something going on in his kidneys.

Doc thinks he can take care of the problem... but no guarentees on how long (or if) it will help.

So far, I have about $350 into vet bills, and have to back tonight again. They want nearly $400/day for a stay, and he would have to stay for no less than 3 days, plus at home care (meds, in excess of $300 again).

So a total estimated cost of $1850.00, again.. no guarentees that the problem will go away.. or re-occur.

I am torn over this... but yet I have a logical side.

Do I have the cash... yes.. of course... but do I want to make sure that the investment is going to have a good effect, and not prolong the inevitible 3-6 months.

I am thinking about really just doing the home care thing, and make him as comfy as possible, and then if his health continues to deteriorate then have him put to sleep.
 
Pretty tough decision........ But for me, the money would not be an issue if I had the money.

This issue is whether or not the animal will suffer...........

Is this a case where the animal will be treated only to prolong it's suffering for the sake of just keeping you company...?

Whatever you do, do it out of love and care for the animal.....

Just my .02..........

D
 
Well about a year and half ago my best friend had a seizure..That was the first time I ever seen such a brave and smart dog with a weekness...I had at the hospital and once they told me what they thought because of his age (15) I also faced the same tough decision...He stayed there and racked up 1500 bucks and he got better... I thought about it and it just did not feel right to put him down yet..He ended up living for about another year and I made the most out of it...till on july 18 when he had another seizure...He came back but could no longer get up and move..It was then that I realized that It was time I knew for some reason that it was ok and right to let him go...It was the hardest thing I ever did but I knew it was right...There is no simple way to tell you this but you will just know when its time... I hope this helps.
 
Django said:
Pretty tough decision........ But for me, the money would not be an issue if I had the money.

This issue is whether or not the animal will suffer...........

Is this a case where the animal will be treated only to prolong it's suffering for the sake of just keeping you company...?

Whatever you do, do it out of love and care for the animal.....

Just my .02..........

D
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Thats the point that I was trying to get across....
 
FerrariTruck said:
Well about a year and half ago my best friend had a seizure..That was the first time I ever seen such a brave and smart dog with a weekness...I had at the hospital and once they told me what they thought because of his age (15) I also faced the same tough decision...He stayed there and racked up 1500 bucks and he got better... I thought about it and it just did not feel right to put him down yet..He ended up living for about another year and I made the most out of it...till on july 18 when he had another seizure...He came back but could no longer get up and move..It was then that I realized that It was time I knew for some reason that it was ok and right to let him go...It was the hardest thing I ever did but I knew it was right...There is no simple way to tell you this but you will just know when its time... I hope this helps.
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This same thing happened about 2.5 years ago..... but was not nearly as bad.

Right now I know he is suffering... I can see it in his eyes...and his actions.

I have been psyhing myself up to have to make the decision... and I will know in a few days if things have not gotten better that "that time" has come.
 
When I took my dog to the vet 2 years ago to be put down... I really had a hard time talking. I found out what a lump in the throat truely felt like. One of the hardest things I did. But I knew it was time :(

Good luck on your decision. It is never a easy one...
 
I feel for you and only you will know what the right decision is.
We obviously support either decision and feel your pain.
 
Money should never be an issue with a pet. You said you have to money so that isn't a question. The question is will your pet have a better quality of life after or are you just prolonging the pain. If there is a chance spend the money. If there is hardly any chance and/or it's quality of life will still be suffering then the decision should be simple but hard to carry out.

I know you will make the right decision Scott.
 
SrtBrad said:
Money should never be an issue with a pet. You said you have to money so that isn't a question. The question is will your pet have a better quality of life after or are you just prolonging the pain. If there is a chance spend the money. If there is hardly any chance and/or it's quality of life will still be suffering then the decision should be simple but hard to carry out.

I know you will make the right decision Scott.
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Tonights visit went well. I was given a bag of fluids, and needles for 10 days, and a scrip for 3 weeks of an mouth fed anti-biotic.

They said that he looks reletively well, and is alert, and if he is not better in 3 weeks after the meds are gone.. then to talk other options.
 
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This is always hard, been through many quandrys, I have 2 goldens, and a 15 year old pit, hes ok, put his father down from cancer, and had a coon dog that also had terminal cancer, put him down last year. always tough. I hope all are pets do ok, they bring so much to our lives!
 
God sees ahead and makes provisions...........

All the best for your feline friend......

D
 
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