My poor cat was diagnosed with lymphoma in early January. It is the large cell type, and doesn't respond well to chemo so he is on prednisolone.
I am aware that I am going to have to put him down in the near future. This is the first time I have ever had to do this, and I don't know how I will 'know' when the right time is. What should I look for? How will it happen?
He is still very interested in food and purring when stroked, but he looks like he's in a bit of discomfort now. He's lying on the bathmat on the tiled bathroom floor (very unusual for him), and he's hunched over in an awkward position and very quiet.
The vet gave us tramadol to administer for the pain. I tried this yesterday but it sent him completely doolally. He stared into space in an anxious way for hours and hours. It clearly stressed him out hugely.
I have rung up again and the vet has suggested codeine, but this won't be in until tomorrow.
I am worried about doing it too early and depriving him of precious hours that he has left. I am equally worried about doing it too late and leaving him to suffer.
He has been such a brilliant, sweet, loving cat and he deserves the best end.
I had surgery myself a week ago and I am not coping mentally, emotionally, or physically. I feel both overwhelmed and helpless and scared.
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shovetheholly · 19/03/2015 13:12
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