Sadly we've decided to have our 20 year old cat PTS today. He's now little more than skin and bone, he's fully incontinent, has had to be bathed 4 times in the last 2 weeks (which he hates) due to him lying in his own crap, and he's now become very unstable on his back legs. He's also not got much eyesight, I suspect he is deaf and definitely has signs of dementia. It's been a difficult decision because he still is eating, spends all day outside, and still responds a bit to us - but he has gone downhill over the last few weeks so we are finally in agreement that the time has come. We've had him since 8 weeks (with two of his siblings who lasted about 14 and 17 years)
Picture of him from about a couple of weeks ago enclosed.
Phoned my vet and was quoted £170.53 for euthanasia, individual cremation and return of ashes - more or less as expected.
Purely due to timing issues I phoned another local vet with slightly longer opening hours - quote for the same work £317.18. Note to all - worth asking the prices of 'standard' treatments since prices clearly vary considerably.
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The litter tray
Old cat being PTS today and cost of vetinary treatment.
Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 22/09/2017 09:40
Ahh Grumpy, a really sad day. You did your best for him from the start of his life right to the end 
Wouldn't it be nice if all pets enjoyed the life your had. Sending big hugs
Sorry for your loss, but concur with the others that you did the best thing for him and he no doubt had a wonderful life
RIP lovely puss
So sorry to hear about the loss of your old boy but glad it was peaceful
I'm sorry. We lost old girl at 19. It's hard when it's not a case of immediate and obvious suffering (if that makes sense.) Our vet mentioned her dignity. She had none. It was time to let her go.
RIP beautiful boy. No baths over the rainbow bridge.
OP very sorry for your loss.
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