I have an 8 year old male cat who I have had at the vets 6 times in the last 6 months. There is noticeable wastage in his hind legs and he is unable to walk at them moment.
When we first brought him to the vet he was given a steroid injection and a course of antibiotics.
There was a noticeable improvement but as so as he finished the course he started deteriorating again.
I brought him back and got X-rays and blood tests. No broken bones or anything really much showed up. Another 10 days antibiotics and again noticed improvement in his mobility and ability to toilet outside.
Finished the course, he went downhill again so brought him back. He has since gotten 2 more steroid injections and another long course of antibiotics.
Last treatment was 10 days ago and he is just lying on the sofa all day and I have to bring his food to him ( his appetite is fine, he would eat your hand) He is having accidents and using the litter tray sometimes when he can.
He was a very active outdoor cat before this who used to just use the house as a b&b.
My dilemma is what to do next and how long do I give him. I don't want him slowly dying in pain but I don't want to take his life from him either. My kids go nuts every time I suggest that it might be kinder to let him go and I do feel that this would be kinder but the thoughts of him trusting me to bring him to the vet and then having him put down is something I am struggling with. I don't think he is going to get better and I'm not sure how bad I should let him get before I make the decision.
Grateful for any views or advice please.