Very elderly cat - how do you make 'that' decision

[custardbear]

Hi fellow cat lovers
I have a wonderful cat, he's so old now and he's got a tumour in his jaw/neck so he's having palliative care at home - but how do you decide when it's time to PTS? It's breaking my heart to see him so frail, but he's enjoying his food and milk still, still enjoying raw chicken and fish too - his favourites! He's enjoying the sunshine and pads around the garden with me, has strokes and brushes still and is /seems ok - he's just very dribbly and dishevelled.
Breaks my heart, he is such a gorgeous natured and wonderful cat to our whole family 🥰🥺
Tell me your experiences xx

It’s a heartbreaking decision to make, but you know when the time is right. It’s the most selfless decision you can make IMHO. I lost my last cat at 18, he was a real mummy’s boy, he was PTS 3 years ago, still miss him every day. Handhold for everyone going through this

Of course it doesn’t make it easier.

The choice will always be hard but it will always be made with love.

Update - I'm phoning the vet tomorrow and hoping for an appointment on Sat or Mon...
Thanks again for your help and support.

rosebud

Will be thinking of you and I hope that any decision you reach is the best for you and your lass. x

So long as he is comfortable & enjoying life, then let him carry on. You will know when the time comes as it will be obvious he's not coping or happy.

I'd suggest looking to CBD oil for him too. There's a few Facebook groups fir CBD & animals & some manufacturers can help with dose information too, but it's generally very safe & we've found they like the taste. We've used it a few times with our various pets in pain or end of life care & it can really help a lot