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My beautiful girl getting pts today :'(

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Ouchhh · 09/08/2024 10:43

My beautiful cat was diagnosed with cancer in October and ever since then she's been slowly deteriorating.

She's been on a concoction of meds and appetite stimulates for a while and she's just eaten less and less until a couple of days ago she stopped eating completely, even when we try hand feed. I feel in my heart this a sign she's telling me that she's ready to go.

I have such a strong affinity with this cat, it's hard to describe to anyone who's never had a strong bond with an animal. She follows me around constantly , is so cuddly and has been my strength through some very dark times in my life. I honestly feel like she's my soul animal, like we were always meant to be in each others lives.

I'm just laid here on the bed with her now, she's in my arms and we're just waiting for the vet to arrive. I'm absolutely devastated . I'm scared it's going to hurt her, I'm worried she's going to be terrified. I just want to do right by her but it's so hard :( I'm going to miss her so much.

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FitAt50 · 09/08/2024 10:46

I am so sorry to read this. Had my lovely Harry PTS in May after 14 years together. It does get better and you will remember all the love you had together x

Sunburnisrareinscotland · 09/08/2024 10:47

Ah is sorry op. Your dcat will have your love until the very end.. Sadly we lost dcat during Covid and dh had to hand him over at the door to be pts... Poor dh lied and told me he went in with him to save my hurt.... I never let on I knew. .
You and dcat have been lucky to have had each other...

MeowCatPleaseMeowBack · 09/08/2024 10:47

I'm so sorry. You're doing the right thing but I know how awful it is.

You gave her an amazing life full of love and she never had to worry about a thing. Nothing you could have done would have prevented this.

Just cuddle her as long as you can and know you are giving her peace

shellyleppard · 09/08/2024 10:48

Op I'm so sorry for you both. Cats are beautiful creatures and they are the most loving too. The vet will look after her, just hold her close x sending hugs x

WetBandits · 09/08/2024 10:56

You’re absolutely doing the right thing by her ❤️‍🩹

I gave my little old lady a final brush before we saw the vet (her favourite thing to do, and I got to hear her purring contentedly one last time), then cuddled her while she was PTS and she drifted off in my arms within seconds. No pain or fear, just peace.

I wish you and your girl the same peace Flowers

xxSideshowAuntSallyxx · 09/08/2024 17:28

I'm so sorry 😞. It does get easier and you're doing the right thing. I know it doesn't feel like it right now believe me.

My cat died suddenly last week and I'm so up and down. She was my shadow and I miss her terribly. I've put photos up and it feels like she is still there in some ways.

The grief you feel is justified.

Utterlyexhausted · 09/08/2024 18:17

I'm in the exact same situation today as you op. My darling boy has kidney failure and I'm trying to be strong for him today. This is hell but it's not fair for him to be in pain.

Sending you all the hugs xxxxx

Ouchhh · 09/08/2024 20:31

Thank you for your kind words everyone. I've not even told most of my nearest and dearest yet, somehow speaking about it anonymously on the internet was comforting.

So sorry to all of you that have lost a treasured pet, it truly is heartbreaking.

I took some comfort in her passing, it was all as nice as it could be. She was very calm, they sedated her, then she laid on my knee , they gave her the second injection and she slipped away so quickly. Me and my husband were able to have 5 minutes with her alone before they took her away.

I feel like I've non stop cried all day today & barely ate :( She really was the best girl and I still can't believe she's gone. I will miss her so much 💔

Thank you again everyone for your kind words, such an incredibly hard decision to make.

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Somertime · 09/08/2024 20:33

So sorry for you as that is heartbreaking. You can only remember that you are going the right thing for your lovely cat and you have given them the best life you can. ❤️

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