How to deal with guilt after euthanasia of a cat?
For several days after the vet gently stopped my 20-year-old cat Hedda’s heart, I couldn’t get past the feeling that Hedda didn’t want to die, or at least, she wanted it to happen in her own time, naturally. I had been one of those people who was adamant that I would not choose euthanasia unless I believed Hedda felt death would be preferable.
What did Jeff Foster say about euthanasia of cats?
A friend of mine, when thinking about the euthanasia of her cats, turns to another quote, from Jeff Foster, “Simply let go of the illusion that it could have been any different.” If you can’t stop the torrent of thoughts, that’s okay, too.
What happens if you give your cat FCV?
FCV is thought to be associated with chronic gingivitis / stomatitis, a very painful inflammation of the gums and teeth. Some of the more virulent strains cause hair loss and crusting on other parts of the body as well as hepatitis and even death.
How old do cats have to be to lose hair?
It is normal for cats to lose hair located between the eye and ear when suffering this condition. Usually, facial alopecia is seen when cats are between 14 and 20 months old.
For several days after the vet gently stopped my 20-year-old cat Hedda’s heart, I couldn’t get past the feeling that Hedda didn’t want to die, or at least, she wanted it to happen in her own time, naturally. I had been one of those people who was adamant that I would not choose euthanasia unless I believed Hedda felt death would be preferable.
A friend of mine, when thinking about the euthanasia of her cats, turns to another quote, from Jeff Foster, “Simply let go of the illusion that it could have been any different.” If you can’t stop the torrent of thoughts, that’s okay, too.
FCV is thought to be associated with chronic gingivitis / stomatitis, a very painful inflammation of the gums and teeth. Some of the more virulent strains cause hair loss and crusting on other parts of the body as well as hepatitis and even death.
It is normal for cats to lose hair located between the eye and ear when suffering this condition. Usually, facial alopecia is seen when cats are between 14 and 20 months old.