Can you put a cat down for old age?
Yes, one has an obligation to an elderly, beloved pet, but you’ve more than met yours. Of course your vet won’t put down Fluffy; she’s a gold mine. But you can take her to the nearest humane society shelter.
How can I safely put a cat down at home?
I put my 20 plus years old cat to sleep last year as he was suffering from advanced kidney disease. I still have not gotten another cat yet. I am … read more How can I safely and painlessly put down my 17 yr old cat (AT HOME AND BY MYSELF) who is suffering so much?
When is it time to put your cat down?
A useful concept to keep at the back of your mind is “quality of life, not quantity of life.”. If you decide to keep your cat alive, it’s important to ensure that her life is worth living. If she is in constant pain, it would be kinder to put her down, as her quality of life is non-existent.
How old should a 14 year old cat be?
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What to do with a 16 year old cat?
You’ve come a long way with your cat. At 16 she’s as much a part of your world as any human family member. There will be a lot of changes as your cat moves deeper into her twilight years. Continue your good work toward ensuring this time is as enjoyable and enriching as possible for both of you.
Can a 18 year old cat be put down?
You will live a much shorter, less good life if you don’t get some sleep and a vacation. Yes, one has an obligation to an elderly, beloved pet, but you’ve more than met yours. Of course your vet won’t put down Fluffy; she’s a gold mine.
I put my 20 plus years old cat to sleep last year as he was suffering from advanced kidney disease. I still have not gotten another cat yet. I am … read more How can I safely and painlessly put down my 17 yr old cat (AT HOME AND BY MYSELF) who is suffering so much?
Why is my 18 year old cat ruining my life?
You are being held hostage to the emotional demands—probably driven by feline dementia at this point—of a cat that is about 90 in human years. Ol’ Fluff has lived a long, long good life. You will live a much shorter, less good life if you don’t get some sleep and a vacation.
A useful concept to keep at the back of your mind is “quality of life, not quantity of life.”. If you decide to keep your cat alive, it’s important to ensure that her life is worth living. If she is in constant pain, it would be kinder to put her down, as her quality of life is non-existent.