Does not look promising.

[simple_gifts]

Found Sidney, my 13+ year old cat, unconscious on the kitchen floor. She was twitching and leaking from both ends. Scooped her up and made a place for her to rest on my bed, decided not to call the vet since a previous cat slipped away much the same way. Few hours have gone by and I don't think she's making it to morning.

Was supposed to go to VA this weekend, made it to W-B, PA and I-81S was closed for hours; instead of driving around the mess, I turned around and came back, probably a good thing, given the circumstances.

 

[Drew99GT]

All I can say is, please get the tyke to an after hours care facility and have her put to sleep. Please.

 

[moribundman]

Sorry to hear that, amigo.

 

[Pablo]

Yikes. Was she sick before?

Hope she's not in too much pain.

 

[sprintman]

Dom thre right thing like we did recently, put her down. We will never make the mistakes we did in the past prolonging their agony because we were so weak

 

[ekpolk]

Originally Posted By: Drew99GT
All I can say is, please get the tyke to an after hours care facility and have her put to sleep. Please.


On this, Drew and I are in complete agreement. She has been your loyal companion for many years. I know how you feel about her, we have two dogs and a cat, and we've lost a few over the years. She counts upon you to take care of her, and she can't do anything about her pain. And remember, although it may look like the end, perhaps there's something the vet really can do to make things OK for a little longer. Either way, please go get her the help she needs and deserves. We feel your pain.

 

[The_Jeff]

Just put my dog down Friday. Part of me said it was too early. But then I looked through some old photos and he was WAY happier when younger.

 

[MrCritical]

I know where you're coming from. We have a 17 year old cat (Charley) who is losing her hearing, and can't keep weight up, even though she eats like a horse.

She sleeps a lot more that she used to but doesn't seem to be in pain.

Sorry about Sidney.

 

[simple_gifts]

Just got back from the vet. Seemed to be a neurological problem. Shallow breathing, low body temp, lethargic movements. Turns out Sidney was about 18 years old; I had gotten her as a used cat so I didn't know her background. In great health up until this one event; vet thought she looked like a 10 year old cat.

The correct decision was made. She made her final trip back to the house in her burial sleeve in the bottom of a Redline box.

I can honestly say your inputs here made me act more decisively.

Thanks guys....

 

[Pablo]

Wow 18. That's a long time in cat years.

She had a good life with you.

 

[01rangerxl]

Please have her put down. At this point you just need to minimize her suffering. I know it is hard to do, but it will be the best thing for Sidney.

I feel your pain on this. I just lost my 13 year old cat Liath last week. We got her 11 years ago from a shelter in really bad shape. My mom had to feed her liquid food for weeks. Liath pulled through and turned out to be a really amazing cat. Unfortunately, because she was a manx, she started developing problems with her digestive system. The deformity messes something up. She was able to live a pretty normal life on medications for a couple years, but the medications just quit working. My mom was facing the decision of having major surgery done to save her, but her quality of life would never be the same, so she was put down.

 

[Gary Allan]

I've had to do it too many times. Some were the most magnificent animals that I've been privileged to know and bond with. Not just pets ..but close friends. It's hard to let go of that.

 

[leftlane]

Originally Posted By: simple_gifts
Just got back from the vet. Seemed to be a neurological problem.


You said your previous cat died much the same way so this tends to suggest they are being accidentally poisoned instead of it being neurological. A woman I talked with recently said she had to put her dog down after it was "leaking at both ends" saying it was horrible and she started to cry talking about it so the discussion ended by her saying they found out the dog was poisoned by digging up and eating poison peanuts out of the yard planted there to kill moles.

They could also be poisoned by licking off the floors if cleaning or bug chemicals are used, or by licking their paws after walking outside in pesticides ect. Do you feed them onions or grapes by chance? That can kill them too. Causes liver and renal failure and many vets dont even know it. Some people leave food for their animals outside which can get rats in there relieving themselves in the food which could poison the animals that eat it later.

Whatever the case I'd do everything to find out as certain as possible that youre not in any way unknowingly contributing to this with your animals.

 

[simple_gifts]

Leftlane, the vet brought up many of the issues you mentioned and thought it might be a poisioning issue. These are indoor cats who can't even go into the basement (dirt floor) She also mentioned some cats chew electrical cords and get shocked putting their lungs into a flux state. I will be mulling over the condition of things around the house, but I don't even use "Dawn" type dishwashing liquid so exposure to such things is pretty remote; I will not be dismissing out of hand however and will be keeping it in the back of my mind.

-T

 

[Drew99GT]

Recently had to put my 21 year old cat down because of a broken hip. Other than that, he was in good health, and the doc said he could make a healthy recovery. Seeing the pain in the ol boys eyes, we had him put down.

I'm sure she'll be in your memories simplegifts. Losing beloved animals is almost as hard as losing people.

 

[Drew99GT]

Originally Posted By: MrCritical
I know where you're coming from. We have a 17 year old cat (Charley) who is losing her hearing, and can't keep weight up, even though she eats like a horse.

She sleeps a lot more that she used to but doesn't seem to be in pain.

Sorry about Sidney.


My 21 year old cat was the same - ate and ate and ate but lost weight. Turns out this is very common in old cats and it's almost always a thyroid problem - that can be treated. might want to take Charley in to get some blood work.

 

[Papa Bear]

Thinking of you S.G.
We had to put down our last cat in Dec. and we're taking a "break" from pets for a while.
Thanks for sharing.

 

[mikeg5]

Originally Posted By: Pablo
Wow 18. That's a long time in cat years.

She had a good life with you.


yeah you must have done something right buddy. sorry for your loss. that cat had one good life to live that long!

 

[leftlane]

Originally Posted By: Papa Bear
Thinking of you S.G.
We had to put down our last cat in Dec. and we're taking a "break" from pets for a while.
Thanks for sharing.


I swore I'd never get another dog again after one of mine died but six months later I got one. Glad I did because the love joy and laughs they bring are far better for you than grieving. If I'd never got another dog I'd missed out on a lot of good times over the 11yrs that Ive had him. Fixing to have to put him down this year which is sad but I know good times with another one are in my future and I look forward to that.

 

[Drew99GT]

Totally agree leftlane. I felt almost guilty getting another cat, but my new "buddy" has been a ball of joy. Haven't laughed this hard in a while watching a kitten do his thing. I almost get a sense now that my previous cat, and all previous animals, would want us to get a new pet so it will enjoy the same love, joy, and fun that they did.