How to know when to put an old cat down

[@TomScryleus]

Do you think Kajsa is re-united with Simba in cat-heaven?

[@maximumguitarage]

Totally

[@desperado77760]

I wish there was an animal heaven but there is not. They don't have a soul. We do. They have their life here thru God but it doesn't go beyond that. I'm getting very close to having to put my cat down. He's had feline AIDS for 10 years. He is a great cat, so affectionalte. He used to follow me everywhere I go, even to the shower. He would protect me when I got on the toilet. and as soon as I sat down anywhere he would went to get in my lap. now is so lackluster. he stays by himself and throws up every day. I'm alone, when he is gone I will really be alone.

[@johnmclaughlin4802]

I believe in an after life by our creator..you will see her again

[@DementiaDon]

​@@desperado77760 I wish there was a people heaven but there is not. You do not have a soul. You have your life here through random chance and it doesn't go beyond that.

[@desperado77760]

@@DementiaDon I have seen my guardian angel as a child as well as Satan as a child. I've had mystical experiences after receiving Holy Communion. Some have said I actually had light coming off me. I know God exists

[@joyceonthego8317]

A cat who has been with your household a long time has become a family member. It takes a lot of courage to make a decision like this. I wish you peace and comfort as you heal.

[@michellegower1259]

I agree! My cat was 18 and was more like a son to me then a cat. He was my best friend.

[@rfort88]

Thanks for sharing this. My cat will be 14 next week and is scheduled to be put down. When I adopted her at the shelter she literally jumped out of the cage into my arms. She has run the household ever since. For about a year her quality of life has been sliding. This really helped. Peace.

[@ScottEditing]

My cat is 20 we put him down today not because of this video kidney failure his brother 2 years ago for the same reason

[@donpodlas5546]

Thank you, Tom. A few hours ago, we had to put our cat of 14 years to sleep. We hung on as long as we could. Casey's quality of life was getting worse and worse. All he wanted to do was lay down to eat and drink and had no other desires. He was a heavy cat, and he would always lick and tend to his legs, after walking just a little bit. I knew he was in pain. Cats will never let you know just how much pain they are in. He would also display very little control over his bowels and bladder, which only made things that much more difficult. I'm 75, and I have been through this so many times in my life with my dogs and cats, and it never fails to hurt so much. Maggie, one of our younger females, was very close to Casey. As soon as we got back from the vets, you could tell that she was already missing him badly. That's the hardest part, watching her look all over the house for her companion. This will pass and the pain will lessen with time and reflection, as it always does. But for the moment, it's very painful. Thanks for sharing your experiences with this very difficult situation. Peace and much love and healing to you.

[@larryblake3048]

I just went thru the same thing a couple weeks ago with my 16 or 17 year old cat....she stopped eating like normal and would just lick the gravy off her canned food and she would just stare a things for hours at a time. She stopped grooming herself like she normally did, she always groomed herself for 15 min after every meal. If you know your cat, you will notice any small changes in habits. She finally died one night on her own thankfully, I was dreading putting her down.She didn't really suffer, she just withered away slowly at her own pace. We gave each other many years and seasons of pleasure together and she will be greatly missed. PS: She came to my back door one stormy night soaking wet shivering and meowing loudly, I couldn't turn her away....she chose me.

[@TomScryleus]

oh, similar story. as kajsa came to my wife when kajsa was pregnant and homeless. she chose my wife. :)

[@soaringkite2673]

Cats always choose their human. ❤

[@michaeltammaro482]

My condolences for your loss. YOUR baby departed in HER time. She wasn't HURRIED off. SOMETIMES I wonder if people simply feel uncomfortable with NOT being able to deal with changes in their pets as a result of them simply getting older and subconciously look for VALIDITY in ridding THEMSELVES of this daily uncomfortability. I've seen it too many times. YOU did well!

[@sharon4364]

We had our dear cat put down today. Nearly 21 years old, she had a really good life as the Princess Kitty of our home and our lives. The elderly cat medical issues were stacking up and we saw her really going downhill, so it seemed compassionate to help her along to the "Beautiful green meadows". I hope to meet her there someday. The house has a strange quietness now, I can just feel it. I hope she is chasing butterflies and bees, not missing us. See you later, sweetpea kitty.

[@TomScryleus]

Im sure she is.

[@meredithheath5272]

( Mine was euthanized 3 weeks ago, on 5 May 2024. We are all heartbroken...)

[@meredithheath5272]

I just had an In Home Euthenasia for my 16.5 year old Black Kitty... I don't know if it was wise to take a lot of photos, and short videos of her before her death. I documented much of the "process" as well, and, had a "memorial service" for her this past Sunday ( 3 week "anniversary"), by watching the video... it is very heartbreaking, but, I think I'm glad I have it.... ( I even cried when I handed over her crate to my brother, who could use it for his friend's pets. He promised that if I wanted it back, I could have it back....) For everyone who is grieving, I am wishing you as much support as you can obtain, and need.

[@BeCoShooter]

Sorry for your loss. Our 15 year old boy had cancer, and was getting worse by the day. On the morning of his scheduled last car ride, he passed away at home. His ashes are on the mantle piece next his sister. No more suffering. It's a very hard thing to do, and it's easy to be selfish and want them to stay with you, but in the end, you're treating a family member with love.

[@octagonseventynine1253]

I live alone with my cat. He’s 11 now and I got him from the shelter when he was 3 months old . He’s got chronic kidney disease but I give him fluids weekly and have him on a special diet so he is doing well. I’m still absolutely heart broken knowing one day I’ll have to do this. I can’t even describe the sadness I feel at the idea of losing him.

[@bigneiltoo]

Unlike humans, pets are purely innocent.

[@berealrb1496]

My cat made it almost 3 years on kidney food, potassium, and blood pressure meds and she really did enjoy her life for those last 3 years. We had many cuddles and she loved life. I treated her very well knowing we were having our last years together. It was sweet. I think I enjoyed her more as an older cat.

[@Mizerableklaha]

I had to put my darling 17 year old girl Athena to sleep last saturday. I bawled my eyes out during the whole process and for two days afterwards. I have never cried so much in my life.

[@8evanesse]

Oh my gosh, I’m so sorry for your loss. Cats always know who the good people are. She picked well.

[@TomScryleus]

thank you. I hope so. I find that as a pet owner you often worry if you are good enough.

[@freeconfederate]

Your thought of this being the greatest act of love rings very true! Honetly, I wish it was me dying instead of my best friend and compaion Niles. He is only 9 years old but has congestive heart failure. The Vet tells me that he might have six months left but it is one day at a time. We are enjoying each moment of life together and cherrising the time we have left. Sometimes, with Niles, I think perhaps I am overly emotionaly invested with him. However, when I hear other peoples stories of thier love for thier best friends I know I am not alone. That is comforting. Thank you for taking the time to share your story.

[@anncasey5903]

Thank You for your kind words! My 19-year-old cat Baher has kidney disease! She lost her sight and not eating as much, bumping into things and drinking water and urinating a lot! I'm trying to make a decision too about whether to put her down! Your video brought me insight and comfort! God Bless!

[@jczirjak]

Thank you for this post. It has been immensely helpful - I’m putting my elder cat down tomorrow. He’s very sick and I know he is suffering but I still feel intensely guilty. I feel better after watching your video and that I’m not alone in feeling how I feel. Thank you.

[@cogmovies]

Thank you Tom. Having experienced this on a number of occasions (we've had many cats), I fully appreciate your feelings and thoughts in circumstances like this. Very sorry to hear of your loss. You did the right thing - an act of love for your beloved pet. ❤

[@TomScryleus]

Thank you John. We still have Agnes. :)

[@ned1621]

This video came up on my feed. Its something Ive never thought of much, but I have lately about my Cat Puss... 11 years ago he walked across my back garden in bits.. He was frightened skinny and bleeding from his legs from licking his fur off from ticks... He wouldn't come near me, so I began to leave food out for him. He eventually began to trust me, and here we are 11 years later. Always there when I come home from work, he was a bit wild and fiercely territorial snd git into many fights and vet visits for bites. He turned into a fine Cat and a great friend. I have noticed lately he sleeps a lot more and not as lively. Brought him to the vet recently and said he could be becoming diabetic.. Im dreading the day Puss will have to go. But I know that day will come. I rescued Puss but he has rescued me too through very tough times. Thank you for the video its comforting in ways as to know what happens... God bless... From Ireland...

[@1959Berre]

The hardest decision ever was to have my 16 year old Timmy put to sleep after taking care of his diabetes condition for over 9 years. He was a wonderful friend, the sweetest cat ever. Taking him to the vet felt like betrayal. Though his condition was terminal, he seemed to enjoy his last ride by car. Watching him fall asleep on the vet's table was unbearable. I cried till I had no more tears, and then I cried again. I was devastated for weeks. Ten years later I still miss him dearly and I feel bad about it.

[@TomScryleus]

its that feeling that you will never see a loved one again when they die. Its a hard one. didn't you get a new cat?

[@1959Berre]

@@TomScryleus I was not able to connect to a new cat for years. And I was afraid of having to endure this pain again some day. But eventually I got a new cat that I love very much. When I will have to make this decision again, it will be worse than hell.

[@presstoplay2314]

I totally understand... I keep replaying that day in my mind over and over again.. I also feel like I betrayed her. It's a horrible, horrible feeling. I don't think I can get another cat. The pain is unbearable. I still have her bed next to me on my bed. I just can’t remove it. It’s been next to me for almost 20 years.

[@maribelfarnsworth4565]

Thank you Tom, for sharing your feelings. From our own family experience I can tell you that you are not alone!

[@jjcc-t5g]

I have an appointment for this Friday with my vet. Our kitty, Ninja, who we adopted when she was a kitten from a local clinic, has been with us for 19 years and has been my shadow since day one. But Ninja is sick and weak; she has kidney disease, the onset of heart disease, arthritis and ataxia, and at times she has trouble breathing. Despite this, we've struggled to deal with letting her go. I can't thank you enough for posting this.

[@TomScryleus]

19 years is a long time. Ninja was lucky. And Im sure she had a happy life with you. remember, you are doing an act of love for her..

[@bigneiltoo]

Thanks so much for having the courage to share this painful experience with others who are going through it also.

[@TomScryleus]

It helped with my gried making this video. I miss Kajsa. But, i know we did the right thing

[@bigneiltoo]

@@TomScryleus My 12 year old cat had never seen the vet until 4 days ago. They said she has breast cancer and gave her a few injections (antibiotic, cortisone and IV fluids). Now she hasn't pooped since, is gasping for her final breath and stopped eating and drinking.

[@TomScryleus]

I think its time. :(

[@bigneiltoo]

@@TomScryleus I went on an overnight business trip. I kissed her goodbye 8 times and took a photo. My mom came to see her last night. Today I came home to find her missing. She was under the stove, the place she hid when we first moved here over 3 years ago. She had died peacefully in our home. I buried her at my mom's glorious riverfront home with a little ceremony. Strangely, I feel so relieved. Her companion (who I got 10 years ago this month) seems okay but has never been alone before.

[@bigneiltoo]

She saw 23 states and we lived in Houston, Austin, Dallas, San Jose (CA), Tulsa, Atlanta, Boston and Florida. For most I had the 2 cats. I just got a new apartment and am so sad to think it won't be the two of them exploring together with occasional kisses.

[@algray1195]

I just put our Tuxedo down today. After a 6 month fight with urinary tract disease, we had to come to grips with the fact that it was unwinable . 14 years of being a great friend, today I feel a hole in my heart.

[@jimstandefer1799]

I am one day from doing this , Miss Kitty has been with me since 2009 , I am heart broken, we have been through alot together . But she is having trouble walking and hardly drinking or eating anything. She has kidney failure, I don't want to lose her, but I know it is the best thing for her. I don't want her to suffer . She is my number one girl . God it hurts . I know the process is as you said. But it still hurts. I will miss her greatly .

[@mariadean6071]

I’m so sorry for your loss of your Miss Kitty. I’ve been through this a few times over the years with my sweet pets and it doesn’t get any easier. It is an act of love to keep them from suffering. I have an 18 year old cat and will be making that decision soon.

[@berealrb1496]

I just put my 16 and 20 yr old down with kidneydisease. The 16 year olds levels sky rocketed after being vaxxed. She knew the lady came for her. She started to go upstaires😢.. The sleepy shot took longer and she fought it. She had a hard time peeing and only ate and drank when water, food given to her. She no longer did anything but sit in her cat house. I knew it would get worse and worse.

[@soaringkite2673]

It is Easter Sunday, and I’m watching my 20 year cat old die. I can’t go to the vet until Tuesday because of the holiday. He is old and slow but continued eating and sitting in the sun until yesterday. I know it is time - I just hope he holds out until I can get to the vet as I don’t know what I would do with his body if he passes before. I’ve had numerous cats, and they have all died in my arms at the vet’s. It is so difficult…😥💔💔

[@michellegower1259]

I had my best buddy of 18 years put to sleep few days ago. He was my lap cat (his choice from day 1). It was extremely hard to 'let him go' but he was so weak and thin. I realised I was being selfish if I allowed him to die naturally, in pain. Years ago my youngest son, watched his cat have a heart attack and he said the last meow was horrendous! He has regretted ever since he didn't save her from that pain, if he took vet advice just a week previously to let her go. My 18 yrs with my best buddy was priceless and I owed him a dignified end. He died in my arms in 3 seconds of the injection. Sadly we had no quiet room but vets main room. I have never cried so deeply in my life!

[@earnesta.brooks7123]

I have had several cats and a dog. I can appreciate what you are saying. I had a dog also, about 1 year old. He was trained on a dog sled, along with the other 15 siberian huskies. I visited where he was born and the rest of his family. The owner said that he adopted me, so that was my dog. He was about 15 months old but had been trained for a dog sled. I traveled quite a bit for work, but he was always glad to see me. When the time came, I knew what I had to do. And I stayed with him until he stopped. I buried his ashes at the base of a white maple tree in my back yard where he always laid down, watching the house waiting for our walk. Work took me away for several days ocassionaly but he always was happy to see me. My daughter was jealous. (Not really though).

[@beltycat5490]

We had to do this today - Moose was 14 years old - we miss her terribly

[@NelsonSantos-v6e]

Thank you Tom for sharing such moment of your life... as i sit here my nani of 14y is not doing well... the thought of putting him to sleep kill's me, but i will give him the dignity of not suffering ... im a 53 y old man that has his fair life shares of suffering but my babies(3) are so precious to me..😓😹

[@TomScryleus]

Its an act of love. Its a difficult thing to do. But its the right thing.

[@katrinat.3032]

What a great video. my Sasha is 17. We just figured out recently from the vet that she is deaf. Also, she has bad arthritis for which she gets two separate injections, each monthly. She also has overactive thyroid. She’s very immobile. I mean she gets up to eat, she gets up to use the litter box, and she might move from my bed to the other bedroom and that’s it. But she doesn’t really play anymore. Thank you for making this video because. I know most likely within the next year. I’m gonna have to do it.

[@Drmcclung]

In my experience any cat that's been with you for a while (bonded to you), they always let you know when it's time. All of mine did. Sometimes subtly, sometimes with great force. They'll stop doing some or all of their little rituals with you.. thats usually the first indication that they're ready to go. The most important thing to keep in mind is to NOT prolong their death when you're not ready but they are. That's the hardest part, letting go and accepting their time has come. I'm truly sorry you went through this, I know from experience how hard it is to go through with it the longer you've had the cat. ❤️❤️❤️

[@paulpresten5458]

I really really appreciate this.

[@hanscheong2676]

Wow, really admire you... you are extraordinarily strong emotionally.... i remembered I went into a depression for quite long, unable to function properly ...

[@TomScryleus]

I dont consider myself emotionally strong. Oversensitive. But i have learned how to manage my emotions better than before.

[@Larry-qw3rp]

Thank you so much. I am facing this with both a cat and dog. I have made appointments and now I have to buck up and do the right thing. 😢

[@ThatSkzAndArtObsessedPerson]

My cat is 19 years old, he's been with us his entire life. He was my parents kid before i was even born. He was 7 when i was born and loved me from the first second he saw me. He had a sister who unfortunately she had to be put down at the age of 14 because of cancer. My cat might be old but he is still full of energy he sleeps eats plays cuddles and is never cranky at all. He is on 6 medicines which we give to him by mixing it through a liquid snack.he loves it and there are pain killers in them so he doesnt really feel the pain. Every year when we bring him to a little pet hotel when we are going on a vacation the workers there say he looks amazing for his age. We all love him but know that the day he will cross the rainbow bridge is coming but we just enjoy his presence and his soft fur. Just a reminder that not every old pet has to be put down and to love your furry friends for as long as theyre with you

[@User_2051]

Thank you for posting this video.I have two cats and one is starting to show signs of old age. She doesn’t seem in pain but it’s hard to tell. I’ve thought about this before and I’ve said to myself that it’s shouldn’t be my right to decide when they pass or how. It feels wrong to make that decision for another living thing but if they start to suffer then it seems like the right thing to do. I wouldn’t want their final days to be insufferable. I wonder if the vet would make a home visit for this since my cat hates car rides.

[@leonebarrow5651]

I struggled to put my cat down after having her for 21 years. I let her go on her terms but wished I had her sedated as it was terrible to see her die. She had ataxia, became blind and deaf and got pneumonia from being immobile. It was a good decision on your part to take her to the vet. 🙂

[@TomScryleus]

It was very difficult at the time. But in retrospect I feel that we made the best decision. I miss her though. She was my ”girl”.

[@leonebarrow5651]

@@TomScryleus When we go you will see her again. There is something inside us that tells us all this … so it must be true. Your cat shows character and the love for each other will always keep you both connected.

[@TomScryleus]

@@leonebarrow5651 i hope you are right :)

[@KR-ne1eb]

Thank you ! Going through this myself! Its hard to understand the emotions and feelings and ideas and meanings of doing this

[@angelamaxwell59]

It really is I feel ing selfish because I have put my old boy to sleep😢

[@lizas.5981]

No I will not put my cat down unless it's really necessary and cannot walk. I lost my dog Angel months ago and the next month, my cat pretty girl. Both has diabetes but the dog cannot stand up and we made a decision to put Angel down. My cat pretty girl was diagnosed with diabetes years ago. We stopped all cat treats. We gave better kind of cat food and tuna at night. Pretty Girl was not good after her best friend Angel the dog died. Pretty Girl has fluid on her stomach and we went back to our vet. Pretty Girl has multiple problems! May have cancer, heart failure and diabetes. She was breathing fast on her last few days. We decided to just let her come back home with us and make her as comfortable as possible in her last days. She died 3 days after her last checkup. The cat is only 11-12 years old. Our dog maybe 12 years old also. We do not know exactly their age because all our pets are strays. We still have five cats and one dog. Unfortunately, our time is enough that we cannot rescue more stray cats or dogs anymore.

[@mikesmith1702]

Thanks for the video. We are struggling daily trying to come to this acceptance we need to make the call and say goodbye to our dog. I woke up thinking I can make the call and do this today. Not sure I can.

[@TomScryleus]

Im sorry to hear about your dog. Its very difficult. As you can tell by my video, I know what I'm talking about. Best advice I can give, that if you do it for the right reason, then its an act of love for your dog. But I know, its difficult. I wish you the best.

[@mikesmith1702]

@@TomScryleus Thank you. Having kids involved complicates the process as well. Ugh.

[@TomScryleus]

Its a pickle for sure. But maybe you can make it a valuable lesson for them? Like I tried to do with this video.

[@daisyintherain]

Kajsa was a lovely cat. I remember when she had the radiation therapy and she did so well after that. It is such an unselfish act and so loving, as you say. You and your wife give your cats such a great life. So glad Agnes is doing well and I’m certain that Simba will have been there to welcome Kajsa.

[@TomScryleus]

@@daisyintherain i hope so. I really like the idea that wherever Kajsa is now, she is welcomed by Simba. :)

[@annberlin5811]

I put my cat to sleep two days ago. She couldnt go to bathroom and dropped to 4 lbs. I miss her so much. She was 20 years old

[@houstonka]

I am so sorry for your loss.

[@ZenFrequency111]

I am so brokenhearted to have to put my babygirl asleep. Egypt is getting worse by the day (she has kidney disease) and I know her time is coming. Im so horrified at not having her around... that ill have to let her go. I am so attached to her. Ive lost two children (before their births) and Egypt has always been my rock. But I can not watch her suffer just to apease my needs. I will have to be strong without her. Thank you for this video. I have better outlook on things. And I am so very sorry for your loss.

[@auletteJ]

My cat is around 14 years old, had her since I can remember. We’re probably gonna get her put down tomorrow if she even makes it to tomorrow. It started with her ripping her fur out and not eating all her food like normal, then she started constantly drooling and not eating at all, now she: Is drooling most the time, doesn’t eat (if she does it’s barely anything. Maybe one bite if even), won’t drink water (similar to food, barely drinks anything at all), is slow, she’s skinny and smells. She hasn’t eaten a good amount of food in days. I also found a bit of blood near her, and I’m gonna miss her. I loved her

[@lupevalenzuela5818]

Thank you for this, on March 10th 2024 I had at home pet euthanasia for my cat of 14 years. That last day was the hardest thing ive ever been through, like you said ive always felt like I was his protector and now I had to make that tough call. Luckily my wonderful girlfriend was there to help in so many ways because I could not do it alone. I know it was his time but yet its so hard to get over all of it. Time is healing though.

[@TomScryleus]

I'm sorry for your lose. its an act of love. It becomes more clear over time.

[@debbiemclean9051]

Very hard I just had my cat put down he was 15 he died on 4/4/2024 heart breaking he was hyperthyroid his tablets stopped working ❤

[@arunaniermann2003]

Nearly the same with our beloved cat Flitzi last Monday. Although we know it was the best for her it is so heartbreaking and unbelievable that she will never sit and sleep beside us 😢😢😢

[@TomScryleus]

How old was she?

[@arunaniermann2003]

@@TomScryleus almost 17. Her birthday would have been on 23rd May 😢😢💔💔

[@angelamaxwell59]

I'm against this right now, my heat is acheing the very thought of him no being around me anymore, I'm seeing more and more symptoms he is 15 Im 74 and I don't think i will ever have another pet😢, Thanks , the last experience was just like you said!

[@joshuamanevitz1530]

I'm in the minority opinion and I know I am right , think like this , if you could ask your cat if he wants you to put him asleep what do you think his answer would be , most likely he would choose to live the remainder of his or her life even though it is what us humans would call a low quality of life , the reason I say this is that the cats mind works differently than a humans because the cat cherishes every additional second that he has on the face of this earth and fully accepts his fate of pain and discomfort . How can I say this because I know cats better than the vast majority of people as when I was born in 1961 my parents brough me home from the hospital and our cat Ebenezer was sleeping in my crib she died in 1975 , and I have had cats for most of my 63 years and I love them and am crazy about them , so please understand that there is an alternative view of the cat , yes cats have an opinion . These words are etched in fire call me what you want it's the whole truth . It's possible that in extreme situation that a cat would want to be put down if the pain was horrible chronick pain without any chance for improvement .

[@oblongfan1]

im on the same boat. dont think i can ever get another cat again after losing my soul cat Michi this february/. it has left me dead inside. we still have his non litter 13 year old sister which is another reason i dont want to get another cat. it wouldnt be fair to her since they grew up with each other. life is meaningless for me right now without him

[@ahai1041]

Thank you for this video

[@kellyname5733]

The moment the drugs are given is the easiest part. It's all the other stuff like putting them in the carrier, then loading in the car and the drive can really set a cat off. Then into a more than likely loud Vet office with dogs barking and strangers everywhere and then to a room that has all kinds of foreign smells. So, no the process is NOT easy especially on the pet. Home Euth. has become outrageously expensive. I have done that for all my pets but cant financially this time. Actually it kinda pisses me off that these in home Euth. services are soooo expensive. $500 for my 5lb cat and $400 for cremation. Ridiculous! Those prices are for Lap of Love in home Euth. The Vet is $215, such a price disparity. Lap of Love should be ashamed for gouging folks like that.

[@predator-gt5ip]

RESPECT.

[@tailsof1leo180]

I’ve been debating whether it is time with my cat, Petunia. She is 18 years old, heading for 19. She has all but stopped eating. She hasn’t groomed herself in awhile, and I’ve had to start cutting mats out of her fur as she doesn’t like the sound of the clippers. She is losing weight. I’m just having a hard time deciding whether it’s time or whether this is just her getting older. She eats a few bites here and there. Is still using the litterbox, although sometimes her aim is off so I keep a towel under the litterbox to catch any accidents. She’s started stopping in the middle of the room hissing at nothing. There’s no furniture in her way and the dogs aren’t bothering her. She’s just hissing at nothing. I don’t trust my own judgment that this is the right thing. She’s a cat, she sleeps a lot as it is.

[@elainesam8461]

Beautiful 😢❤❤❤...

[@michaeltammaro482]

Sir, she was 17 YEARS OLD, we ALL slow down and HURT a little when we get older. I'm very sorry but I disagree with what you did. You actually stated that you INTERRUPTED her from eating her food ( a clear and positive sign in itself ), to RUSH her to the vet to be put to sleep. Are you kidding me? I don't intend to be offensive but you turned me off in what you did AT THIS POINT in your observations regarding her health. Unless I see blood being spit up, in her feces, DEFINITE organ failure or there is UNQUESTIONABLE pain being observed she is staying with me until her last breath. I will continue speaking to her, holding/comforting and simply LOVING her. A healthy appetite and the ability to move about and go to the bathroom without difficulty or pain are DEFINITE positive signs in MY eyes.

[@elvishprincess321]

I agree with what you wrote here, though I don't know the exact physical condition this mans cat was in at the time he chose to have her put down, if she was eating, she was still okay. I've had a few pets put down & I've never done it until they stopped eating, showed visible signs of pain & had completely lost interest in life. I disagree with people who euthanize pets simply because they got a bit older, slower & more smelly.

[@Not.Two.nonduality001]

Its difficult to know if a cat is suffering or in pain. My 17 year old cat has gone blind, he stumbles about and sleeps most of the time. He rarely wants to go out to the garden, and although he cries for food, he often leaves the food as well. He often will pee in diverse places even though he has two litter boxes . Its the quality of life that is the concern as well as the possibility of being in pain/discomfort that he cant tell me about. I have put off the decision time and again, but it will have to be made eventually. I think you are being a bit unfair in your judgement of this mans difficult decision, most caring pet owners are doing the best for their animal that they can.

[@jayneholland1472]

My girl is 23, I lost her sister at 2 yrs ago when her legs went, my girl now appears to have some dementia and is deaf but she is still going, still eating, still going in the garden , and still is my shadow! I won’t put her to sleep or let her go unless I see she is really sick 😢

[@Tsiskoko]

My cat who I had for 17 years just died from kidney disease and related complications a couple days ago. I can say that while she was still with me, it was very hard to objectively assess her quality of life. I loved her so much and I miss her so much and probably will forever. She died naturally on her own, and I think she knew what was happening because she started meowing for me, her meow she would always do when she was lonely and looking for me. When she was healthier, she would meow and I would call her name and she would come trotting into the room and come see me. This time she was fussing about and after trying to help her drink and having her literally grab the dish and toss it, I realized she was telling me she wanted me, not water, and it was the end. I wrapped her up in a towel and picked her up and she pretty much died instantly. I laid her on the couch and got to feel her last three heart beats, and I held her for a long time crying. Looking back on some videos I made in her last couple days I know for sure that I was not accepting that it was really time to go. I do wish in some ways that I had put her to sleep a day or two before she died because she wasn't able to walk anymore or eat, or even drink in the last day. She died a couple of hours before her scheduled euthanasia.

[@maximumguitarage]

Thank You 🙏

[@Jr-hv2yn]

May 3rd 2024i had to get one of my cats put down one of the hardest thing ever .she had a tumor that got worst as time went . She wasn't herself so after 10 yrs i had to make that decision. I couldn't bare to watch her suffer.. love you cali 2014 -2024

[@fionawilliams940]

Was the radio active treatment for Hyperthyroidism not kidneys? so very sorry for your loss. my cat of 23 was pts 2 weeks ago. for information for your subscribers you can also arrange for vets to come to your house so your pet can be pts at home. did you show her daughter her mum so she knows what happened?

[@TomScryleus]

Yes it was the hyper thing, but she had kidney issues too. No agnes didnt get to say goodbye so to speak.

[@heliotropezzz333]

Our cat was under medication for about 2 years for various ailments, mainly thyroid problems and it was found she had liver problems and she was given medication for that to help her eat without being sick. It became obvious to us when she needed to be euthanised. At 19 years and 5 months, she started having difficulty walking. Within a few days she could not walk at all, could not drink, could not eat and could only move her head. I tried liquid feeding and watering her with a dropper but I realised she would slowly starve as she could not really take it. She also was not pooping or weeing. We could not bear to see her suffer any more. Luckily the vets were in the same road and when we made the decision they came round to our house (at our request). They put a cannula in her leg and then my husband held her in his arms and when they gave her the intravenous anaesthetic overdose, she was gone in seconds, without seeming to feel any pain or fear. We were sure we'd done the right thing and the vet assured us too. I wish people didn't have to suffer. I would happily be euthanised if I felt the need in a terminal illness but sadly it's not legal for humans. You do have qualms about making the decision for a pet though, knowing they can't explain their views or make a choice themselves and of course it's so sad to lose them finally.

[@heliotropezzz333]

I meant also to add that in the 2-3 months before this she was losing weight. He fur which was fluffy was also in a poor condition much as we tried to groom her.

[@jayneholland1472]

I just couldn’t do this until I knew she was poorly, not when eating and drinking, loving and still playing?! 😮

[@tonewill9407]

having been thru it myself if you had to pick her up while she was eating it wasnt time, in fact I wouldnt even have said that...

[@johnmclaughlin4802]

🙏❤️ thanks

[@richardparis8738]

That's one of the most hardest things in life to do😢

[@TomScryleus]

yeah..

[@oblongfan1]

i think if therye still eating and drinking dont let them go yet. my boy we caught kidney disease already at stage 4 but he was not eating anymore or drinking much. so we knew he was ready to go. I miss him a lot. its been 2 months now and im still depressed and grieving.

[@ozarksmiles717]

I don't agree with euthanizing a pet unless death is imminent due to cancer, irreversible injury or hemorrhage. Euthanasia is becoming a "way out" of taking care of animals (and people) in their last days. Our presence as their family is their comfort in this time, and love is all they know.

[@TomScryleus]

yeah, I struggled with thoughts like that at some point. the problem is that it its not that black and white unfortunetely. When a pet is to old to walk or eat, and meowing for hours. when it pees itself accidently, when its to old and tired to clean itself. a pet doesn't need to have cancer or some injury just to suffer. and you reach a point, where you realize that you are letting it live, because you are selfish, because you don't want to let it go. When you realize this, it makes sense to put it to sleep. These things are not not always easy. I wish it was that easy.

[@katrinat.3032]

Oh, and by the way, I believe in heaven, and I do believe we see our pets in heaven

[@piggiesmalls4]

You put her down while she was still eating and drinking???

[@TomScryleus]

Yes

[@0wl999]

Well, it may be easy for some, but for those who've never had kids raising a cat from kitten throughout it's lifetime it's as close as we'll get to having a child. Especially when cat's behavior is very much like a 5 year old kid. So I understand why people can't let them go, it just hurts as much as loosing actual family.😢

[@TomScryleus]

I agree 100%

[@patsyallen5409]

I hate to think because I get old someone puts me to sleep

[@TomScryleus]

You dont put anyone to sleep because they are old. But because they are suffering.

[@83lulube]

My cat is 15 😭

[@gK-ih2ct]

Cats notice. They do get depressed. It’s good you play with her daughter cat

[@idecidenotyou]

So many words and questions come to mind.. but strange as it is.. im just lost to the rest of my life path with out her being there.. shes been there with me through the worse of time being homeless.. or heart breaks due to break ups.. or loss of basic life tragedies.. she chose me when i was homeless and never left me, the original owners knew she chose me and sadly told me that she belongs with me so i better treat her well. Every since then it was me and the "meow meow" ever since.. shes been with me at the end of her life when i finally made it financially and dont ever have to worry again what to do for a home.. sadly she is getting so bad i feel its time to.let her finally go, but the super selfish aaron inside says no.. hardest position ive ever been in.. its june3 2024.. she goes to forever sleep june 6th.. the day before she sees my sons.. she was there when the life took a turn and the day life took em from me 10 years ago. Sadly she wont be there. 🥺🥹 but this video has helped me do the right thing for the one i so love.. even big tough men cry and love animals.. ill give an update when its happend.

[@jczirjak]

Thank you for this post. It has been immensely helpful - I’m putting my elder cat down tomorrow. He’s very sick and I know he is suffering but I still feel intensely guilty. I feel better after watching your video and that I’m not alone in feeling how I feel. Thank you.