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10. Yeah, I know that story too well. Cancer as well.

Reply to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #3)

Mon Jun 15, 2020, 06:55 PM

Jun 2020

The decision between ending suffering and depriving the cat of the last relatively good days here and there on this earth. There is no good option that feels good. We weren't able to make that decision and were thankful when the vet decided it for us, calmly, without the need for any discussion.

Concerning the cat not eating enough, towards the end, I often fed mine by hand which made her eat more as she seemed to have problems with the usual dishes. At times, cats can feel sick when they have to lower their heads to eat or drink. That's why we bought one of those water fountains for cats.

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UPDATED: Old cats and breaking hearts [View all] hamsterjill Jun 2020 OP

K&R and thanks! nt tblue37 Jun 2020 #1

🕯️for your old boy. irisblue Jun 2020 #2

Thank you very much. hamsterjill Jun 2020 #7

I hear you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #3

I'm so sorry. hamsterjill Jun 2020 #8

Yeah, I know that story too well. Cancer as well. Hav Jun 2020 #10

Bless you for your care spinbaby Jun 2020 #4

Thank you for understanding. hamsterjill Jun 2020 #9

be at peace w your path. it is right for you both. mopinko Jun 2020 #5

Thank you for your kind words. hamsterjill Jun 2020 #11

K&R LiberalLoner Jun 2020 #6

I get so much love back from them. hamsterjill Jun 2020 #20

You are a wonderful person doing a very hard job. LiberalLoner Jun 2020 #26

Aw thank you, but admittedly, hamsterjill Jun 2020 #27

You have accepted him on his terms. 3catwoman3 Jun 2020 #12

The problem is that he's eating very small amounts at a time. hamsterjill Jun 2020 #13

What a beautiful post!! secondwind Jun 2020 #14

Thank you. hamsterjill Jun 2020 #21

I believe he understands. It's a tough loss for you both. n/t TygrBright Jun 2020 #15

Thank you. hamsterjill Jun 2020 #19

Your story is my story! We've led the same life! You're handling this correctly.❤ Karadeniz Jun 2020 #16

Thank you. hamsterjill Jun 2020 #17

You are doing right. He understands. I had a little feral sinkingfeeling Jun 2020 #18

Oh, how awful. hamsterjill Jun 2020 #22

Get some tranquilizer from your vet. Put it in his food. When he is out take him to applegrove Jun 2020 #23

I think you are handling the situation the right way bearssoapbox Jun 2020 #24

Thank you so much hamsterjill Jun 2020 #25

I look after some ferals, too Boomer Jun 2020 #28

I'm so sorry, but it sounds like he passed peacefully. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #29

Thanks! hamsterjill Jun 2020 #30

The author is Irving Townsend. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #31

Appreciate it. hamsterjill Jun 2020 #32