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my 18 year old cat is defacting indoors for the 1st time
thank you,your support is greatly appreciated "o"
dgk wrote: On 10 Nov 2006 07:17:43 -0800, " wrote: I regret that in my shock on the day I posted my comment about old Jaspy,that I ommited to mention that I had already taken Jasper to see the vet a couple of weeks ago.I woul"never" have my faithful companion put to sleep just because of the inconvenience of incontinence...!! I had in fact taken old Jaspy to the vets two weeks prior to that visit because I was concerned that he was loosing wieght,even though I was feeding him seperately,& also that he seemed to be drinking more than he normally did.On that visit to our vet,she told me that it was ... Very tough situation. 18 is certainly a good long life; none of my cats have made it that far. Thanks for the update and clearly you are doing what you have to do. None of us is going to live forerver and it does seem like Jasper's time. Purrs. |
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my 18 year old cat is defacting indoors for the 1st time
Now that you've explained your cat's condition more fully I understand why
your vet said what she did. If there is no more to be done and the kitty isn't feeling very well then the time has arrived IMO. It's tough when they get to this point in their lives but the best we can do for them then is to love them until the end and make it as peaceful as possible. W wrote in message oups.com... I regret that in my shock on the day I posted my comment about old Jaspy,that I ommited to mention that I had already taken Jasper to see the vet a couple of weeks ago.I woul"never" have my faithful companion put to sleep just because of the inconvenience of incontinence...!! I had in fact taken old Jaspy to the vets two weeks prior to that visit because I was concerned that he was loosing wieght,even though I was feeding him seperately,& also that he seemed to be drinking more than he normally did.On that visit to our vet,she told me that it was possible that he could be suffering from one of two things..possibly kidney problems or maybe diabetes.She took a full account of bloods and also a urine sample too.A few days later she called me to say that he had a problem called Decompensated renal failure,& that if there was any further detrioration,that I was to call her & take him back to see her again. On the day that I took him back,I expected her to say that we might be able to consider dialisys,or even possibly a transplant(in my ignorance),but she explained that it was not possible because his condition was so advanced.She explained that some vets would consider it,but in her opinion it would be false economy because I would be prolonging his pain & suffering,& that given his advanced age & her long association with him,that it was her medical opinion that it would be the kindest thing that I could do for him.I am sorry that I did not make this clear on my first posting,but I assumed that no one would even consider doing such a terrible thing;I know that I certainly wouldn't!So My apologies for not making that clear to you. I took him back the other day because In my opinion his condition had got worse,& it was just a shock to hear that there was nothing else that could be considered to make him a little bit more comfortable & to keep him with us a little bit longer,but she explained that when a cat gets to the stage of decompensated renal failure that there is no other option open to him.I also felt terribly guilty that I didn't know that his condition had got so far advanced without my knowing so as he is with me all day most days...but she told me that this is very often the case,& that it wasn't neglectful,merely unfortunate in this case. As I explained in that posting,I was advised to take him home with pain killers& told to think about it for a couple of day's,then make an appointment to take him back,when we could say our final good bye's to him,& allow her to let him go peacefully with no more pain. It is one of the most painful things I have ever had to go through in my life,I assure you! Jasper is booked in to see the vet tomorrow mid day,when I will have to let him go.I regret that I did not make this clear to you-But I know that I am doing the right thing.I have no wish to wait until he is in agony then dies a slow painful death too. I hope that I have explained myself adequately,& that you all think of old Jaspy as he pass's on to pussy heaven.The only thing that keeps me going is the memories we share & the knowledge that I am doing what is best for Jasper,not myself.... paws2 via CatKB.com wrote: wrote: I had to go and collect the medication for ringworm to treat the other cats,so asked If I could also bring Jasper to her for a quick look at him whilst I was there because for the first time in his life,he has recently started pooping on the floor as well as wetting himself too where he sleeps. I was somewhat shocked when she asked me if I had considered euthanasia yet,because It hadn't crossed my mind at all! It has been happening for the last 2weeks or so.I noticed one day as he was sat on my lap having cuddles,& suddenly I felt a hot wet sensation on my lap too,but since then he has also started pooping where he wants to(or needs to?)I put it down to an accident the first time,but when he started pooping too,I knew the time had come to take him to be seen by the vet.Jasper has been a very faithful family member for around 14years when he moved in with us because his owners abandond him,& has never been a spot of trouble at all.I did mention to the vet that we have a case of ringworm,wondering if that might be the cause...but she tells me that it has no bearing on it at all-that it is age related and that he could have a kidney problem that was not economicaly viable sepecially considering your age;it will only get worse. Hi, I am not as quick as your vet to dismiss Jasper's recent "inappropriate" elimination issues as age related and apparently not worthy of looking into to the point of suggesting euthanasia! I do not understand her assumption (no evidence I have read in your posts and no blood tests) that he may have kidney problems which are not "economically viable" to treat, etc. From your initial post about your new Birman, there was nothing to indicate any problem with Jasper. You have recently brought in a new cat, you have a case of ringworm which has understandably stressed you considerably already prior to diagnosis, you isolated two cats, and you cleaned your home from top to bottom. Cats are exquisitely sensitive to even minute changes and there have been considerable ones in Jasper's territory. In addition, he is an elderly cat whose needs may be changing. You are in the uk, so I wonder whether Jasper up to now eliminated outside, whether there are any and/or sufficient litter boxes in your home, whether they are easily accessible to him, etc. At the very least physical issues must be ruled out via comprehensive blood tests (geriatric blood panel). It doesn't matter how old Jasper is, if his quality of life is good, and nothing you wrote leads me to believe that it is not, you owe it to him to find out why his elimination habits have changed. It may be physical and treatable or behavioral and dealt with depending on what the underlying issue is. It is appalling that a veterinarian would suggest considering killing this cat based on the above alone. Does she assume (and is she right?) that you are overextended in more ways than one with the many cats, kids, and disabled partner? I hope that is not a factor here. Please do right by Jasper. I would not accept a vet who dismisses old cats simply because they are old. I am shocked You should be & don't know what to think to be honest.I don't want him to suffer or go through any pain What evidence is there that he is doing either of those things? that he doesn't need to,but putting him to sleep was the last thing I was expecting her to say.I must do what is right for him,so feed back would be good and I will accept her opinion if others agree it would be best.It is a bit like planning your friends death though & makes me feel awful;a bit like a betrayal of trust. With the info you provided it would be a betrayal and unjustified. Thanks peoples... -- Message posted via CatKB.com http://www.catkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx...ealth/200611/1 |
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my 18 year old cat is defacting indoors for the 1st time
on Fri, 10 Nov 2006 15:17:43 GMT, "
wrote: I hope that I have explained myself adequately,& that you all think of old Jaspy as he pass's on to pussy heaven.The only thing that keeps me going is the memories we share & the knowledge that I am doing what is best for Jasper,not myself.... You are definitely doing the best for Jasper. I know how hard it is to let him go, but from the sound of things, he had a beautiful life with you. I hope you will be able to take comfort in knowing that he will not suffer for his last days. You sound like a lovely person, Sheelagh. I hope tomorrow goes well for Jasper and for you. -- Lynne "Every once in a while, the tables are turned and we get to share our lives with an animal who takes care of their human." - Tara, rpdb |
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my 18 year old cat is defacting indoors for the 1st time
Thank you Lynne,Here I am @03.27am gmt making the most of the few
hours I have left with Jasper,taking comfort & trying to eminate it too,to him..We have had 14wonderful years together & we are just talking about them now as it happens lol-he is on my knee as I type to you with his exquisite deep rummble of a purr,head butting my arm for even more head rubs.He is obvoiusly comfortable with the pain killers otherwise he wouldn't be so full of himself,which is a relief..he is probably more comfortable now than he has been for some time.We had a good day &visited his favourite haunts too~especially the meadow behind my house where he used to hunt rabbits & mice to bring home as gifts for me.I am more than grateful that we got the chance to do these things,& that the kids had the chance to share their love with him as well,after all,he is older than some of them so they can't remember life without him.It is a love tinged with sadness that we have to part with him,but I am sure he will watch over us & share our joys and griefs as he has in life.He has just left me now to curl up next to Tilly(10yrs old),on her quilt-my eldest daughter kt will be coming home from university 1st thing in the morning to accompany us taking him to the vets too.It isn't just me that will miss him;we all will &it will be nice to all be together to say goodbye to him-I take comfort in that & I am sure that he will too-your sentiment means so much,thank you! Lynne wrote: on Fri, 10 Nov 2006 15:17:43 GMT, " wrote: I hope that I have explained myself adequately,& that you all think of old Jaspy as he pass's on to pussy heaven.The only thing that keeps me going is the memories we share & the knowledge that I am doing what is best for Jasper,not myself.... You are definitely doing the best for Jasper. I know how hard it is to let him go, but from the sound of things, he had a beautiful life with you. I hope you will be able to take comfort in knowing that he will not suffer for his last days. You sound like a lovely person, Sheelagh. I hope tomorrow goes well for Jasper and for you. -- Lynne "Every once in a while, the tables are turned and we get to share our lives with an animal who takes care of their human." - Tara, rpdb |
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