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I have a male cat that is loosing weight and seems to be dying. He is
probably around 15 years old but can't be sure. He's clingy and mellow but doesn't seem to be in any pain. Also he is completely mobile......I'm wondering if I should see a vet and what other end-of-life measures I should take.......... |
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On Tue, 3 Aug 2010 08:38:21 -0400, "Peter Elem"
wrote: I have a male cat that is loosing weight and seems to be dying. He is probably around 15 years old but can't be sure. He's clingy and mellow but doesn't seem to be in any pain. Also he is completely mobile......I'm wondering if I should see a vet and what other end-of-life measures I should take.......... YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES on seeing the vet!!! If he is towards the end of his lifespan maybe you or vet can do something to make it a little longer or at the least you could find out there is nothing wrong with him which would be reason enough to take him!! Just out of curiosity (SP) when is the last time he was to the vet? Prayers and purrs on the way that he is fine. |
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On 3 Aug, 06:07, kraut wrote:
Just out of curiosity (SP) when is the last time he was to the vet? That's the crucial issue when Isis (RB) started to show her age (almost 17) we discussed it with our vet who knew her. She was one of those cats who loathed the out to the extent she would hide until our front door was closed even if it was just us coming in. Taking her to the vet was incredibly traumatic to her- she'd scream in the carrier then puke, wet herself etc and go off her food (and she had a ,massive appetite- 10 minutes before she crossed the Bridge she licked her bowl clean) for several days afterwards Our vet ran through the various things like drinking (no problem), eating (Certainly no problem), litter box (Fine), washing (she was an impeccably well groomed lady to the end) seeking affection (If she wanted it she got it) but she'd started to find jumping up difficult (she yelled to get lifted onto the bed) So after discussing it with her vet it was decided that to take her to the vets would be incredibly traumatic for her, she wasn't in any pain or distress if she had showed any signs of either she would have been taken to the vet immediately and we all knew she wouldn't be coming back but our dear vet suggested we just make her last days comfortable , which we did and she passed away in her sleep at home Good vet who knew the cat and didn't try to get extra cash out of us because it would have meant traumatising Isis to take her to the vets for one last trip I LOVE my vet Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs. |
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15 isn't old for a cat these days. Yes take it to the vet now - it
could be as simple as a thyroid problem, which is very common and can be controlled - expecially if caught early - or kidney problems. |
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On Tue, 3 Aug 2010 08:38:21 -0400, "Peter Elem"
wrote: I have a male cat that is loosing weight and seems to be dying. He is probably around 15 years old but can't be sure. He's clingy and mellow but doesn't seem to be in any pain. Also he is completely mobile......I'm wondering if I should see a vet and what other end-of-life measures I should take.......... Off to the vet. As the other folks said, it could be something fairly minor. |
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"Peter Elem" wrote in message ... I have a male cat that is loosing weight and seems to be dying. He is probably around 15 years old but can't be sure. He's clingy and mellow but doesn't seem to be in any pain. Also he is completely mobile......I'm wondering if I should see a vet and what other end-of-life measures I should take.......... We've got one too.....As long as he's eating and using his cat box, he's probably OK. When he stops either one of those, then put him down. In the intervening time, just cater to his wishes, and make life as pleasant for him as possible..... |
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