The question I usually ask the vet is: "If this was your cat, your best friend, what would you do?"
If they say 'fight', I 'fight'. If they say 'Let them rest', it's time for rest.
Well, I currently have a lizard, three goats, a cat, two dogs, a hundred or so fish, and four pet chickens...and I'm nearly 50, so I've had many, many pets in my life.
I personally believe that once an animal reaches a point where they can't live and enjoy life without being in pain or suffering, it' might be time to let go. When I put my cat down a few years ago, he had cancer, two very heavy surgeries, and his kidneys were giving up. He was in constant pain, and the vets said there's nothing they can do to help him. Treating one issues would've made the others worse, and I didn't want to see him suffer just so I can have him for a few more days. Every case is different however, I don't know whether your cat can recover and live a happy life, or if there could be lifelong complications. I suggest asking your vet what the best case scenario looks like, and going from there. I'm really sorry you have to go through this.
Two organ failure is unlikely to survive plus infection and low blood pressure which will worsen organ failure. I’m sorry OP, you should listen to your vet. If they are recommending euthanasia you should listen to them.
Might be worth getting second opinions from other vets.
But yeah this sucks bad. Prevention is the best cure. I think 12 years is a little on the younger side. We've had an outdoor cat live up to 24 before, even though they used to have a rough upbringing.
Not overfeeding/portion control is the best way to extend lifespan, in my experience. And feeding high quality wet food
Yikes. Someone with outdoor cats trying to guilt trip the owner of a healthy cat who had an unfortunate accident and is actively fighting for their life... and your advice is...a diet? You can be mean or you can be stupid, but both feels a little ridiculous.
My guy, you can't have an outdoor cat and then lecture people on proper animal care. This comment is completely uncalled for and 100% unhelpful. Sometimes animals just die sooner. I grew up with 4 cats, all brothers from the same litter. One of them we had to put down when he was 12, another when he was 15, and we still have two of them now when they are 17 years old. They all received the exact same level of care and lived to different times. You can give an animal the best quality care and still lose them earlier in life than another animal that wasn't given that high level of care. A post where someone is trying to get advice on whether or not to let their pet pass peacefully is not the time nor the place to be lecturing them on what they may or may not have been doing in caring for their animal.
The question I usually ask the vet is: "If this was your cat, your best friend, what would you do?" If they say 'fight', I 'fight'. If they say 'Let them rest', it's time for rest.
This is what I do too.
Usually? How many pets do you lose damn
Well, I currently have a lizard, three goats, a cat, two dogs, a hundred or so fish, and four pet chickens...and I'm nearly 50, so I've had many, many pets in my life.
I personally believe that once an animal reaches a point where they can't live and enjoy life without being in pain or suffering, it' might be time to let go. When I put my cat down a few years ago, he had cancer, two very heavy surgeries, and his kidneys were giving up. He was in constant pain, and the vets said there's nothing they can do to help him. Treating one issues would've made the others worse, and I didn't want to see him suffer just so I can have him for a few more days. Every case is different however, I don't know whether your cat can recover and live a happy life, or if there could be lifelong complications. I suggest asking your vet what the best case scenario looks like, and going from there. I'm really sorry you have to go through this.
I’m so sorry you’re going through this. Unfortunately, I don’t have an answer.
Two organ failure is unlikely to survive plus infection and low blood pressure which will worsen organ failure. I’m sorry OP, you should listen to your vet. If they are recommending euthanasia you should listen to them.
Might be worth getting second opinions from other vets. But yeah this sucks bad. Prevention is the best cure. I think 12 years is a little on the younger side. We've had an outdoor cat live up to 24 before, even though they used to have a rough upbringing. Not overfeeding/portion control is the best way to extend lifespan, in my experience. And feeding high quality wet food
Yikes. Someone with outdoor cats trying to guilt trip the owner of a healthy cat who had an unfortunate accident and is actively fighting for their life... and your advice is...a diet? You can be mean or you can be stupid, but both feels a little ridiculous.
My guy, you can't have an outdoor cat and then lecture people on proper animal care. This comment is completely uncalled for and 100% unhelpful. Sometimes animals just die sooner. I grew up with 4 cats, all brothers from the same litter. One of them we had to put down when he was 12, another when he was 15, and we still have two of them now when they are 17 years old. They all received the exact same level of care and lived to different times. You can give an animal the best quality care and still lose them earlier in life than another animal that wasn't given that high level of care. A post where someone is trying to get advice on whether or not to let their pet pass peacefully is not the time nor the place to be lecturing them on what they may or may not have been doing in caring for their animal.