My friends cat is VERY sick....

[JenBKR]

Poor kitty! Letting a pet go is one of the hardest things we can do, but sometimes it's also the best decision. ((((hugs)))) to your friend. My thoughts are prayers are with her.

[Lizzie]

Having gone through this with four kidney problem cats, and judging by what is posted, this is definitely the time to use the blessing of euthanasia. Before it happens you always feel that you are "acting like god" and rushing things, but afterwards you often feel that you should have acted sooner - all normal for someone who loves their pet so desperately. Sympathies to your friend. I'm glad she will be able to turn to you for comfort and reassurance after she loses her cat friend, Bilksem.

[Catty1]

She can always ask the vet the question: What would you do if it was your cat?

This is sooo hard....like almost everyone here, I have had to make the decision - he was not an old adult either, but his kidneys went to about 25%...he was losing weight and unhappy, he'd lash out if touched, but never hurt me.

I feel so for your friend...I am glad you are there with her.

HUGS to you both, and the dear kitty.

[Reachoutrescue]

I am sorry to hear of your friend's sick cat. I feel she would be doing the best thing for the cat by having him PTS. Tell her that we all here at PT support her 200%.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

I told FRANCINE all the advize you all gave me here; she is VERY grateful for the support!!She will let her vet decide, asking him to do what he would do if Bliksem would be HIS cat. She was crying very hard, saying "THANK YOU Pet Talk" !!!

to you sweet Bliksem !!!

[Randi]

Poor Bliksem! He seems to suffer and I think it's the right time to let him go to the RB. I know it's hard, but hopefully your friend will see it's the right decision. With the health problems he has, his life is no fun.

My sympathy to your friend.

[Catty1]

Give Francine lots of PT hugs!

We all have been right in her shoes...

This is so sad...I wish Bliksem could recover a bit and feel better...but it doesn't seem the case.

HUGS again, and prayers