Feeling guilty

[Medusa]

I wish I had an answer that would satisfy you but I don't. I will say this, though: one of my cats is now close to 20 years old and she was sedated at age 18 for something rather minor at that time and I was nervous about it. Yes, we always worry when we need to have our furkids sedated, especially when they're older, but it's sometimes necessary. You did what you felt you had to do for the health and welfare of your cat. Cats normally wake up more quickly from sedation rather than from anesthesia. You had 7 more months w/your cat that you wouldn't have had otherwise. Try not to feel guilty, although I do understand. I still carry guilt about other things where my cats are concerned because hindsight is always 20/20. You did your best for your cat and that's all that any of us can do. Your kitty is resting at the Rainbow Bridge now and then he'll romp and play like a kitten again. Until then, RIP, little one and peace to you, TommyCat.

[TommyCat]

Thank you "a Tail of 2 Kitties",
Your kitties are beautiful. Thanks for your reply. It all makes a lot of sense. Yes, the Vet did say that she handled the mass and manipulated, and this may have also caused him pain and feeling sick. I just worried that all that happened that exam may have jump started or progressed his disease much more rapidly. I know I have to let him go. It's been three months since he crossed the RB. Thanks you so much for your words of advice.

[TommyCat]

Thank you Medusa,
Yes, the gas sedation worried me with his age. Yes, you're right as I did have 7 more months to enjoy him. He had excellent care with an Internal Medicine Vet and was monitored closely. The Vet kiddingly said he survived those 7 months because of his feisty temperment and not wanting to give up. I guess there are always things we wished we could have done better when it comes to our furbabies. I know so much more now since I've gone thru this with Tommy. I have another kitty (Maggie), and she cooperates with the vets and will practically let them do anything. Thanks for your kind words and advice. I believe we will be reunited with our pets some day.