Love, old age, and Moose

**sasvermont** · 08-20-2010, 03:30 PM

I enjoyed reading the article. It hit home with me, having had to put a few of my most precious pets to the final sleep. It seemed to difficult at the time, but each one was entitled to as peaceful an exit as possible. I wish we could do the same for humans, sometimes.

When I look at my new puppy, I know that within 12-15 years, she will be gone, just breaks my heart. For some reason, we think that cats live much longer than dogs, but many do not.

I will never stop worrying if I let go too soon or not, but did the best I could at the time. There will be more times to come. I dread it.

**catlady1945** · 08-20-2010, 04:21 PM

We lost our 19-yr old last October and our 21-yr old this past April. I think when they reach a certain age there is only so much that can be done for them. It's very difficult to let go, but there is a quality of life to consider. Our 21-yr old could not walk any more, so was lying in urine. She was fine otherwise, but how does one help an old cat who can't walk? She was very arthritic and was probably in a lot of pain. We tried medication, but....

**catmandu** · 08-22-2010, 02:43 PM

My Vet sent a prelimenary report for My Michasel , My Dream Cat

and it is not good.

There are pills taht Michael will take twice daily, an injection and then Fluids one weekly for the time being.
I am going to go to the Buffet twice a week now as My Mr Purr LOVES White Chicken and My Found Cats Angels can treat their Awesome Angels Friends twice a week now!!

**momcat** · 08-22-2010, 04:06 PM

Moose sounds like quite a kitty. The article is very well written and thought provoking. Now I wonder what we'll do when the time comes to make the decision for our Groucho, and the time will come. I can only hope we'll do what's best for him with the comfort from Groucho knowing how very much he's loved.