Advice needed

[Freedom]

What a handsome orangie! I am sorry you are having to deal with this. You've had such wonderful times together, hold on to those.

Does he still enjoy being held, being cuddled? Give him lots and lots of love.

At some point, you say, "this is not right, this is not fair, this is not how I / we want to remember him."

[moosmom]

He is so beautiful!!

Chocolatepuppy gave you the best advice. You'll know. When his quality of life starts deteriorating, and isn't doing what he so loved doing and not eating, that's a sign. If he's not in any pain, just make him as comfortable as possible. I have a friend who has a 17 year old cat who has termial cancer. She is stick thin and will oly eat turkey, ham or chicken baby food. The vet gave her 3 months to live, a year and a half ago!!

Try giving Odin some of that. He might enjoy it. You and Odin will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[Laura's Babies]

My heart goes out to you since I know what you are going through. Boo ate good and was able to do what she wanted right up to the day I took her in to be PTS. The deciding factor to me was that tumor that had been hard as a rock before was suddenly loose and weighing down on her head and that same day, although we had her on antibiotics, it was clear there was a lot of infection in it. That's when I picked up the phone and made the appointment.

Afterwards, I regretted I waited as long as I did because she lived on top of the refridgerator with her face shoved into a corner so the other cats wouldn't see her. It was SO sad to see her like that but I just wasn't ready to give her up yet. God! I still miss her so!! I don't think I will ever get over loosing her.....

[catmandu]

All I could do when My Dear Old Found Cats were ill and I knew that they would be Angels was to make them as comfortable as I could nd to give them the treats that I knew that they would like the most
We are sending pryaers for Dear Odin, that your White Coats can help him as much as possible and if there is anything that Odin really likes, to treat him as Odin is so special to you, and all of we Cat Lovers on Pet Talk

[Taz_Zoee]

I've been a part of this forum for several years. I read a lot of stories of fellow pet lovers having to make this difficult decision. I always thought I could not do that. Then when my kitty Taz became ill I turned to my PT family and asked the same question you are asking now. They said I would know when it was time. But I didn't. I kept asking Taz to let me know when it was time.
After having to give him subQ fluids for two weeks I took him for a check up. He weighed 6.7lbs (he weighed in at 21.5 at his heaviest) and the vet basically said there was nothing more to be done. That's when I knew it was time to let him go. He let out a big sigh when they gave him the first shot to relax him. Oh boy, the tears are flowing again and this was almost 3 years ago.
Anyway, even though you don't think so now............you will know when it is time. I can't tell you how, but you will know.

[Randi]

I'm so sorry you have to go through this. Odin is a gorgeous boy and it hurts to let him go, of course. Give him all the love you can, while he's with you.

I agree with what Freedom said:

At some point, you say, "this is not right, this is not fair, this is not how I / we want to remember him."

Sending Odin lots of kisses, and hugs to you.

Take care!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Odin sure is a very handsome boy. I'm so sorry to hear that he has cancer. So far I've had to put three of my cats to sleep. Like others have already said, you just need to look at their quality of life and when that's gone then it's time. Sometimes others will also let you know because you may not see what they see. I hope that he'll continue to remain comfortable and please give him some lovin's for me. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[nsweezie]

Thank you all so much for your advice- it helps to hear from people who understand. I'm so sorry to hear of other cats going through what we are.
Odin had a pretty good day yesterday, ate quite a bit and even managed to have a swipe at his sister Freya, like he used to.
It is so painful to see him like he is now, he actually used to be overweight but is just skin and bones now.
We have decided to see how he is at the end of the month, he is still having good days now but they are fewer, most days he just sleeps the whole day through.

[Laura's Babies]

Boo had lost a lot of weight during her "illness" and it broke my heart to see her getting so frail but she could STILL jump up on the refrigerator. She hardly acted like she was in pain.. I have a lot of peace in what I had to do and how I handled it.. I carried her in my arms from the vets office to her grave, put her in the grave myself and covered her with the dirt. Doing those final acts of love for her gave me peace and loosing her has made me love and appreciate my others 1000 time more. I know she died happy and knowing she was loved SO MUCH! I've lost cats before but loosing her has cut so deep into my heart that I doubt I will ever fully recover.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry for your loss. RIP sweet Odin. Please take care. (((HUGS)))