Panther is gone

**fragrancehound** · 12-07-2006, 01:06 PM

I had to make the hardest decision ever today and decided it was best to put Panther to sleep. His quality of life really deteriorated the last 2 days. He became very weak and dehydrated. I tried my hardest to get food, meds, and water down him but many times he vomited everything back up. The vet thinks that even though his small intestine was improving there may have been more going on with his kidneys or liver but at this point its moot. The only other option would have to take him to a 24 hour emergency vet where they could insert a feeding tube in his stomach. However, that would have required full anthesia and quite frankly I don't think he would have made it through the operation. From what she was telling me it is a very invasive procedure.

Part of me is relieved that he will no longer suffer but the other part of me is so depressed. I stayed while she put him to sleep. He looked like an angel. I will miss him terribly.

I can't bring myself to pick up his water dish and food bowl. I see all these reminders of him and it makes me cry.

In any event I wanted to thank everyone here for their spport. This is truly a great community. I very much appreciate the well wishes and thoughts.

**Craftlady** · 12-07-2006, 01:36 PM

I'm so sorry that decision had to be made but it was the best one considering the circumstances. Please know that Panther is playing happly and is pain free at the Rainbow Bridge.

**Queen of Poop** · 12-07-2006, 02:04 PM

So sorry that you had to let Panther go. It was for the best for him though. You'll see him again one day. Hugs for you, I know how hard this was, has been and will be in the next few days.

I'm playing the waiting game with my ferret Sebastian. He's ok for now, but is going down hill so I know it is just a matter of time (days) until I'm in your shoes.

You're not alone. Let yourself grieve. If you need anything let me know.

**Catty1** · 12-07-2006, 02:23 PM

{{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}

You did so much...and Panther was beautiful and very very loved.

You done good.

**MBones** · 12-07-2006, 02:25 PM

I am so sorry to hear of Panther's passing. It is so hard to make that one final decision, isn't it? Rest assured that your beautiful Panther is trouncing around with all of the other beloved pets at the rainbow bridge. Peace to you in the coming days, weeks, months.

(((((frangrancehound))))

**wolflady** · 12-07-2006, 02:39 PM

Oh gosh, I'm so sorry to see this today. Take comfort in the fact that you did everything, and I mean everything, for Panther. The hardest part is realizing that you need to let them go, so they don't suffer any longer. Bless you. Please know that we are all here to support you during this difficult time.

The Rainbow Bridge has welcomed yet another fur angel, just in time for Christmas.

**hugs**

**Freedom** · 12-07-2006, 02:48 PM

I have been thinking about you and Panther, and I was hoping for something positive.

I am so very sorry to see this thread. That decision is never easy. You ahve some wonderful memories which you and Panther made together. You will NEVER forget him, don't worry about that. He touched your eart in a special way. RIP Panther.