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.