I now it's late so noone will probably ly answer.
My cat has bad arthritis but is on medication that helped, this week she's been getting worse and worse, right now she's just dragging herself around. Gotman appointment with the vet tomorrow but how can I make her most comfortable, ivenwarmed snuggly upmnut she won't sit with it
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thankyou, ive warmed snuggly up and got her a blanket her appointment isnt till evening but will ring when they open.
its just she seems to be getting worse by the hour. shes acting weird keeps going into corners and sniffing |
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"I think she's going, she's on the floor covered up with snuggly and not moving and the other cats are round her and we don't have an emergency vet
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All vets will come out in an emergency if you think she is suffering. Good luck |
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"I think she's going, she's on the floor covered up with snuggly and not moving and the other cats are round her and we don't have an emergency vet
All vets will come out in an emergency if you think she is suffering. Good luck "
I didn't know this. Good to know |
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"I think she's going, she's on the floor covered up with snuggly and not moving and the other cats are round her and we don't have an emergency vet
All vets will come out in an emergency if you think she is suffering. Good luck "
we have two here and its just going to answer machine with surgery open hours no emergency number and I can't find any emergency y numbers anywhere
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I'm afraid it may be time for you to let your cat go..as mentioned, cats will want to be by themselves when they are ill and may purr constantly but this is a comforting mechanism for them. It's heart breaking I know. My cat died a year and a half ago now but I still feel guilty because I think I should have had him put to sleep a couple of weeks earlier. I guess I was hoping he would get better.
I still miss him. |
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over a year ago
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One of the hardest things I ever had to do in my life was let my 16 year old jack Russell go. Her legs finally went and she was in pain. Vet called to the house and I held her on her favourite chair as she slipped away. She didn't even fight the vet. Still brings tears to my eyes 20 odd years later. But it's a most precious memory.
Mind yourself it's like losing a part of you if it's her time xx |
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"I'm afraid it may be time for you to let your cat go..as mentioned, cats will want to be by themselves when they are ill and may purr constantly but this is a comforting mechanism for them. It's heart breaking I know. My cat died a year and a half ago now but I still feel guilty because I think I should have had him put to sleep a couple of weeks earlier. I guess I was hoping he would get better.
I still miss him."
it I can't do anything until the morning this is the problem. |
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Our cat did that when he lost his best friend(our collie went in the Dec then the cat in the feb) it's awful when it finally happens. My parents ended up just having the cat put down as he was so Ill  keep the memories going xx |
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"I think she's going, she's on the floor covered up with snuggly and not moving and the other cats are round her and we don't have an emergency vet
All vets will come out in an emergency if you think she is suffering. Good luck
I didn't know this. Good to know"
They are bound by oath, they must provide emergency cover. |
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"I think she's going, she's on the floor covered up with snuggly and not moving and the other cats are round her and we don't have an emergency vet
All vets will come out in an emergency if you think she is suffering. Good luck we have two here and its just going to answer machine with surgery open hours no emergency number and I can't find any emergency y numbers anywhere
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Try an RSPCA or PDSA number to tell you who? |
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Sending all my love to you, I had the same thing with my lovely doggie last year and it's heart breaking to watch, if you need a chat I'm here, much love xxx |
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"I think she's going, she's on the floor covered up with snuggly and not moving and the other cats are round her and we don't have an emergency vet
All vets will come out in an emergency if you think she is suffering. Good luck we have two here and its just going to answer machine with surgery open hours no emergency number and I can't find any emergency y numbers anywhere
Try an RSPCA or PDSA number to tell you who?"
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Yup I Googled it and it's in their code of conduct. Cats sometimes act strange for days when they know the time is approaching so I wouldn't worry about that per se, just if she seems in distress. |
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"Well she managed to get downstairs as I dosed off, just sitting there. Not long till the vets open.
Thanks everyone, you just feel so helpless especially at night."
(((Huge hug))) for you both |
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"Well she managed to get downstairs as I dosed off, just sitting there. Not long till the vets open.
Thanks everyone, you just feel so helpless especially at night."
Oh sweetie I wish I could help- its heartbreaking reading this. Ring them first thing and demand they come out- I know you don't drive.
I have had to have a cat put down before- I held her while she went, it was the last kind thing I could do for her, surround her with love xxx |
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"I think she's going, she's on the floor covered up with snuggly and not moving and the other cats are round her and we don't have an emergency vet
All vets will come out in an emergency if you think she is suffering. Good luck "
No they won't. When my cat was attacked by a dog the first vet I rang said £130 to take her there!!!! I rang PDSA and travelled 8 miles to take her at midnight. Her injuries were that bad I had to have her put to sleep at 9.40am.
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"I'm afraid it may be time for you to let your cat go..as mentioned, cats will want to be by themselves when they are ill and may purr constantly but this is a comforting mechanism for them. It's heart breaking I know. My cat died a year and a half ago now but I still feel guilty because I think I should have had him put to sleep a couple of weeks earlier. I guess I was hoping he would get better.
I still miss him."
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Sadly tigerlily has gone to rainbow bridge, she was very poorly and it had come on quickly, we didn't know how old because she was a rescue cat but he just estimated between 18-20. My vet is so lovely and she went very peacefully but it doesn't stop me being devastated.
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"Sadly tigerlily has gone to rainbow bridge, she was very poorly and it had come on quickly, we didn't know how old because she was a rescue cat but he just estimated between 18-20. My vet is so lovely and she went very peacefully but it doesn't stop me being devastated.
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Oh lovely I'm sorry to hear this. It was clearly the right thing to do but it doesn't make it any easier. Hugs to you. x |
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Sorry to hear your news
I was lucky when my cat died that the vet was only just closing for the day when it happened so I got seen even though there was nothing they could do.
It's horrible losing a pet so big hugs for you xx |
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"Sadly tigerlily has gone to rainbow bridge, she was very poorly and it had come on quickly, we didn't know how old because she was a rescue cat but he just estimated between 18-20. My vet is so lovely and she went very peacefully but it doesn't stop me being devastated.
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That's a cracking age for a cat, we lost ours at 13. Your cat had a happy life and was well loved, so think of the happy memories and remember the cat isn't in pain now.....sending you hugs x |
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"Sadly tigerlily has gone to rainbow bridge, she was very poorly and it had come on quickly, we didn't know how old because she was a rescue cat but he just estimated between 18-20. My vet is so lovely and she went very peacefully but it doesn't stop me being devastated.
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so sorry to hear this .. you obviously loved her hugs |
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Genuine sympathy to you - we always take on older rescue cats that no-one else wants, & of course they die sooner. It always makes us very upset but at least we feel that they have a happy last few months/years. |
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"Sadly tigerlily has gone to rainbow bridge, she was very poorly and it had come on quickly, we didn't know how old because she was a rescue cat but he just estimated between 18-20. My vet is so lovely and she went very peacefully but it doesn't stop me being devastated.
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Aww, well it sounds like your timing was spot on anyway. Take care, they do leave a huge void. x |
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I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. We become so attached to our pets that when we lose them it's truly devastating. I lost Spike, a ginger tom 5 years ago and I still miss him.
Thinking of you
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Soo sorry to hear of the loss, but you did the right thing for her.
A cat that makes it to 15 is good.... at 18/20 she had a good life, and now she is playing with kittens just the other side of rainbow bridge  |
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As with everyone else here I'm so sorry to hear your news but am proud of you for doing what all of us would have done, exactly what your cat did for you, gave you comfort when you were low,ill or down.
It's brought back memories of a couple of my cats that I've lost over the years from an 18 year old tom to an 8mnth old kitten. I have a tear in my eye but only cos I miss their character,and their ways.
Your cat is now up with mine and everyone else's, happily telling them how much it misses being with you ando watching over us all.
Keep your chin up |
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"I'm afraid it may be time for you to let your cat go..as mentioned, cats will want to be by themselves when they are ill and may purr constantly but this is a comforting mechanism for them. It's heart breaking I know. My cat died a year and a half ago now but I still feel guilty because I think I should have had him put to sleep a couple of weeks earlier. I guess I was hoping he would get better.
I still miss him."
Yes. Please take heed of this advice.
Cats not only purr when content, but also purr when distressed, afraid, ill/sick and when they're in pain.
It might also try to hide away in a darkened corner, as its natural instinct will be to hide its weakness in case predators try to attack, when it's ill.
Please phone that vet, ASAP! |
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"Sadly tigerlily has gone to rainbow bridge, she was very poorly and it had come on quickly, we didn't know how old because she was a rescue cat but he just estimated between 18-20. My vet is so lovely and she went very peacefully but it doesn't stop me being devastated.
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Have only just read this..
I'm sorry for your loss x |
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Sad sad news, was in tears reading this.
Losing a treasured pet is always difficult, remember the happy times with her and how she was loved and cherished to the end.
She's free of her pain and arthritis, running over rainbow bridge.
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Awww god that's just plain awful& truly devastating. She had a wonderful life &all the better for being with you, take care hun, my thoughts are wiv you. Xx |
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Hi diamonds, I'm so sorry to hear your loss. My boy Gucci also made that same journey 18 months ago due to saddle thrombosis. My thoughts are with you xxxxx |
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I just want to say thankyou to everyone and the lovely PMS, your a good bunch.
I'm feeling a bit more with it this morning and taking comfort that she did have a good last few years, as all cats she had her own personality and was a calming influence on the others.
IF i had another I wouldn't hesitate to get an older one again but won't even think about until after Christmas
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"I just want to say thankyou to everyone and the lovely PMS, your a good bunch.
I'm feeling a bit more with it this morning and taking comfort that she did have a good last few years, as all cats she had her own personality and was a calming influence on the others.
IF i had another I wouldn't hesitate to get an older one again but won't even think about until after Christmas
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Glad to see you this morning xx |
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