Is it stupid for the death of a beloved fur baby to set you over the edge?

[Kringle's Curse]

Honestly, what's keeping me here is my fat ass cat oscar. Every time I look at him, I think about how he's going to spend the rest of his life waiting for me to come back. Not understanding why I left, and that is so heartbreaking. I'm dead inside, I don't know what to do anymore.

 

[bigoutfit]

I am sorry to hear about your cat. Basically echo what has been said by others in this thread. It is not stupid at all. I love cats (I love all animals to be fair though), have had them all my life and it sucks big time when you lose them.

They become part of your family and you get to watch them grow. I also have no problem saying I would give my life to protect my cat. I don't say that to sound "cool or edgy" it just a fact for me.

So long story short no it defiantly is not stupid. Cats rock. Hugs

 

[Deleted member 1768]

As the title says, one of my cats is really sick. He's coughing, listless, staying close and all in all isn't acting himself.

If something happens to him and my other cat, it's safe to say I will not be waiting to ctb as they are the only very important living things currently in my life that make it at least bearable. They are not very old, 2 and 3. The 2 year old, Bindi; seems to be doing fine and she's not coughing or anything but the 3 year old; Anubis is not himself, gasping for air and seemingly very uncomfortable. I am hoping it's just a flu but if I lose them, it's game over right away..

Sorry for this stupid, meaningless rant..

Please keep them in your thoughts..

~ H x

Don't worry hon. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/coughing-in-cats
Let us know what you think about the little ones condition. There may be a way to give both of you some relief.

 

[jgm63]

Honestly, what's keeping me here is my fat ass cat oscar. Every time I look at him, I think about how he's going to spend the rest of his life waiting for me to come back. Not understanding why I left, and that is so heartbreaking. I'm dead inside, I don't know what to do anymore.

NOTE : This is a reply to Kringle's Curse only, not a comment to the OP.....

If you CTB, would he be well looked after by others that love him ?
If so, then although I understand the sadness of it, I think it would still be reasonable for you to go ahead, if you decided that was what you wanted.

And if not, then you can have him euthanised.
I know that sounds terrible, but in truth it isn't, because :

It will be painless and peaceful, plus he'll be spared the unhapiness of having to miss you.
He'll also be spared future suffering of ill health and cat old age.
And even better, you both cross over together into the afterlife.....
Plus a cat is a spiritual being, and that being would understand that you needed to do what you did, and that you took the best action for both of you.....

Note : I do have a cat that I love, so I'd like to think that I do understand....

 

[LonelyLight]

I hope your cats condition improves soon it's not stupid for their death to send you over the edge, a pet is supposed to be a family member, not just some animal for entertainment

 

[Daniela]

Is it stupid for the death of a beloved fur baby to set you over the edge?

Of course not

 

[TearyEyedQueen]

It's not at all stupid. Pets are often better company for they won't lie and betray and they give so much love. I remember my cat Cuddles passing away 7 years ago and I was devastated. He's still in my heart to this day. I feel sorry for your loss.

 

[Woodnote]

It's not stupid. I'd have the same reaction. My animals are my family. I really hope everything turns ok out. You'll be in my thoughts today.

 

[mathieu]

It's not stupid. I would be an absolute wreck if anything happened to my dog. He's my only reason to keep going.

 

[realjunes]

Honestly, what's keeping me here is my fat ass cat oscar. Every time I look at him, I think about how he's going to spend the rest of his life waiting for me to come back. Not understanding why I left, and that is so heartbreaking. I'm dead inside, I don't know what to do anymore.

Our fur babies are amazing. There is a movie called Hachi, A dog's Tale, starring Richard Gere, about the
love / connection between a dog and a man, that is wonderful, about how devoted the dog is to the
human. All of you know what I am talking about, as you are posting all about it. Love to all the superior
species, the animal family members.

 

[SuicidalSymphonies]

To update you all, Anubis has seen the vet. He is being tested for cancer or AIDs and I am to give him antibiotics and a special diet for a few days. A local friend of mine helped me out just because I told him what was going on.

The vet said that if he DOES have panluekemia, he can still live a full life with extra care, but to be prepared to have to let him go early. As soon as he shows signs of pain, I will put him to sleep.

Thank you everyone who sent their well wishes for him. He is sleeping right now under his new blanket. x

 

[BlueWidow]

I'm glad your cat is feeling better & that the vet was able to help you & your precious kitty to some degree. It's good that he is resting comfortably. I understand the pain of losing a pet. I haven't had a pet since I was a child because of how devastating it is when they die.
I haven't heard of panluekemia. Sounds scary.
I'll keep you & your cat in my thoughts.

 

[SoupSnakes]

Not at all. My dog is the only reason I've stuck around for as long as I have. I'd be long gone if something happened to him before I went. I really feel for you x

 

[SuicidalSymphonies]

Update! His results came back negative for cancer!!

Just have to keep up the antibiotics! Thanks again, all. I thought I was gonna be toast. x

 

[Asta]

My friend, Angie, had her cat euthanized and cremated on the same day that she exited using the N. Can't imagine how she managed, but the kitty was old and ill and she didn't want to leave him behind, which I certainly understand. Just wondering, would a vet euthanize a pet who wasn't sick?

To the OP, of course it's not stupid! Animals love us unconditionally and that's not something you can say about many humans. So glad for you and your kitty!

 

[SuicidalSymphonies]

My friend, Angie, had her cat euthanized and cremated on the same day that she exited using the N. Can't imagine how she managed, but the kitty was old and ill and she didn't want to leave him behind, which I certainly understand. Would a vet euthanize a pet who wasn't sick?

They have done it before, unfortunately. Euthanising animals that aren't sick is common.

 

[jgm63]

My friend, Angie, had her cat euthanized and cremated on the same day that she exited using the N. Can't imagine how she managed, but the kitty was old and ill and she didn't want to leave him behind, which I certainly understand. Would a vet euthanize a pet who wasn't sick?

Well I suppose you would say that you have a terminal illness, and you don't believe the cat would do well if rehomed.
I don't know if all vets would do it, but I think some would, although I don't know for sure...

 

[SuperSid]

It is not stupid at all. Reading this it is evident you have a loving, dear heart and a strong bond with your cats. I hope one day, one way or another, whether it is now or in the long distant future, you will reunite with your feline family on the other side if ever you are to be separated. If it were my only family I would consider doing the same so NO you are not crazy or alone. Love and hugs to you. You are in my thoughts and wishing your cat a speediest of recoveries. What a good heart, it is hard to come by! You take care now.

 

[BlueWidow]

Update! His results came back negative for cancer!!

Just have to keep up the antibiotics! Thanks again, all. I thought I was gonna be toast. x

YEA! . That's wonderful news!!

 

[Sweet emotion]

As the title says, one of my cats is really sick. He's coughing, listless, staying close and all in all isn't acting himself.

If something happens to him and my other cat, it's safe to say I will not be waiting to ctb as they are the only very important living things currently in my life that make it at least bearable. They are not very old, 2 and 3. The 2 year old, Bindi; seems to be doing fine and she's not coughing or anything but the 3 year old; Anubis is not himself, gasping for air and seemingly very uncomfortable. I am hoping it's just a flu but if I lose them, it's game over right away..

Sorry for this stupid, meaningless rant..

Please keep them in your thoughts..

~ H x

Hey sweetie. Sorry I've been gone for so long. No it's not stupid at all to be pushed over the edge when a pet is sick. I have two cats myself. Tyler and Perry named after Steven and Joe from Aerosmith. I just want to beg you to take your cat to the vet so they can check him out and see what is wrong with him. Don't just let him suffer every day. The last cat I had, Jake, he was my best friend. I got sick when I had him and he was always with me. When he passed away I actually threw up in the sink at the vets office because the shock was so great to me that I had to out him down. He had liver cancer. And now Tyler has diabetes and Perry suffers from seizures and kidney disease. Thank God we managed to get the seizures under control. But they are the only things that make me smile. Especially Tyler. He's more of my car and Perry's in my mom's even though I insisted we brought both home....just not Tyler. Please bring your cat to the vet. We are like their parents so when they get sick it's up to us to take them to the doctor to see what is wrong. They can't care for themselves so we have to do it. I'm a cat lover. So keep me posted. I'm so sorry he is sick. He's so young.

When I heard that my dog was euthanized I was numb for a while. When that cat who would sleep on the pillow next to my head died I was in a bad spot. Recently, I realized that the calico I had is dead. She became an outside cat. That hurt for a bit. I know someone who self-harmed when their dog died even though the dog was given to relatives.

It makes sense.

Chances are that it's a cold or something similar. There was to be kitty first aid on the internet.

No I don't think so. I've had cats my whole life and by her description there is something seriously wrong with him. I wish she could get him to the vet....charge it on her credit card.

 

[SuicidalSymphonies]

Hey sweetie. Sorry I've been gone for so long. No it's not stupid at all to be pushed over the edge when a pet is sick. I have two cats myself. Tyler and Perry named after Steven and Joe from Aerosmith. I just want to beg you to take your cat to the vet so they can check him out and see what is wrong with him. Don't just let him suffer every day. The last cat I had, Jake, he was my best friend. I got sick when I had him and he was always with me. When he passed away I actually threw up in the sink at the vets office because the shock was so great to me that I had to out him down. He had liver cancer. And now Tyler has diabetes and Perry suffers from seizures and kidney disease. Thank God we managed to get the seizures under control. But they are the only things that make me smile. Especially Tyler. He's more of my car and Perry's in my mom's even though I insisted we brought both home....just not Tyler. Please bring your cat to the vet. We are like their parents so when they get sick it's up to us to take them to the doctor to see what is wrong. They can't care for themselves so we have to do it. I'm a cat lover. So keep me posted. I'm so sorry he is sick. He's so young.

It's an upper respiratory infection. I've gotten medication for him and he is cancer free, thankfully. A friend of mine offered to pay for the vet trip and I am forever grateful.

 

[Sweet emotion]

To update you all, Anubis has seen the vet. He is being tested for cancer or AIDs and I am to give him antibiotics and a special diet for a few days. A local friend of mine helped me out just because I told him what was going on.

The vet said that if he DOES have panluekemia, he can still live a full life with extra care, but to be prepared to have to let him go early. As soon as he shows signs of pain, I will put him to sleep.

Thank you everyone who sent their well wishes for him. He is sleeping right now under his new blanket. x

I wanted to let you know what signs of pain are in cats. They will walk around disoriented and baging into things. They will also be howling. But I'm so glad he is doing better. What is panluchemia? I thought you said they ruled out cancer. Did they tell you why he was gasping for air?

 

[SuicidalSymphonies]

I wanted to let you know what signs of pain are in cats. They will walk around disoriented and baging into things. They will also be howling. But I'm so glad he is doing better. What is panluchemia? I thought you said they ruled out cancer. Did they tell you why he was gasping for air?

The vet said it's all from the infection. They did rule out cancer. I just has to pay extra to get him tested. He does not have panleuk. Just an upper respiratory infection. Every 12 hours, I have a timer set to give him his antibiotics.

 

[n0505]

NOTE : This is a reply to Kringle's Curse only, not a comment to the OP.....

If you CTB, would he be well looked after by others that love him ?
If so, then although I understand the sadness of it, I think it would still be reasonable for you to go ahead, if you decided that was what you wanted.

And if not, then you can have him euthanised.
I know that sounds terrible, but in truth it isn't, because :

It will be painless and peaceful, plus he'll be spared the unhapiness of having to miss you.
He'll also be spared future suffering of ill health and cat old age.
And even better, you both cross over together into the afterlife.....
Plus a cat is a spiritual being, and that being would understand that you needed to do what you did, and that you took the best action for both of you.....

Note : I do have a cat that I love, so I'd like to think that I do understand....

Do you know how to euthanize a pet at home? The pet hospital is too expensive. A small animal costs two hundred usd..I do not have enough money;3

 

[Fml]

As the title says, one of my cats is really sick. He's coughing, listless, staying close and all in all isn't acting himself.

If something happens to him and my other cat, it's safe to say I will not be waiting to ctb as they are the only very important living things currently in my life that make it at least bearable. They are not very old, 2 and 3. The 2 year old, Bindi; seems to be doing fine and she's not coughing or anything but the 3 year old; Anubis is not himself, gasping for air and seemingly very uncomfortable. I am hoping it's just a flu but if I lose them, it's game over right away..

Sorry for this stupid, meaningless rant..

Please keep them in your thoughts..

~ H x

Absolutely not! I'd say it's one of the top reasons to be done with life! I love animals more than I love humans in general, life would be even more harder without animals on the Earth too. I see my pets as family and when any of them have died in the past I'm absolutely devastated, especially my cat Smokey who I had for about twenty years, he was/is so special to me, he helped me to feel better when I was going through rough patches. Animals just have this quality that most humans don't have, they don't judge and they love unconditionally and of course, they're totally adorable!