Recent Content by keigwin

PoisonGirl (Sarah), I'm so sorry to hear about Chester's failing health. I know it will be hard on you, but given the condition he's in, I think he'd thank you for helping him out of his suffering. My best wishes for you. And my many thanks to everyone here for their thoughts. They are...

Thanks to everyone for their thoughts and wishes. I'm sure Rho would appreciate all of the attention! By request, here is a photo of him. This was taken a few years ago, before his age started to catch up with him. He was a big sweet boy. Kevin

Rho, the last of my three cats and my favorite, passed away last night in his sleep of natural causes. He was 19 years old, and had used his nine lives over the years to survive many medical crises including FUS, hyperactive thyroid, skin cancer, pyothorax, and diabetes. Finally, his arthritis...

I can tell you right now, he's not doing "pretty darn well" for any kind of creature, senior or otherwise. I appreciate your suggestions, and I respect your opinion. After all, people's opinions are what I want here. I do have to wonder, though, if these alternatives are so effective, why...

I spoke to my vet today. She's very compassionate, and has helped us through the illness and death of two cats prior to this. And she's always been willing to give us a ray of hope if there is one to give. This time, I was very surprised that she readily broached the subject of euthanasia...

Thanks for all of the advice. I will definitely talk to my vet. I doubt they can do much, because I believe my cat's hygiene and lethargia problems are a result of his joints. We're already treating that according to the vet's instructions, and although there's been noticeable improvement...

He was last at the vet in the spring. That was when I started giving him adaquon injections for his joint problems. They said he seemed physically healthy, but didn't have any other suggestions about his declining behavior.

I would like to hear people's thoughts on my cat's situation. He is 19 years old, and although he has a healthy appetite, he has reached a point where he can't keep himself up anymore and I'm losing the battle too. He urinates on himself regularly, and never cleans himself. His fur has...