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Puttin Mufasa down today

post #1 of 26
6/17/11 at 3:04am
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Hi everyone. I write this with a heavy heart and tears. I'm putting my beautiful Mufasa down today. He has been getting progressively aggressive over the last few months, and this morning, he unprovocably attacked my mother's dog, who he usually loves. The poor dog needs stiches it multiple locations. He tore her up pretty badly. I don't know what's gotten into him. He's been to the vet a few times, but they can't find anything wrong with him. I'm so worried that one day, he'll attack my son, or kill the dog or my other cat. I really don't want to end his life, but don't see any other option. This is breaking my heart. I love him so so much.
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post #2 of 26
6/17/11 at 4:34am
OH NO......Oh I feel so bad for you and your precious kitty.

This is just heartbreaking. I will say a prayer that some kind of miracle will happen to not have it end this way.

God bless you and Mufasa. You will be in my thoughts today.

So terribly sorry.
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post #3 of 26
6/17/11 at 4:50am
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Thank you for your kind words. I just made an appointment in a few hours. I feel awful doing this, but can't see any way around it. He's even been hissing and swating at my other cat for the past month, and he used to love her. He's been biting me as well, and it seems unprovocked. He'll wait until I'm not looking, and sitting down, then lunge for my throat. There's been something not right with him for months, and while I feel awful doing this, I know I would feel even worse if he were to hurt my son, the other cat, or the dog again.
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post #4 of 26
6/17/11 at 5:05am
I have seen this on here before. And people have suggested neurological problems. Such a sudden change, it sounds like its physical and not behavorial. But that's just me. I don't know that much about this.

Have you asked the vet about neuro problems? Is there some kind of test? Med?....I know you can't put your family in harms way. I truly do.

It's a lousy position to be in, and but for the grace of God, we could all be facing this too.

My heart breaks for you. Please know I will be thinking of you and your difficult decision today. It probably does not help much, but I just want you to know.
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post #5 of 26
6/17/11 at 5:25am
I'm so sorry for you both. You're making a hard decision, but I don't know what else you can do. I would suspect a brain tumor or some other physical ailment. I so wish there was a magic wand to reveal the cause of the aggression, and that there would be a treatment...but Mufasa must not be feeling well, and sometimes the best kindness we can give our babies is to release them from pain and fear. I'm so sorry.
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post #6 of 26
6/17/11 at 6:15am
Such a terrible place for you both to be in. You have my thoughts and sympathy.

Obviously there is something wrong, even if yet undiagnosed. To have such a dramatic change like that. I sounds as if you love your kitty very much and only have his best interest at heart.

Purrs and hugs.
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post #7 of 26
6/17/11 at 7:35am
Oh No! What a horrible thing to be facing, for both of you. Sending vibes your way.
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post #8 of 26
6/17/11 at 7:54am
I'm so sorry you have to make this decision. I often wonder if these poor souls suffer from some sort of brain lesions or mini strokes.
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post #9 of 26
6/17/11 at 9:31am
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Thank you all for your kind words. Mufasa is now playing over the rainbow bridge with dear Zorro. I feel bad. I knew something was off with him for the past few months, but guess I didn't pay enough attention. While he was in the clinic, he was in obvious pain. He would keep squinting his eyes, and one side of his face kept twitching. The vet says he's probably been in pain for a while, which is what was causing him to act up. The vet said it could very well be a brain tumor, which would explain the vomiting, aggression, meowing, and all the other strange things he'd been doing for the past few months.
The dog is in surgery right now. She was pretty badly mauled and needs lots of stitches. The vet is very worried as she's 15 years old, diabetic, and has a partially collaped trachea. I really hope I wont have to burry two furrbabies in one day.
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post #10 of 26
6/17/11 at 10:34am
Mufasa is indeed at the Rainbow Bridge. Head butts are being passed around.

You have set him free from the nasty thing that had hold of him on earth to live in peace and love.

God bless you all and I will keep your dog in my prayers. You have certainly been through the wringer. I pray all ends well.
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post #11 of 26
6/17/11 at 10:50am
God bless you, sweetie. I'm so very, very sorry. Sometimes things happen that are completely out of our control, and all we can do is deal with the aftermath to the best of our ability. <<<HUGS>>>

AC
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post #12 of 26
6/17/11 at 10:57am
A friend's cat had aggression behaviors and it was eventually determined it was a brain tumor.

Lots of to you for your grief and that the poor dog is OK.

I'm so sorry!

Robin
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post #13 of 26
6/17/11 at 11:25am
I would be very surprised if you hadn't already ruled it out, but from what you describe the first thing that comes to mind is rabies! Of course, if he wasn't checked for rabies then you, your dog, and your other cat could have some serious problems. If he was rabid, he would need to be put down anyway. So sorry to hear this story...
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post #14 of 26
6/17/11 at 11:26am
Oh what a terrible experience and I am so very sorry for you. I can relate to the pain/suffering you are going through right now, but my experience was with an older JRT dog we had to put down years ago because of aggression and just losing her mind. She started attacking my cats and one day it was bad enough that one of my cats needed surgery on his mouth, head and needed many stitches. That was the day we put the dog down. My heart goes out to you as this is one of the hardest things to go through. I pray that the dog will be alright.
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post #15 of 26
6/17/11 at 11:33am
I'm so sorry. It's so difficult losing a pet, and it never gets easier. You knew Mufasa best and I'm positive that you made the right choice. You will be in my thoughts as well your other fur babies!
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post #16 of 26
6/17/11 at 12:09pm
I am very very sorry that you had to make the hard decision. However, I believe you made the correct one, and any decision made out of love, is ultimately the right one.

Big hugs,

Cally
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post #17 of 26
6/17/11 at 1:58pm
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Thanks everyone.
The dog came out of surgery wonderfully. She needed 4 stitches on her neck, 4 behind her ear, 8 on her side, and 8 on her hip. Poor thing looks awful. (she's a toy poodle..thats alot of stiches for something so small)
Unfortunately, the stray cat I've been looking after is now petrified of the dog because of the incident this morning, and vice versa so I will have to find a home for her quickly. I wouldn't want her to get afraid, and attack the poor dog so she's in the bathroom at the moment, and I've started to wean her kittens. I'm hoping the kittens will help the dog get over her fear of cats as she doesn't seem to mind them all too much, and they are not afraid of her.
This has been a very emotional day all around.
Here are a few pictures of by beautiful Mufasa:



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post #18 of 26
6/17/11 at 2:15pm
He was a truly handsome boy! And he really looks like a powerful, big cat. No match for the toy poodle . Mufasais in a better place now and painfree and peaceful, and you made that decision with great love. sending more prayers your way.
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post #19 of 26
6/17/11 at 2:46pm
Oh, the pictures put me over the edge. So beautiful!


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post #20 of 26
6/17/11 at 3:10pm
Absolutely stunning photos. What a beautiful, handsome boy...and huge, too. My very best healing vibes to the brave poodle and big hugs from Z and Dora.
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post #21 of 26
6/17/11 at 5:37pm
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I still can't believe my big boy's gone. I keep calling out to him, just to realize that he's not here anymore. I've decided to keep one of the stray kittens to keep Chemul company. There's one that I'm quite attached to. Chemul keeps wandering around in a daze, looking for him.
I keep wondering if I made the right decision. On one side, I wish I would have put him through more tests, that maybe it was something curable, but on the other side, he would have had to be locked in a cage until we determined what it was, and that would seem like an eternity to him, which isn't fair.
This is an awful feeling. Now I know what dog owners feel like when they have to put down their dog down because its too aggressive.
My poor, poor boy.
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post #22 of 26
6/17/11 at 5:48pm
The Bridge is just that much brighter for his presence there.

We all second guess. Be good to yourself. What you had to do was out of love. Keep believing that because it is true.

You are in my prayers tonight and so is Mufasa and your little poodle.

I wish you peace in your heart and the knowledge that you did the right thing.
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post #23 of 26
6/17/11 at 5:52pm
I think some of the saddest words are "if only" and "what if"

Don't second guess yourself.

There is no doubt in my mind that Mufasa was NOT a happy cat. Whatever caused his issues must have terrified him too.

You are a hero, having made the right decision, as difficult a choice as it was.

Mufasa was a magnificent cat. He was loved. And now all his panic attacks are over and he's at the Rainbow Bridge, purring and happy again.

Peace to you at this sad time.
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post #24 of 26
6/17/11 at 8:04pm
Oh no, I"m so sorry aboit your loss, but you did the right thing. OMg he was such a gorgeous boy! It is so awful what happened to him, but now he is not suffering anymore. I hope your doggie gets better soon, poor baby ....HUgs to you!
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post #25 of 26
6/18/11 at 4:59pm
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Originally Posted by bastetservant View Post
Oh, the pictures put me over the edge. So beautiful!
He was such a beautiful (and powerful) boy.

I'm so sorry sweetie. It sounds very much like the right decision. It is clear he was suffering. It's always a choice everyone second-guesses, but that's because the right decision for THEM is not what we want.

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post #26 of 26
6/18/11 at 5:14pm
I'm so sorry to hear this. He was a pretty boy.
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