My sweet girl is leaving me soon...

So sorry to hear.     I agree with you that as long as there is life left in her she should stay here.  Eating and playing are good signs that she's not ready.  

Paprika sounds like a very sweet cat, I hope she has many good days left in her. Tell her how much you love her and how special she is to you as often as you can 

Paprika is barely eating at all now it's so sad. I try what I can do to make her eat but I'm starting to feel hopeless. She used to gobble up her dry food even up until a couple weeks ago but now she just walks up to the food bowl and takes a few little kibbles and then walks away. Some times she'll just sit in front of her food and water and just stare at it until she either decides to walk away or take a couple of bites.

I've also noticed that her breath smells really bad almost like ammonia. I think kitty is nearing her end now and its really disheartening for me. It makes me hurt for her. I didn't really want to put her to sleep because I wanted her to just go naturally but it just seems like she is suffering too much now.

She is getting sick every day again even with the meds and fluids. She just sleeps all day and night. She is constantly constipated again. And she is just skin and bones.

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I decided to call the vet tomorrow at lunch and see what they say. It mught be time now[emoji]128546[/emoji]

The poor girl, I am so sorry that she has taken a turn for the worse. I will say a prayer for your girl; I hope it is just a bad day. Keep telling her how much you love her and how special she is to you. We are here for you at this difficult time. 

Sending you and Paprika lots of love and hugs...I'm so sorry...
You both will continue to be in my thoughts. Please keep us posted on how things are going.

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Omg I'm so sorry.  My heart fell as I read your latest update.  Hugs to you and Paprika!

Thinking of you and your sweet girl Paprika 

I just wanted you to know that I am thinking about you.

You've given Paprika a wonderful life.  You've given her food, shelter and love, and at the end of the day that's all any of us can hope for.

Love to you both.

Piercy 

Thanks everyone for your kind words! It means a lot...

I called the main vet at the clinic on Friday but he was unavailable so I left him a message. We have been playing phone tag since so I'm going to see if we can finally talk about things and decide what to do.

Paprika is very weak and can't stand for long without wobbling or lifting one of her front paws. She has arthritis as well so it seems it is getting worse. She has eaten a good bit this weekend but she is so skinny I just feel like it's not enough. I can tell she does not feel well and it breaks my heart.

Thanks again for the kind words! I will keep you guys updated.

Maybe a little bit of honey water smeared on her gums might help?  I'm glad to hear she's still eating but sad that she's so weak.  More hugs to you and Paprika.   

Thinking of you and your sweet girl 

Stephanie,

I am so very sorry. Do you think she is in pain? Poor baby.

Hugs,

Mia

Finally got to talk to the vet today and he thinks it is time for her. I have to decide when to do it so I'm going to take this week to do some more research. I did some early last year when they diagnosed her but I have a lot to consider of course.

If you guys have any suggestions, it would be greatly appreciated...

And thanks again for the kind words!

Personally I called a mobile vet to come put Gracie to sleep.  I couldn't put her through one more car ride when I knew it upset her so much.  But each kitty is different.  Some are too sick to even care one way or another.  

I would choose a very compassionate vet if you know of one.  Even if you have to take her to the office.  Having a compassionate vet helps.  I think the two shot is what most would agree is easiest.  One is basically an anesthetic dose to put them under as if for surgery, and the 2nd one is the overdose.  The first one is supposed to take about 5 or more minutes to take effect so it will give you a few last moments with her.  Gosh this is so sad even talking about it and I'm so sorry you are there having to go through this.  Typing through tears now.  Hugs. 

Thanks for the suggestion!

I found a couple mobile vets in my area that provide that service. I'm going to reach out to them and see which one seems best and then of course get more info from my cat's vet. I'm still not sure if I should take her in to do this or let it happen at home. The vet told me one thing to consider when doing it at home is that I might have a bad memory associated with the room where it does take place and might cause me more grief when I am in the room. So, I'm a little unsure of what to do here.

I will keep doing research...

It's interesting yesterday when I got home after work. I had called the vet at lunch time and that's when he told me that it sounded like it was time. I got home and found that my kitty had gotten sick 6-7 times all over the apartment. She was so miserable the rest of the night. My boyfriend and some of our friends were over and she just hung out in my lap most of the night seemingly in a daze. She still likes being around her people but she just has no energy and is deteriorating before my eyes [emoji]128575[/emoji]

I'm so sorry! :,(

For me, I knew Gracie would panic with another car ride so that's why I had it done at home. It's sad any place you do it and there will always be bad memories no matter where you choose too. Plus I also I knew of a very kind soft spoken mobile vet who I knew would be good to her. I didn't like any of the office ones. I wouldn't have let them touch her. That was important too. So if you don't personally any of the mobile vets it might be better to go to the office if you know that vet will be kind.

Hugs to you both.

Stephanie Junca said:

The vet told me one thing to consider when doing it at home is that I might have a bad memory associated with the room where it does take place and might cause me more grief when I am in the room. So, I'm a little unsure of what to do here.

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What your vet told you about the bad memories associated to the place where a cat is put to sleep is something that haunts me. I would like to carry on the euthanasia at home but I'm afraid that every place would remember me of that moment in the next years.
As a matter of fact, last time I had it done at home I laid a blanket on the pavement of the yard around the house and though I have sitten on that spot several times, I never felt that place as the spot where my cat died.
It could be different inside the house though.

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II knew of a very kind soft spoken mobile vet who I knew would be good to her. I didn't like any of the office ones. I wouldn't have let them touch her. That was important too.

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This is my case. I will let only three vets touch my cat when the time comes. They are all men, I wouldn't like the women at the clinic to come home and do what has to be done. They proved to be a bit insensitive in the past and they aren't allowed to perform the last action.

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What your vet told you about the bad memories associated to the place where a cat is put to sleep is something that haunts me. I would like to carry on the euthanasia at home but I'm afraid that every place would remember me of that moment in the next years.

As a matter of fact, last time I had it done at home I laid a blanket on the pavement of the yard around the house and though I have sitten on that spot several times, I never felt that place as the spot where my cat died.

It could be different inside the house though.

This is my case. I will let only three vets touch my cat when the time comes. They are all men, I wouldn't like the women at the clinic to come home and do what has to be done. They proffed to be a bit insensitive in the past and they aren't allowed to perform the last action.

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Right now, as I type, I'm sitting next to the spot where she breathed her last.  I did haunt me for a while.  But the whole process haunted me more: from her getting sick, to going to one doctor after another via the awful car rides where her breathing worsened, which was already compromised only got worse while I prayed to any god to help her survive the trip, and there going on one medication after another which did not help, going downhill.  The whole situation haunted me, as well as that spot, but I forced myself to sit there anyway.  It's also the same spot she used to love to sit, right beside me while I petted her.  She would make biscuits there.  So I have good memories of this spot as well.  There are so many things to consider about making this horrible decision, not just one.  It's very important to have the right person give the shots, not just the right place.  

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Right now, as I type, I'm sitting next to the spot where she breathed her last.  I did haunt me for a while.  But the whole process haunted me more: from her getting sick, to going to one doctor after another via the awful car rides where her breathing, which was already compromised only got worse while I prayed to any god to help her survive the trip, and there going on one medication after another which did not help, going downhill.  The whole situation haunted me, as well as that spot, but I forced myself to sit there anyway.  It's also the same spot she used to love to sit, right beside me while I petted her.  She would make biscuits there.  So I have good memories of this spot as well.  There are so many things to consider about making this horrible decision, not just one.  It's very important to have the right person give the shots, not just the right place.  

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I'm so sorry to read what nightmare you and your kitty went through. I truly understand and feel for you, because we suffered a similar nightmare.
I am going to face the moment of the final phone call, and I'm thinking to let her go in her bed on the couch where she uses to sleep. I do hope not to be afraid to be sitting next to it in the future.

Antonio65 said:

I'm so sorry to read what nightmare you and your kitty went through. I truly understand and feel for you, because we suffered a similar nightmare.
I am going to face the moment of the final phone call, and I'm thinking to let her go in her bed on the couch where she uses to sleep. I do hope not to be afraid to be sitting next to it in the future.

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Thank you!  I'm so sorry for your situation as well and just hate for anyone who has to go through it.