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My poor 2 year old cat is almost definitely a victim of FIP. I can be 99% certain after getting two vets opinions, blood work, coronavirus positive, a full ultrasound, clear symptoms (effusive abdomen, adopted from a shelter 6 month ago, stress), and doing plenty of my own research. My poor Phoenix hasn't been himself very much since around January 1st and has had rapid decline ever since his first vet visit on the 4th. He has good days (will eat when coaxed but still not himself and lethargic) and bad days (won't eat at all and completely lethargic/goes into hiding). My vet told me this Wednesday she would not give him more than a week and wouldn't argue putting him down right then (she was even crying herself). She also told me though that this decision is something that she believes that you will just know it's time for. This is my first personal pet of my own to make the decision for. I KNOW my kitty will die, and with a heavy heart I'd be willing to put down my best friend today knowing I was doing the right thing for him. However I don't know this and his fragile life is in my hands. He is very sickly skinny however he doesn't seem to be suffering. When he isn't too tired he will follow me around as normal and jump up into bed with me. I got him to play with his toy very, very briefly and his eyes just light up with happiness when I get a treat for him (even though his appetite is low). And he loves his milk and we spoiled him rotten with fresh chicken and fish when he's feeling up for it. He is by no means in an acceptable condition to continue for much longer living this way but a decision has to be made tomorrow. I was ready to put him down tomorrow morning until I saw the spark in his eye for his treats and he followed me all around tonight. I don't want to put down a happy cat that isn't ready to die but I don't want him to suffer and my vet isn't in office at all this weekend. My family is going on a ski trip tomorrow and I was going to put him down in the morning, now I don't know if I should give him more time. This cat means the world to me, this is the hardest thing I've ever done.
When do you know it's time? Would it be wrong to let him go now? Or would it be wrong to keep him alive when he's only going to get worse?
When do you know it's time? Would it be wrong to let him go now? Or would it be wrong to keep him alive when he's only going to get worse?