Hi Amy,
I hope I haven't missed you already. I haven't had much time at all to write in the past 2 weeks while you've been here.
Here is my inquiry:
We have a 17 year old cat, Kitty, who we love dearly. She currently has been diagnosed with CRF and we are giving her fluids on a regular basis. She's been on K/D Food for the past several years, but is progressively getting worse. When we pick her up she makes this pitiful sound like it's hurting her (she's also on cosequin, by the way). She can't groom herself like she used to and has difficulty getting around. I know you cannot tell me if we have to make the decision to put her to rest, but are there telltale signs to know when she's had enough? She is still eating and using her litterbox, but seems somewhat disinterested in other activities. She snaps at all of us, human, feline or canine - but on the same token, the next day she might seem okay. She isn't interested in any type of play or anything anymore either. I just don't want her to be silently suffering (as so many cats are known to do).
Any information or advice on what to watch for would be greatly appreciated.
I hope I haven't missed you already. I haven't had much time at all to write in the past 2 weeks while you've been here.
Here is my inquiry:
We have a 17 year old cat, Kitty, who we love dearly. She currently has been diagnosed with CRF and we are giving her fluids on a regular basis. She's been on K/D Food for the past several years, but is progressively getting worse. When we pick her up she makes this pitiful sound like it's hurting her (she's also on cosequin, by the way). She can't groom herself like she used to and has difficulty getting around. I know you cannot tell me if we have to make the decision to put her to rest, but are there telltale signs to know when she's had enough? She is still eating and using her litterbox, but seems somewhat disinterested in other activities. She snaps at all of us, human, feline or canine - but on the same token, the next day she might seem okay. She isn't interested in any type of play or anything anymore either. I just don't want her to be silently suffering (as so many cats are known to do).
Any information or advice on what to watch for would be greatly appreciated.