I Don't Know What To Do!, Euthinize or not? Options

[ABT]

I just got on this site and have read a few posts. I am doubting my decision to take my baby cat (16) in this afternoon to be euthinized. She has mamory cancer and has been really declining in the last few weeks. The past few nights have been really bad in that she wasn't eating much anymore and seemed to be in pain and has become very weak. Yet, she is still getting on and off the bed and late last night and this morning she ate a bit more. I made an appt. to bring her in this afternoon because I finally came to the decsion that I did not want her to suffer or be in pain which she seems to be. Reading people's posts though has made second guess myself...Barb
(Picture of her is at 6 months)

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[Rhapsedy]

Please be sure about your decision. Have you taken her to the vet and asked his or her opinion? Maybe they can give some pain medication to your cat and you won't have to make the decision right away.

I was one that has really had a hard time with euthanizing my dog and if I can help anyone from going thru that pain of the what ifs I want to help in anyway that I can. It may be time for your cat but I just want to make sure you are at peace with your decision.

If I can be of any help, please let me know.

Rhapsedy

[ABT]

Please be sure about your decision. Have you taken her to the vet and asked his or her opinion? Maybe they can give some pain medication to your cat and you won't have to make the decision right away.

I was one that has really had a hard time with euthanizing my dog and if I can help anyone from going thru that pain of the what ifs I want to help in anyway that I can. It may be time for your cat but I just want to make sure you are at peace with your decision.

If I can be of any help, please let me know.

Rhapsedy

Thank you Rhapsedy. I appreciate your response. I've decided to hold off. She has shown me that she is still fighting to be here so I want to respect her process. I just don't want her to suffer. I had a conversation with my sister who is a acute care nurse and it was very helpful. She spoke about the whole process of letting go and that sometimes there is some suffering and it is not necessarily a bad thing; meaning there can be some discomfort when moving a "human" patient but then there is peace again when they settle. I guess when I felt my cat was wincing in pain I felt uncomfortable with it and wondered what is best for her. But truely it is like she is aware and is showing me that she is still fighting. I will continue to love her the best I can and put her first and also try to respect her natural process. I do have pain medication and I think perhaps the way I gave it to her this morning (on a treat which she will still eat) was more effective. (It's a liquid). She also ate more today so that is a good sign.

Thank you for your support. It is very emotional and as much as I knew this time would come it is very difficult. It's not that I want to keep her for me I just want to respect her spirit and do what is best for her you know. I'm sure you all do.