How Do You Handle It, My cat died yesterday, I can't cope Options

[Ragdollcatbaby]

I had to have my cat put to sleep yesterday. He was 12. I had two choices, I could have medicated him for 24 hours and if there was improvement have MRI scans etc. or let him go. He had totally lost the use of his back legs. I made the decision to let him go as I was so scared he would die alone in a vet cage. And something in my heart just knew it was time, I can say what it was I just knew somehow. I am now feel terrible, like I did the wrong thing. I just can't stop crying

[Diane Z.]

12 seems to be the magic number. I am so sorry for the loss of you beloved cat....I understand that you're second guessing yourself about whether you did the right thing. You did...rest assured you did. Surely your pet would have said so..."I lost use of my back legs, and I'm tired....please." I have rationalized that thought though myself, in August of this year my 12 year old blonde lab had to go to her rainbow bridge. She was athletic and energetic pretty much her entire life. On a Sunday she skipped breakfast (unusual, but not concerning) and she skipped her dinner (*VERY unsual). That day she was losing her balance, and was constantly outside trying to do business...she had the runs and I noticed a bit of drooling. Oh, she was old I know, and I today, months later, feel tears in my eyes warming in puddles. Then Monday she missed breakfast and that day I laid on the floor with her...crying and holding her. She was shaking and she was miserable. It was two days for me, it was a long time for her. I too could have postponed everything awhile, and waited to get an MRI (they thought a brain tumor) or Xrays (liver?). but it was time. it was time...my dear human friend. Remember that it's for them, it's all about them. Not us...please remember that. Also, you've reached out to this group. Which is the correct thing to do...I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. For all humans who loose beloved pets, and until I lost mine I had no idea. Love and peace. Diane