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This is always the hardest part for me, when a pet starts having health problems. We thought we might lose our cat last week over a chronic condition he has. He's on steroids daily because of it as it is, he had a flare up of his condition, which is a digestive inflammation thing and stopped eating, lost a ton of weight.
The condition eventually develops into lymphoma. It's pretty much a given, just a matter of time. He's 11, so he's probably going to die young, and the process is over time so there's some amount of suffering involved even now that he just has to live with. Luckily it's periodic and doesn't seem constant. In any case, I hate having to make the final decision to put a pet down, though sometimes I wish humans were afforded the same dignity. I try to let the pet decide when it's time, but I always second guess myself.
I'm not sure if it's harder on me than the actual death of a pet. Especially never being sure if we did the right thing at the right time.
To err is human. Fortune favors the monsters.
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Never easy ... but sometimes necessary.
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Well put. Also, I have signed the Dignity in Dying petition.
Paul Sanders.
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Very sorry to hear about your family member. I had to make that decision last March for our pup, she was just shy of 13. One of, if not the hardest decision I've ever made. I feel for you, your hubby, and of course your cat.
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It's a quality of life decision, it's never easy.
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I had the same problem with one of my cats. It developed when he was older and didn't take long before reaching lymphoma stage. Steroids helped for a short while but than it was just downhill. In the end I had to take him to the vet to put him down and held him while the vet gave the injection. It wasn't easy but I felt I owed him that much after he gave me 16 years of joy. In afterthought, I should have taken him to the vet earlier but I just couldn't bring myself to do it.
Mircea
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truth. It gets worse when most of the cats are associated with children. Even when the child is older / grown adult, it's still hard.
I have a 16+ yo cat wandering around the house - deaf, blind, but it hasn't started missing the litter box. I've made it clear when that happens....
I have one of the few rough coat sable collies in the area (think Lassie). This is my wife's dog. He's about 11 now and starting to show signs of hip dysplasia. He'll be a hard one.
Charlie Gilley
“They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” BF, 1759
Has never been more appropriate.
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For what it is worth, there are people that will come to your house and euthanize the pet. We found this to be good thing, not bringing our pet to the vet, as that always caused great anxiety. The people that came were very understanding and sympathetic, as I was a wreck. My pup was relaxed, laid in her favorite spot, it was as peaceful for her as it could be.
"the debugger doesn't tell me anything because this code compiles just fine" - random QA comment
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"I don't drink any more... then again, I don't drink any less." - Mike Mullikins uncle
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We did that for my Maine Coon, Chairman Maow, when he got cancer. He hated car rides so bad, he broke out of the side of a cat carrier - leaving a big hole like the Kool Aid man. Poor thing bloodied himself in the process.
To err is human. Fortune favors the monsters.
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I'd never heard of such a service until someone told me about it at work, it really is the best way.
Quote: Chairman Maow,
Now THAT is an awesome name!
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My friend had two cats named Nixon and Reagan. I thought it was hilarious and somehow fitting.
To err is human. Fortune favors the monsters.
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 I've known a cat where Nixon would've been very apt description of said cat, that look...
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That title is slightly twisted, it should be sick pets and end of life, the way you say it one might think it`s about the death of a human added to a pet being sick.
It`s difficult to watch a sick pet, especially when you know he or she is not going to recover.
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I'll keep you in mind next time I'm in the market for a copy editor. 
To err is human. Fortune favors the monsters.
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My last cat had cancer.
I noticed she wasn't very energetic for a few days.
Went to the vet and it was either an inflammation or cancer.
Had to get an additional test, turned out to be both.
Lived with a cancer cat for two weeks, carrying her everywhere because she wouldn't move.
One morning I woke up and noticed some black goo came from her eyes, that's when I knew it was time.
Hardest decision of my life.
She was only 12.
The house was empty after that and I tried not te be home too much.
I couldn't even say her name without crying for weeks.
My current cat is more affectionate than my previous one.
I just hope she lives to be very old... 
Good luck with your cat.
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I still morn Dusty, a black cat who died from something similar.
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I have lost two adopted Greyhounds to cancer bother were wonderful pet's
The decision process was not easy though I had experience as a Health Care Provider at a Hospice that
was part of a Hospital I worked at in Oregon
The pet will tell you a lot just keep a open mind and do what is best for the pet
There is NO RIGHT TIME I am sure you will make the best decision
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Delaying cover around a politician (8)
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride!" - Hunter S Thompson - RIP
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Can't see your process there - anyway NOPE
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride!" - Hunter S Thompson - RIP
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Is that the English spelling of "politician" or the American? Because the English has 8 letters, and the US has only 7 ... 
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irrelevant in this case
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride!" - Hunter S Thompson - RIP
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No, no - I'm sure that "Politician" equals "A**ehole" or "A**hole" ... 
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And you are correct in your assumption
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride!" - Hunter S Thompson - RIP
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