My daughter left the nest and left behind her cat. Unfortunately, the cat has gotten cancer due to immunizations. We tried to see if anything could be done and took him to the local Veternary college (which cost us about $300), but the best that they could offer was to remove his leg, hip and and a good portion of his side.
My husband and I thought that that would be too severe/traumatic for the cat and opted not to go that route. Besides, the vet couldn't put a guarantee on that procedure.
So, we have him at home and he has lesions now which are dreadfully awful to see. But, the cat still purrs, still picks on the other cat like he always did, still eats, drinks and poos. But, when I look at him trying to get comfortable and when he looks up, oh it's pathetic.
I don't think that we should prolong his life any longer. I think that he should leave the party while he's still having fun. Ya know?
So, so very sad to watch day after day.
Our vet gave him about a year.
Putting down pets is sure a rotten thing to do. Even if it's the best thing for them.
KELLI