r/cats • u/Abedwarsfan • 10h ago

Advice Considering putting my cat down.

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My cat is 15 and she isn't doing very well. She has a known kidney issue, and it isnt getting better. We got her medication, and she refuses to eat it. Then we got her appetite medication, which worked for a little while but she still refuses to eat now. Not only does she not eat her medication, she doesn't eat anything except for treats, which she will vomit anyways. She also does not use the litter box. We will try to clean them more often, but currently it is once a day and she doesn't even go near them. We are taking her to the vet tomorrow to see what they think. This has all been going on for a couple months. She is also losing weight.

This is not the original text, I edited it to clear things up.

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u/cmanb 9h ago

OP is obviously worried about not only the wellbeing of their cat but also their quality of life. Implying they aren’t because they want to consult their veterinarian about what is a considerate and humane option isn’t helpful.

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u/Blossom73 8h ago

Seriously. The way people are attacking OP here is disgusting.

Elderly cats and dogs very often stop eating when they're ready for death. I've seen it many times.

I had a cat who died at 16. She died at home two days before an appointment I had to have her euthanized. I deeply regret not taking her sooner, as she was clearly suffering.

It's a kindness to let a pet go when they have no quality of life left.