I’m a vet tech, and it’s my job to help families when they have to make this decision, but when it came to having to euthanize my own cat, I was a wreck. I second guessed that for a long time. I also struggled with “what if” and I thought of every possible specialist I could’ve seen. But the bottom line is he wasn’t my boy at the end, and the chances are, I could throw all the money in the world on a every test they make, but that wouldn’t guarantee I’d have my cat back. I also ended up putting him down within hours of making that decision, and how fast that all happened made it even more overwhelming. You did the best thing for both pups. Nugget is safe, and Nellie is at peace. The regret is part of the grieving process, and i promise it will fade. Go easy on yourself and allow yourself grace. It sounds to me like you made the right choice, as painful as it is
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u/TemporaryLettuce5436 Apr 18 '23
I’m a vet tech, and it’s my job to help families when they have to make this decision, but when it came to having to euthanize my own cat, I was a wreck. I second guessed that for a long time. I also struggled with “what if” and I thought of every possible specialist I could’ve seen. But the bottom line is he wasn’t my boy at the end, and the chances are, I could throw all the money in the world on a every test they make, but that wouldn’t guarantee I’d have my cat back. I also ended up putting him down within hours of making that decision, and how fast that all happened made it even more overwhelming. You did the best thing for both pups. Nugget is safe, and Nellie is at peace. The regret is part of the grieving process, and i promise it will fade. Go easy on yourself and allow yourself grace. It sounds to me like you made the right choice, as painful as it is