My friend just decided not to euthanize her cat of 18 years old today. The cat is blind and suffering from seizures, as well as dementia. She seems alert and ok, today, though. Do you think that this was the right decision?
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PS- the seizures are causing the cat to fall down stairs and other accidents.
Thanks, Laurie- yea, it’s just a tough call. Today was a good day, but no idea if or for how long that will continue.
I’m sure everyone has different thoughts on this, but my heart tells me it’s a quality of life question. If pets primarily live in the moment, it’s a shame for the last moments to involve suffering. It’s so hard for us to say good-bye because we still love and enjoy our pets even if they are no longer enjoying life.
It’s a tough call, your friend knows the cat better and will have a better idea of if she’s really suffering.
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