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In full disclosure - this journal entry is not about weight loss, so if a member is upset because it's not about weight loss, I invite you to stop reading now, and live and let live.
In full disclosure, I have had a few drinks...
In full disclosure, I am emotional and do not have FB to spread a message, which I think merits to be heard.
I've put down my 17 year old cat 2nite. A cat, that trusted me so much that I did not even have to put it into a cage to bring to a vet. He trusted me so much that he just lied down on the passenger seat of my car for me to bring to the vet.
I've had as a kitten that would put it's head in the palm of my hand and sleep.
My cat which I loved dearly...
long story short:
I was told that the cat would get a tranquilizer and then be put to sleep.
Well, they did give a needle to the cat that put him in a state of immobility and then after 15 minutes shaved his paw to give him the needle that would euthanize him.
During this 15 minutes, I realized the cat was immobilized but was still trying to be vocal. His mouth was still trying to meow. His back paws were not fully decontracted.
I realized that my poor cat that trusted me was never sedated. He was given a shot to be immobilized so that the vet could shave his paw and give it the final dose.
In other words, the cat had 10 to 15 minutes of being paralyzed, heard the shaving of the paw and was fully conscious of everything going on, but unable to move, without sedation. I can only imagine the fear he must have went through.
From seing the tenseness in the body, I don't believe the cat was ever sedated but was only immobilized by injection, to make the VET'S job easier to shave his paw and find the vein for the final injection.
I could only imagine what the cat went through with the stress of being unable to move while hearing the shaver right next to it's ear and seing his body and paws being taken without being able to move.
I can't believe my poor cat, my 17 year old companion had to die such a sressfull death. Bad enough I took his life away, it was done in a fashion that I paid for in a good amount of money to be serene.
My heart breaks for what had to be done, and the fashion that it was done in. I thought euthanasia of pets was kind.
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Firstly I want to give you a big cyber (((hug))) because you need it, you are hurting so bad. Its never going to be easy to see your baby leave you but you did what you thought was best, and it was the best too. Now, you might not like this and I MIGHT be wrong but I am being logical here..... The vet found your furbaby's vein for the tranquilizer, he found the vein for the final dose. So the reason for the first injection wasn't to make it easier for the vet, eh! In the UK, with vets I have used, they only do one shot and that IS the final dose and its fast like us going to sleep for an operation. Of course I wasn't there to see what you saw, but do you think MAYBE you are over thinking this? You are hurting really badly and (possibly) feeling you shouldn't have taken him to the vet. But really you knew it was time, and what you saw might well not have been what he was really experiencing. Believe me, I am not making light of things, as I say, I am being logical. Emotionally I feel so sad for you for your loss. It is so hard to live with the lead-up to sending them over the rainbow bridge. Its a nightmare, and once you make that decision, it is not good if you have the seed of doubt sown in your mind about whether it was a peaceful transition. But the truth is, you did what you had to do and he is now free of his old body and he is at peace. Please don't beat yourself up over this. You are going to be very sad that he isn't around, but you did your best for him. xXx
10 Mar 17 by member: Rindaloo
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10 Mar 17 by member: schmetterlinge34
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Any animal lover knows what you're feeling, and it's tough. It's the price we pay for having them in our lives. I'm so sorry for your loss and pain, but know that you did the right thing.
10 Mar 17 by member: mskestrela
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We people and dearly loved animals all have to exit eventually, and your dear friend would have probably suffered a lot more, had you not taken him. On a happier note, think of the years you both had together and how both of your lives were filled with mutual love. Maybe in time you'll decide to make yours and another cat's quality of life amazing. Take heart.
10 Mar 17 by member: grandbears
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I'm so sorry for your loss. As a pet owner who has had to put down her pets I know what your going through. It's really hard, but don't blame yourself. You did what was best for him.
10 Mar 17 by member: LadyLegasus
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My sincerest condolences. Losing a loved one is always so hard regardless of how they go to the great beyond.
10 Mar 17 by member: RiverRes
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Oh my dear, that brings tears to my eyes for you and your sweet companion. I am a cat lover and know the pain of the companion loss because they are so unconditionally loving. I knew my cats always wanted me to go on and spoil another cat. Have you seen the movie, "A Dog's Purpose"? It is about reincarnation in a way - I think they come back to us in another form.
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