Posted by pegasus on June 21, 2005, at 17:51:23
In reply to Re: Thanks all, and update, posted by Jazzed on June 21, 2005, at 7:21:18
Well, thanks so much for responding, you guys. The kitty is about the same, although there is some evidence that she is becoming incontinent now. I've rearranged the litter box, etc. and she can get to everything she needs pretty easily. I'm going to give her a few days to see if she improves before I start considering anything drastic. The past couple of days she certainly is not having a good quality of life, but she is still eating, so she may get better to some extent still.
I just feel badly about not playing with her or sleeping with her, or petting her much these past months since the baby came. And I am the kind of person who always feels terribly guilty about not meeting everyone's needs. I just feel so selfish for not being there for her when she seems to be heading toward the end. Sigh. But I know I'm doing the best I can. I wish it was easier to know for sure when it's really best to put her to sleep. I don't want her to suffer. But she's my little buddy and it's hard to say goodbye.
pegasus
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