Cat to be put down

[lizwizz]

Sorry, should have put this with the first question. I don't know whether to stay with him or not, or even if I have the choice.

[Why??]

You can ask to stay if you want to stay. I didn't want to when my cat or my dog had to be put to sleep. As far as I know the vet will give them the injection then leave you in the room with the pet. That is what happened with my brother anyway. Hope that is of some help to you.

[andy-hughes]

Haver a think about how it will affect you. If you leave him, will you wish you had stayed? Some people like to be there to stroke and talk to their pet as he slips away, others find the idea too upsetting, so you need to go with your instincts and do what feels right for you.

When he has his injection, he will slip away within a few seconds, it's not at all drawn out, so you may want to say your goodbye and walk away - it is something you need to decide, and stick to, before you set off.

Hope this helps - thinking of you.

[smudge]

I'm so sorry to hear about your cat liz.

When our Smudge sadly had to be put down, my husband & youngest daughter cuddled her whilst the vet gave her an injection & until she fell into an everlasting peaceful asleep.

I & our other daughter, on the other hand, were standing just outside the surgery door unable to watch.

Everyone is different, so just to what your heart tells you. I'm sure the vet won't mind either way.

Thinking of you.

[smudge]

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[smudge]

Here's your other post - might be easier to swap between the two.

[Litchick]

lizwizz, my heart goes out to you in this awful time. Please now I'm thinking of you. xx

[lizwizz]

Thanks for all that advice and care. I didn't have to do it this time though, but have to go back Thurs, so hopefully he might be a bit better.
Smudge, how did you do that with the link?? I think I've got my cats brain and he's got mine!

[veritymoon]

i hope things go ok on thursday.

when the time comes if you do or dont stay with your cat if you want time afterwards to spend saying goodbye dont be afraid to say.

the cat will have a small amount of hair clipped from its leg and will be given an injection into the vein (an overdose of anaesethic) and should slip away in a few seconds . the vet sometimes gets the nurse to come in and assist in raising the vein and holding the cat but make sure that if you want your close enough to stroke and comfort your cat.

verity x

[smudge]

I'm so glad you didn't have to have your cat put down yesterday Liz - good luck for Thursday too.

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[cat woman]

Hi lizwizz, I so sorry to learn that your kitty isn't too well, I hope it goes well for you on Thursday. Your post has made me sad as we had to have our dear Sooty aged 15 put to sleep last month. Its so really hard to let go of our much loved pets. I wish you well and will be thinking of you. Love cat woman xxx

[smudge]

How did it go at the vet's yesterday Liz?