Guest guest Posted August 8, 2002 Report Share Posted August 8, 2002 I don't know about cats but when I have had the bluish foggy tint in my irises, it has been from being overly acid and my system being toxic. To keep mine and my cats' systems healthy I add a couple drops of Miracle II neutralizer in their water. It neutralizes the water itself and helps keep their systems at the proper ph. www.MiracleII.com Tori B. wrote: My cat (Triscuit) is 17, an indoor cat that I've had since I was 14 myself.She has always been an indoor cat and I feed her natural food and herbs. Hereyesight is >failing, I'm sure and I'm a little freaked out about it. Iguess its the only deteriorating childhood pet I've ever had. One of hereyes is kinda red, (in the colored part) >and I've noticed that bluish foggytint in her eyes too. (is that glaucoma?)> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2002 Report Share Posted August 18, 2002 Hello there, Its me Brooke, the girl with the old cat. Triscuit is (as I said) almost 17and recently blind. I found an alternative vet who did bloodwork for her and told me her kidneys are not working properly anymore. They think she has high blood pressure and is slightly anemic too. Heres my problem, she just walks around the house ALL day and night, aimlessly, Im so miserable about her, and as I said before, this is my childhood pet, the first of which has deteriorated before my eyes. Is it so cruel of me to have her put to sleep? I never in a MILLION years would have thought (even a month ago) that I would consider this but I want her to remember the good times in her life, not the confused and disoriented bad ones. Golly this is so hard, Ive cried a lot today, to myself, my boyfriend, my mom, the emergency vet receptionist. Should I feel good about letting her be put to sleep? I'm leaving for a vacation in 2 weeks and although I have found someone to stay at my house, I cannot possibly imagine Triscuit without me. She has always been so independant but now needs me desperately. sincerely, the neurotic catwoman HotJobs, a service - Search Thousands of New Jobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2002 Report Share Posted August 18, 2002 In a message dated 8/18/02 7:10:42 AM Central Daylight Time, faerierealmutopia writes: Should I feel good about letting her be put to sleep? I'm leaving for a vacation in 2 weeks and although I have found someone to stay at my house, I cannot possibly imagine Triscuit without me. She has always been so independant but now needs me desperately. sincerely, the neurotic catwoman Catwoman, I think that many people have been where you are right now, including myself. I too am one of "those" people that love my fur babies as they were my kids. Let me say to you, sometimes we have to love them enough to let them go. I know its not easy, but we have to find the strength to help them. With your permission, I would like to send Reiki to her. I will hold you in my heart as you help your baby move over the RainbowBridge. Love & Light Wanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2002 Report Share Posted August 18, 2002 My 15-year-old cat, Simon, had chronic renal failure. I had him euthanized last Tuesday. People were very free about giving me advice. At the same time, they seemed to be very uncomfortable talking about this. They used terms like 'get him taken care of', and 'put him down', and 'put him to sleep'. Well, I thought and still think that giving an animal an overdose of a barbiturate is murder. I was praying for Simon to die naturally at home. But that was not to be. It got to the point that he not only refused to eat cat food, he also refused to eat tuna fish. It was at that point that I decided to take him in to be euthanized. No, it is not a natural thing to do. But, if he had been living in the wild he would have died a long time ago because he would have been too weak to hunt for food and water. You really have to make your own decision. I'm thankful that I was able to spend a lot of time at home with him. He started 'hiding' in cupboards. The vet said that was normal for a cat in his condition. I made sure that his food and water and litter box were close to whatever cupboard he was 'living' in. Can you postpone your vacation? For me, it really helped to not feel pressured into making a decision like this. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2002 Report Share Posted August 18, 2002 Brookelyn, Let me say to you that it is more cruel to let her suffer. The Vet gives her a shot that puts her to sleep. It is not painful and she just goes to sleep. The cat is old and has had a good life, It isn't the cat that your thinking of. I don't mean this in a cruel way, You just don't want to let go of her. I understand . I have been there done that . Do what needs be done and let her go. Remember the good times with her. She is hanging on and not giving up simply because she picks up how much it will hurt you when she passes. You feel sorry for her in the state she is in now, it will only get worse the time will come when she will cry all the time from pain, Do you want that? It is your choice and I don't envy you, having had to make it myself before. God Bless you and your pet.. Vivian - Brookelyn Saturday, August 17, 2002 8:45 PM Re: Triscuit Hello there, Its me Brooke, the girl with the old cat. Triscuit is (as I said) almost 17and recently blind. I found an alternative vet who did bloodwork for her and told me her kidneys are not working properly anymore. They think she has high blood pressure and is slightly anemic too. Heres my problem, she just walks around the house ALL day and night, aimlessly, Im so miserable about her, and as I said before, this is my childhood pet, the first of which has deteriorated before my eyes. Is it so cruel of me to have her put to sleep? I never in a MILLION years would have thought (even a month ago) that I would consider this but I want her to remember the good times in her life, not the confused and disoriented bad ones. Golly this is so hard, Ive cried a lot today, to myself, my boyfriend, my mom, the emergency vet receptionist. Should I feel good about letting her be put to sleep? I'm leaving for a vacation in 2 weeks and although I have found someone to stay at my house, I cannot possibly imagine Triscuit without me. She has always been so independant but now needs me desperately. sincerely, the neurotic catwoman HotJobs, a service - Search Thousands of New Jobs **************************************************WWW.PEACEFULMIND.COM Sponsors Alternative Answers-HEALING NATURALLY- this is the premise of HOLISTIC HEALTH. Preventative and Curative measure to take for many ailments at:http://www.peacefulmind.com/ailments_frame.htm__________-To INVITE A FRIEND to our healing community, copy and paste this address in an email to them:http://www./members_add _________To ADD A LINK, RESOURCE, OR WEBSITE to Alternative Answers please Go to: http://www./links___________Community email addresses: Post message: Subscribe: - Un: - List owner: -owner _______Shortcut URL to this page: http://www. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2002 Report Share Posted August 18, 2002 Brooke, Your pain over this decision is equal to the love you feel for your cat. It is obvious that you love her dearly and would give anything for her to be healthy. Unfortunately, animals don't have lifespans as long as ours. She is unable to set your conscience at ease with words. I would suggest some meditation. Sit and hold her visualize a conversation with her where you both say the things that need said. I am positive that she would tell you that she was grateful for the love and concern you have always shown to her. That she too, loves you and does not wish for you to be in pain. Remembering her in health and happiness will keep her with you always. I believe that animals, like humans, have a place on the other side of the veil. She will watch over you and want you to find peace and ultimately she would want you to find another pet to keep you company. She would highly recommend you as a loving companion to her fellow felines. In Love and Light Julie - Brookelyn Is it so cruel of me to have her put to sleep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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