How to deal with the pain of putting your beloved cat to sleep?

Hi, sorry to hear about your loss. I totally understand how lost you feel, I have been through the same a few times and recently I have lost my mum who was extremely precious to me.. I stayed by her side 21 days and when I left for one night she died in hospital on her own. I wonder if she was scared and frightened and I wasn’t there.. I would have never left her alone So imagine all this occurred 6 months ago and I still suffer a lot. I also feel bad for trying to make her move, as they advised me to do, because she was in pain and since she passed away probably didn’t need the extra aggravation. Remember we are only human, we do the best that we can, we live, love and die. Please visit https://www.theralphsite.com a fantastic pet bereavement support web-site set up by a great, sensible vet in the name of his cat Ralph. Hope this helps

Hi, sorry to hear this. I think it is a personal decision, if you feel ready to have a new cat in your home and in your heart, you should go for it. Obviously this being aware that he is a different cat with his own strengths and weaknesses and he might be completely different from Charlie. Sending you and Charlie lots of love !

Beethoven was a beautiful cat. I am so very sorry you lost him. It's hard but you eventually become accustomed to the difference and you'll remember the cute things he did and how much he loved you more than the pain of loss. I have been through it myself a number of times and will again, because I don't think I could ever be without a cat in my life. When you're ready, adopting another cat may help ease your sorrow and help you build new happy memories.

First off, I'm so sorry you lost your cat to cancer! It is so hard to say goodbye, even if it's the best thing for them. It is normal that you feel so devastated. Cats are members of the family, they can be like children for people, and to lose them truly leaves a hole in your heart. Try to remember that you have given her a gift by putting her to sleep. You let her go peacefully without any further pain or suffering, which was the greatest thing you could give her. It will take time for the pain to ease, and while it will never fully go away, it will get easier. Be kind to yourself, look after yourself, and allow yourself to grieve. Time will help things get better for you. Hang in there.

You have just lost your companion of 5 years and you have ever right to question the decision. All too often as pet parents, we struggle with the question of whether or not we made the right decision to euthanize. In a younger pet with a treatable disease, the guilt seems multiplied because you will inevitably ponder the unknown. The unknown being the outcome of treating for a few more days or even the outcome of a surgery. While it is imbedded in our DNA to contemplate what could have been, the answer of the unknown remains unknown. Ultimately, this is not a question or right or wrong. All too commonly more heartache and suffering are endured down the road of unknows. In this case, it was more likely than not your cat with a history of crystals would encounter future complications especially if stones were present. Take comfort in knowing you eliminated pain and suffering in the present and the future. I hope the joy of his memory will comfort you through this difficult time.

I am sorry to hear about the passing of your pet. It is possible to discover the cause of it's passing if a veterinarian preforms an autopsy. Otherwise try to focus on the good memories you had with your pet. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to post any additional questions.

I'm so sorry you had to say goodbye to Odis! He was a handsome boy. It's never easy to have to say goodbye to a beloved pet, but it did sound like he was quite sick. By letting him go, you took away his pain and discomfort, which is a great gift. He's at peace now, no long suffering, and you should know you did the right thing for him. I'm sure he loved you, and try to remember all the good times you had with it. It's so painful now, but over time, the pain will ease. You will always love him and miss him, but keep the memories of him close with you. I hope this helps.