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passiveporcupine

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170. I don't like taking animals to the vet

Reply to Are_grits_groceries (Original post)

Sat Mar 15, 2014, 11:13 PM

Mar 2014

especially cats, to be euthanized. Sometimes you have to because they are in pain. But if they aren't showing signs of pain (rapid breathing, crying, panting and purring), and are just scared because of something like a seizure, I think it's better to keep them calm at home and let them go when they are ready.

One thing I would recommend, is keep her warm. I warm up towels in the dryer and wrap them up in them, when they are dying, and it makes them very comfortable and happy to be with you and warm. They get cold very easily when they are dying. And cold is awful, the older you are, or sicker you are.

I'm so sorry you are facing this right now. We've all been there, but it never ever gets easier.

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Mousie had a seizure at 11:45. [View all] Are_grits_groceries Mar 2014 OP

so very sorry G_j Mar 2014 #1

{{{mousie}}} shenmue Mar 2014 #2

I'm so very sorry! herding cats Mar 2014 #3

You're doing the right thing for now Hekate Mar 2014 #4

You are doing what is probably best for her nadinbrzezinski Mar 2014 #5

Very sorry. Our old dog has been having a siezure every now and then for years. It is terrible to jwirr Mar 2014 #6

I'm so sorry. Autumn Mar 2014 #7

Oh Grits. It's such a tought, hard thing to go through villager Mar 2014 #8

I'm so sorry, Are_grits LiberalEsto Mar 2014 #9

I'm so sorry, grits. enlightenment Mar 2014 #10

I'm so sorry. snagglepuss Mar 2014 #11

So sorry BrotherIvan Mar 2014 #12

XOXO I always tell my beloved pets their job is done. Somehow it feels like they KittyWampus Mar 2014 #13

I'm so sorry libodem Mar 2014 #14

----It is sad---- PCIntern Mar 2014 #15

I'm so sorry warrior1 Mar 2014 #16

Awww.... cui bono Mar 2014 #17

I'm sorry grits. Rex Mar 2014 #18

... spanone Mar 2014 #19

So sorry, Grits. gademocrat7 Mar 2014 #20

(((((((Mousie and Are_grits_groceries)))))))... TeeYiYi Mar 2014 #21

I'm so sorry about Mousie. PotatoChip Mar 2014 #22

I'm sorry. GoCubsGo Mar 2014 #23

I feel for you Jack Rabbit Mar 2014 #24

(((Mousie and Grits))) Iwillnevergiveup Mar 2014 #25

I'm so sorry, Grits. Solly Mack Mar 2014 #26

The hardest thing about having pets is having to say goodbye. yourout Mar 2014 #27

I don't understand people and cats. Cats make me deathly ill. aristocles Mar 2014 #28

This thread isn't about you JanMichael Mar 2014 #36

Post removed Post removed Mar 2014 #41

see Skittles Mar 2014 #63

OK, who are you and what have you done with our Skittles? Someone just scheduled ... 11 Bravo Mar 2014 #77

yeah Skittles Mar 2014 #81

Save face and self delete this POS post Logical Mar 2014 #40

So I visited a friend's apartment for the first time. He had a cat. I almost died. aristocles Mar 2014 #44

My wife was a paramedic JanMichael Mar 2014 #51

Post removed Post removed Mar 2014 #57

You didn't die. Heidi Mar 2014 #61

But you're not at your friend's apartment right now Tree-Hugger Mar 2014 #71

Why discuss this on a thread about someone losing their cat? Jesus, what is wrong with you? n-t Logical Mar 2014 #83

Ignore! RKP5637 Mar 2014 #108

So you had to wander in here... awoke_in_2003 Mar 2014 #111

They won't be posting again until May. That's five hides for them since Feb. nt Electric Monk Mar 2014 #172

I was severely tempted... awoke_in_2003 Mar 2014 #174

This message was self-deleted by its author Heidi Mar 2014 #190

Pizza has been delivered by EarlG. nt pinboy3niner Mar 2014 #207

What an unbelievably insensitive and all-around shitty post. 11 Bravo Mar 2014 #49

And the jury results are in... aikoaiko Mar 2014 #62

While their original post didn't get hidden, kentauros Mar 2014 #120

And 2 of the 4 hidden posts were straight out of the right wing playbook... Ms. Toad Mar 2014 #152

You never know what will cause anyone to go over the edge. kentauros Mar 2014 #157

What I *want* to post about the person is 10x worse than what they did, so I'll demure. Systematic Chaos Mar 2014 #184

You are doing the best thing. AngryOldDem Mar 2014 #125

And I don't understand people who seem to have no empathy for other people's pain. n/t AngryOldDem Mar 2014 #124

Not the place or time 840high Mar 2014 #134

Aunt is very allegic to them PatrynXX Mar 2014 #163

This is not the appropriate place to discuss your lack of love for cats. nm rhett o rick Mar 2014 #200

I'm so sorry to hear this.... mike_c Mar 2014 #29

:( Duppers Mar 2014 #30

Aww, grits... pacalo Mar 2014 #31

This is so sad. My thoughts are with you and Mousie. TexasProgresive Mar 2014 #32

((((Hugs)))) Bobbie Jo Mar 2014 #33

I am so sorry Gothmog Mar 2014 #34

oh, I'm crying too. anniebelle Mar 2014 #35

So sorry JanMichael Mar 2014 #37

My sympathy Android3.14 Mar 2014 #38

Not all the time JanMichael Mar 2014 #42

My cats purr all the time, purring doesn't always mean in pain. uppityperson Mar 2014 #45

Of course Android3.14 Mar 2014 #52

JUST.SHUT.UP! Are_grits_groceries Mar 2014 #66

Please consider self deleting, see the OP's reply to you. Thank you for your consideration uppityperson Mar 2014 #86

Even if the purring is part of a coping mechanism, Ms. Toad Mar 2014 #148

It's also a means of self soothing. herding cats Mar 2014 #69

I've been there too. BlancheSplanchnik Mar 2014 #39

My heart is breaking for you Grits. Peace and love to you and Mousie. nt Fla Dem Mar 2014 #43

Purrs to Mousie and to you. It is too hard. uppityperson Mar 2014 #46

I've had two cats who went that way Warpy Mar 2014 #47

Sorry, Grits lillypaddle Mar 2014 #48

I'm so sorry, grits. mnhtnbb Mar 2014 #50

So sorry. IdaBriggs Mar 2014 #53

So sorry, Agg ReRe Mar 2014 #54

Shit, man, I'm so sorry. (I got so busy responding to some abrasive dickhead ... 11 Bravo Mar 2014 #55

:( and you never JanMichael Mar 2014 #58

I am so sorry Savannahmann Mar 2014 #56

You have my sympathies at this difficult time. KitSileya Mar 2014 #59

I am very sorry. Behind the Aegis Mar 2014 #60

we are here for you Skittles Mar 2014 #64

My heart goes out to you, as Kit said, nothing pnwest Mar 2014 #65

Oh Grits mercuryblues Mar 2014 #67

As of 3:45pm Mousie is hanging in there. Are_grits_groceries Mar 2014 #68

We're all in your and Mousie's corner! herding cats Mar 2014 #70

Just getting ready to ask you for an update. uncommonlink Mar 2014 #72

welcome to du niyad Mar 2014 #175

Thank you. uncommonlink Mar 2014 #176

Whatever happens, just know that she loves you, and you made her life a wondeful thing SoCalDem Mar 2014 #73

It's never easy. Mz Pip Mar 2014 #75

Kind thoughts from this kitty lover. Paper Roses Mar 2014 #78

My second cat had a history of seizures & lived to be 19 yrs. old ... 66 dmhlt Mar 2014 #79

I also had a cat that had seizures aroach Mar 2014 #185

grits: Having seizures doesn't mean she's is dying. I know 2 people Auntie Bush Mar 2014 #84

Thanks for pointing that out. GoCubsGo Mar 2014 #88

Hugs to you and purrs to Mousie uppityperson Mar 2014 #85

Glad to hear it. Behind the Aegis Mar 2014 #91

Awwwwww! Are_grits_groceries Mar 2014 #129

Go Mousie! n/t Bossy Monkey Mar 2014 #104

yay. Ellipsis Mar 2014 #112

glad to hear it, grits. awoke_in_2003 Mar 2014 #113

If you know of any health conditions please post. Maybe some can help. glinda Mar 2014 #116

Hope she makes a full recovery. stevenleser Mar 2014 #119

Hope all is still well, and improves even further. flvegan Mar 2014 #122

Lots of love to you and Mousie Tree-Hugger Mar 2014 #74

I am so sorry! hrmjustin Mar 2014 #76

I'm crying with you africanadian Mar 2014 #80

Blessings. n/t DevineBovine Mar 2014 #82

welcome to du niyad Mar 2014 #177

Thank you, niyad! DevineBovine Mar 2014 #206

Grits, you are doing the one thing that a lot of people don't or can't, being there with Mousie. jtuck004 Mar 2014 #87

I'm so sorry.... one_voice Mar 2014 #89

You are doing the right thing! I did this for a small kitty that eventually just passed away on secondwind Mar 2014 #90

I second that tavalon Mar 2014 #137

so sorry catrose Mar 2014 #92

I am so sorry, this is always so hard. redstatebluegirl Mar 2014 #93

My heart goes out to you and Mousie. R. P. McMurphy Mar 2014 #94

I'm so sorry to hear this, Grits... virgdem Mar 2014 #95

I'm so sorry. Are there any vets in your town that make house calls? pnwmom Mar 2014 #96

So very sorry. It is always difficult when a beloved family member is ill. appleannie1 Mar 2014 #97

Hugs to Grits and Mousie…. Tikki Mar 2014 #98

Sending love and comforting vibes {{{{mousie}}}} {{{{Grits}}}} me b zola Mar 2014 #99

Hugs lunatica Mar 2014 #100

I'm so sorry to hear this. Our little fur babies crawl into our hearts and onecent Mar 2014 #101

(((vibes))) for Mousie Brigid Mar 2014 #102

I am so sorry grits! redwitch Mar 2014 #103

Ohhh, I'm so sorry to hear this! I've heard the same, kitties often like a quiet RKP5637 Mar 2014 #105

aw, grits, this is awful. brer cat Mar 2014 #106

yes. best to be with and love dogindia Mar 2014 #107

I'm so sorry, Worried senior Mar 2014 #109

Thinking of you and Mousie. cry baby Mar 2014 #110

I am so, so sorry Prophet 451 Mar 2014 #114

So incredibly sorry. ashling Mar 2014 #115

((Grits)) ((Mousie)) irisblue Mar 2014 #117

I'm so sorry and I sympathize with you, Grits. kentauros Mar 2014 #118

.... alsame Mar 2014 #121

Sending god vibes to Mousie and you. Call Me Wesley Mar 2014 #123

So sorry to hear this TuxedoKat Mar 2014 #126

I'm so sorry. I have sat with many cats as they passed. Hun Joro Mar 2014 #127

So sorry, Grits vt_native Mar 2014 #128

So sorry to hear PumpkinAle Mar 2014 #130

8:00pm and Mousie is still with me. Are_grits_groceries Mar 2014 #131

I hope she's going to be okay... Violet_Crumble Mar 2014 #133

Hugs to you and Mousie. 840high Mar 2014 #136

Great news Omaha Steve Mar 2014 #138

I'm glad to hear this. herding cats Mar 2014 #143

It's good to hear that, kentauros Mar 2014 #159

Grits, if it gives you any hope, I have a fifteen year old cat that I have been sure 1monster Mar 2014 #167

Hoping Mousie gets better... closeupready Mar 2014 #179

I had a cat w/feline epilpsy CountAllVotes Mar 2014 #132

I'm so sorry. OnyxCollie Mar 2014 #135

Oh dear malaise Mar 2014 #139

Bless you. Doctor_J Mar 2014 #140

My Cat Passed In a Similar Way Stainless Mar 2014 #166

Awww Roy Rolling Mar 2014 #141

There are many reasons a cat can have a seizure Lithos Mar 2014 #142

Grits.... CherokeeDem Mar 2014 #144

After your sixteen yrs together, it is too painfully sad... countryjake Mar 2014 #145

DAMN. Sorry to hear this. calimary Mar 2014 #146

I am so sorry. octoberlib Mar 2014 #147

The fact she is purring is a very good sign. another_liberal Mar 2014 #149

I have a friend with a Golden Retriever who gets seizures from time to time. Gore1FL Mar 2014 #150

Our hearts go out to you. Our Butterfinger died just weeks after my elderly parents had indepat Mar 2014 #151

Oh, I'm so sorry... Blue_Roses Mar 2014 #153

awww (((((((grits)))). May Lady Bast hold your beloved Mousie close in Her care. you are doing niyad Mar 2014 #154

:-( blkmusclmachine Mar 2014 #155

Holding you and Mousie in the Light. n/t TygrBright Mar 2014 #156

Sorry to hear of the situation. I'm too familiar with the pain. WillowTree Mar 2014 #158

Best thoughts and healing vibes... TDale313 Mar 2014 #160

Meow PatrynXX Mar 2014 #161

On behalf of our 5 ... 3catwoman3 Mar 2014 #162

Glad you can be w/ Mousie tea and oranges Mar 2014 #164

You are doing the right thing, keep her in a loving peaceful place. we can do it Mar 2014 #165

I wish you strength and love and healing. Liberal Veteran Mar 2014 #168

Mousie Lefta Dissenter Mar 2014 #169

I don't like taking animals to the vet passiveporcupine Mar 2014 #170

I'm so so sorry.Mousie is right where she wants & needs to be...with you catbyte Mar 2014 #171

The Poozy Experience (from The Far Left Side) Electric Monk Mar 2014 #173

There is nothing that could bring Mousie more comfort and happiness than you by her side. whopis01 Mar 2014 #178

In my final hours I could wish for such love..... alittlelark Mar 2014 #180

........ daleanime Mar 2014 #181

Please just make sure she doesn't get dehydrated. And I am so sorry. Maraya1969 Mar 2014 #182

4:00am I gave Mousie some water and some kitten formula. Are_grits_groceries Mar 2014 #186

Unless your brother is a Veterinarian, I'd be very, VERY hesitant on using Valium 66 dmhlt Mar 2014 #189

Aww. Very sorry you're going through this. I hope she does get better, MH1 Mar 2014 #193

(((((grits and mousie)))))) was so glad to see that she was able to take water and formula. niyad Mar 2014 #195

If your brother isn't a vet, hold off on the Valium Warpy Mar 2014 #203

Aw, FUCK!! Now I see this.... First off, an apology. Systematic Chaos Mar 2014 #183

i'm so sorry. barbtries Mar 2014 #187

I am so sorry. nt raccoon Mar 2014 #188

So very sorry. I hope you can find the strength to deal with losing your friend. Ferretherder Mar 2014 #191

I know how hard it is and I know how important it is. They may not be humans but they are not.... marble falls Mar 2014 #192

So sorry for this sad news greatlaurel Mar 2014 #194

So sorry to hear this. dipsydoodle Mar 2014 #196

I'm so sorry you and Mousie are going through this. liberalla Mar 2014 #197

So sorry to hear about this. pablo_marmol Mar 2014 #198

How is Mousie doing today? One more day and you can bring her to the Vet. Auntie Bush Mar 2014 #199

My best to you and Mousie. I am also a cat lover. nm rhett o rick Mar 2014 #201

So sorry to hear. It's never easy. i tell myself I gave them all a good home and did brewens Mar 2014 #202

Oh Grits, I'm so sorry! loudsue Mar 2014 #204

I put seizure kitties on phenobarbital. kestrel91316 Mar 2014 #205