Slowly watching my cat die

[Dari]

The OP is obviously in a lot of pain. Your cat may be irreplaceable but I think a kitten (or two) could go a long way in the healing process.

 

[unokitty]

Well I am back from the vet everyone. This has to be one of the most heart breaking moments of my life, it was hard to hold back the tears. I am having him cremated, but will not be holding on to the ashes, its just to much for me to bare. Thank you once again to everyone for their concern and help it means so much to me. His suffering is over, he went peacefully, but on the ride over I noticed his mouth was sagging and he had started to cry out every few minutes. R.I.P Rocky 8/7/2014

RIP Rocky

Uno

 

[darkewaffle]

You did the hard, but imo right thing OP. You can't really ask much more than that of yourself. Best wishes.

 

[Daedalus685]

Well I am back from the vet everyone. This has to be one of the most heart breaking moments of my life, it was hard to hold back the tears. I am having him cremated, but will not be holding on to the ashes, its just to much for me to bare. Thank you once again to everyone for their concern and help it means so much to me. His suffering is over, he went peacefully, but on the ride over I noticed his mouth was sagging and he had started to cry out every few minutes. R.I.P Rocky 8/7/2014

I'm very sorry for your loss. My kitty has been sick these past few weeks and this thread has reminded me that I don't have a lot of time left with him (he is getting a bit older too). It is a stressful time to be sure, makes me wish it were easy to just ask the little guy what feels wrong.

I'm sure you have a tonne of magical memories of the time with Rocky and that is the most important thing to focus on now.

Most of us, I'm sure, understand how important the companionship of a pet can be to living happy healthy lives. I know for sure that my little buddy helped my grandmother survive the loss of my grandfather and helped me get through some real tough times myself after he moved in with my partner and I .

All the best.

 

[OverVolt]

Vets say he has fluid in his lungs, they arent sure if its cancer, heart disease, inflammation, etc... He wont eat or drink and hasn't done so in 4 days. I am slowly dying here as well, I have never felt pain like this in my life. My best friend, my companion, my pet.... I cant afford the 2.5k-5k vet bills just to diagnose the issue and try to treat it, so I am sitting here crying watching him fade away. I keep praying to some kind of god to keep him with me for a bit longer until I can figure out a plan to get him saved, but I doubt that will ever happen. I can tell you and this may seem weird, but I am crying more now than I ever did during the passing of my father, sad but true. Some may share my feelings, while others may call me crazy but this 7 year old ah heck has been with me during the toughest times of my life and has always managed to put a smile on my face, and now during the toughest moments of his life I cant do a damn thing. I cant help but to blame my broke ass self for this, I don't think I could ever possibly have a pet again.

I was in a similar boat in the past. I'm sure he lived a good life and enjoyed his time with you.

 

[monkeydelmagico]

There is no doubt in my mind you gave Rocky the best years of his kitty life. I hope you someday allow another kitty into your warm and caring home.