[Drifternurse]

Originally Posted by momcats3

My heart is broken today. I had my beautiful 18 yr. old kitty put down today. He had CRF and was failing. I am filled with doubt. Did I do the right thing? What if he could have rallied one last time and I didn't let him? I even think, did I do it for my own convenience so I wouldn't have to deal with this later in the week/month(s) when I didn't have time? For cat lovers and non-cat givers alike, we all know we deal with this issue every day with our patient families. And our response is yes, family, you are doing the right thing by making your loved one comfortable until the end. In my case, I made the decision before he got any sicker. So why am I having such a hard time with this? And how can I comfort families when I feel so lost and empty inside?

Oh yes of course you did the right thing--it would have been harder to see him suffer the sicker he became. My condolences go out to you too. I also send to you HUGS!!!!

[momcats3]

I would like to thank each and every one of you who sent words of kindness. I truly appreciate it... I'm still heartbroken, but life goes on, and you adjust. You never "get over" it....
I still wonder, though. How do you provide comfort, sympathy and support during those times when you are empty or grieving? I guess you just pull yourself up by your britches and do what needs to be done. It doesn't seem healthy, though it's not healthy to submerge yourself in grief, either. Anyway, thanks again to you all.
Momcats3

[webblarsk]

I am so sorry for the loss of your kitty. You did the right thing..........often times people are so selfish and let their pet continue to suffer. My thoughts are with you!