My heart is broken today - How can I give right now?

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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? :crying2:

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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? :crying2:

I'm sorry for you loss. you loved your kitty and didn't want him to suffer anymore. You did the right thing.

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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? :crying2:

I'm sorry for you loss. you loved your kitty and didn't want him to suffer anymore. You did the right thing.

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Hugs. My sincere condolences for the loss of your companion. You did the right thing.

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

Hugs. My sincere condolences for the loss of your companion. You did the right thing.

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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? :crying2:

Of course you are heart broken-you lost a good friend today.It is hard because it IS you and yours.....You made a commitment to your furry friend that you would not let him suffer and you had the courage to follow through.....You did the most unselfish thing---I hope I am as strong when it comes time to help my 23 yr old guy go in peace......Somoeone once said that dogs and cats lives are so much shorter then humans are because they all have lessons to teach each one of us....Their shorter lives enable us to know and love more of them throughout our lives and learn the valuable lessons we need.....

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Specializes in LTC,Hospice/palliative care,acute care.
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? :crying2:

Of course you are heart broken-you lost a good friend today.It is hard because it IS you and yours.....You made a commitment to your furry friend that you would not let him suffer and you had the courage to follow through.....You did the most unselfish thing---I hope I am as strong when it comes time to help my 23 yr old guy go in peace......Somoeone once said that dogs and cats lives are so much shorter then humans are because they all have lessons to teach each one of us....Their shorter lives enable us to know and love more of them throughout our lives and learn the valuable lessons we need.....

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:kiss I am so sorry for your loss- it is so hard to lose a pet.....you did a good thing for your kitty.....at least she didn't have to suffer anymore.

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:kiss I am so sorry for your loss- it is so hard to lose a pet.....you did a good thing for your kitty.....at least she didn't have to suffer anymore.

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Specializes in MS Home Health.

I am very sorry you had to put your kitty down. I have had to do that. I think you did the right thing if that makes you feel better.

Hugs,

renerian

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Specializes in MS Home Health.

I am very sorry you had to put your kitty down. I have had to do that. I think you did the right thing if that makes you feel better.

Hugs,

renerian

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I think you made the right decision, speaking from experience...I had my 11 year-old cat put to sleep too, after a 2 year battle with CRF...it is never an easy thing to do, but I think it's the best thing we can do sometimes...please accept my condolences...(((Hugs)))

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I think you made the right decision, speaking from experience...I had my 11 year-old cat put to sleep too, after a 2 year battle with CRF...it is never an easy thing to do, but I think it's the best thing we can do sometimes...please accept my condolences...(((Hugs)))

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