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We put out terminally ill twelve year old cat Murphy to sleep on Monday. The vet said we made the right decision because he was at a point of really suffering. My ten year old is very sensitive and devastated but we've been trying to keep him busy, he went to school yesterday because I thought it would be better for him than sitting in the house.
A serious concern is for the well being of my other cat, they were bonded although I think she knew he was sick and started leaning on us more. The last time we put down a terminal cat our other cat ended up passing away a few months later, I found her behind the couch, it never occurred to me that she wouldn't be able to cope. So this time around we want to make sure we do all we can for Carly, however getting another cat isn't an option so looking for suggestions other than that for her.
I am home most days so someone is almost always home, we do have dogs so there are other animals about as well. Thanks ahead for any input.
A serious concern is for the well being of my other cat, they were bonded although I think she knew he was sick and started leaning on us more. The last time we put down a terminal cat our other cat ended up passing away a few months later, I found her behind the couch, it never occurred to me that she wouldn't be able to cope. So this time around we want to make sure we do all we can for Carly, however getting another cat isn't an option so looking for suggestions other than that for her.
I am home most days so someone is almost always home, we do have dogs so there are other animals about as well. Thanks ahead for any input.