I wish both a peaceful passing when the time comes. My mother is taking our 21 year old cat to the vets today, it is her time.
I wish both a peaceful passing when the time comes. My mother is taking our 21 year old cat to the vets today, it is her time.
Been there done that. My parents had a cat who was sick enough at 15 to be taken to the vet one last time.
We had a cat that got to its age and then, walked away - like a tribal elder.
Noble animal.
I have heard it is common with cats. I guess it is part of being more solitary and less needy?
Cats are loath to show weakness. They lick their wounds out of sight. It's an instinct to keep them safe, I guess.
Kind of the opposite of what the internet encourages :D
The internet is full of cat videos but if cats knew about them, they'd probably freak out being private animals.
Definitely not looking forward to that time when it comes, but it is better to make the decision when there isn't too much pain.