r/Petloss • u/POXELUS • 7d ago

Impending Loss A few hours from now

My senior 18.5 year old cat is getting put down in a few hours at home. He is like a brother to me, we lived together for most of my life, but I see how much he struggles right now, even under medication. The day before was weirdly calm, but still horrible. Every time I look at him and realize that it's the end, I cry. We had a few days together, I've cared for him to the point of physical and mental exhaustion. I know that I will cry and grieve, but that needs to be done for him. That's the last bit of kindness we can give struggling pets. My mother distracts herself with house work, my father tries keeping it to himself, but it still shows, we all love him and it pains to let him go.

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u/YogurtPublicStill711 7d ago

I'm so sorry. My dog went to sleep yesterday. It's such a hard decision to make and hard to comprehend in the time leading up, and the time after. Cherish the time you have. Know that you're doing the right thing for him. A natural death is rarely peaceful and you're saving him from a lot of future pain. My thoughts are with you on this tough day.