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MAtzori - 09 Aug 2003 23:38 GMT

Hi all my poor Cookie is 20 years old and dying. She has lost tremendous
amounts of weight and seems to have a tumor now near her shoulder but does NOT
seem to be in pain. I hope she will die a natural death (die during her sleep)
but she seems to cling on. I have been feeding her favorite foods which she
sometimes eats and make sure she is dry. She has stopped cleaning herself also
this last month. Any other hints------I am afraid to take her to put her to
sleep as I think the ride in the car is more traumatic for both of us.

Thanks,
Lee

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MacCandace - 09 Aug 2003 23:53 GMT

I'm sorry about your cat and I hope she has a peaceful passing at home as you
would prefer. I know some people feel differently about euthanasia than others
do. I don't know if we ever really know if they're not in pain as cats are
stoic but I hope the best for you and Cookie.

Candace
(take the litter out before replying by e-mail)

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k - 10 Aug 2003 20:19 GMT

Cats don't tend to show their pain,
which misleads people. We don't do
them any favor waiting for a "natural"
death, when they are uncomfortable.

"Sometimes eating, large weight loss,
no longer cleaning herself = the cat
needs relief. Theres nothing good to
be accomplished putting her through
anymore of this. Let her go on to a better
place where she will be well.

Better a less than comfortable ride
than more days, or weeks, or this...

> Hi all my poor Cookie is 20 years old and dying. She has lost tremendous
> amounts of weight and seems to have a tumor now near her shoulder but does NOT
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> Thanks,
> Lee

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Stephan Mynarkiewicz - 11 Sep 2003 19:41 GMT

> Cats don't tend to show their pain,
> which misleads people. We don't do
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> Better a less than comfortable ride
> than more days, or weeks, or this...

Definitely...more selfish than anything else to keep her around to just
"exist" ... let her have peace.

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