Sadly, euthanasia is sometimes considered an appropriate "treatment" if it is not possible or practical to alleviate the cat's suffering through medications or other means. ", lost lots of weight. Giving an elderly, unkempt cat a comb and brush over can make her feel much better about herself. Left untreated, the diabetes can make the cat feel sick and ill, a bit like having flu, but they aren't in pain. Her tumor bleeds constantly and has a strong odor. Besides a cat being in pain from an inoperable or untreatable condition, there is the cat’s quality of life that needs to be taken into consideration. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Cats in pain are also more short-tempered and grouchy. Persistent and incurable inability to eat, vomiting, signs of pain, distress or discomfort, or difficulty in breathing are all indications that euthanasia should be considered. By signing up you are agreeing to receive emails according to our privacy policy. Book the euthanasia for a time when the clinic is quiet: If you have a choice over when to put down your pet (i.e. It may not yet be time to euthanize her, but you are the one who should make the call. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/d\/dc\/Know-when-to-Euthanize-Your-Cat-Step-1.jpg\/v4-460px-Know-when-to-Euthanize-Your-Cat-Step-1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/d\/dc\/Know-when-to-Euthanize-Your-Cat-Step-1.jpg\/aid5202069-v4-700px-Know-when-to-Euthanize-Your-Cat-Step-1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":368,"bigWidth":700,"bigHeight":560,"licensing":"