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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've posted here about my 16 year old cat with multiple health issues. Back in June he had what appeared to be a stroke and I was ready to put him down - we really thought it was the end (and cried our eyes out). Amazingly, he rallied and while not back to "normal" exactly, he seemed to have some quality of life. The vet has been amazed at the way in which he bounces back - she calls him "the comeback kid".

At this point, however, he just doesn't seem particularly happy. He still gets around, can do stairs, purrs when I feed and pet him - but he doesn't come to me for cuddles or companionship anymore - just food. If I do pet him, he might purr softly but will only tolerate it for a minute or two. There really isn't any more curiosity or exploration, and he's not following me around like he used to, unless he wants food (he still has a big appetite). So, his personality isn't the same, but I think that happens to a lot of cats as they get older and crankier.

He's eating plenty but losing weight - is basically fur and bones. He's unable to groom himself much due to arthritis, so I brush him regularly. He has so many health issues that were really just doing palliative care.

But again, he still eats and can get around. And he just keeps on...living. And living. I imagine he can go on this way for a while, but I can see he's just kind of existing. DH really thinks we should put him down, but I can't bring myself to do it when he keeps waking up to a new day on his own.

WWYD?

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I would not.  He's an old man. Of course he is just going to do what old cats do: relax, hang out, watch life and be around his humans.  Old cats don't do much more and may need a bit more assistance with things like grooming. But if he's mobile, eating, coming 'round for some attention (rather than just staying in one spot), he's not in pain . . I would not put to sleep in these circumstances.[/quote]

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