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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Another veterinarian here. You need to bring this cat to a veterinarian. Epilepsy in cats is extremely rare. I agree it sounds more like syncope. If it is a seizure then that is usually a sign of a serious medical condition.
 
I've seen cats unwilling to lie down to sleep when they have fluid in their thoracic cavity and lying down would make them have an even harder time breathing. So they sit up as you describe until they are exhausted then they fall over asleep.

Cats hide pain. They hide signs of disease. Noone will force you to do any treatments you think are excessive. As others have said "natural death" can be extremely painful and prolonged.[/quote]

I wouldn't hesitate to take the cat in if he seemed to be in any pain or even in any discomfort. He's doesn't appear to be. I've spent insane amounts of money prolonging inevitable death in sick cats, too -- never again. I wish vets would cut people off and just tell them to give up on a dying animal.

I've had two animals die at home, one after being seen by a vet who ruled out just about everything there could be. Another was a cat who died lying in a spot of sunshine on my bed. Both were peaceful deaths. I've also held down cats while they howl and scratch to get away from the vet, who is putting them down. It's sickening. I've seen all kinds of pet deaths over the years. Those who claim I'm a bad pet owner because I am judging my own cat's level of comfort or discomfort are ridiculous.[/quote]

I've worked in the veterinary field since 1994. I've never seen a cat howl or scratch during euthanasia. They get sedated first. Maybe this was during the 1960s before there were effective sedatives?

What is the cat's respiratory rate? If its over 40 breaths/min thats a sign of pain. Esp notice if the cat has increased abdominal effort - if his belly sucks in and out with each breath that isn't normal.[/quote]

Thanks for the tips. I'll check his breaths.

No, this was not in the 60s, LOL. This was a cat who had been put through hell at the vet's office already and knew nothing good was coming. He was desperate to get away and I held him down while the vet injected his arm. It was horrible. I will never forgive myself.[/quote]

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