CW: Pet Loss
How do you know when to let go? I know there is no definitive answer to that question, but I still keep asking it.
My sweet 13 year old boy was diagnosed with stomach cancer about 6 weeks ago. He’s been on medication that’s managing that, but unfortunately those meds have put him into heart failure. The past week has been rough. He’s still drinking and using the litter box but he’s not eating (lost over a pound in the last 6 days) and is just so lethargic. He’s been taking his pills like a champ, but for the last few days I’ve been feeling like he’s giving me the saddest look.
So I’ve just scheduled to take him in to the vet later today and say goodbye. I don’t know why I’m struggling with this so much. I’ve been through this before, and I know I’m doing the right thing for him, but for some reason I keep second guessing myself. I think it might be because this is the first time my 8 year old son really understands what’s going on. We lost a kitty when he was about 3, but this time is different. I’ve been trying to prepare him, explaining what’s going on and he mostly gets it, but he also keeps saying things like maybe the cat will get better, or just that he doesn’t want him to die. 🥺