u/bongsforhongkong

20 year old cat for starters. My first personal pet I got as a teenager (had many before but was "my" first pet) is really starting to have issues and I really dont know what to do. Today I caught him for the 4th time having a rather bad seizure (Yes I have been to the vet as far as they can tell they think it is FARS as there are no signs of tumors or other underlying issues)

Now he still eats, drinks, cuddles, purrs and is so friendly its insane. The other day my 2 kids had 3 friends over and he was going up and rubbing against them for attention. At the same time we need to set up stools/ramps for his sleeping spots or getting into my bed. He can no longer jump, loosing lots of weight, over grooming his belly which I have never seen tell now.

Every part of my logic tells me I should probably put him down but just thinking about it I start breaking down abit. I don't know if I'm overthinking, worrying what to tell my kids. I'm laying here now with him after a bad seizure on my bed purring, making biscuits and snuggling.

Is it proper to let him pass at home or should I do something about it beforehand? This post probably won't make up my mind I just want to see some others people's perspective. I guess the major question is when is it time to euthanize? (Last cat my family had growing up I lost as teenager we put down one day as she woke up and couldn't walk, eat, drink and was overall very confused, brought her to vet they said she was on her way out of this world, She had a stomach tumor and was 18).

I feel like I am being selfish keeping him alive at this point but Idk if I am overthinking it. I don't want to end my best friends life if he doesn't want it to end, he still cuddles between my legs nightly.