My elderly relative is already growing frustrated with her. He suggested putting her outside again.
Dont do that, please. My 17 years old siamese kiki was taken away from me by renal disease 5 months ago. The last 4 months were terrible. She was blind and barely made it to the box. My mother was the worst at that time and was looking for excuses to put her down. She also refused to have multiple boxes or anything that could have made my cat’s life easier. (Sorry, im just venting, but fuck my psycopath mother, freaking loony).
I’m in peace knowing that i and my brothers did everything we could to make kiki feel loved to the last minute.
Your elderly relative is a piece of shit. Put him outside.
Edit: Also, take the cat to a vet and start thinking about end of life care for this sweet kitty and whether you want to lift a finger for your relative once he’s in a similar position.
There is value to having the conversation about “holding on for too long”. But…
But, “euthanasia vs palliative care” is a conversation that must be between you (the owner) and your vet
It’s possible that there are other, addressable reasons for being unable to make it to the litter box, and a vet visit is necessary to identify and address these issues
As well, it’s possible that it is indeed “time”. A conversation with the vet is best
Wow and cat people think of ourselves as so much better & more empathetic 🙄
and whether you want to lift a finger for your relative once he’s in a similar position.
Seconded on all counts, especially this one
Hoo boy. The number of cat people here chanting HARM THE RELATIVE is … worrisome. Starting to think cat people aren’t the best people.
Refusal to help isn’t an intent to harm. You get what you give 🤷♀️
Ehh. Granted, your response wasn’t “Put him outside instead” , which was the response of others
But refusal to help when they’re in a similar situation - that’s easily neglect. So please don’t think you came off better than others
Morality is subjective, it’s just different values ig
It’s possible elderly relative is projecting some negative emotions about their own situation onto cat’s. Or looking at cat & worried about themselves not being able to make it to their own bathroom too. It’s frustrating & empathy with everyone here will get you a long way 🫶
