Owning a cat is great as these animals can make for great companions and pets in general – but sometimes events occur in such a way that you have to put the cat down for its own good. Maybe its condition has been progressively weakening to a point where the cat can barely keep itself up anymore, maybe it’s ill with a terminal disease and you can’t bear to see it suffer so greatly day after day. Whatever the reason is, cat euthanasia is available as an option to you if you want to ensure your cat passes away safely and painlessly.
Go to your vet and inform them of your decision, and the doctor would then either perform the procedure personally or direct you to somebody who can take it up. The standard procedure for cat euthanasia is to use sedatives, in order to let the animal die slowly and without suffering any pain.
You can choose to remain during the procedure, or stay out and only be informed when it’s done. Make sure you let the vet know of your choice beforehand though, as once the whole process is set in motion, there’s no turning back. If you feel you can’t bear the sight of your kitty passing away though, it’s perfectly acceptable to prefer to wait outside – it’s actually what most people choose in this situation.
You’ll have to make one more decision after the cat’s death – what to do with the body. You can either arrange a funeral and bury the remains (or cremate them) and give the cat a proper goodbye, or you could let the veterinarian deal with the disposal of the body. If you choose to bury the cat yourself quietly in your backyard though, that’s a valid option as well and you should just request to receive its body.
Dealing with your loss afterwards can be difficult – anyone who’s lost someone close to them knows how it feels; sharing a pain always makes it easier on you though, so try and talk to others and just let it all out. Especially if you can find other people who’ve had to deal with the same kind of tragedy – sharing your pain with someone who’s gone through the same is definitely a good way to give yourself some relief. After all, remember that you did this for the cat’s own good.