Yesterday was the day that had to come. I had to have Iggy put down. The fluids helped for a long time, but eventually his health declined to the point where I felt it was kinder to him to let him go, rather than prolong his agony. I was a blubbering fool all day yesterday, but today I am feeling better. It helps to know that I did the right thing for him, even though it was so hard for me.
It was $150 to have this done at my vet's office. She couldn't have been more supportive or more caring toward Iggy. I know he felt no fear. It was just another vet visit for him, and now he has peacefully gone to a place where there is no more pain.
I will miss him so much, though.
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You and Iggy enriched each other’s lives.
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As to whether he was a Russian Blue -- the rescue organization from which I adopted him told me that he was -- but I think they were just guessing from appearance. He had yellow eyes, not green, and his coat was not particularly heavy. Also you could see the shadow of stripes in his tail. But he may have had a Russian Blue ancestor! He was a beauty. Less so, as his health failed, so thanks for reminding me how lovely he was!
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I'm just now seeing this. I'm so sorry for your loss.
We had to say goodbye to our Sammy cat this summer. Even when you know it's for their own good, it is hard to let go. {{{hugs}}}