Dumb question on a cat

[newbury]

So are human beings. Little more paperwork and training though.

Yeah, but it's not easy to train a cat.

 

[Sigarms]

Yeah, but it's not easy to train a cat.

Sometimes though much easier with a dog.

Adopt a dog or cat, it's all on you. Adpot a child and the state pays you until they are 18. Of course money has nothing to do with why we did anything in the first place, but I did find it sadly ironic.

End of the day, one school of thought is pets are disposable. Another thought is they are part of your "pack" (AKA family). Better or worse, we are of the latter.

 

[ericm979]

A good inside / outside cat

We've grown very fond of the guy as he reminds me of a cat I had in my youth that thinks he's a dog. Get's along fine with all the dogs and one of the few cats that actually plays fetch. Been with us 3 years now found him as a kitten out with a walk with the wife.

If it was me there'd be no question of getting the surgery if the cat needs it, especially if I liked the cat as much as you seem to. He plays fetch with you! That's rare.

He's only about four years old. That's far from old age. Poor guy's going to be in pain for a lot of his life if it goes untreated. You could at least do what you can for him.

 

[Oaktree]

End of the day, one school of thought is pets are disposable. Another thought is they are part of your "pack" (AKA family). Better or worse, we are of the latter.

I'm somewhere in the middle on that. Absolutely if you take in an animal, you're responsible for its well-being...food, shelter, medical care if necessary, etc. but I don't go overboard. The "dog is my best friend" thing escapes me.

 

[Sigarms]

I'm somewhere in the middle on that. Absolutely if you take in an animal, you're responsible for its well-being...food, shelter, medical care if necessary, etc. but I don't go overboard. The "dog is my best friend" thing escapes me.

I get it, I do. Never like taking the last trip to the vets with one of my animals (cats and dog).

What I can't figure out is why when it's time to humanely put your pet down, I couldn't do the same with both my parents. I was blessed however in that they both went quick and didn't have to spend weeks in a hospital bed and keeping a person alive when they have no hope of recovering, escapes me.

 

[Sigarms]

If it was me there'd be no question of getting the surgery if the cat needs it, especially if I liked the cat as much as you seem to. He plays fetch with you! That's rare.

He's only about four years old. That's far from old age. Poor guy's going to be in pain for a lot of his life if it goes untreated. You could at least do what you can for him.

Looking up the cost of the procedure online, it seems more than doable.

BUT, this is a inside outside cat who likes to spend his summer nights outside. There is always a chance doesn't come back from outside. We had another cat like him, and as she got older, the less she wanted to be outside.

The added question is where do you draw the line in the cost for animal care? 3K? 5K? 10?

Like I said, never in this position before and hearing "ACL" was kind of mind blowing for a cat.

 

[Thomas]

If limping good sign maybe recovery...give the cat some time.

 

[Sigarms]

If limping good sign maybe recovery...give the cat some time.

Oh we will. He just doesn't like to be kept in the bedroom now.

I'll see how it plays out, but I also need to have a plan for worse case scenario. My wife always says I see the glass half empty. I tell her I just like to plan for worst case scenario so if it happens, I'm ready.

 

[Jstpssng]

Not a cat but both of my dogs had the procedure... my last one had to have both knees rebuilt after hanging himself by the hind legs.

They each recovered well and continued to go with me for 12 & 5 years, although eventually developing arthritis.

 

[Sigarms]

Not a cat but both of my dogs had the procedure... my last one had to have both knees rebuilt after hanging himself by the hind legs.

They each recovered well and continued to go with me for 12 & 5 years, although eventually developing arthritis.

Good to know, thanks.