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Deep State Witch

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3. It's so hard to make that determination

Reply to MIButterfly (Original post)

Tue Jun 2, 2026, 11:37 AM

Jun 2

We're in that stage with our 18-year-old tortie, Pepper, now. She is still active and eating, but has kidney disease and won't eat the nasty kidney food. (None of them do.) She's also having skin issues.

A service that we used for one of our other cats, Peaceful Passage, has a guide for "when do you know it's time." We found it to be very helpful.
https://peacefulpassage.net/end-of-life-resources/

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A few weeks back, I met a woman at a celebration of life luncheon who had had two cats, [View all] MIButterfly Jun 2 OP

You Are a Caring Pet Parent, MIButterfly wyn borkins Jun 2 #1

Good on ya. I don't believe the woman's cats were that old, spooky3 Jun 2 #2

It's so hard to make that determination Deep State Witch Jun 2 #3

Anecdotes aren't evedence IbogaProject Jun 2 #4

You are a loving and responsible pet parent, and I understand. niyad Jun 2 #5

All of our outdoor cats received their vaccinations as required per the vet. cksmithy Jun 2 #6

Vaccines for cats, just like humans are very positive Nigrum Cattus Jun 2 #7