I am so distraught! Took our 14yr old cat for cleaning his teeth-- 8am this morning. Now 8 pm and they can't wake him from sleep drug. I came home just a bit ago...petted and begged him to wake. Vet says sometimes they wake, and sometimes not. Thinks a stroke is possible. I love him sooo much and I can't stop worrying. Poor baby has IV tube, but he just lies there kicking as if chasing a rabbit. I simply cannot lose him. Please keep us in your thoughts. I've read about the power of Cutie prayers.TIA

I have a 21 year old dog and she needs to have eeth cleaned but will not put her throught that .hope your kitty is ok and getting beter .

Hope your Kitty comes through this. I really feel for you, I'm also a cat lover it is terrible when we lose them. Lol Maureen

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by awesome1 14 Dec 2014

Sadly, our sweet baby crossed the Rainbow bridge without ever waking. My heart is broken--he was our only pet for so long that he was like a child to us.

by momac 15 Dec 2014

I Know how you feel, we had a cat that lived for 18 years who used to walk around saying Hello, when we had to put him to sleep I missed him so much and went out to the SPCA and got 2 more, then found a lovable kitten and the a stray decided to find us for love, so now we have 4.
They are like family. Love them to bits.

Oh No I feel your pain, of course this should not have happened.
I hope you will just remember all the love you gave your little cat.
Know that you gave your best to him in all those years. He loved you back unconditionally as well. We have 4 cats here and they are a beautiful animal...so sorry to read/hear this... hugs

So very sorry to read your post this morning. Your baby was so handsome. I hope that you will find comfort in the sweet memories and knowing others care.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm down to one cat for almost a year and still haven't committed to the next one, although Sugartoes would love a companion. I fixed up a nice spot for Dubba in the woods (his favorite) and I go and talk to him. It helps. I've lost many cats through the years, but I'm always ready at some point to love the next one. i hope that day comes for you two.

I have a 12 year old dog and I hate having to put him under to clean his teeth. The vet I use said the older an animal the harder it is to get the drug out of their system so they try to give them just enough to get the job done quickly. He has lost many of his teeth and I think if they get too bad I will just have them all pulled. I feel so sad for you and hope & pray that your little buddy comes back to you soon. He is a very pretty fellow.
<3

I can go for a few minutes, but something reminds me and I bawl again--as I'm doing as I look at his pix. The members of this site rally around each of us that suffers bad moments in their lives. I am truly overwhelmed and appreciative of all the prayers you have sent up. I guess he was needed on the other side for a purpose, but I don't know how long before I can accept it. Just the 3 of us and no cat could have been loved more. I keep remembering how he would be in another room--hear my voice and come running fast. He slept curled at the end of my pillow (truthfully, he shared the pillow)...he thought he was human too.
We are struggling, my hubby & I, about whether to give our love so freely to another, and risk this pain again. It is too soon yet to decide. My sincerest thanks to each of you who posted offering condolences...I never dreamed of this outcome when I first shared my concerns.

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by kezza2sew 14 Dec 2014

one of our cats lived 15=17 years, didn't think I could get another but as I said in top post, now we have four...where would they be without US....take your time to decide...

I am so sorry to hear your news. I did not know what to say when I first read it, and now taking this personally I have decided I will not have the dog's teeth done. He is the best dog on earth, except when it comes to his teeth and nails.

its not right, I wouldn't say much if I was the vet either. I'm having a titer done on one of my dogs to see if she needs a distemper shot not just slamming something into her system she doesn't need. u cant be to careful with our small friends. I'm so sorry for you and your little friend

I fell your pain, and so sorry.
Thinking of you.

I'm just reading this sad news. I can feel the pain and anger you are having. Have a talk with the vet, but of course, it will not bring your cat back to you. Remeber the nice times you had together. Big hugg sent to you.

What a beautiful friend. I'm so sad for you for losing him and in such an unexpected way. My heart goes out to you.

What a sweetie he was. I think everyone of us who has lost a pet has cried with you, as we know the pain of loosing a part of your heart.

what a sweet kitty .i am so sorry. i keep thinking about you and your kitty and feel your pain.our fur babies are very special to us.

I really feel for you ,this is such a sad time , we love our fur babies so much ,all they want to do is love you back .I know our vet said he would not give our Papillons an anesthetic any more , he cleans their teeth with out one ,every year when we go for their vaccinations,

I am so sorry for you.

Thinking of you

Oh, I am so so sorry for you, I am crying my eyes out. Of course this had to be the first thing I saw when I signed on, and now I'll sign off again.

I'm so sorry that you lost your baby over such a foolish thing! If I were you, I'd have a few hard words for the vet, if you were not warned about the dangers of putting older animals under.

Dear ones, please think twice before having older cats put under unless it's necessary surgery. The older they are, the harder it is on them. I know clean teeth are important, but cleaning can be done without putting the animal "out", I think the vets just find it easier and quicker, because cats don't cooperate well. You can get tooth scalers from Dr. Foster and Smith catalog, they have a small "ball" on the end instead of a sharp tip that may cut gums accidentally, and if you have a helper you can do it yourself. I do my little ones, and get most of the teeth. I don't have any help, so I can't get the furthest back ones. The scale pops right off. Sometimes you can do it with your thumbnail. My hands are too bad to do it that way. I do the dog, too, and he just sits there and lets me. You can also get a toothbrush and paste made especially for cats, and keep them fairly well yourself. Baking soda also works. Yes, they hate it, and you might need leather gloves, but are clean teeth worth the risk of them not waking up? ALL vets need to be up front with their clients about the risks to older animals or very young animals of any kind of anasthetic, and they sure don't seem to be doing a good job of it! I'm so sorry, I'm crying my eyes out for you, because this didn't have to happen! I hope somehow God can heal your heart.....my love, Marji

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by awesome1 08 Dec 2014

Marj, the vet clinic has never mentioned that it was dangerous--ever, and we signed no consent. We've used this office for 8 yrs and really liked our Dr.. But he has disappointed us this time. However, that was our last pet, sooo.....I guess I am too trusting. You know, it's funny. As we were driving home Friday morning after dropping him off, I suddenly had a feeling of sadness and my eyes teared up. Silly! But at the time I said to my husband, "I don't have a good feeling about this". How I wish we had turned around.

I feel your pain and I feel so bad for you. A couple years ago I took a seemingly healthy cat in for a checkup. Doctor visits stressed him so we usually just took the top of the carrier off and let him sit in the bottom. When they took him out of the carrier to weigh him he suffered a heart attack and died in the technician's arms. All efforts to revive him failed and I was heartbroken to lose my beautiful furbaby.

I am soooo very sorry he never was able to come out of the anesthesia. It happened too for us with our beautiful black 16 year old kitty Arrow. She had bad gums and needed her teeth cleaned and simply never came out of the sleepy state. So sad to watch them just waste away. I feel so bad for you. I hope you don't wait too long to fill your devastated heart and bring home a kitty who desperately needs love. It really will help fill that incredibly empty hole. You will always remember this kitty with special love. Hugs and more hugs, Jan

Oh! dear I am so sorry to read that your beloved cat has gone to the Rainbow bridge. My heart aches for you as I know how much you loved and cared for him. May God bless and give you comfort and peace as you grieve his loss. Love Chris

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Oh, I am so sad for you right now. Told my hubby and I had to stop because I started to cry. A pet whos been with you that long is well and truly part of the family, I hope time heals your sadness. Much love.

Oh, Sadie, I'm so sorry. I know how much you loved him. The only thing I can say is it was his time. Know your house is empty without him. I'll pray for him and you. If I can find your address I'll email you. Computer problem right now so on the netbook.

UPDATE:::::: My beautiful cat, and a piece of my heart crossed the Rainbow Bridge this morning...he never knew anything and was declining rapidly. Today he didn't move at all, nor batted an eye. We couldn't bear seeing him like that any longer, so we made the hardest decision of our lives. Friday morning he was healthy and a joy to love. But the anesthesia put him to sleep permanently--just to clean his teeth. He'd done this before with no problems. I am greiving our loss. We loved him very much. I am grateful for the time we had, but wanted more. Thank you all for your concern and prayers.

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by gerryvb 08 Dec 2014

oh I'm sorry to read this. , I wished I could give you a hug now. My prayers for you.

by joansatx 08 Dec 2014

It's all so hard. I'm sorry.

by oldtimer992005 08 Dec 2014

oh, i am so sorry to read this. i was hoping it would be alright.now it is your little angel kitty.hold on to the good times you had with it.god bless.

by airyfairy 08 Dec 2014

I am so sad for you. Sending you a cyber hug.

by sdrise 08 Dec 2014

So horrible to have to go through this. I am so sorry for your loss of your fur baby. My heart goes out to you Suzanne

by jrob 08 Dec 2014

I'm so sorry......

by pldc 08 Dec 2014

oH I am so sorry that this has happened a real tragedy. Keeping you in my prayers & thinking of him In Rainbow Bridge

by basketkase 08 Dec 2014

You have a lot of heavy hearts grieving with you......I simply cannot say anything that will make the pain go away, but you certainly did the right thing in letting him cross over the rainbow bridge......it ended his suffering and your suffering having to see him like this......so so sorry!!

by crafter2243 09 Dec 2014

Hugs to you. I wish I could make you feel better.

Thinking about you this Monday morning and praying all goes well.

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by crafter2243 08 Dec 2014

Me too.

I was looking for an update that your kitty was running around the house getting into all kinds of mischief ... My heart breaks for you .... Hope you are ok?

I am so sorry for you and your cat. I know how hard this must be. I just said a prayer for you both.

m so sorry for you! can feel deeply for your plight. m sending good thoughts and vibrations your way.you have done the right thing and will continue.even though everything feels wrong you will handle it.sincerely,lynne

oh, please kitty wake up. please god help this kitty and the lady.it just has to wake up and play again.she is loved and needed, please help. i am crying as i write this. keep praying.god bless.

I, too, am praying for your dear kitty, and for you too.

I just read this post and I pray that by now he is awake.

I love our kitty so much too and I can only imagine how heart sick you are. My prayers are with you and the kitty.

My heart goes out to you. Think about the 14 happy years you had together.

I'm so sorry for this miserable, sad time. Praying for you, Joan

oh dear hope and pray he will be awake soon. please keep us updated

I am so saddened to read your post. Please keep us updated on your little baby. Prayers sent your way!

How devestating.!! Prayers are with you both!!

Prayers from me too... Please let us all know when he wakes... *4all*

Prayers sent to you both

Gosh! Thats terrible! I have 3 kittys.....couldn't imagine this happening! Thinking of you and hope to hear some good news soon! *hugs* 😿

I am so terribly sorry. I do hope your kitty wakes up and is back with you soon......

I am so sorry. Maybe tomorrow he will wake up. If he dies do not pay this vet bill!!! Kay

Oh, dear, I am so sorry to hear this....I pray for you and our kitty, this is such a terrible crisis to have to bear........my heart goes out to you...... let us know what happens.......we care!! Many furry kitty hugs to you both!

I pray that your dear cat wakes from his sleep. Prayers for you as well. Love Chris

I am so sorry. I know this is hard for you. 14 yrs is quite an age for a kitty. Hope things work out. /Lillian

So sorry to hear this news. We love our four footed babies and do everything we have to in order to keep them healthy, fit and live a longer life and then sometimes we wonder why things like this happen. Just like humans we have to sign a paper knowing the results may not be a good out come. I pray your baby will come out of this okay. There is power in prayers.

So sorry to hear that, I will pray that he wakes. Keep talking to him.

Oh my, such sad news. Prayers for you and your furbaby.

Poor baby..you are in our thoughts and prayers...