To Put my Cat to sleep or not?

Dr. Neely,

My 14 yr. old cat developed FIV 13 yrs. ago and 6 yrs. ago developed diabetes. Also, has calcium deposits on lower spine. 3 months ago developed hypothyroidism on medication. Also has a hemotoma of the ear. In the last month has been put on amoxicillin for urinary infection. 3 days ago started drinking a lot more water and urinating a lot more. Vet had to up his insulin from 2 units to 3 units of PZI, still is drinking more water. When he urinates he makes a loud growling sound, some times urinates a lot some times not.He is taking Amoxicillin again. Vet wants to put him on different insulin, says his kidneys are good, but this is really stressful, and I know it is on the cat also. Sleeps all day only to drink water and urinate and make that loud growling noise. Eating is off and on, dependson the day. I think we should put him to sleep, not a good healthy type of life. Seems to be coming down with some thing new every couple of months. Should he be put to sleep?



Hi,

you will actually find the answer to your question on the main navigation bar on the left side of the Home Page. The menu button says "FELINE VIRUSES"