My 17 yr old cat needs peace.

[geremecio]

We have decided that this coming Friday we will have our 17 year old cat put to sleep. She has many health problems including kidney failure and we clearly know she is in pain. We know it is time. Friday will also provide the time for the family to prepare and then we can take her to the family property to be buried with her family of cats that went before her.
When this time came in the past for our other cats, we've had our Vet give our cat a sedative to put them to sleep, BEFORE he administers the fatal shot. This is for us.
This particular cat has always been babied and the thought of having to take her to the Vet for the fourth time in as many weeks really disturbs us. She shakes so hard we feel it through her carrying box.
So, My question is, is there something we can administer at home to calm her with right BEFORE we take her to the VET on Friday afternoon?  
Thanks.
Jeremecio 4 Penny

[Aleda M Cheng, D.V.M., C.V.A]

Your vet can prescribe diazepam or acepromazine that you can give her by mouth prior to taking her to the vet.  I am sure your vet will call in a prescription for you or have the medication available for you and your cat.

[heartfluttersflyawayplz]

yes plz call your vet they can give her a pill to relax her, why make her shake her last hour of life, am so sorry your haveing to do this i just did it 4 weeks ago , its so hard and not much easer now for me. plz dont let her be in pain all week do whats right for her now. but am sure your vet will gave her something for you to gave at home hour or so before before you take her in. God bless you and your family. hang in there .

[ibizan]

My condolences to u as i have had to put 5 cats to sleep and 3 greyhounds.If this animal is sufferring why keep her going until friday?this seems to be more for ur grief aside from her pain......if her quality of life is gone and she is not eating or drinking please let her go b4 then.There is nothing I know of over the counter to ease a dying animals sufferring.Please think of her first b4 ur feelings.....I do know how u feel!