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The cat I'm talking about is a 16-year-old male named Sammy. He's a pretty good-sized old man, about 15lbs, and a real pig when he eats, which he does with gusto. At times he seems to have the energy of a kitten, but those times are becoming fewer and farther between. The biggest problem is when he goes to the bathroom. Going pee or poo, he screams and yowls, and it just breaks my heart to hear it. He sounds like he's really hurting. He is also often constipated, but I treat that with wet food when I can.
Now, I know what all of you are going to say: Take him to the vet. And I absolutely would! IF I could afford it. I've found nothing in my area that offers help for vet care. And... even if he was diagnosed with something, I couldn't afford to treat it.
I know I sound heartless, summing up my cat's life in dollar signs, but I don't know what else to do! I don't want him to be in pain. Yet again, I don't want to jump the gun if it's something you think he can live with. Is it? Will he be all right as he is? Or is it time to let go of my dear companion and guide him across the bridge?
Also, I'd like to make one thing clear: I did NOT adopt my cats knowing I couldn't provide for them. Due to the deaths of my parents, nine and one year ago, I was left in this situation. I've already been scolded once, I would rather avoid a repeat, please.
Now, I know what all of you are going to say: Take him to the vet. And I absolutely would! IF I could afford it. I've found nothing in my area that offers help for vet care. And... even if he was diagnosed with something, I couldn't afford to treat it.
I know I sound heartless, summing up my cat's life in dollar signs, but I don't know what else to do! I don't want him to be in pain. Yet again, I don't want to jump the gun if it's something you think he can live with. Is it? Will he be all right as he is? Or is it time to let go of my dear companion and guide him across the bridge?
Also, I'd like to make one thing clear: I did NOT adopt my cats knowing I couldn't provide for them. Due to the deaths of my parents, nine and one year ago, I was left in this situation. I've already been scolded once, I would rather avoid a repeat, please.