We have a 16 year old cat. He is the best cat of all cats.
He has been ill for a while, has a tumour in his belly, been on medication to keep fluid out his belly and stop him having fits for maybe 18 months at a guess.
Last week his breathing was really not right, vet said it would be a legitimate time to end things but we could try an injection and upping his fluid tablets. He is eating a bit again but wobbles rather than walks, he's all over the place, belly looks quite swollen, still looks like he is struggling to breathe a bit and isn't really doing much.
How do you know it's definitely time? I think it's time but its so hard to know for sure. My eldest daughter is totally distraught at the idea (we have all discussed Monday)