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Well, i'll put my siamese cat down tomorrow, she reacts violently when trying to peck at food, it's all to late...So for all who might be interested, nothing would have helped...did i not say she was depressed, because of the environmental change??  Well i found it and i just thought it may be of interest to you all, out there. Big Thanx for trying.
Animal Psychopathology...eating disorders...Pica...Siamese are more prone than other cats.
  As i said, siamese are the athletes of cats, incredible hunters (she use to bring us home live little bunnies, put them down unharmed and go back out).

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Oh my, sorry to hear that you're euthanizing your cat. I've never heard of an eating disorder such as the one you just briefly mentioned. I'm curious, what are the risks, signs & symptoms, treatment and prognosis? Once again, I'm so sorry that you are going through this painful process with your cat. Write a sweet letter to your cat and tuck it in with her body when you cremate/bury her.

ZotsRule · Answer

And you've let the breeder know that you intend to put her down?  At least give them the chance to take her back and rehome her.  And no, I don't remember you and other than a cat being terminally ill with no chance of recovery I think there's no good reason to put a cat down.

Ahh here we go:

"7yr old cat, Siamese mix, this breed is known to be the athlete of cats, for over 6yrs she's been able to come and go as she plzd, we sold the family home. She has been in an apt. 7mths 2wks. At first she seemed to be adjusting, but has gone down hill fast, Ever heard, " let her go hungry, she'll eat, she won't starve to death",well there's my problem she "is" starving to death, i knew she was depressed and vets confirmed. I've tried every type of food under the sun to no avail. As of last wk i'm waiting for a ground floor apt. will have to pay more for another bdrm i can't use, can't really afford this but i'll do it,All she wants is petted all day. Her once gorgeous coat is mangy and hangs off her, her bones stick out, she's never looks so bad in her life. I've tried everything under the sun and all types of food, steak, fish, pork, beef, etc to no avail. Your my last hope, i'd be so greatful for any advice or suggestions !!"

Why haven't you TAKEN HER TO A VET?  Cats don't just get "depressed" and I don't think you've taken this cat to a vet - period.  The fact you let her free roam means she's probably picked up a disease from other cats.  And LOL that you want us to believe you have a pedigreed Siamese that you let free roam!  And even if this was a Siamese they're not prone to "eating disorders" more than any other breed.

Surrender this cat to a no-kill shelter TOMORROW.  There she'll get the care she so desperately needs and then be adopted by someone who'll take far better care of her.  Shame on you!

Anonymous · Answer

It's a shame you have to put your cat down :( but you're doing it for the right reasons and I admire you for that.

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