Bittersweet: Cat owner has to say goodbye to her dying cat. If a four-legged friend is seriously ill, there comes a time when you have to let him go.

Some cats show certain signs before they die. Others withdraw and seem almost apathetic. Many then refuse their food or stop drinking completely. No matter how sad it is and the fear of loss seems huge, the beloved pet should not suffer unnecessarily. If it is not easy to accompany your animal as it dies, it is most important not to leave it alone.