My cat has CKD. Can she move, or should I consider euthanasia?

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My Cat is 3 years old she has Chronic Kidney disease and I have been told there is nothing to be done for her but to make her comfortable. We will be moving in a couple months and it'll be about 2 hours away and I am wondering if she would be better off being put down or seeing how she does and to go ahead and move with her. I love her very much and want the best for her. I also don't want to make things worse by moving with her while she is sick. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 3 years and 1 month old | 14 lbs

Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Poor Zoe! Usually CKD is a condition more associated with older cats. Obviously I can't see her blood work so don't know how bad she is in medical terms. However, it is very hard to know how long a cat with CKD has. Sometimes it is months, sometimes years. If she is comfortable at the moment I would let her be and monitor the situation. If her signs worsen and she starts vomiting and being unwell you ought to consider putting her to sleep. However, there is no reason why she can't travel to your new home with you if her signs are still manageable.

My cat has CKD. Can she move, or should I consider euthanasia?

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