What would you do if this was your cat?

He's not mine, and no one can speak for you, but I think I'd let him go gently with max painkillers, at home, where you can cuddle him.

Oh am so sorry you have this decision to make. We have had cats and dogs and it never gets easier. If your cat is pain palliative care will help with this, but at some point you will have to brace yourselves to face the prospect of euthanising your pet. Is it better to do this later rather than sooner??
I cannot say and obviously is your call.
😢💐

I’m so sorry you are facing this dreadful decision LLFL you’ve often written and posted pictures of your beloved Milo here. However, I don’t agree with your OH saying to just let him slip away - as you say he could be in pain and animals are designed to conceal pain - a sign of weakness to a predator. It could take days without any intervention.
He deserves a worthy and dignified end, held in your arms, one last time - the type of end we all pray for ourselves and our loved ones.
Personally, I’d phone the practice and change the appointment, but for a different outcome.

A day too soon, is better than an hour too late. 💔

This is a terrible dilemma but I would tend to agree with your OH especially if the vet can prescribe pain killers. I have been in this situation a couple of times and each time made a different decision. He probably would prefer not to be on the vet’s table yet again for another scan. In view of his age I would let him go peacefully. I am sorry you have to face this but at least you have time to say goodbye which isn’t always possible.Thinking of youZ

No one can make the decision for you but it it were my cat I would let him go at home with painkillers, rather than let him face another scan and more shaving. So sorry.

Georgesgran I couldn't agree more with everything you wrote. I have been in a similar position several times with the cats I have shared my life with.

As one vet put it "You show your love for them by knowing when it is time to say goodbye in the kindest possible way."

Writing this has just made me cry. It is a grim time for you and I really feel for you.

I think you had pretty much made your mind up what to do for the best when you posted this thread. Of course it is still very much your call.

When our beautiful working cocker started to go this way at 14, then developed “doggy dementia”, we sadly make the decision to have him pts.

As with all our dogs, it was heartbreaking and I still miss his handsome face and excited greeting when entering our home, but it was the right thing to do. I was with him, on the floor, on his blanket, in the vets. I cried all the way home! 🐾🐾 No one can make this decision but you

Sadly our aged show cocker is going downhill quite rapidly and is only 12.5 years old ☹️😢