Maggie, sorry I am late to this. Of course you did the right thing and your son will eventually understand. Is it possible he is angry about not knowing when and not being there to say goodbye? I've always stayed, petting them and talking to them, as the vet injects the meds. They do always looks so peaceful and relieved. One of them was even purring to me, as if to say Thank You, as she drifted away. I think it is a healthy thing for older children to have that chance. NOT second-guessing you, just thinking of why he is so mad, besides being sad, etc.

I used to have all of those problems with cats peeing , barfing, etc. Now we are down to two neutered boys who are an equal match, so they have a kind of peace between them and will even sleep together. AND, they neither one use anything but the litter box. One would prefer the bathtub, but we keep the bathroom door closed.

Anyhow {{{{{{{SRS}}}}}}

luvyakat