Quote Originally Posted by Abattoir Dream
i hate it when animals get sick... there aint much you can do but stand around feeling sorry for it..

Sure there is hon. You can snuggle the pet, hold him, pet him, talk to him and generally be right there for him. Sit with the pet and let him lay his head on your lap. Hand fed and water him, help with his hygeine and so on.
Comfort is a big deal when it comes to helping a pet recover from an illness.
Or when a pet is at the end of life, same thing, comfort and love.
They do appreciate it.