I have just come home from the vet and it is a big ass cancer tumor growing in her head. There is a finger like piece in the back of her mouth growing out of her tongue. You can feel it on the outside along her neck. It is pushing against the back of her eye. Her head isn't that big but this mass is big enough that it is already made her lose her vision and is causing her to have discomfort when she eats.
I just don't know what to do.
I feel bad saying this but, we spent $200 now in trial and error to figure out what was wrong. Turns out no one kicked her. Which is good in a way, because now I don't have to go buy a shot gun or anything. But, this is worst case scenerio.
They tell me for $300 I can have a biopsy and find out what type of cancer and how long she has to live. This thing is in a place that there is no way they can remove it.
They tell me I can spend $500 and have the finger like thing sticking out of her throat/tongue cut out and a biopsy to know what it is. Still wont save her forever but could make her more comfortable until it grows back. Then she could have some steriods to slow down the growth.
Is it just me or does that sound a little like torture the poor thing while prolonging the inevitable. A part of me doesn't even want to put those damn drops in her eye anymore because she hates it so much.
I did let her go back outside. She has been so sad not to be able to go out and sit in the sun. I was afaid of some evil person kicking her, but I guess that is not a fear anymore.
How long do you wait to put them out of their misery. I mean do you do it while they are still feeling alright so they never have to suffer too much or wait until they can barely move?
I feel so bad for being mad at her for peeing all over the house. I can't help but wonder if this was caused by all those damn flea drops.
I put some baking soda in her water because I read on the internet one time that baking soda is the cure for cancer.
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Oh Marsha it is so hard to decide what to do for your cat. I am assuming she is an older cat. Although it is difficult the best thing to do would be to put her to sleep. She does not need to suffer any, it is not worth it. My good friend just put her dog down today, she had breast cancer. It took her three times this week to finally take her. She knows it was for the best but it is so hard. My heart goes out to you and your family for having to watch your kitty suffering. God Bless.
Marsha, i am so sorry to hear this. Poor Kitty, poor you.
I can only tell you what i would do, and that is to put her to sleep. I just hate to think of an animal suffering.
But you must make your own decision, and whatever you decide is fine by me.
Take care.
I am so sorry, that just breaks my heart.
I would struggle with this decision, too. Whatever you decide, I pray for peace in your heart and comfort for Daisy.
Hugs.
I'm sorry to hear about the cancer diagnosis, but I'm glad to hear you don't have mean neighbors. If it were me, I would have her put to sleep. I can't handle seeing an animal suffer. My cousin's dog was diagnosed with cancer. They fed her potato chips and Hershey's Kisses the entire way to the vet where they had her put to sleep. :( No matter what you decide you will probably second-guess your decision. That's the way we're made.
So sad. So, so sad. ANd such a difficult decision. My heart goes out to you.
Hugs. I think we're approaching similar days with our doggy. I believe I will put her to sleep but I want to ck with my vet-tech son in law first (he's across country from us) because I hear some ways are better than others.
A friend recently got to be with her dog until it was in a deep drug-induced sleep and then they took the final steps. I want to know more about how that would work.
The whole thing is just terrifying but the critters can't communicate well with us ... it's not like they can tell us a lot of things to do to make them feel better or even more comfortable.
Still ... when to make which decision is something only you can do as you work with Daisy from day to day.
Loads and loads of hugs for you and yours.
Pam
Don't know if you remember our cats Julio and Oliver? Julio lived until he was 20 and Oliver just left us at 19 years...They both had a long and treasured cat life with us and our family. It's so hard to let them go. I cried for hours and hours for them. Be strong-Nana K.
Well, this is a no-win situation. I know whatever you all decide will cause tears.
Oh no...I'm so sorry. :( There are no words. Whatever decision you make and whenever you make it, trust in yourself that it is the right one for you. My heart goes out to you and your family.
oh honey, i'm so so sorry to hear this. it is such an awful decision. i've had to do it myself. for me, the turning point is whether she is in pain. when she is suffering, it is time. i'm so sorry. peace to you.
Oh Marsha...I am so sorry that you and your kitty are going through this. I can't tell you what to do, but I will tell you that when my dog was diagnosed with cancer..and I could see in his doggie eyes that he was not a happy doggie...I made the heart wrenching decision to put him 'to sleep'. It was a decision made from my heart...after much deliberation...and with much love. Listen to your heart...look in your kitties eyes...and you will know the right thing for you to do. Here's a big ((hug)).
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