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asthmodeus

asthmodeus

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so i'm faced with putting one of my cats down or trying to treat him for lymphoma. if there's one thing anybody with any humanity hates it's to see a pet suffer, so i'm probably going to euthanize him. shitty thing is he's only 10 and was a super active cat until a few weeks ago, but i really can't see the point of him suffering through chemo and he's already getting skinny and uncomfortable and would rather not see him just waste away. i guess that's the proper time to euthanize- before they are an emaciated mess.
 
A terrible decision to face but it sounds like you are going to make the right decision based on my personal experiences of trying to "save" cats with a severe diagnosis and deteriorating condition.

I don't cry, it is something I'm not that proud of.

The last two times we had cats put down I was in the room.

Bawled like a baby. :|

I'll never put down another cat without being there for those last few seconds.

Best wishes to you and your cat buddy during this very difficult time.
 
I had to do my 6 year old German Shepherd a few months ago. Bleeding tumor on her spleen. The options were, remove the spleen and chemo, 2 month life expectancy average. She was bloating up with blood inside her. She faded fast. A very hard thing to do.
 
GAJ said:
I don't cry, it is something I'm not that proud of.

The last two times we had cats put down I was in the room.

Bawled like a baby. :|
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This, good luck man, it's always rough but it's usually the right decision to avoid "prolonging death" and instead, focusing on "quality of life"
 
I'm so sorry to hear about your little member of the family. For the moments of pain of these tough choices- you can always refelct on the years of joy they have given you.
 
I had a lady visit ARF yesterday, in tears. Her beloved Penelope cat was at the vet, being made comfortable as her time was nigh. The lady was going to put her to sleep last evening, but she wanted a new cat immediately (they had already come to terms with the fact that kitty needed to be euthanized) for herself, husband and two children

She had never been to ARF before. She was worried we would look down on her for putting her cat to sleep and rescuing another one immediately. I calmed her nerves and fears, and she went to meet Malibu (whom she had fallen in love with through the glass)

Malibu is a charming four year old girl, and seemed to sense the distress. She cuddled with the little boy and mommy :love

Malibu went home with them. I told the lady "tell your children that Penelope went to the rainbow bridge, but she sent Malibu to play with them in her stead"

The woman was overcome with emotion. Letting an old cat go and rest in peace, and rescuing a new baby in the same day

But she knew she was doing the right thing. For Penelope, Malibu, and her family

We all have an expiration date. I just wish when my time is nigh I am not plugged in trying to extend a life that is over, rather plugged in to eternal sleep

My heart is with you during this time. You gave the kitty kat a great life I am sure. Helping him with a peaceful transition is your duty. And you need to honor your beloved cat's life with a peaceful end

Wendy
 
Oh, these decisions are the worst and I am sorry you have to make it so soon. Ten years old is so young for a kitty :(

I have administered chemotherapy to kitties many times over the years and it can be a rough (and expensive, unless you have insurance) road for everyone involved. I would encourage you to see an oncologist, if you haven't already, to discuss the prognosis and treatment program for lymphoma--and what you can expect over the course of treatment. Some chemo is given IV and some can be given orally, check into the details.

My cat was diagnosed with a gnarly form of bladder cancer last year which forced me to make some decisions about what I was willing to do to treat her/it. Surgery to remove the mass, no problem--but my girl is a little firecracker and needs to be sedated for EVERYTHING so I knew IV chemo would not be an option. She would HATE it and it is a recurring event, the stress would be horrible for both of us. So, I opted for surgery and the less aggressive treatment with oral medication, no chemo.

In your case, there is no option for surgical removal and I cannot recall the protocol for lymphoma treatment These things have changed greatly since I was involved in treating cancer kitties. Should you want to consult with an oncologist, I can give you the info for who we refer to--she was the one I saw for Sophia as well. She is not exactly warm and fuzzy but she will give you the straight dope on what you would need to do/expect and what the prognosis is for kitties with lymphoma.

Best to you and your kitty.
 
Euthanizing a sick pet is taking a friend's physical suffering on yourself as mental suffering. It's a noble thing to do. Hang in there.
 
It's a tough decision... I've been there with one of my dogs, and my mare. It flat out sucks, and it's heartbreaking... but there's no way I want my animals to suffer. 10 years isn't nearly long enough... but hopefully it's been 10 years filled with cuddles and catnip.
You'll know when your kitty is ready to be done... they're pretty good at letting us know...
Sorry for both you and your kitteh... :(
 
Momo-san said:
Oh, these decisions are the worst and I am sorry you have to make it so soon. Ten years old is so young for a kitty :(

I have administered chemotherapy to kitties many times over the years and it can be a rough (and expensive, unless you have insurance) road for everyone involved. I would encourage you to see an oncologist, if you haven't already, to discuss the prognosis and treatment program for lymphoma--and what you can expect over the course of treatment. Some chemo is given IV and some can be given orally, check into the details.

My cat was diagnosed with a gnarly form of bladder cancer last year which forced me to make some decisions about what I was willing to do to treat her/it. Surgery to remove the mass, no problem--but my girl is a little firecracker and needs to be sedated for EVERYTHING so I knew IV chemo would not be an option. She would HATE it and it is a recurring event, the stress would be horrible for both of us. So, I opted for surgery and the less aggressive treatment with oral medication, no chemo.

In your case, there is no option for surgical removal and I cannot recall the protocol for lymphoma treatment These things have changed greatly since I was involved in treating cancer kitties. Should you want to consult with an oncologist, I can give you the info for who we refer to--she was the one I saw for Sophia as well. She is not exactly warm and fuzzy but she will give you the straight dope on what you would need to do/expect and what the prognosis is for kitties with lymphoma.

Best to you and your kitty.
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Appreciate the ref offer- fortunately my neighbor is florence friggin catingale and got him in early today for a ct and he was just loaded with lung tumors and fluid. Sent him off proper a few hours ago to kill for the cat goddess
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Sad, but very glad i could send him off while was still somewhat himself and not ravaged with pain, which he probably was cause goddamn are some kittycats stoic. Makes me rethink calling anybody a pussy. Thanks all for the kind words.
 

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Then RIP, kitty-cat. And thank you for thinking primarily of your companion, I see the other side of this too frequently and wish I could do something about it.

These threads always make me think of my boy, Gustav *sniffle*. Anyway, cheers asthmodeus, good on ya for doing the right thing.
 
Sorry. Just...sorry. The whole thing sucks front to back, but you're doing the most loving and humane thing you can do. Know that.

Fuck. Sorry...
 
corndog67 said:
I had to do my 6 year old German Shepherd a few months ago. Bleeding tumor on her spleen. The options were, remove the spleen and chemo, 2 month life expectancy average. She was bloating up with blood inside her. She faded fast. A very hard thing to do.
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my 15 y/0 GSP had a tumor in the spleen (12 at the time) that ruptured. luckily it was benign. still cost me 6k. Her gums were white cause she was bleeding out inside, almost lost her. now she's 15, honery as hell, can't see, can't hear, wobbles when she walks. but we love her.
 
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rest in peace kitteh. He was a handsome kitteh asthmodeus. I'm sorry for your loss.
 
Yep, just went through this with my little girl Edelweiss. Spent my whole vacation sitting with her trying to figure out what to do. And crying. Lots of that. When the vet gave her narcotics before the final shot, and I saw how relaxed she got, I knew I was doing the right thing, she was in constant pain though she would do her best not to show it. So sorry for you and the kitty, but you are doing the right thing.
 
Kitteh... :rose

I'm so sorry for your loss... now I'm totally crying all over the Pocketdog... I'm glad you were strong enough to do the kindest thing for your kitteh... :cry
 
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you made the right move; the best thing to do now is go adopt another kit-tay (if/when you are ready).

We are *hopefully* always going to outlive our pets. I've always viewed it as when its time to let one go - its also time to save another one from a life in a cage or otherwise being put down due to the fact they cant find a home for them. Spending big money (ready more than a few hundred bucks) on any animal, i always viewed as kinda silly - where one dies, another one lives - as is the cycle of life. no point in putting yourself in financial hardship trying to fight that
 
Sorry to hear man. That kind of stuff can be heartbreaking


Sounds like you made the right choice.
 
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