Hello everyone!
I am new here. I registered because I am looking for advice about one of my cats. I have had a very positive experience with cat forums. In fact, thanks to the members of one, I managed to save my diabetic cat when three vets had basically told me that her situation was practically hopeless. So, I hope that someone can help me here too...
The cat that needs help is called Zoe and she is 11 (she's not the one I mentioned above). Three years ago, I spotted a growth on her upper thigh. I took her to the vet who said that the growth was benign and that we shouldn't operate. But I got scared, saw another vet who shared my sentiments, and went ahead with an operation. Within a couple of months the growth had returned, this time as a malignant tumour. After that, I let her be. No more operations, no medication, nothing. She has been living a happy life, eating and playing ever since.
A week ago, she started flinching whenever I tried to pet her near the tumour. She's also been lethargic. I spoke with a third vet who recommended doing a new biopsy, and seemed in favour of operating again.
Zoe is a scaredy cat who hates going out of the house. She gets super-aggressive whenever we take her to any vet, Calmivet tablets haven't worked well either.
I don't know what would be best for her and I'm afraid of making another mistake. Anyone with a similar experience? Any advice?
Thanks in advance!
I am new here. I registered because I am looking for advice about one of my cats. I have had a very positive experience with cat forums. In fact, thanks to the members of one, I managed to save my diabetic cat when three vets had basically told me that her situation was practically hopeless. So, I hope that someone can help me here too...
The cat that needs help is called Zoe and she is 11 (she's not the one I mentioned above). Three years ago, I spotted a growth on her upper thigh. I took her to the vet who said that the growth was benign and that we shouldn't operate. But I got scared, saw another vet who shared my sentiments, and went ahead with an operation. Within a couple of months the growth had returned, this time as a malignant tumour. After that, I let her be. No more operations, no medication, nothing. She has been living a happy life, eating and playing ever since.
A week ago, she started flinching whenever I tried to pet her near the tumour. She's also been lethargic. I spoke with a third vet who recommended doing a new biopsy, and seemed in favour of operating again.
Zoe is a scaredy cat who hates going out of the house. She gets super-aggressive whenever we take her to any vet, Calmivet tablets haven't worked well either.
I don't know what would be best for her and I'm afraid of making another mistake. Anyone with a similar experience? Any advice?
Thanks in advance!