Hello! My beautiful 14 year old kitty was diagnosed with lymphoma 3 weeks ago. She had a growth in her chest and was struggling to breathe. The Emergency vet kept her overnight on oxygen and did some limited tests with the diagnosis of lymphoma. The vet said she had a mass in her chest and that we could put her to sleep that night or give her Lasix and see what happens though there is no long term hope. At her age and in her advanced condition they recommend no treatment.
The Lasix has helped. She is very lethargic but does not seem to be in pain. Tonight she had a seizure. The first that I know of. It was heart wrenching.
I keep toying with making the apptmt for in home euthanasia but hate the idea making the apptmt since it seems so final.
Has anyone had a cat with lymphoma that did not do chemo? What was the end like? Did the symptoms come on fast? What kind of symptoms? I ask since I feel unprepared and maybe I need to understand what could happen in the next days/weeks to push me to make that appointment. She is still eating some moist food and drinking but she is pretty reclusive and has stopped grooming herself. The seizure likely lasted about 2 minutes. My kids are devastated and I want them to be there if we have to make a decision.
Thank you!
The Lasix has helped. She is very lethargic but does not seem to be in pain. Tonight she had a seizure. The first that I know of. It was heart wrenching.
I keep toying with making the apptmt for in home euthanasia but hate the idea making the apptmt since it seems so final.
Has anyone had a cat with lymphoma that did not do chemo? What was the end like? Did the symptoms come on fast? What kind of symptoms? I ask since I feel unprepared and maybe I need to understand what could happen in the next days/weeks to push me to make that appointment. She is still eating some moist food and drinking but she is pretty reclusive and has stopped grooming herself. The seizure likely lasted about 2 minutes. My kids are devastated and I want them to be there if we have to make a decision.
Thank you!