Haven't been here since June, 2004 when you helped me get through Gibby's (the gentleman cat) ordeal. I still miss him. But I'm back with Manny, an inherited cat with long hair, tortoise shell colored and big yellow eyes. I feel my mom's spirit in this cat as Manny hugs me everyday when I come home from work. She sleeps with me just like she would sleep with my mom. She's just 8 years and my mom selected her from the humane society. 1 week ago she started drooling, on Saturday, the vet checked for masses including a thorough search in her mouth, Monday was blood tests (normal), and tomorrow was going to be exploratory (look down the throat) for more clues. But tonight, I had to bring Manny in for an emergency (drooling with blood, couldn't close mouth) and I don't think that she's coming home. I'm not ready to post this thread into Crossing the Bridge.
We can now see the mass under her tongue and its likely that its cancer. While I don't think that she is in pain, she's obviously uncomfortable. I've been spoon feeding her tuna and a fried egg with some success. I'm ready to let go and let her be reunited with my mom but I just wanted more time with her. I've outlived 4 cats, 3 of them since 2000. All of the situations were different (including one suicide) and there is no comforting process to make the decision. I have a very compassionate vet that gives me the straight story and she couldn't paint a good picture for me. I'm not ready. Please help.
Manny has crossed on a river of tears~
We can now see the mass under her tongue and its likely that its cancer. While I don't think that she is in pain, she's obviously uncomfortable. I've been spoon feeding her tuna and a fried egg with some success. I'm ready to let go and let her be reunited with my mom but I just wanted more time with her. I've outlived 4 cats, 3 of them since 2000. All of the situations were different (including one suicide) and there is no comforting process to make the decision. I have a very compassionate vet that gives me the straight story and she couldn't paint a good picture for me. I'm not ready. Please help.