I have posted here before about my 11-year-old who has lymphoma. Silk is still around and doing pretty well. It's been 11 months since her diagnosis and I honestly didn't think she'd still be with us.
My other, older cat has always been really healthy until a few months ago. The vet thinks she may have a sinus or brain tumor; she has a lot of congestion and sinus inflammation - the bridge of her nose swells, as does the front part of her forehead. She's been getting prednisolone, which helps, but this past week was pretty bad, so she also was prescribed doxicyline. Ever since, she seems to be having a lot of abdominal discomfort, she is constipated, and was throwing up in addition to not eating very well. We stopped the doxi and she is eating better, but still seems to be in a lot of discomfort when trying to sit. If she's passing stool, it's a very small amount. I'm giving her fluids every other day, which seem to perk her up some.
I know she is not going to get better. Every day I wake up I go look for her, worried she may have passed. Without going into a lot of detail, I don't want to explore euthanasia. Has anyone medicated for pain as their kitty was nearing the end so they could pass on their own?
I am in direct and regular contact with my vet and will be talking to her tomorrow. Just really want to hear what folks here have to offer.
My other, older cat has always been really healthy until a few months ago. The vet thinks she may have a sinus or brain tumor; she has a lot of congestion and sinus inflammation - the bridge of her nose swells, as does the front part of her forehead. She's been getting prednisolone, which helps, but this past week was pretty bad, so she also was prescribed doxicyline. Ever since, she seems to be having a lot of abdominal discomfort, she is constipated, and was throwing up in addition to not eating very well. We stopped the doxi and she is eating better, but still seems to be in a lot of discomfort when trying to sit. If she's passing stool, it's a very small amount. I'm giving her fluids every other day, which seem to perk her up some.
I know she is not going to get better. Every day I wake up I go look for her, worried she may have passed. Without going into a lot of detail, I don't want to explore euthanasia. Has anyone medicated for pain as their kitty was nearing the end so they could pass on their own?
I am in direct and regular contact with my vet and will be talking to her tomorrow. Just really want to hear what folks here have to offer.