My cat has cancer

I checked back on this site today and sorry to hear that Kirby has passed.   Yesterday marked the second month since losing my cat to oral cancer.  The house is still empty without her and sometimes hard to believe she is gone.  It all happened so quickly.  Took her to the vet thinking she had abcessed tooth and came home without her.  Those pet loss sites are a great comfort, though most of the time I am crying when I read the stories.  Only a pet owner knows the grief you go through.  Let is hope that one day we will be able to remember our pets without an ache in our hearts.

 

Joyce 

I'm so sorry to hear about Kirby. I too am going through the same situation with my girl Poohba. I fear this may be our last week together. She's been declining but this weekend ever more so. I too wonder how do you say goodbye to your fur baby who has been with you for 17 years. I hope she goes peacefully in her sleep so I don't have to make the decision to bring her in...

I just found this site as I too have been searching for somewhere to get support.  Our 1 and a half year old cat was diagnosed yesterday with an inoperable lymphoma mass in her chest.  We opted not to give her chemo as it was not going to be of any benefit, maybe give her a few extra weeks. However, as she was also diagnosed with Feline Leukemia, the vet said the treatment itself could be unpleasant.  We decided to treat her with prednisone for a bit to give her a few good weeks with us ( a chance to spoil her a bit ) and then we will euthanize her at home with us.  If there was any chance for a cure, we would take it.  We are not wealthy but she is a part of our family ( two legs or four ) and we owe it to her to give her the best chance she has.  She has given us so much...more than you could ever put a monetary value on.  I'm hoping that somehow we will find the strength to get through this but my gosh...it is soooo hard

I read your email with regret.  I lost my cat to oral cancer the end of January, but I had had her for 19 years.  Your cat is still so young, so that is especially hard to hear about.  I guess I was lucky to have mine for so long, but geez, I miss her terribly.  Life is not the same without her.  I hope the prednisone will keep your kitty "well" for the next little bit until it's time to go.  Love it and pamper it, though I am sure you will.  Just be kind and don't let kitty linger on and be in pain.  If I had known my cat had cancer I would have put her down much sooner (I thought she had an abcessed tooth that only needed pulling). 

You are in my thoughts and keep strong through this sad time.  KIitty will know it's been well loved and that is an important memory to keep.

 

Joyce