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I have been doctoring with my 9 year old male cat tsine lat wednesday. tonight the vet called me to come in a view his chest xrays. He has been diagnosed with a primary lung tumor about a nickle size, right lobe. I am completley devastated and i was told i needed to make a decision raher quickly. he has lost more than half of his body weight, won't eat and has become very lethatgic. i need to decide if i put him through biopsy, surgery, chemo or if need to put him to sleep. he is my best friend in life and i am afraid i am unable to mmake the best decision for him right now.

Submitted: 20 days ago.
Category: Cat
Value: $30
Status: CLOSED
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Pet's Sex: Male
Pet's Age: 9

Already Tried:
nothing, i just found out tonight

Posted by CandyR 19 days and 23 hours ago.

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I am so sorry this is happening to you and your fur boy.

 

Can you tell me how he has been acting, is he having problems breathing?

 

What has your vet recommended?

 

Is he still at the vet?

 

How long has it been since he has eaten?

19 days and 11 hours ago.

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I brought him home last night (11/2/09) i put him in his chair in my bedroom and he has not moved at all. My vet said i could take him to Michigan State Veterinary Hospital for an assessment and consultation. My vet said he is not equiped to even biopsy it because of the location. His professional opinion is that they "may" be able to remove it but it's a very invasive surgery..he may get 3 months to a year more. and that there could be more tumors that will show up. He has not eaten any significant foodc in more than a week and even less water; he did take a few licks off of a popsicle this morning. He responds when i lay with him...he will purr and try to roll over...thats what maked it so hard. Do you have any prognosis on this kind of cancer? Money is no object..but I do not want to put him through more than he is able to handle either.

Posted by CandyR 19 days and 2 hours ago.

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Thank you for the additional information.

 

My heart goes out to you. I am worried that his decrease in food and water over the last week is only going to make him worse.

I think that a decision has to be made fairly quickly. If taking him to a specialist is an option for you then I would make an appointment with them right away. If there is a chance that some thing can be done for him the sooner this happens the better.

If you call them in the morning and inform them of his condition they may get you in the same day.

Not eating and drinking can lead to dehydration, and organ failure.

The specialist may be able to hospitalize him to keep him hydrated and make sure he eats. They will also have the tools to better access his condition.

I think having him seen by the specialist will allow you to make a clear and informed decision on where to go from here.

 

I wish you the best of luck , I will keep you in my prayers.

Please keep me updated and let me know how he is doing.

18 days and 13 hours ago.

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Raven declined rapidly throught the morning and early afternoon yesterday, he could not get up or move around. The specialist was nearly a X XXXX XXXXX...I put him down at 3:30 yesterday afternoon. I held him and talked to him until he went peacefully in my arms. I am completley heart broken and lost this morning...he sat and watched me do my hair and makeup every morning. I'm angry at how sudden this whole thing was...he was a wonderful cast and i will miss hin dearly.

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I am so sorry for your loss.

 

Please know you did what you felt was best and offered the ultimate act of kindness to him in the end.

 

I am so glad you found the courage to be with him in the end I think that was very important to for both and him.

 

He is not gone and will watch over you every day until you meet again at the Rainbow Bridge.

http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html

 

 

May your heart be filled with peace and good memories.

 

Candy

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