We came back to Columbus on Sunday and I got an early a.m. appointment today with the vet. Our cat stopped eating on Thursday, and has had very little since then and has lost a pound. The vet could find nothing in the physical exam and recommended some tests--blood, urine, etc. We've been through this before with 2 other cats, and know that not only are the tests expensive, but that more medications will follow and usually something uncomfortable for the cat or the owners. I decided against the "panel" and requested an appetite stimulant and rehydration. I went to the store and bought some "people" food she might like--tuna and salmon--and cooked her a little chicken. At this point, anything she will eat is OK.
sounds like a norman bruce death panel...
ReplyDeleteI don't know who Norman is, but yes, pet owners need to make these tough decisions after hearing all the medical advice and the "we just don't know" outcomes.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you, Norma. No torturing pets with medical measures they won't understand just to give us a little more time with them. It's selfish. I hope your sweet kitty eats some of the people food and sticks around for a while, but if that isn't to be, let her passing be gentle.
ReplyDeleteI hope your cat gets over its dyspepsia soon. You made the right choice.
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