OT - I think my kitty's cancer is back
My cat Cayenne had cancer about two years ago. She had breast cancer. Did you know cats can get that? She had surgery and chemotherapy and has been in remission since then.
Just a short time ago, she rolled over onto her back so I could rub her belly, and I felt a very large lump next to one of her nipples. It looks and feels pretty much like what her previous tumor looked and felt like, so I'm pretty sure the cancer is back.
Cayenne is 12.5 years old, has diabetes and probably has an anxiety disorder. She won't pee in the litter box. She'll poop in it, but won't pee in it. She's getting older, she sleeps a lot these days, and I think she has arthritis because she doesn't like to jump up on furniture anymore. Instead, she'll ask to be picked up and put on the furniture where she likes to sit. But she still loves to eat, loves treats, loves to be brushed, loves to be petted, loves to be talked to. If she seems me getting yogurt out of the fridge, she starts to purr because she loves yogurt and knows I'll let her lick my bowl when I'm done.
I called my vet and they said the soonest they could see her was Thursday, but then when I told them what was going on, they made room for her to get in this afternoon. Which was really kind, because it was really just to ease my worry. I don't think this is a big emergency. I don't think we'll try surgery and chemo again. She's 12.5 years old and has other health problems. I think this is the beginning of the end.
Which I've known for a while would come. But that doesn't make it any less heartbreaking.
Just a short time ago, she rolled over onto her back so I could rub her belly, and I felt a very large lump next to one of her nipples. It looks and feels pretty much like what her previous tumor looked and felt like, so I'm pretty sure the cancer is back.
Cayenne is 12.5 years old, has diabetes and probably has an anxiety disorder. She won't pee in the litter box. She'll poop in it, but won't pee in it. She's getting older, she sleeps a lot these days, and I think she has arthritis because she doesn't like to jump up on furniture anymore. Instead, she'll ask to be picked up and put on the furniture where she likes to sit. But she still loves to eat, loves treats, loves to be brushed, loves to be petted, loves to be talked to. If she seems me getting yogurt out of the fridge, she starts to purr because she loves yogurt and knows I'll let her lick my bowl when I'm done.
I called my vet and they said the soonest they could see her was Thursday, but then when I told them what was going on, they made room for her to get in this afternoon. Which was really kind, because it was really just to ease my worry. I don't think this is a big emergency. I don't think we'll try surgery and chemo again. She's 12.5 years old and has other health problems. I think this is the beginning of the end.
Which I've known for a while would come. But that doesn't make it any less heartbreaking.
Kelly
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I am so sory to hear that... I wish you (and her ) the best. We do get so attached to our fur-babies... (HUGS)
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OH Kelly I am soooo sorry! You have provided her an excellent life and she is an old lady. She will love to spend what is left of her life living in comfort with you! I wish there were words or actions that would help make this easier on you but there just aren't. Its like loosing a family member and all I can say is I am so sorry!
I wish your little Cayenne a very happy peaceful pain free move on from this life! I know you will give her he best!
Juls
I wish your little Cayenne a very happy peaceful pain free move on from this life! I know you will give her he best!
Juls
I am so sorry Kelly. I know that our pets are so special to us because of the unconditional love they always give us. I always tell my two boys that my dog and cats are my other children--the ones who listen and behave!! My dog is very old and I hate the thought but know his time will come before long. At least you know that you have given her a happy happy life! Just enjoy the time you have and shower her with lots of love!!
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