McBeth 0 #26 October 18, 2007 So sorry to hear all this girl. Hugs to you. You will get real hugs tomorrow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clownburner 0 #27 October 18, 2007 Just to update everyone, Kitty is back at the vet but is eating this morning, and apparently doing much better, despite needing anticoagulants, then a platelet transfusion and vitamin K.7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conundrum 1 #28 October 18, 2007 Damn, how much money are you spending on all this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #29 October 18, 2007 QuoteDamn, how much money are you spending on all this? The current tally is a little over $5300.00 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conundrum 1 #30 October 18, 2007 Jesus. That's ridiculous. Personally, I would have put the cat down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #31 October 18, 2007 QuoteJesus. That's ridiculous. Personally, I would have put the cat down. Animals should be euthanized to prevent unnecessary pain and suffering for the animal, not because the pet is suddenly inconvenient or owner doesn't feel like paying the bill for the pet's care. When you adopt an animal, you take on responsibility for the animal's care, and the responsibility to make the best choices for the animal, and I take my responsibility to my pets seriously. Sometimes the best choices for the animal are expensive, but if that expense isn't a responsibility you are willing to take on, owning a pet probably isn't the right choice for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conundrum 1 #32 October 18, 2007 A $5,300 expense for a cat is not something I would take on, no. If you think that makes me an irresponsible pet owner, that's fine. I hope your cat doesn't die after spending that amount of money on it. (and I mean that in the nicest way possible) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #33 October 18, 2007 Even if he does die, at least I'm doing everything possible to give him the best chance, and I won't regret that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #34 October 18, 2007 I understand. Everyone has their maximum dollar threshhold, I suppose, but I've paid huge sums of money over the last four years to pay for a cardiologist, treatment and meds for my little dog for the very reasons you stated. She has a great quality of life and terrific energy, so it has been worth it. I know a lot of people wouldn't have gone that far and while I wouldn't condemn them for it, I'm really glad I've been able to give my sweetie that kind of care.TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #35 October 18, 2007 Quote Quote Jesus. That's ridiculous. Personally, I would have put the cat down. Animals should be euthanized to prevent unnecessary pain and suffering for the animal, not because the pet is suddenly inconvenient or owner doesn't feel like paying the bill for the pet's care. When you adopt an animal, you take on responsibility for the animal's care, and the responsibility to make the best choices for the animal, and I take my responsibility to my pets seriously. Sometimes the best choices for the animal are expensive, but if that expense isn't a responsibility you are willing to take on, owning a pet probably isn't the right choice for you. I completely agree Kris! AND, not only are pets a responsibility, they are family. I dropped 12k on my cat when he was sick (I hope your bill does not get that high) and I don't regret one bit of it. He is my baby and the joy and love he gives me is priceless. The worst part of this is the criticism people throw out when what you really need right now is support... I'll be bringing major HUGS on Sunday!!!! xoxo g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conundrum 1 #36 October 18, 2007 QuoteThe worst part of this is the criticism people throw out when what you really need right now is support... I can only assume you're pointing the finger at me. I didn't say there was anything wrong with her wanting to spend thousands of dollars on a cat, I just said I personally wouldn't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #37 October 18, 2007 Indirectly - yes as you had questioned it. It was more a blanket statement because I went through the same thing when my cat was ill, and it was very frustrating when you are struggling to save the life of your pet to have to justify your actions merely based on a monetary value. When my cat was diagnosed I did some serious research into the disease. When I discovered that it was a manageable disease I weighed the options of putting down a cat that could live a healthy life, or letting go of money. 5 years later and I still have my baby! If your son was diagnosed with cancer - would you fight and give up everything you had to cherish every extra moment you could with him, or would give up because it was going to cost you too much money??? I know it's an apples to oranges scenario, but I don't have children, my cat is my baby - and yes, I would fight! g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conundrum 1 #38 October 19, 2007 I know what you're saying, and I respect you and anyone else's decision to spend how ever much money you want on your pets; but comparing it to your own child being sick is just silly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharimcm 0 #39 October 19, 2007 Quote Quote Jesus. That's ridiculous. Personally, I would have put the cat down. Animals should be euthanized to prevent unnecessary pain and suffering for the animal, not because the pet is suddenly inconvenient or owner doesn't feel like paying the bill for the pet's care. When you adopt an animal, you take on responsibility for the animal's care, and the responsibility to make the best choices for the animal, and I take my responsibility to my pets seriously. Sometimes the best choices for the animal are expensive, but if that expense isn't a responsibility you are willing to take on, owning a pet probably isn't the right choice for you. Amen. I spent about 7K on my kitty trying to get her better. She lived four years after her diagnosis of pancreatitis and kidney failure, but unfortunately, she passed away from a totally different disease (lymphoma). I could never put a price tag on the happiness she brought me, so 7K was nothing. Yea, I'm still paying for it to this day, but it doesn't bother me. Good luck with Anakin! "I had a dude tip his black cowboy hat to me after I provided him with a condom outside my hotel room at 3-something in the morning." -myself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #40 October 19, 2007 Quote I know what you're saying, and I respect you and anyone else's decision to spend how ever much money you want on your pets; but comparing it to your own child being sick is just silly. When you don't have children and the only thing waiting for you when you get home is your pet, animals can mean almost as much. My cat's been with me since a few days after I moved out of my parents' house six years ago, and we've gone through a lot of ups and downs together. My cats know when I'm upset, worried, or hurt, and they do their best to comfort me, even though they don't really understand what's wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #41 October 19, 2007 Looks like we might have a diagnosis. The skin lump biopsy came back. The lumps are mast cell tumors. Given the weird blood work and strange hyper-clotting thing, the vet believes Ani has mast cell leukemia, and if he's right, the prognosis is very not good. I'm supposed to try to take him and his records to a veterinary oncologist tomorrow for a consultation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #42 October 19, 2007 Quote Looks like we might have a diagnosis. The skin lump biopsy came back. The lumps are mast cell tumors. Given the weird blood work and strange hyper-clotting thing, the vet believes Ani has mast cell leukemia, and if he's right, the prognosis is very not good. I'm supposed to try to take him and his records to a veterinary oncologist tomorrow for a consultation. Good luck tomorrow. I wish the best for him. Hugs to you both.Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conundrum 1 #43 October 19, 2007 Quote Quote I know what you're saying, and I respect you and anyone else's decision to spend how ever much money you want on your pets; but comparing it to your own child being sick is just silly. When you don't have children and the only thing waiting for you when you get home is your pet, animals can mean almost as much. My cat's been with me since a few days after I moved out of my parents' house six years ago, and we've gone through a lot of ups and downs together. My cats know when I'm upset, worried, or hurt, and they do their best to comfort me, even though they don't really understand what's wrong. I get what you're saying, and I'm not denying that you care about your cat, but if you had a child, you'd understand what I mean when I say a child and a cat are no where near the same level of eachother when it comes to anything. Love, care, affection, nothing. You can't even compare the two, but you'd have to have had both to realize that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #44 October 19, 2007 Oh, hon....I'm so sorry to hear. Many hugs to you and lots of kitty belly rubs to your little one.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImGunnaJump 0 #45 October 19, 2007 QuoteLooks like we might have a diagnosis. The skin lump biopsy came back. The lumps are mast cell tumors. Given the weird blood work and strange hyper-clotting thing, the vet believes Ani has mast cell leukemia, and if he's right, the prognosis is very not good. I'm supposed to try to take him and his records to a veterinary oncologist tomorrow for a consultation. Still keeping my fingers crossed and sending up prayers for you and Anakin. Hang in there..."...I've learned that while the "needs" in life are important (food, water, shelter), it's the "wants" in life (ice cream, chocolate, sex) that make it worth the effort." Kbordson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brittentay 0 #46 October 19, 2007 i know exactly what you mean about your cat(s) being family. russell and i are sending lots of love and good vibes to you both. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
itllclear 1 #47 October 21, 2007 Kris- My thoughts are with you. I know what it's like when the only one who cares if you come home is the cat. It's really hard to say good bye if that becomes the decision. Blue Skies! Harry"Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there." "Your statement answered your question." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #48 October 21, 2007 Thanks, everyone. Things are still pretty touch and go now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #49 October 21, 2007 QuoteThanks, everyone. Things are still pretty touch and go now. I hope you're getting some sleep, hon. The fact that you posted this at 4:25 a.m. makes me wonder."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nathaniel 0 #50 October 21, 2007 Not that it's consolation but my cat had very similar symptoms, vomiting, duodenal ulcers, lethargy etc about a month ago. Did the xray, ultrasound, endoscopic biopsy bit along with bloodwork and eventually settled on a differential diagnosis of either small aggressive cancer or systemic fungal infection, neither of which was directly detected but they were pretty much the only things that it could have been (per multiple vets). Either way it was going to be 6 months to a year of treatment with toxic & expensive drugs combined with a significant risk of recurrence. I put my kitty to sleep so she didn't have to suffer all that. Hope your cat turns out better. My advice is to do what your parents did; get a job, sir. The bums will always lose. Do you hear me, Lebowski? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
