Hi guys,
I haven't been writing for a long time, just lurking regularly. Still here, though.
Now I could really use some advice/experiences. Usva's breath began stinking a while ago, I assumed she just needed her teeth cleaned and took her to a vet. Instead of bad teeth an infected lump was found under her tongue. The biopsy was inconlusive, necrosis and what probably but not positively are cancer cells.
The vet doesn't have any experience over this type of thing in cats and frankly doesn't seem very interested at all. He wanted to put her to sleep, despite that Usva isn't sick in any way, at least yet. She's eating and seems completely happy and normal. Right now she's treated with antibiotics for the infection.
I'm calling a cat specialist tomorrow, but some layman insights would be helpful. Does anyone have any experience on tumors of the tongue? How likely is it to be malignant for an 8-year old cat? How long does she most likely have, assuming it really is cancer? Does it show clearly when the cat is beginning to be in pain? Will there be pain?
Aww, I really can't handle this right now. I just lost Timotei to IMHA on April.
I haven't been writing for a long time, just lurking regularly. Still here, though.
Now I could really use some advice/experiences. Usva's breath began stinking a while ago, I assumed she just needed her teeth cleaned and took her to a vet. Instead of bad teeth an infected lump was found under her tongue. The biopsy was inconlusive, necrosis and what probably but not positively are cancer cells.
The vet doesn't have any experience over this type of thing in cats and frankly doesn't seem very interested at all. He wanted to put her to sleep, despite that Usva isn't sick in any way, at least yet. She's eating and seems completely happy and normal. Right now she's treated with antibiotics for the infection.
I'm calling a cat specialist tomorrow, but some layman insights would be helpful. Does anyone have any experience on tumors of the tongue? How likely is it to be malignant for an 8-year old cat? How long does she most likely have, assuming it really is cancer? Does it show clearly when the cat is beginning to be in pain? Will there be pain?
Aww, I really can't handle this right now. I just lost Timotei to IMHA on April.