Is my cat on the way out?

motorhead · Dec 26, 2016

16 years old plus, feline herpes, insatiable thirst.....if not drinking, she's sleeping.....blood in urine....seems to have difficult time urinating, sometimes leaving nothing. Eats well, seems to not be in pain. Vet checked blood and urine with tests, found nothing but elevated globulin in urine...vet says some cancers cause the blood. She had a full life since rescued from shelter, so have no problem putting her down if it's time.

What do you think?

betsygee · Dec 26, 2016

That's always such a tough, and personal, question. If she's eating well and seems to be in no pain, maybe it isn't time yet. How do you see her quality of life? Here's an article that may help. http://www.thecatsite.com/a/when-is-it-time-making-the-difficult-decision

Best of luck with your baby--it is never an easy decision to make.

missmimz · Dec 26, 2016

motorhead said:
16 years old plus, feline herpes, insatiable thirst.....if not drinking, she's sleeping.....blood in urine....seems to have difficult time urinating, sometimes leaving nothing. Eats well, seems to not be in pain. Vet checked blood and urine with tests, found nothing but elevated globulin in urine...vet says some cancers cause the blood. She had a full life since rescued from shelter, so have no problem putting her down if it's time.

What do you think?

What was her urine pH? Was a T4 done? Very thirsty is a very common symptom of both hyperthyrodism and kidney disease. BUN/crea were normal? What about an SDMA?

Is my cat on the way out?

motorhead

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betsygee

Just what part of meow don't you understand.

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