I posted a few weeks ago about my boy who, at 15, is at the upper limit of his life expectancy for a Maine Coon. As I said, he was exhibiting every sign of feline intestinal lymphosarcoma. I brought him in the vet at the beginning of it, and nothing specific was found or diagnosed, despite his black tarry stool and loss of weight. I also reported his vomiting, but that's been more or less a constant for him along with chronic constipation/lifelong feline megacolon. His blood panel was normal; no diabetes, hyperthyroidism, or any other easily diagnosed disorder was discovered. From what I've read, the tests for lymphosarcoma are invasive and painful, and the (unreliable) chemotherapy isn't something I'd put him through.
Right after that, the 'rona struck, and there was no going back to the vet; even now, you leave your pet at the door.
He has, in these three months, continued to lose weight and energy to the point where he now eats very little and sleeps most of the time. In addition, he seems confused at times; his walk and even his meow have grown weak. As I also stated in my post, I hate the way this usually happens: a dying pet is brought in and is put through tortures at the hands of the vet to try to save a life when it's futile. Just recently, a friend's pet was admitted for three days; she couldn't even visit her. Eventually, after being hooked up to tubes and terrified, she was euthanized.
I realize that running to the vet is what everyone does, but in my experience, that isn't always the best decision. Does is sound like my cat is coming to the end, and would it be wrong to just let him peacefully pass at home?
Right after that, the 'rona struck, and there was no going back to the vet; even now, you leave your pet at the door.
He has, in these three months, continued to lose weight and energy to the point where he now eats very little and sleeps most of the time. In addition, he seems confused at times; his walk and even his meow have grown weak. As I also stated in my post, I hate the way this usually happens: a dying pet is brought in and is put through tortures at the hands of the vet to try to save a life when it's futile. Just recently, a friend's pet was admitted for three days; she couldn't even visit her. Eventually, after being hooked up to tubes and terrified, she was euthanized.
I realize that running to the vet is what everyone does, but in my experience, that isn't always the best decision. Does is sound like my cat is coming to the end, and would it be wrong to just let him peacefully pass at home?
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