Scheduled my kitty for surgery today...

[jenscats5]

Waaah!! My 10 year old cat, the gray fluffy one, has hyperthyroidism, which means there is a tumor on her thyroid gland, causing all kinds of symptoms. She's been on meds for 2 months which has gotten her thyroid in check. However, she would need to take pills the rest of her life. $55 per scrip!

The other option is to inject her with radioactive iodine which will kill the tumor. The procedure will cost $1150 but will take care of it, with no side effects, allegedly. So I don't have to shove a pill down her throat 2x a day for the rest of her life, I scheduled her for the procedure for Oct 25th. She'll go in Monday & come out Thursday.

I'm petrified of her having this done. She's like my kid. Yes, she's a cat, but she's my baby & I think of her as a child with fur. Now I'm all anxious & stressed, which makes me short of breath, & will freak out for the next 2 weeks.

Thanks for letting me vent.

 

[Daisy_Girl]

Poor Jen! I know how you feel. When my kitty was 6mos old, I got her spayed, and I SOBBED until she was back. I can't even tell you how devistated I was when I had to SHIP her cross country! I had to put her on a plane - WITHOUT ME - and fly her from MD to NV. AND, she couldn't be medicated. When she starts acting sick (like a kitty-cold) I feel so sad until she is better. I love my kitty.

I'll send you good kitty thoughts.

 

[jenscats5]

Thank you DG! I know I'm gonna cry! Hubby said he thinks he'll take off work that day, cuz he thinks he needs to....

They suggested today that I bring in with her something to remind her of home, like a shirt.....SOB!!

 

[Raina]

Awww! I feel bad for you and your kitty. I know how upsetting it is when they're sick and how pathetic they are after surgery. When our ferret Hali had an adrenal tumor she had surgery to remove one of her adrenal glands ($700). She had a cut from her sternum to her pelvis. Poor little girl. We hand fed and watered her around the clock for days. My fiance took 2 days off of work.

Some people might not get it or might think it's insane to spend a lot to help a sick pet but they're like babies. I hope all goes well for you both. She'll be a lot happier after it's over and doesn't have to gag down the pills.

 

[Pamela]

Wow Sorry to here this Jen.
I know how you feel, about thinking their like kids.
We get so attached to these animals that we start treating them like kids.
They become one of the family.

 

[Gymgurl]

Oh that stinks! They are like your kids I don't care what anyone thinks! I worry about my pets like I do my kids when they are sick! Hang in there Jen she'll be okay!

 

[jenscats5]

Thank you everyone!!

I'm trying to not be upset about it as the surgery center says it's not like "real" surgery cuz it's an injection. But it's still radiation!! I guess she'll glow in the dark for a while after....but at least this should take care of it & I don't have to shove pills in her...

 

[Kroliczek]

Best wishes for your little one's healthy recovery. Pets are a part of the family. They don't say much...but they feel just as much. That's why we have to take special care of them.

Good luck ...my thoughts are with you!

 

[jenscats5]

Best wishes for your little one's healthy recovery. Pets are a part of the family. They don't say much...but they feel just as much. That's why we have to take special care of them.

Good luck ...my thoughts are with you!

Yep I feel that way too....I speak for her as she cannot speak for herself.....I just hope I give her the voice of her intention....

Thank you....sweet comments

 

[velvett]

poor kitty.