Scheduled my kitty for surgery today...

[wend]

Sorry to sound cold, Jens, but you do realize that eventually our pets are going to go. They have much shorter life spans than human babies (if things go as they should). Your ten-year-old cat is an old lady. You have a geriatric kitty.

My best friend's old dog (she's been with her since before her husband) has untreatable cancer. Of course she's upset, but she has to be realistic. Even if it were treatable, they couldn't afford it. So she watches her for signs of pain; she also has to be careful, because, with her deteriorating eyesight, she's going to become a threat to her actual baby. Eventually she'll have to decide when to euthanize her.

It sounds to me like your cat will be fine. Good luck.

 

[jenscats5]

Sorry to sound cold, Jens, but you do realize that eventually our pets are going to go. They have much shorter life spans than human babies (if things go as they should). Your ten-year-old cat is an old lady. You have a geriatric kitty.

My best friend's old dog (she's been with her since before her husband) has untreatable cancer. Of course she's upset, but she has to be realistic. Even if it were treatable, they couldn't afford it. So she watches her for signs of pain; she also has to be careful, because, with her deteriorating eyesight, she's going to become a threat to her actual baby. Eventually she'll have to decide when to euthanize her.

It sounds to me like your cat will be fine. Good luck.

Well, while "old age" is after 10 yo, a lot of house cats live till 18 years +, the average age is for a house cat is 16 years +

But, yes, my kitty will eventually die.....however, this is a common ailment for a kitty her age....I'm pretty sure my very old kitty (~20 yo) has it, but I'm not treating her due to her advanced age....

To me, my 10 yo is worth it as she is young enuf to handle it, young enuf to live another 10 years after treatment, and I don't consider my pets to be disposable, even due to the expense...

 

[Daisy_Girl]

Jen, you are making the right decision. Whatever makes you feel comfortable about things, then do it. Pets may have a shorter life span, but that does not make them any less important.

My cat has been with me through many things, and has been around longer than some so-called "loved ones" who actually were not very nice people. She is about 9 1/2, but still acts like a kitten. Indoor cats often do live until 16-20yrs, easily.

I am under NO delusion that she will be here forever. Just like I am under no delusion that my husband-to-be, or my father, will be around forever. But that does not mean that I will stop caring for them or loving them. Or doing whatever *I* deem is necessary.

Still sending you good thoughts Jen, I know it is hard.

 

[jenscats5]

Jen, you are making the right decision. Whatever makes you feel comfortable about things, then do it. Pets may have a shorter life span, but that does not make them any less important.

My cat has been with me through many things, and has been around longer than some so-called "loved ones" who actually were not very nice people. She is about 9 1/2, but still acts like a kitten. Indoor cats often do live until 16-20yrs, easily.

I am under NO delusion that she will be here forever. Just like I am under no delusion that my husband-to-be, or my father, will be around forever. But that does not mean that I will stop caring for them or loving them. Or doing whatever *I* deem is necessary.

Still sending you good thoughts Jen, I know it is hard.

Hey, girlie, thanks!! Got the info in the mail today from the place doing the procedure and the info has reinforced my decision that this is the best one. The meds can lead to long term liver & kidney damage, along with other stuff. Plus, she'll be assigned her own "nurse" who will report back to me daily.

It's funny, it's being called a "one shot deal," cuz of the injection. I'm feeling much better about it now that I have more info.

Thank you to everyone again for your well wishes!

 

[wend]

Well, while "old age" is after 10 yo, a lot of house cats live till 18 years +, the average age is for a house cat is 16 years +

But, yes, my kitty will eventually die.....however, this is a common ailment for a kitty her age....I'm pretty sure my very old kitty (~20 yo) has it, but I'm not treating her due to her advanced age....

To me, my 10 yo is worth it as she is young enuf to handle it, young enuf to live another 10 years after treatment, and I don't consider my pets to be disposable, even due to the expense...

Lordy, I don't consider my pets disposable (and my friend certainly doesn't, either, and euthanasia will be one of the toughest things she'll have to do, but also compassionate, considering the circumstances). But I do keep in mind that their life spans are just naturally much shorter than ours. I love them all (we have four...2 cats, 2 dogs) immensely, but I don't want to forget that I'll have to lose them, and keeping that in mind, we won't be going through extraordinary expense to keep them alive if they get cancer, for example. But your kitty doesn't have cancer. This one shot deal sounds not only like it will be worth the money, but that it won't put her through hell, either. I think you've made the right decision. I'm glad you're feeling better about it now, too. Again, good luck, and keep us posted.

 

[Puddles]

Wishing you and the kitty all the best! Sounds like a minimally invasive procedure so that's a pluss.

My cat is now 19 and for the past year has been showing signs of his age. As long as he's healthy and not in pain I'm happy but I know the end is near and it's gonna be hard on the whole family, especially my 12 y.o. daughter.

One good thing about your cat needing surgery...when I first read the title of this thread I thought it was your vagina that was needing surgery! LOL Glad your ok!!!

 

[jenscats5]

One good thing about your cat needing surgery...when I first read the title of this thread I thought it was your vagina that was needing surgery! LOL Glad your ok!!!

LOL!! I was wondering how many people would think that after I posted.....