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My cat has cancer, when to PTS?

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IHaveBrilloHair · 17/06/2019 13:23

Just found out today that one of my cats has a cancerous tumour on his jaw, it's an aggressive type.
The only options were invasive, and quite possibly would make it worse, or cause him to suffer, it's highly unlikely he'd get better.
The Vet thinks it'll grow v quickly in the next month, and may get infected.
Right now he's a perfectly fine, well cat, has no idea anything is wrong with him.
I want to have him PTS in a couple of weeks so he goes off as a well cat, is this ok?
I mean I think it is, the vet is fine with it but I'm questioning myself.
I've never had to make this decision before.

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IHaveBrilloHair · 09/07/2019 14:38

Thank you, he's currently asleep on top of the kitchen cupboard, silly boy.
I'm just doing an online shop for tomorrow with lots of treats for him.

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Madcats · 09/07/2019 14:42

I've been following this thread off and on. Enjoy your last few days together. Make movies and photos of the fun times as it will be lovely for you to look back at them after he is gone.

Toddlerteaplease · 09/07/2019 15:18

Sounds like he's having a wonderful life!

Wolfiefan · 09/07/2019 16:27

You are a good cat slave!

IHaveBrilloHair · 10/07/2019 18:10

He's sitting on my knee.

I'm afraid he doesn't really have anymore time, I'm taking him to the vets on Friday.
His mouth is dripping constantly and I think another day after that would be too late for my boy.

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PinkSparklyPussyCat · 10/07/2019 19:21

I'm so sorry Flowers

IHaveBrilloHair · 10/07/2019 19:35

He was head bumping me earlier which was weird, he's never, ever done that before, he's starting to be not himself, not the Zazzles I know.
I really think it's time to let him go.

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gwhizz75 · 10/07/2019 19:40

I’m so sorry, it sounds like you are making the right decision although I know that doesn’t make it any easier. I hope you can enjoy these last hours with Zazzles. He’s such a beautiful boy and I bet he has had a wonderful life with you. Flowers

rupertpenryswife · 10/07/2019 19:45

What a beautiful boy. I was so upset reading your updates, you clearly love your fur baby so much. As people have said better a day too soon. I wish you well for Friday.

Wolfiefan · 10/07/2019 19:46

I’m so sorry. But better to let him go when he is still mostly him than wait until he doesn’t even resemble your beloved cat. Sad

WellVersedInEtiquette · 10/07/2019 22:09

He will let you know. I can honestly say that in my time as a pet owner and rescue worker and boarder (we had a few old dogs just left behind) I always knew when they had had enough.
My old lad left us 6 years ago and one day he just 'told' me he was done. He wasn't in pain but he had had enough. Huge love. It's really hard. Xxx

twinnywinny14 · 10/07/2019 22:25

It’s the easiest thing to love them and the hardest to let them go. He is so adorable and you have some beautiful photos and memories to treasure forever x

DowntonCrabby · 10/07/2019 22:49

What wonderful memories you’ve made with him, he’s had an amazing few weeks following what I’m sure has been a fantastic life.
Flowers for you all. It’s the kindest thing for them but awful for the humans left behind.

IHaveBrilloHair · 11/07/2019 16:24

This is him in a box.
He's actually really good today.

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Wolfiefan · 11/07/2019 18:58

Oh bless those toes!!

IHaveBrilloHair · 11/07/2019 19:02

He stole his tail from Basil Brush!
I've changed the date to Monday, I think he'll be good to spend the weekend.
He's currently outside miaowing at the seagullsGrin

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Wolfiefan · 11/07/2019 19:30

I hope they are doing as they are told! Grin
It IS a Basil Brush tail. Grin

TheJellyBabyMadeMeDoIt · 12/07/2019 10:04

(((((squishes))))))

I'm not brave enough to message you on Facebook.

Give him all the hugs Xxxx

IHaveBrilloHair · 12/07/2019 22:00

He's asleep under the table, after his busy day of lying outside!

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Kudukudu · 15/07/2019 09:25

IHaveBrilloHair - I’ve been following your story and thinking of you and Zazzles over the weekend. Wishing you strength and peace for what lies ahead. All Zazzles knows is that you love him. A vet once reminded me that the pain and apprehension is only in you: he doesn’t feel any of that. I know it doesn’t make it hurt any less, but you are facing this so that he doesn’t have to suffer. Warmest wishes.

PinkSparklyPussyCat · 15/07/2019 10:10

IHaveBrilloHair - thinking of you and the lovely Zazzles today. I can't add anything to what Kudukudu has said so beautifully but sending hugs to you Flowers

TheJellyBabyMadeMeDoIt · 15/07/2019 12:23

Big loves to you and DD today Xxxx

Itsgettingbetter · 15/07/2019 12:46

All the best to you and your DD [FLOWERS]

IHaveBrilloHair · 15/07/2019 14:22

He's gone

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Mia184 · 15/07/2019 14:28

I‘m so sorry Sad.