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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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Kudukudu · 15/07/2019 14:28

I’m so sorry. You have done the most loving final thing that we can do for our pets. Thinking of you.

Vinorosso74 · 15/07/2019 14:44

I'm sorry. As others have said you've done the kindest thing so he isn't suffering. RIP Zazzles Flowers

Liz38 · 15/07/2019 15:23

Right to the end all he knew was love and care and you gave him that. And you'll not forget him and you'll not stop loving him. I'm so sorry for though, it's the hardest thing but we do it because we love them. Flowers

rupertpenryswife · 15/07/2019 16:23

I'm am so sorry your beautiful boy, I have been thinking about you all weekend. You were a loyal, faithful and loving owner until the end. May he chase many mice in cat heaven. Lots of hugs.

IHaveBrilloHair · 15/07/2019 22:31

We took him to the vets wrapped in his blanky, he doesn't like the carrier so we didn't put him in it.
He was quite happy and calm with Dd.
He was the same at the vets, very calm, drifted off with both of us there.
I left soon after as I knew I couldn't keep it together, but Dd stayed for a wee while.
(He'd gone before I left).
She's gone back to her boyfriend's where she's staying atm, and taken his blanky.
I have the other three cats here.

Thank you all so much for being here, it means so much x

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TheJellyBabyMadeMeDoIt · 15/07/2019 22:48

I don't often cry over other people's pets (I do feel sad obvs) but have shed a tear or two reading that.

Wish I could give you a hug xx

Whoopstheregomyinsides · 15/07/2019 22:49

Oh lovely. 😢. I’ve never seen writing that showed so much love. You’ve been the best cat mummy. I’m sorry for your loss x

Tavannach · 16/07/2019 00:20
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Wolfiefan · 16/07/2019 13:31

Oh OP that’s heartbreaking but also lovely at the same time. Sounds peaceful and dignified. I’m so sorry for your loss.

Contraceptionismyfriend · 16/07/2019 18:12

I am so so sorry for your loss. You gave him a wonderful life.

Madcats · 17/07/2019 18:11

RIP beautiful lad.

You have some fantastic memories together and I am sure that this thread will help others in the future. Thanks

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