Hi all
One of my old girls (both rescues coming up 15] has not been good for around 6 months. She is on heart medication, her teeth are bad so can't groom herself properly, and I just seen blood in her poo.
I need to take her into the vets for a check up next week and I am unsure what to do. Although she is always hungry, she is getting thinner, but does not seem to be any pain at the moment.
I really, really do not want a big vet investigation to take place. Realistically, I feel that she has not too long left, and even if they put her under and open her up, there will be little that can be done. Also I feel that as a nervous rescue, the trauma might be fatal.
So, my feeling is that I want any pain to be managed through medication and to see her out in her own home in comfort. But I also feel awful about this as well. Opinions from those who have seen their old beautiful cats to the end would be welcomed.
Meanwhile the insurance has doubled to £100 per month - her current meds are around £69 per month. I am dithering about keeping it going (with the two, we are looking at £200 per month). However, if she needs more than one med see her out in comfort, maybe I should keep it?
So conflicted. I have had her since 14 weeks and she is a good girl. I want to do what is best for her.