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Handhold please - My darling boy was PTS today

13 replies

QuantumWeatherButterfly · 12/12/2022 23:15

I'm devastated. He was diagnosed with vestibular disease two weeks ago and seemed to be improving, but took a turn for the worse over the weekend. An ultrasound today showed advanced cancerous tumours in his kidney and intestine. Almost certainly the vestibular issues meant a third tumour in his brain - maybe more elsewhere. There was no realistic treatment - I made the decision it wasn't fair on him to continue.

He was only 18 months old, and I'm so worried for his brother - they've never been apart and were super bonded.

We're all gutted - he was just the sweetest cat with a wonderful temperament. I'm going miss him so much.

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TheShellBeach · 12/12/2022 23:19

I'm so sorry. That's a tragedy. Pets are family and it's devastating when they die. I've been through it three times now and it's just awful.
I hope your other cat will be okay. What a worry for you.

PritiPatelsMaker · 12/12/2022 23:20

Oh that's so unfair on such a young cat Quantum. I think you made the right decision for him though Flowers

Letsnotargue · 12/12/2022 23:20

So sorry to hear about your boy. My experience is with dogs rather than cats, but I do know the pain you are feeling. Pets are amazingly resilient so I’m sure his brother will be ok after a bit of a period of adjustment.

SirVixofVixHall · 12/12/2022 23:22

How terrible to lose him so young . I am really sorry OP.
I had a very bonded pair of brothers, and the one left behind was bereft when his brother died, but he did recover.

Nongatron · 12/12/2022 23:22

It’s so hard to lose a beloved pet. I’m so sorry. I hope his brother isn’t too distressed. 💐

BastardtheCat · 12/12/2022 23:26

Not fair @QuantumWeatherButterfly , I'm so sorry.

middleager · 12/12/2022 23:32

I am so sorry. That's too young to go, but you did the kindest act for him, out of love.

FrostyLadyBoutique · 13/12/2022 09:45

So sorry. Hugs.

Fluffycloudland77 · 13/12/2022 22:25

I’m sorry, 18m is no age but you had no choice.

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Oh how awful. I am very sorry.

Our two cats died (PTS) within a fortnight of each other and we were left with none. It was horrendous.

I do feel for you, especially so near Christmas.

washingmachineheart · 14/12/2022 15:36

I'm so sorry, that's heartbreaking, especially at such a young age.

I'm sure he had a fantastic life with you Flowers

Hopeyoursproutsarealreadyon · 14/12/2022 15:51

So sorry for your loss op. We lost I brother dcat. After 5 months of his howling and starving himself I caved..
And got a dkitten. Bonded within a fortnight. Def hadn't wanted a dkitten but imo it was the only way.

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