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Hand hold please. 13 year old cat very unwell

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FairFuming · 08/04/2025 22:12

I'm trying to keep it together at home as my children, especially my daughter, are very upset and worried. It's maybe sad to say but my cat is probably one of the most consistent sources of comfort and reassurance I've had for the last 13 years. She is considerably older then my kids, I got her when I left my parents so we have been through a lot together and she has always been an important part of the family.
A couple of weeks ago I found a lump on her foot and it's grown scarily fast. She is going into the vets tomorrow to hopefully have it removed but I have my doubts if she will be fit for the operation. they will be doing bloods and x-rays before hand to get a better idea if she can, all at an eye watering cost. She had a chest infection at the beginning of this year so has lost a lot of weight and she wasn't big to begin with. Im just in pieces worrying about her trying to hope for the best. I can't reach out to my usual support network as the ones who would understand are all going through their own difficult situations. Id really just like someone to give me a hug and say it's all going to be ok.

OP posts:
Igmum · 08/04/2025 22:51

Sending love and hugs @FairFuming❤️

bagsts · 08/04/2025 22:51

I’m so sorry to hear that - I completely understand that she’s your family, even if some people don’t feel that about cats. I can’t tell you everything will be ok, but I can tell you that you’ll clearly do what’s best for her, and I can tell she’s very loved

Raindropsaredancing · 08/04/2025 23:06

She sounds wonderful OP.
Sending you love at this difficult time.

Jennalong · 22/04/2025 08:30

How is your cat ?
Ours has been poorly as well , and as you say , lots of costly journeys to and fro to the vets and still no clear diagnosis .

Breadcat24 · 22/04/2025 15:50

hope it goes well for your lovely cat

FairFuming · 22/04/2025 23:58

Thank you for all the lovely messages and taking the time to reply, it really did help.
Sadly it was decided that she wasn't fit for the operation. We took her home that day and got a little over a week with her at home while she was comfortable and spoilt by us all. She passed away last week after she had a stroke while laying on my lap.
We are all missing her sorely but she didn't suffer and we had a week of her joining us for bedtime stories and demanding belly scratches, she really was the most lovely cat.

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Pixiedust1234 · 23/04/2025 00:12

I'm so sorry OP Flowers

nyancatdays · 23/04/2025 00:16

I’m so sorry OP — sending you all my love and sympathy. She sounds like the perfect cat, and I’m so glad you got to spend that last week making her feel especially loved xxx

Canthave2manycats · 23/04/2025 01:06

FairFuming · 22/04/2025 23:58

Thank you for all the lovely messages and taking the time to reply, it really did help.
Sadly it was decided that she wasn't fit for the operation. We took her home that day and got a little over a week with her at home while she was comfortable and spoilt by us all. She passed away last week after she had a stroke while laying on my lap.
We are all missing her sorely but she didn't suffer and we had a week of her joining us for bedtime stories and demanding belly scratches, she really was the most lovely cat.

So sorry to hear that @FairFuming. It's heartbreaking when you lose them but you have to look back at the joy they gave you during their lifetime.

I lost our 20+ ex-stray boy over 3 years ago and the house was so sad and empty that I adopted again inside 8 weeks. I now have three! They didn't stop us missing our boy but they brought joy back to our home again.

Definitely consider it x

Breadcat24 · 23/04/2025 15:05

so sorry

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