[little blue]

Very sad to learn today that Friday, gorgeous girl, has an inoperable mass under her tongue.

she is 11, and had her as a kitten from rescue when I still lived at home with my parents. 
she acts like an old lady, since she was about 3 (!) and has always been a fussy eater.
 she has to have her teeth descaled quite regularly.. and this is when the vet found this lump.

she has Metacam & has to go back in a fortnight.
poor old girl ...
                    

[faith0504]

oh so sorry to hear your news, its very sad, i bet she is getting lots of tlc, thinking about you both 

[doganjo]

I know this seems a hard thing to say but don't let it go on too long.  My sister had a sprocker bitch with this condition and left it just a bit too long to give her peace.

[Rosemary]

Sorry to hear about your pussycat.

[little blue]

Annie, its okay, my mum, dad and I agree that if she isnt eating or seems in pain before the vet wants to see her, then they'll take her in.

thanks everyone

[manian]

sorry you're having a sad time with your cat and poorly hen.... hugs being sent over the hill
 
Mx

[little blue]

thanks Manian
never rains but it pours here... 

[HappyHippy]

I'm so sorry too Ruth 
We had a tom cat with terrible teeth/mouth problems (never seemed to affect his ability to catch and chew mice though ) as you've said as long as she's eating and seems well & happy she deserves that wee bit extra time for cuddles and getting spoilt 
Thinking of you 
Karen x

[Sandy]

Hard to see an animal ill, especial one of the family pets!

[ambriel]

Sorry to read your sad news. I found myself in a similar situation last summer with a cat I'd had for nearly 23 yrs, from a kitten.

He too had a tumour under his tongue/throat. He lost a lot of weight quite quickly and clearly wasn't enjoying the same quality of life he was accustomed to.

I called the vet out and she put him to sleep in my arms. He's sleeping in a corner of the garden now.

[Bright Raven]

So sorry, unfortunately some vets sometimes offer you all sorts of hopes when there really is none. It all works out very expensive and just prolongs a cherished pet's life toward a more uncomfortable end. I hope you have a peaceful time together and can reach the end with time for love and a special moment together.

[Roxy]

I am sorry, Ruth.  There is always something when you have animals, and usually involving costly vet visits at some stage.

[little blue]

she's going back to the vets on Monday.
we bought her kitten biscuits today, as she eating a little but struggles with softer food. must be hard for her to swallow. 
mum has to wear gloves to give her the metacam - she still got plenty of fight in her!!

[Sandy]

What little time we have with our pets should be our best care and love! a safe warm home with food and thats about it, we get our needs from our animals and they get thier need met from us (hopefuly) so, do not feel guilty, I would love a cat!!

[Cinderhills]

I'm sorry to hear this and am feeling upset for you.  I hope she doesn't suffer.