does anyone know anything about this? they say to amputate (which i will do in a heart beat ) but there is a small chance it has spread, sure they xray but as the vet said there could be microscopic traces we just can't see at this time. if anyone know's anything about this let me know or what the odds are please let me know ?
2006-08-26 16:45:16 · 7 answers · asked by jhirlehey 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
I would amputate. It's better than letting the cat suffer. Could get it all.
2006-08-26 16:48:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry to here that but good it is in the leg and they can do something. If the vet took an ultra sound they can see if it spread anywhere else if not it could have a good quality of life. Some small tumors even in human is hard to detect. So odds are difficult to say.
We had to put our 14 yr old cat Millie down last year she had a mass in her stomach. I took her to the vet every other day for a month so they could give her fluid. I had to come to terms why we were keeping her alive. That wasn't a quality of life.
Two days ago we were told one of our Border collies who is 9 yrs old has cancer of the liver and it has spread to the lungs.
We spent $1400 and we would spend much more then that if we thought she would have a quality of life for even a few month. But, she is having difficulty breathing she won't eat and she can hardly get up. Monday we are having her put down.
So, all I can say is they don't see anything and they amputate he/she might live a good life.
Best to you, Gypsy
2006-08-26 18:09:41 · answer #2 · answered by wild4gypsy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 9 year old cat was diagnosed with bone cancer last April. The only hope was to amputate. I hated to, I waited a few weeks and then I could see she was really feeling the pain and losing weight. I figured it was amputate or put her to sleep.
From x-rays and blood tests they didn't see any more cancer. Last May I had her back leg amputated and she's been absolutely fine since.
It was really a hard decision, but I'm glad I did it. I was worried how she would get around without her back leg. She doesn't act any different at all. She's happy and healthy now and that's all that matters.
Amputating her leg was hard, but well worth it.
2006-08-27 16:11:45 · answer #3 · answered by Karen H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't want to play the odds here. You want to treat your cat. With the amputation as a possible "cure" you take that and deal with whatever comes later, later.
Join with me and others on the Yahoo group feline cancer. I have a cat with bladder cancer. I don't remember specifically if there is someone there facing your exact situation and you will find the people very supportive. I have been the only one there with a bladder cancer.
2006-08-26 17:55:26 · answer #4 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is this a fibrosarcoma? Usually by the time it is diagnosed, it may have already spread. It might be too early to detect in the lungs yet. Amputation the sooner the better may offer a chance, but is no guarantee the cancer hasn't already spread. It is very aggressive. Sorry :( p.s. There are veterinary oncologists who may be able to give you a better prognosis. Ask your vet to refer you to a specialist.
2006-08-26 16:55:02 · answer #5 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want to contact the UC Davis Vet Clinic. They are really good about answering questions and are located in Davis, California.
2006-08-26 16:49:41 · answer #6 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
u probably really dont want to do this but it might be better to put him to sleep. im sorry. :-(
2006-08-26 16:57:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋