What are the chances that she will survive????
2006-10-09 12:38:07 · 20 answers · asked by geri 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Think about this: is holding on to your cat a few more days worth putting him through the stressful, potentially fatal surgery worth it? Don't you think the more gracious thing to do would be to let her go peacefully, no pain by euthanasia? You can be with her and she will not suffer, she'd just go to sleep and have no more pain. It will hurt and you'll be devastated but you have this moment when you'll know it was the right thing to do.
Good Luck :)
2006-10-09 12:46:40 · answer #1 · answered by Bec 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your vet should run a blood panel before operating to make sure that the cat is healthy enough to undergo anesthesia. The older an animal gets the more difficult anesthesia and surgery can be, the same goes for humans too. It's mainly the anesthesia that complicates things the most, but a major surgery can also be hard on an older animal - it all depends on how healthy your pet is and if their heart and cardiovascular system can handle it all. Talk with your vet, make sure they do a pre-anesthetic blood panel before they make any calls.
2006-10-09 12:46:38 · answer #2 · answered by comelycrush 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My Cat Is 16 Years Old
2017-01-17 05:11:28 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You just don't give enough information to make helpful comments. Are her kidneys in good shape? Is it abdominal surgery?
My 22 year old cat had a growth removed from her ear (the flap was removed) when she was 21 and this year she had anesthesia for a dental cleaning. Her kidneys are in bad shape. These were superficial surgeries I realise and if your cat's surgery would mean going into the abdominal cavity or would take a long time to do then she would be more at risk.
We have a surgeon near where I live and he is very experienced in working with older animals. So maybe you can find a surgeon who is similarly experienced to help you. Do you have a university veterinary school within reasonable distance? So I would look for a vet who does surgery exclusively and consult with him about your cat.
2006-10-09 12:45:09 · answer #4 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I am very sorry that your kitty cat is ill and needs surgery. ((( hug ))) I know that you love your kitty and you want what is best for your furry friend.
You might consider getting a second opinion from another vet if you have not been complete happy with what your current vet has told you. Otherwise, you might specifically ask your vet what he thinks the odds are.
Without more information, people cannot really tell you what your cat's chances are ... and anything they say would just be a guess.,
Give your cat a pet from me, ok?
2006-10-09 12:43:36 · answer #5 · answered by Harvie Ruth 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
My 12 year old cat had to have both ears and part of her nose removed due to skin cancer. A long operation it was too. Two years later now 14 years old, she's happy as, looks a little weird but happy and still full of life.
You have to consider a few things. Is the operation going to improve her quality of life? Can she survive without it? Is she fit and happy now, or is she in pain and not with it. 16 is old but I've known older cats.
Good luck with your decision.
2006-10-09 13:03:04 · answer #6 · answered by red260z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a very old age for your friend.
A cat ages aprox 10 years for every human year.
You kitty has lived a very full life!
What are her chances if she does not have this surgery and is she in any pain?
We recently had to put our dog to sleep.. it's hard, but sometimes for the better. Talk with her doctoe some more... best wishes
2006-10-09 12:58:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the overall health of the cat. The Vet is probably right, but a second opinion might be your best course of action.
2006-10-09 12:48:09 · answer #8 · answered by big dawg 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
we had the same problem with our now 18 year old cat.she ruptured the vessels in one of her ears and it swelled up.the wife took her to the vet while i treated my wounds from catching her(she was very anti social), the vet done blood tests and looked over her records and told us even if her blood test comes back good she will most likely not come out of the anesthesia.
I'm sure that is what the vet means,unfortunately it is true.I'm very sorry about the health of your cat.i hope things turn out for you and your cat.
2006-10-09 13:29:36 · answer #9 · answered by cuervo25_1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as much as you love your cat it would be better to if possible let it live out it life...or have it put down...i had to make this decision when my cat was 14...he had cancer in his mouth and had gotten where he couldn't eat...the Dr said if he survived the surg. he might have 6 more months of life but it would be good quality...and my cat had lived like a king...it was very hard but for the best.
2006-10-09 12:49:44 · answer #10 · answered by Cheryl E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋