Originally Posted by
catnapper
She's active... actually more active than she's bieen in a long time (perhaps because she now feels better to be thinner?) She seems happy and attentive. I don't see any pain in her eyes or actions. She didn't flinch when I palpatated her stomach. Her stools are completely normal.
Kim, I think you answered your own question here. As long as her quality of life is still good, spoil her more than ever and treasure every minute with her more. In other words, spoil spoil spoil!
As you know, Peanut had a cancerous tumor removed from her bladder in June of 05. Later that year during her follow-up checkup, the vet said there was still "a malignancy there somewhere," but he couldn't see it while doing the surgery and it didn't show up on the ultrasound. So I knew it was just a matter of time for her. Today, over a year later, she is still doing well. She has lost a lot of weight and has taken to peeing on the rug in the bathroom more than in the litter box, but is otherwise healthy and happy. The minute I think she is in pain I will help her peacefully to the RB, but until then, she is being spoiled rotten.
You will know when it's time for Nicki. She will let you know. Even if you took her to the vet and found out it was indeed a cancerous tumor, knowing her age and the good life she's led, your decision wouldn't be any different, so just spoil, spoil, spoil and know that you will be there for her when she truly needs you.
{{{hugs}}}
Tubby
Spring 1986 - Dec. 11, 2004
RIP Big Boy
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Peanut
Fall 1988 - Jan. 24, 2007
RIP Snotty Girl
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Robin
Fall 1997 - Oct. 6, 2012
RIP Sweet Monkeyhead Girl
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