What do I DO??? Kind man but stupid owner...#15 positive update

[Catty1]

Hi. I have posted about this before.

A neighbour of mine, a man in his 50s who I have known for a few years is going away camping for a few days with his girlfriend, who has also been a good friend of mine for a few years now.

I am catsitting his cat George (look in my albums for pics from my last catsitting job).

George is about 14 and never has been to a vet. In the last year, he very occasionally piddles where he shouldn't; also, he is really bony along his back and hips, and has started drinking more water; plus he is on a mix of dry food mixed with wet as he started having problems with dry kibble (though he nibbles a bit of it that is left out for him between meals).

It never has occurred to this guy to take George to the vet to check teeth, check for a bladder infection, and diabetes/kidney/thyroid. Yet he doesn't want George to piddle on his new rug.

They are leaving tomorrow and will be back Tuesday. It is all I can do to not poof George to the vet - except I have little money! but still!

His GF agrees with me...should I email her tonight? Poof George to the vet? I am almost beyond becoming really upset - the owner simply does not "get it". If you met him, you would think he is a nice guy - and he is. But CLUELESS.

Advice, please....

PS George is a happy friendly cat with a HUGE appetite. Has always been indoors/outdoors - never any injuries. So far.

[Freedom]

Upsetting as it is, you should not take the cat to the vet.

On the other hand, if the GIRLFRIEND says you should and can slip you the cash to cover the costs, DO IT!

[Catty1]

Good idea.....lol!

[Karen]

If the girlfriend will pay for it, then the vet visit would be okay, but taking him to the vet and getting a diagnosis of something that needs further treatment will only cost the guy more money, and may cost you his friendship as well. Then you'll just feel worse, right?

[Catty1]

Nope. He is not a really close friend...I would hate hurting his feelings, but I care about George's welfare.

I have emailed his GF, and I know her well enough to tell her she can just say no, and I will go along with that.

I am sure there is something like kidney/thyroid/diabetes going on with the thirst and weight loss. I just want to get the basics covered so George doesn't 'piddle on the new carpet'.

I'll go with what my friend says.

[Laura's Babies]

That's a tricky situation. If he has had George that long, why wouldn't he take him to the vet when he obviously has a problem, why would he care if you took George if he don't want to.. To me the important thing is George and what is best for him... To bad that man don't understand that.. A faithful companion that has been faithful for that many years deserves better..