My Sweet Himalayan, Tiffany, Diagnosed with Lung Cancer

[Craftlady]

Welcome to PT
I would say that with extent of cancer and her age that chemo would be very hard on Tiffany. Listen to what the
oncologist has to say and make the best decision that is right of you and Tiffany.

It's a very scary situtation to have an aniamal so sick. Our gang of four will keep good thoughts and prayers for you and Tiffany.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Welcome to PT. I'm so sorry to hear about Tiffany. You need to think about her quality of life and go from there. I'm sure that the oncologist will also inform you more about her situation. Good luck and I'll continue to keep Tiffany in my thoughts and prayers.

[Bevo71]

I appreciate all of your warm, supportive thoughts and the prayers. I wish a miracle would take place, but I doubt this would be high on God's list.

Today, Tiffany has been playful at times, "helping" me wrap Christmas presents, and playing with a brown paper bag.

This has really been hard. She is the first Himalayan I have ever had, and that breed is so loving and sweet (if they are all like her.) I have had her since she was 6 weeks old and she's my baby.

Here are some pics of my sweetheart.


at 6 weeks old...asleep on my mother's lap...



Just lounging...


Watching TV from her favorite chair...

[Karen]

She is beautiful, and I have known some very, very sweet Himmies.

I'd ask the vet about quality of life and what kind of benefits chemo would have. It will not be an easy decision, but as you love her (oh what a soft cloud of spun-sugar love she is, I just know it!) I am sure you will make the right choice, whatever the vet says.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Thanks for posting some pictures of her. She sure is a gorgeous girl.

[Cataholic]

Gentle hugs to you. What a beautiful ball of fluff. May her time with you, no matter the extent, be filled with the love you have always shown her.

[fragrancehound]

She is beautiful. Talk with your vet and oncologist and see what options are available. It is very hard to watch your fur baby suffer especially when she has been with you for such a long time. I know this all to well since I lost my Panther. Weigh all of your options...quality of life, recovery times and success rates, financial matters, emotional well being and so on and see what can you do. I wish you and your fur baby the best.