My beautiful 17 y.o. Bartie has cancer

[sasvermont]

Donna, I am sorry to hear about your kitty. It is always a difficult time. Decisions, decisions.

When my Miley girl was going through the later stages of her intestinal problems, the vet told me that the reason she stopped using a litter box was because she associated the litter box with the pain that was happening when she had a bowel movement. That is why she would go in odd places and seldom in the litter box (toward the end of her illness). It made sense to me. That was when I allowed her to go to RB and be out of pain. If I were you, I would make sure your vet is on target with the level of pain your kitty might be in. Cats are so darn stoic and often don't give strong indications about their level of pain.

Anyway, it is a sad time for you I am sure. It is difficult to see anything go down hill. I usually take an early step in total pain relief when it comes to my pets. Maybe I am too early, but once I get the diagnosis, I act pretty quickly and make the dreaded appointment with the vet. The less discomfort they have, the better off they are, in my opinion anyway.

I hope your time with Bartie is good and he is not in much discomfort. Hang in their Bartie. You are loved.

[Queen of Poop]

You are both in my prayers.

[Catty1]

I hope the steroids and antibiotics help Bartie feel better. HUGS to you...this is just such bad news. Feel more comfy Bartie and snuggle up to your Mom. She loves you very very much.

[catmandu]

We are so sorry to hear about Bartie, its a shock when our Cats become older and fall prey to illness.
We always want them to be well and there is such a feeling of helpnessness when we cannot make everything all right as we could when they were young.
WE pray that Bartie can get better , that he is not in pain.
All of our prayers are coming for Bartie from the Found Cat Hotel.

[Taz_Zoee]

Oh no, I am so sorry to hear this. I will keep you and Bartie in my thoughts. At least he is in the best home ever for his last years.

[smokey the elder]

I'm sorry your oldtimer Bartie isn't doing well.

[Grace]

Donna, I'm so very sorry to hear about Bartie. Prayers and positive thoughts headed your way - hugs all around

[lizbud]

What a sad time for Bartie and for you. Prayers of comfort for you both Donna.