Only you can answer the question of whether to proceed. It's you who is seeing Bassett's health failing without surgery, but it will also be you who'll be in debt and going through the stress of putting her through major surgery.

I feel a bit useless in that I can't give an opinion one way or the other, bit if it were one of my cats which was young and otherwise healthy, then I'd think seriously about proceeding with surgery.

NoahsMommy raised some interesting questions, especially about trying to contact people who've had pets go through the surgery. Also, how will you feel if you put her through the surgery, but six months down the track her symptoms return - what will you do? We can all hope and pray for a happy outcome, but you need to look into your heart and consider all possible outcomes and do the best for Bassett.

My heart is going out to you, Naomi. You've been through so much with your girl. I really, really hope you make the right decision for both of you.