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cyclopsgrl
at Thu Jul 5 08:23:51 2007 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by cyclopsgrl ]
I want to clarify something -- if, after talking with the vet and weighing all options, I decided to "let nature take its course", as you say, I wouldn't bring the cat home for good and wait. I would still work with the vet on pain meds, etc., that will make the cat more comfortable as the cancer took hold. You mention "impending death...aggressive cancer..." Without knowing more, those words imply that treatement would only buy a little time if the cancer is that advanced... By nature taking its course, in addition to pain meds, I would also take the cat to the vet when it was time to say goodbye when the pain impacted quality of life, vs. letting the cat die of pain at home naturally. Pain meds and a compassionate final decision are two relatively inexpensive things you can do... And from your post I can tell you would probably do this...
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Tammy
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RE: Veterinary Service Challenges - cyclopsgrl, Thu Jul 5 08:23:51 2007