Cat Going Blind

Miroslav

Sad news today. The vet says she has a lump, likely a tumour and she hasn't long left. She may get through Christmas if lucky, but not to bank on it.

She's comfortable and has adapted really well to blindness and she will get the best final few day, weeks or months that we can offer.

It's been a horrible year.

MrsE_2

Oh Miroslav I'm really sorry.
Its been tough for you & your kittys this year.
(((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))

lowis

h that is so sad....i am sorry for you, enjoy every moment from here on in, you still have alot of special moments left you know x

Miroslav

I feel sad. She's still here, but I know the time is nigh. She is as happy as can be, probably as happy as most other loved cats, but she isn't the jolly come and greet you cat she was, and I miss it. She will be spoilt to the end and I think she is enjoying the extra little bits she is getting

Fire_Fox

Sorry to hear that, Miroslav (((((hugs)))))

spike7451

Miroslav,
I'm so sorry to hear about your pusscat.My puss was found to have kidneyfailure in jan & sadly passed away in Sept.
The only advice I can offer is to point you to the site below,They're a great bunch.
Regards,
Spike

http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php

Miroslav

Thanks for the comments people and the link.

I keep getting really angry as I can't do anything. I'm not going to have any posessions left at this rate

I can't help but think it's my fault in some way. 2 cats in 2009 with tumours. I'm not sure how that has come about and whether I could have done anything to prevent it. Maybe the wrong cleaning product, or wrong food or something I just feel so sad that i'm very close to losing another one and i've another 3 to go yet. I don't get close to people as they always die as well. I just didn't think it would be the same with cats, I never wanted them, but within seconds of having them, I was hooked Life sucks

geminilady

Miroslav wrote: »

Thanks for the comments people and the link.

I keep getting really angry as I can't do anything. I'm not going to have any posessions left at this rate

I can't help but think it's my fault in some way. 2 cats in 2009 with tumours. I'm not sure how that has come about and whether I could have done anything to prevent it. Maybe the wrong cleaning product, or wrong food or something I just feel so sad that i'm very close to losing another one and i've another 3 to go yet. I don't get close to people as they always die as well. I just didn't think it would be the same with cats, I never wanted them, but within seconds of having them, I was hooked Life sucks

Miro please do not blame yourself i am sure there was nothing you could have done to prevent it.Everything dies sometime and yes it hurts but the saying its better to have loved and lost than never loved at all counts with animals too.I am sure you do not wish you had ever got your cats they have given you years of pleasure and from what i see you have been a loving careing sp? owner.Maybe you could try ways of getting rid of your anger like beating pillows or the punchbag at the gym?my son goes running when its dark and i have noticed he is a lot better tempered since he started.

Fire_Fox

Miroslav wrote: »

I can't help but think it's my fault in some way. 2 cats in 2009 with tumours. I'm not sure how that has come about and whether I could have done anything to prevent it. Maybe the wrong cleaning product, or wrong food or something I just feel so sad that i'm very close to losing another one and i've another 3 to go yet. I don't get close to people as they always die as well. I just didn't think it would be the same with cats, I never wanted them, but within seconds of having them, I was hooked Life sucks

Do come over to Purrs, it's great! I'm sure there is nothing that you did wrong, it's just one of those sad things. Try to think about all the things you know you have done right, all the love and practical care you have given them and made their lives content. :A

lowis

don't feel guilty Miroslav...cancers are the biggest killers of pets these days. i have had a rabbit die of cancer 4 years ago and a cat die of cancer last year, and one diagnosed with cancer last month.

i guess the rise in cancer-related deaths is probably due to not only factors in the environment of which we have little control (i.e. phone masts on the roof of my building!), but the fact that vets now have the ability to detect many more types of cancers than some years ago. i remember a couple of my mum's cats suddenly becoming thin and scraggy and then getting weak...but back in the 70's this was just generically labelled 'old age' and you put the cat to sleep.

i hope you little baby has quite some time left with you yet, it sounds as if she will have the most wonderful time with you taking care of her. don;t feel bad. you gave her a safe and secure home x