Hi Everyone

I posted a week ago explaining that my cat has been diagnosed with cancer. I have had a second oppinion and it is confirmed that the cat has Lymphoma. The tumour is so large and entwined throughout her lower intestine and other organs. The vet said that she would not be suprised if the effects have hit her liver already.

She had a steroid injection a week ago when she was diagnosed and for a few days she was perky.

Now she has not eaten in three days. She sleeps most of the time, upstairs in my room. She doesn't really want to be bothered or made a fuss of. I keep trying to entice her to eat but to no avail.

Yesterday the vet said there is nothing they can do. The vet said that if she doesn't eat then it cannot go on for more than a few days.

The cat does walk about, only to find another spot to settle. She (when she is in the mood) enjoys a little stroking of her head and she even purrs very lightly.

I just don't know what to do. I keep crying my eyes out.

Another thing is, I don't know at what point is it humane to euphanize the cat?

Also I saw a post in Yahoo where someone mentioned giving the cat a strong sedative and allow the cat to pass away at home? What are your thoughts on that?

I'm sorry hun...maybe she is telling you it's time, but only you will know that, none of us can tell you and you know her best.
With any of mine I know the time as come when they can't do the things that make them happy, that includes eating, sunbathing, moving around and keeping clean (grooming and using the tray).
If you don't think it's time right now, do you think she is in pain? If so you could ask the vet for some strong painkillers and/or appetite stimulants.

The vet refused to give painkillers. She said there was nothing she could do.

I'm also really sorry to hear this. I know a little bit of how you feel from my own experience with our cat Lance. He suddenly stopped eating and we took him to the vet thinking it'd be something simple, only it turned out to be a tumor in his intestine. Because he wasn't eating, the vet sort of hinted that we had the option to literally say goodbye there and then, or run tests to find out suitability for surgery. It was a total shock, and completely heartbreaking, as Lance had shown no signs of anything whatsoever previously.
In the end, we opted for surgery, where the vet confirmed Lymphoma, and an aggressive one at that.
I appreciate that our situation and outcome is very different to yours, but if the vet hasn't given you anything that could help her eat or be more comfortable, then I agree that it might sadly be time. As Doolally has said - only you will know this, but trust me, you will know.
I would try all of the combinations of food you can think of to try and get her to eat something, as she obviously needs to eat - even a little bit. We've always been advised to try strong smelling foods, and that any food is better than nothing at all. To give you an example, Lance is on a 'free pass' with us, so he can literally eat whatever he wants - whether it's cat food or my dinner, and sleep wherever he wants. You might feel better about this if you can do the same perhaps? At least then you can know that you have done everything you could.
*hugs*

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Sorry to hear about your poor girl. My Ginger was diagnosed with lymphoma in January. He is taking steroids and pain killers twice a day. Luckily he is still eating well and enjoying life relatively well. Took him to vet on Friday last and it was considerably bigger so much so we can see his tummy shape has changed a fair bit so I don't think he will be with us for long.

I am surprised that your vet didn't prescribe pain killer for her. Maybe another vet would. Mirtazapine may help stimulate her appetite but as Doolally says you know her best and maybe her time is come.

TBH im very frustrated now, that the vet has not given her any drugs.

My friend said, she walks abit so she is ok for now and that I should worry if she does not get up or be able to lift her head.

Should I really wait till it gets that bad?

Im sobbing as I am writing this. My poor poor Tikkie.

:cuddle: I can only speak for myself but if she were mine i'd be thinking it's possibly time.
If you don't think it's time i'd be back on the phone to the vet and asking for pain relief because you want to make sure she is pain free at this time.

OK I have just called the vets and the receptionist is having a vet call me back. Lets see? I should have a result within a couple of hours.

Good. Just say that you want her to be comfortable in her last days and you're worried she may not be eating due to pain (and maybe ask for mirtazipine as an appetitie stimulant), side effects at this point aren't really an issue unless they make her feel ill but we're not really worrying about kidney issues etc now. Temgesic sublingual tablets may be good for her as they are a partial opiod (from the morphine family) and just dissolve under the tongue.
hugs

let us know know you get on x x