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revmclaren

(2,613 posts)
Sat Jul 1, 2023, 07:08 PM Jul 2023

Terrible news about our furbaby Lily.

Our sweet lily cat has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. She is almost 16 and began showing a lesion on her butt some weeks ago and we took her to the vet and they told us it may only be an infected anal gland and they prescribed antibiotics. After the meds ran out, and it was worse, we took her back in and the prescribed more antibiotics and scheduled a biopsy for last Thursday.

The biopsy was very hard on her and we got her a puffy flower shaped cone so she could be more comfortable. The results came back Wedneday as positive and it is a rare cancer mostly found in dogs. We could see a specialist but they said it may not do any good and would probably require reconstructive surgery as well.

She gets the stitches out Thursday and we will talk with the vet about how to make her comfortable for her last days.

She still really likes her food and treats and we are giving her all the love and attention she can soak up.

I am so sad. Even though she is my sister's fur baby...who appeared on her doorstep as a kitten...she always seeks me out for attention.

I'll try to post photos soonest.

My heart aches.

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Terrible news about our furbaby Lily. (Original Post) revmclaren Jul 2023 OP
Awww. blm Jul 2023 #1
I'm very sorry that Lily has cancer. Considering her age, it's sinkingfeeling Jul 2023 #2
It is so hard to lose these little guys.. Permanut Jul 2023 #3
So sorry. FalloutShelter Jul 2023 #4
So very sorry. Bless you for taking such good care of her. May her journey skylucy Jul 2023 #5
I'm so sorry. Lily 🕯️ irisblue Jul 2023 #6
I'm sorry revmclaren. Diamond_Dog Jul 2023 #7
So very sorry. AltairIV Jul 2023 #8
I'm so sorry, revmclaren. Given her age, I think you have made the best decision. brer cat Jul 2023 #9
This is heartbreaking news, revmclaren. Sending vibes for the gentlest of niyad Jul 2023 #10
Heartbreaking Nanuke Jul 2023 #11
we lost our favorite cat over thirty years ago, still miss him. It's that way with cats. demigoddess Jul 2023 #12
When my DogGirl was diagnosed, TNNurse Jul 2023 #13
I'm very sorry for Lily. And you and your sister. May her memories be a blessing to you and may you debm55 Jul 2023 #14
Awwwwww, damn. calimary Jul 2023 #15
Aw, so sorry! Ocelot II Jul 2023 #16
Cats live in the moment and Lily doesn't know she's going to die soon Warpy Jul 2023 #17
I can hear your pain in your post and my heart aches for you Deuxcents Jul 2023 #18
... 2naSalit Jul 2023 #19
Thank you all for your kindness. revmclaren Jul 2023 #20
I'm so sorry to hear that wendyb-NC Jul 2023 #21
Here is a picture of Lily in better days. revmclaren Jul 2023 #22
She's a real beauty. I lost my little love Mr. Ziggy Piggles to cancer 8 years ago and I still Ziggysmom Jul 2023 #23

sinkingfeeling

(52,964 posts)
2. I'm very sorry that Lily has cancer. Considering her age, it's
Sat Jul 1, 2023, 07:13 PM
Jul 2023

probably best not to put her through strenuous treatments.

Permanut

(6,615 posts)
3. It is so hard to lose these little guys..
Sat Jul 1, 2023, 07:16 PM
Jul 2023

You have a big heart, which makes it worse when it is broken.

Peace to Lily, and healing to you Remember all the magic she has brought into your life

skylucy

(3,850 posts)
5. So very sorry. Bless you for taking such good care of her. May her journey
Sat Jul 1, 2023, 07:28 PM
Jul 2023

Last edited Sat Jul 1, 2023, 08:11 PM - Edit history (1)

across the Rainbow Bridge be peaceful.

AltairIV

(644 posts)
8. So very sorry.
Sat Jul 1, 2023, 07:46 PM
Jul 2023

This is the most difficult decision as pet owners that we face. It is important that we always keep there quality of life at the forefront when making this decision. Shower her with love, throw her dietary restrictions in the trash and give her her favorites. Stay positive as best you can and know that we all feel and share your pain. She will.be waiting for you on the other side.

niyad

(119,639 posts)
10. This is heartbreaking news, revmclaren. Sending vibes for the gentlest of
Sat Jul 1, 2023, 07:50 PM
Jul 2023

crossings.

There really are no words for the ache and sorrow of losing our precious little ones.

Nanuke

(551 posts)
11. Heartbreaking
Sat Jul 1, 2023, 07:53 PM
Jul 2023

She has had a wonderful time in your care. May her crossing the rainbow bridge be kind and effortless.

demigoddess

(6,674 posts)
12. we lost our favorite cat over thirty years ago, still miss him. It's that way with cats.
Sat Jul 1, 2023, 08:23 PM
Jul 2023

They are so wonderful. Lots of love to both of you.

TNNurse

(7,105 posts)
13. When my DogGirl was diagnosed,
Sat Jul 1, 2023, 08:56 PM
Jul 2023

they did not offer treatment. I had just gone through chemo myself and agreed. They gave us some steroids to keep her comfy until we were ready to bring her back. I gave her the first dose in her favorite vanilla ice cream. That is all she ate until we took her in. She was smart and made her last days tasty.

I do not regret it.

debm55

(35,323 posts)
14. I'm very sorry for Lily. And you and your sister. May her memories be a blessing to you and may you
Sat Jul 1, 2023, 09:13 PM
Jul 2023

forever hold her in your heart. Love, debm55

calimary

(84,186 posts)
15. Awwwwww, damn.
Sat Jul 1, 2023, 09:41 PM
Jul 2023

I'm so sorry to hear this, revmclaren.

I'm guessing everybody here has walked this road at one time or more. DU people seem to love having fur babies in their lives.

We're here if you need sympathy or empathy. Our dear Skittles once said "someone's always here" and it never seems to matter what hour, day, or timezone.

Love her as long as you're lucky enough to have her around. I remember when we had a kitty that lived to 19, and she just started going downhill, and it went pretty fast. And so did she. We could tell she did not like the condition she was imprisoned by. When she finally passed, we were actually relieved for her. It had been a rough exit. We'll never forget her, and I'm glad we took photos of her, cuz at least we still have those.

Warpy

(113,130 posts)
17. Cats live in the moment and Lily doesn't know she's going to die soon
Sat Jul 1, 2023, 10:00 PM
Jul 2023

They tell us when they've had enough, they stop eating, grooming, playing, loafing in sunbeams, and asking for skritches.

I hope Lily has a lot of good time left.

Deuxcents

(19,582 posts)
18. I can hear your pain in your post and my heart aches for you
Sat Jul 1, 2023, 10:12 PM
Jul 2023

All we can do is love them until they cross over in peace knowing how much you cared. 💐

revmclaren

(2,613 posts)
20. Thank you all for your kindness.
Sat Jul 1, 2023, 10:16 PM
Jul 2023

It is very hard to lose a member of the family.

We will give her love and treats while she is still can enjoy them.

wendyb-NC

(3,764 posts)
21. I'm so sorry to hear that
Sat Jul 1, 2023, 10:29 PM
Jul 2023

My heart hurts for her and you. The fact that she still wants to eat is good, and loves the attention, make her happy. You are doing the right thing for her. Peace and Blessings.

Ziggysmom

(3,558 posts)
23. She's a real beauty. I lost my little love Mr. Ziggy Piggles to cancer 8 years ago and I still
Sun Jul 2, 2023, 09:23 AM
Jul 2023

miss him.

FUCK CANCER! Sorry, I had to say it. Cancer has hurt way too many of my loved ones.

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