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What are the chances of a 14 year old cat recovering after ...


Sent to Cat Experts August 13, 2006 2:05 p.m.

What are the chances of a 14 year old cat recovering after having a mass removed from under her tongue?

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August 13, 2006 2:12 p.m. (6 minutes and 24 seconds later)
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How long ago was the surgery done?
How large was the mass?
Is she able to eat?

If you have not as yet done the surgery - what is her overall general health and bloodwork results?



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Sent August 13, 2006 2:31 p.m. (19 minutes and 24 seconds later)

The surgury has not happened yet. The mass has been causing her to not eat hardly at all for several weeks now. She is normally only 6 lbs and has gone down to 4 lbs 12 ozs in the last week. I am considering not having it removed and just putting her down if the recovery is going to be very difficult. She will be knocked out on Wednesday to get a better look at what is causing the discomfort and at that time I will have to decide what to do I guess.
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Sent August 13, 2006 2:40 p.m. (9 minutes and 17 seconds later)

I forgot to tell you that the bloodwork all came out surprisingly good for a cat of her age.
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August 13, 2006 2:46 p.m. (5 minutes and 57 seconds later)
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Dear friend,

I understand and sympathize with what you are going through. Your girl is older and her health has been depleted by not eating well, weight loss, pain and stress.

It is going to be difficult for her to make it through any surgery in her condition. If she does come out of it - eating will be difficult and painful. She may even choose to stop eating which can cause liver falure.

The best thing to do is go through with evaluating the issue on wednesday as planned and ascertain exactly what will be involved in the removal of her growth. If it wil be radical it may be best to make a decision then. However, this is your baby and no one but you can make such a decision about her future.

Please let me know how it goes and what you decide. If you have any more questions or want to discuss this further - I will be happy to help in any way possible.

With utmost sincerity,

Terri



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