Update on Katie's conditions

[Stezzle]

Sorry to hear about Katie. There is a treatment that some vets are prescribing now and it is also being tried on humans. It isn't a drug with nasty side-effects, I believe it is a mix on amino-acids etc and some vets and doctors have reported that it slows down growth in tumours. Someone posted about it either on here or catchat. I had a quick look but can't find the thread. Maybe someone else can remember? - otherwise, if you are interested, I will have a dig. I would think twice about chemo type drugs, but if there are no side-effects, personally I would give it a go. I wish I could remember the name  - it isn't a word, it is a code with 2 letters and 2 numbers.

There is no problem in putting her on treatment that is being tested on humans and pets. She is 18 years old which in human years is like 80/90. Instead of giving her something that could make her more ill it has been decided to give her a comfortable last few years being her happy cat self. Which i think is far more better than taking trial drugs. If she was younger like 12years, then it might have been an option. The natural way of life as let her life til an old age and its the naturally way that death should happen. We just want to make sure she goes happy, comfort and has a surrounding feeling of love.

[Mark]

Something like that but not that.

[Desley (booktigger)]

ITs something like CV47

[Mark]

Sorry to hear about Katie. There is a treatment that some vets are prescribing now and it is also being tried on humans. It isn't a drug with nasty side-effects, I believe it is a mix on amino-acids etc and some vets and doctors have reported that it slows down growth in tumours. Someone posted about it either on here or catchat. I had a quick look but can't find the thread. Maybe someone else can remember? - otherwise, if you are interested, I will have a dig. I would think twice about chemo type drugs, but if there are no side-effects, personally I would give it a go. I wish I could remember the name  - it isn't a word, it is a code with 2 letters and 2 numbers.

[Desley (booktigger)]

Sorry to hear it isnt better news.

[Gill (sneakiefeline)]

Sorry its such sad news but at least you know the situation and can give all the love in the world everyday 

[Tiggy's Mum]

Sorry to hear it wasn't good news 

[Stezzle]

Hey Peeps.

I posted a thread asking for help with my cats and i mentioned how Katie the eldest cat (18years old) has eating but not putting on weight. The vets took some bloods and thought it was either thyroids or diabetes. Well the results are in and the only thing that's abnormal is her slightly higher than normal liver levels. Therefore the vet believes that Katie has tiny tumour which is small and cant be detected unless they operate. With her being an older cat we agreed that her body would not be able to cope with a operation and it would be writing her death in a horrid way. Because she is a happy go lucky, playful cat who seems not to be in any pain, we are just going to let her die naturally unless we see any signs of discomfort or pain. The vet believes this is the right way and therefore i am glad she will be with us a bit longer and go to rest peaceful at home on her favourite snug spot than on the table. I personally am not the closest person to Katie, we have mutual friendship but my bf is a little sad as he has been with her since he was about 5 and therefore have a very strong bond and love for each other. I just thought i would update the people who posted suggestion and good well comments.