My cat has a brain tumor

[caylee]

Still keeping you and Socks in my thoughts. Sending many hugs to Socks.

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[Meowli]

Sending continued prayers for little Socks. I tend to agree with trying a different antibiotic to see if her appetite improves.
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Meowli

[bug]

I feel just terrible for both of you. Judy, maybe the mesh is a little too fine because it only takes me a minute to scrape a small can of Wellness through the sieve. Many continued prayers that she gets better very soon.

[tesla]

Oh Judy, I'm so sorry to hear that Socks is still not feeling better.  You are in my continued thoughts and prayers.
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[ranger]

Last night I managed to get 1/4 of a cyprohetadine into her but all she did was take a nibble of the food I put out.  That is all she is eating.  I am still syringe feeding but she turns her head away but doesn't really struggle.  She spits some of it back out.  I feel like she has given up.  Last night she crawled into my lap and set there for about 5 minutes.

Her eye is still oozing tears, I spoke to the eye doc yesterday and she said I could stop the clavamox.

I feel terrible, I don't want to give up on her too soon but I promised I wouldn't let her suffer.  Of course added to my worry is that I will make the wrong decision or base it on the fact that I have two other cats boarding.

All I really want is my dear little Socks to turn around and stay with me, I really can't stand the thought of putting her to sleep.  I still remember the horrible feeling when I had to put Ranger to sleep and I still wonder if I should have given her a few more days.

I know I have to make this decision myself, just thinking about it makes me sick.

[lesliek]

Judy- I know how hard it is to decide this. You know Socks best, but I would give it a few days to see if stopping the clavamox helps before making a decision. If she still seems that way to you,it may be that she is tired of trying.Sending you big hugs and hopes that Socks will perk up and eat without the meds.

[JustMe]

{{{hugs}}}, Judy.  

A couple thoughts.

Has cyproheptadine worked for Socks in the past?  If she does not have any in her system, it may take a couple days before it starts working on her appetite.  Or maybe she needs a different appetite stimulant.  Cypro can make them agitated, sneeze when first starting cypro and then sneezing again when they "come off" it.  It is an antihistamine.

Has her vet prescribed an antacid?  Maybe she has some acid reflux.

[catmom5]

I, too, hope that Socks will start to feel better, but I mostly want to talk about what you're feeling and thinking.

I've been exactly where you are - with the wondering and waiting and not knowing if I was going too far, or not far enough. I've found that those are the questions that go along with having to make that dreadful kind of decision and I don't think that it in any way means you don't love Socks. I think it shows how very much you do love her, and she knows that.

It might well be that she is ready to go. I know they do reach that point. Animals simply do not fear death the way many of us humans do. Please be gentle with yourself and if you have a trusted friend, vet, counselor, etc get yourself some support through these difficult days.

The fact that you have saved the two rescues' lives really has nothing to do with the decision you will make for Socks. You know that, we all know that, and anyone who knows you wouldn't even suggest such a thing.

Please talk with Socks - she may let you know whether she has any fight left or if she is too tired to go on. With the relationship you have with her, I suspect you will understand what she's telling you.

I hope I haven't been out of line here, but I've had to deal with several recent deaths, and I'm learning a lot about the whole process. Actually, my mother, bless her heart, was the epitome of dying in a dignified and gracious way - and she has helped me understand that, hard as it is, there are things much worse than a humane death.

Whatever decision you make, I will be here for you, and support you.
Peace and comfort to you and Socks,
catmom5

[merrihart]

*hugs*

[JoMax]

My hugs & love to you both

[mainecoonpeg]

Judy, I was thinking the same thing as leslie.  Perhaps give Socks time to be off the Clavamox and see if her appetite improves and she calms down.  None of my cats can take Clavamox.  They all got such bad nausea and stomach problems including major loss of appetite that any vet that says Clavamox, I say forget it.  There are plenty of other antibiotics out there that don't cause such bad side effects.

Rufus turned out to be severely allergic to the Clavamox and it just made that poor guy miserable.  It took a week to get out of his system before he felt better and I only gave it to him for 3 days before I called the vet and said enough!!  Socks has been on the Clavamox for quite awhile if I'm not mistaken?

Judy, if you can get Socks to drink a good amount of water or broth, it will help flush the Clavamox metabolites out of her system.  Is it possible Socks might be a bit dehydrated?  That can also cause nausea and loss of appetite.

{{{{{HUGS}}}}} to Judy.
Head kisses for Socks and continuing prayers for you both.

[JJ]

Judy leslie and peg have good thoughts that may turn Socks around. Many warm thoughts and huggzz.

[Carol]

Judy... I wish there was something I could do to help you...I know the feeling of doing the right thing..I can say that even the right thing can leave you second guessing..I am afraid that is something that we may always ask ourselves... I do often still..with all my guys...even though in my head I knew it was time...my heart never said it was...I am sending you my prayers for strength and comfort..for both of you..please know you two are in my thoughts and still hoping Socks starts feeling herself...  

[Janet]

Thinking of you and Socks...

[tesla]

Like Peg's Rufus, my MIL's cat also had a severe reaction and stopped eating after being on repeated dosages of Clavamox, too. 

I've also have had mixed results with cypro.  There are other appetite stimulants you might want them to try if it is not helping. 

I would definitely make sure she is not dehydrated. That's another great suggestion as it does cause a significant loss in appetite.

Keeping you and Socks in my thoughts and prayers.  I so wish I lived closer and could give you a hand.

{{{hugs}}}