5/5 Moses PMPS 147 +3~66 +4~52

Hello! There is no yesterday's condo. I'm very sorry about that, I had tons on my mind and could not post. (Seems like I should post "sorry" in my signature for the advance of all the times I haven't stayed up or posted when I should of). Blah, I'm still a good bean. Sorry, the past 2 days have been rough w/emotions.

All in all. I decided not to have Moses x-rayed today. It's been a rollercoaster of feelings, but I feel I've made the best choice and I feel at peace about it. It was a $600 ECG for a heart disease issue that is "extremely uncommon in cats" as my vet said. I will continue to research and try to understand the quality of life for a cat w/heart disease. I'll join that yahoo group and ask around.

I've talked w/several vets, beans, and friends w/kitties. The #1 goal if the xray was to see if Moses heart is strong enough to handle surgery for his lump (see profile). Over the past week, friends have told me about their elderly kitties and the effects of surgery. Considering Moses will be 12 in October, I now know I don't want to put my kitty through surgery on his lump. Too tragic for his older years to be spent in anxiety. Especially over heart issues as well. And to begin this crazy carousel of possible heart issues over a heart that he's had for 12 years, just to know the label of his heart disease seems totally crazy to me.

Anyways, I expect friends on the board to be okay with my decision and others to be not so happy with it. I just want to be honest. I love my cat and I want the best for him. And if that means him growing a balding grapefruit lump, snoring, being a sugar daddy and romping around after me in the grass (with an occasional nibble), than so be it. His end could be nearer or further away than we think. And a life of being cut open, strapped down, and having controversial risky surgeries is not something I want for us. God knows his numbers and He knows mine too. Instead of freaking out about it with preventatives, I choose to enjoy those days to the fullest.

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It's not like I really have to explain it, but it feels good to say it.

And I love that he got a dose decrease. I just hope if kicks in and starts holding. :smile: Thanks for listening.

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Re: 5/5 Moses AMPS 226 +6~147

I am glad you wrote about this Erica....and I am glad that you have come to a decision...and I am sure everyone understands your roller coaster days of emotion. So, no apologies for not posting needed!
Can you say if the cyst is on the outside of his arm or under his arm....

Your post is so sweet and filled with insight. Moses is your kitty and you must make the decision based on your research. Surgery for the cyst could have complications anyway and well, with his heart issues, it is a lot of think about. None of us can SEE the future or know anything for sure. 12 is not that old for a kitty nowadays....especially one like Moses who is so well cared for. :YMHUG:

Raja has a growth that is very large under her arm.....it is well under the skin and I have not done anything about it because I know that organs are involved. You can't really see it unless you are looking down at her and then you can see that her side is bulging. Taking her to the vet for a check-up sends her into such unbelievable stress and well, who knows what a surgery would do. It doesn't seem to bother her at all so I have chosen to let it be.

Moses and Raja will just not do any naked photo shoots, ok? They can sit out with their lumps together. I have no medical experience and so I feel the way you do.....right or wrong, it's less stressful for them and that's what counts to me. She and Shadow are 13 years old....who knows what will be...

I have heard and have found that when you have come to a feeling of peace with a decision, it is the correct one at the time for you. As YOU said so eloquently:
"God knows his numbers and He knows mine too. Instead of freaking out about it with preventatives, I choose to enjoy those days to the fullest."
Very well said!!

So, I am sending lots of hugs to you and your boy....hope you are outside playing right now. You both love that so much! ((Erica & Moses))

Re: 5/5 Moses PMPS 147

Thank you so much for your reply, Pat&Raja&Shadow :mrgreen: I'm so glad you agree! I laughed so hard about Moses' naked photo shoot! :lol: Dirty little man, x-rated! lol

Very encouraging to hear, thank you! His lump is detached from his organs, size of a golfball, and it hangs onto his skin. Looks like an egg growing from the middle. And yes, it's not pretty. But Moses is a super handsome boy, and it outweighs his lumps. "Would you like a lump in your tea? One lump or two?" (random)

And! His 147 stuck around for his PMPS :mrgreen: Yay! lower PMPS than yesterday. Good job, Moses :mrgreen: And now, play time. Outside of course!

Re: 5/5 Moses PMPS 147 +3~66

Wahoo! A 66 is so great :mrgreen: Way to go Moses!

I'll check back for a +4 cat_pet_icon

Re: 5/5 Moses PMPS 147 +3~66

nice numbers tonight. :mrgreen:

I'm glad you've made a decision that you're comfortable with. I was trying to explain to someone the other day how my treatment decisions for Mickey (one of my civvies) are different than they would be for Lucy or Sammy. Mickey is a different kitty than the other two, and things I could easily do for Lucy or Sammy would cause extreme stress for Mickey. You have to make decisions based on you and your cat, not anyone else's.

Re: 5/5 Moses PMPS 147 +3~66

All that is important is that you respect Moses' quality of life and that you feel comfortable with your decision. I hope everyone here respects that. They may ask questions or urge you to think about things from every possible angle but the bottom line is that you love your kitty and you sleep well at night.

Thank you Sienne & Gabby and Libby & Lucy :YMHUG: What awesome support I've received through this ordeal.

Thank you very much. :mrgreen:

And thank you, Moses, for that 52! Hmmm, is it too low to go to bed? He has been snacking....

Ya, I'm ready for beddies. He can self snackus.

Or at least dream about greenies... I'm sure that raises his BG, right? :mrgreen:

goodnight!