Two things to think of......perhaps you can arrange a payment plan. Most doctors whether human or animal will agree on getting something on a regular basis. You've pretty much put a Huge downpayment secured and as a former client, they should know that you would be able and willing to do so. If you have a problem with the staff ask to speak with the vet directly.Well, the chicken run girls brought me home 4 babies! 2 Austra whites, 1 French BCM, and 1 Barred cochin bantam. These little bitties are SO FRIENDLY, I don't want to put them outside!! I want to keep them all in my lap and cuddle them. When I pick one up, it snuggles right in. I'm afraid they'll lose their friendly natures if I put them outside...
Lovey really should be a mommy, so out they'll go, but I'm NOT going to be happy about it.
I spoke to the Vet about Kairi. Ugh this poor kitty! Blood clots in his bladder, and one in his abdomen. Then a growth under his tongue, and a part of the wall of his bladder is showing thickening. He's not even 2!! He's got the problems of an old cat!! So they biopsied the growths and hopefully they'll come back unremarkable. I'm calling tomorrow morning, to see how he's doing and to beg them to allow me to pay off the bill. It's astronomical at this point. Can they say no? I can give them post dated checks for next friday when my husband gets paid. Pray for me ladies. Please.
I want him to come home, I really miss him so much.
Second....the quality of life for your kitty needs to be examined. if this is a chronic situation, the poor baby just knows that it feels sick and horrible most of the time and with such a young age, means a lifetime of expense and care. You can explain to your son that your kitty is suffering and the likelihood of a normal life free of pain and suffering is not in the cards. We are the shepherds of our animals and must know that their comfort and care comes first and foremost before our own feelings. There is a point when the treatment becomes the torture.
It is a difficult decision but in the long run, your pet's quality of life comes before your own feelings. Many of us who have had pets through the years understand this and have had to make the same decisions. It is never easy and the only comfort comes from knowing that we did the right thing for our beloved pets.
So sorry for your pain and that of your family in coming to the right decision.
As painful as it is to write this, I understand. At 61 years old, I have been in similar circumstances. It never gets easy. Each is beloved and each is a part of our lives. We never forget them and never should. My prayers are with you.
Irene
