Fuck cancer

Date: Monday, 29 July 2013 03:40 pm (UTC)
When I worked at the vet I saw a few cats with bits cut off due to cancer. My own previous cat, Mischief, had her ears off at the ripe old age of 14 while still in the pre-cancer stage and lived a further 2 years with no side effects. However, she was an only cat with no tendencies to mingle so the loss of ear movement body language didn't seem to trouble her.

The cats I saw with no noses seemed unhappy. It's very sore and very sensitive for ages after and they have trouble eating. Even after it's healed they seem to remember the trauma and are skittish and avoid nose contact or snuggling with other kitties. I didn't see them at home so I can't speak for quality or amount of life afterwards but from my limited experience it didn't seem worth it. She's had a good run, let her go gently. Of course in the end you are her pink blobs and you need to make the hard decision.

Hugs.
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