My cat
moneyrelations :: Oct.12.2007
I’m taking my cat to the vet today and I’m very nervous for what will happen. My cat is 19 years old and this will be the first time I’ve taken her to the vet since she was a kitten to be spayed. She’s an indoor cat and really low maintenance as she doesn’t even allow you to brush her fur. Not exactly the touchy feely type. She’ll be marginally nicer when she wants to eat your food; then she’s your BFF – until she dumps your ass.
I discovered this mass on her lower jaw a few weeks ago. I didn’t think much of it since my cat is pretty invincible. Maybe I was in denial; she’s always just been “there” for me to trip on. But now the growth has gotten bigger and it’s filled with fluid. It popped and it started to bleed. This has totally freaked me out. I also noticed that on the side of her mouth she has a puffy lip. I’m wondering if this is an ominous sign? Is this cancer?
I am worried for my cat. She’s still her anti-social self so it’s hard to gauge her mood from all the other times that she ignores me… But I did notice that she didn’t eat a lot this week. Maybe her mouth is bothering her.
And obviously, there’s the question of vet bills. I always swore that when the time came, I would spend whatever was necessary provided my cat didn’t suffer. But now that I factor her age, does that also enter into my decision? I made a commitment to my cat that I will take care of her and I’ll see it through. I just hope she’s all right… the ungrateful little brat.
P.S. I love you.
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Oh I hope your cat is ok! I have three furry brats and totally understand! I once spent $500 on my big male cat who came down with a severe asthma attack at 11 pm one night. I arrived at the vets and they immediately whisked him away to give him medicine (once they determined it was asthma) and handed me a $500 bill. Ughhhhhh. Now, I watch closely for signs of asthma, which usually are worse during the dry summer months. Good luck to you at the vet!