Lisa,
Everyone has their own ideas about euthanasia. You have to do what is right for you and what you feel is right for Akira. I'm not you, and would not presume to tell you what is right in your situation. When I have been in similar situations I have sometimes chosen to euthanize, and sometimes I chose to treat. I think Jenn made some good points in her response. I am praying for you and Akira. I am so sorry. I do know how hard it is to have to make the decision whether to put your precious friend through medical procedures that may or may not help, and how difficult it is to make the decision to let them go whether it be naturally or by deciding to help them. It is so hard. But we are only human. We have no way of knowing what the right thing to do is. It's unfair that the decision is put on YOU. I will say that when I've had these kinds of decisions to make I've found it helpful to sit down one on one
and spend a lot of time talking to my cats and really looking into their eyes for answers. With each one it was different, but after a time I finally came up with a decision to treat or let go that I truly felt was a decision we 'agreed' on in some unspoken way. It gave me more of a feeling of peace. I wish I could help in some way, and you weren't in this position. I don't know how I really feel about animal communicators, but I do think that there is a stronger bond and stronger communication between you and Akira than with an AC and Akira. What seems right to the two of you is what is most important.
tonya
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I've not been responding with any suggestions so far, because I'm probably in the minority in my opinion, but I think she is suffering needlessly, and that HUMANE euthanasia would be the kindest thing for her at this point. I do not think that putting her through all the invasive procedures of biopsies and feeding tubes is the right thing to do. I know that if I ever get to that point, I HOPE that someone will have the kindness to ease my suffering and end my dwindling life (hopefully it will be legal by then). That's just how I feel though, and I'm not you, and she's not my cat, and I do not want you to in any way think that I am judging you, or criticizing your actions. It's just that you asked for opinions so many times, and I held my tongue a few times, but your plea has finally given me the will to say what I know will probably be my unpopular opinion. Whatever you decide, PLEASE make sure it is the decision that your heart tells you is the RIGHT one, because I know what living with regret every day feels like, and I don't want anyone to feel that kind of pain! My sincerest wishes of peace and understanding go out to you and Akira!
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Thank you for the suggestion...I have told her numerous times....yet wonder if she doesn't believe me? Or if even my BF is complicating things by telling her no..even though in front of me and her he says its ok....tonight when I got home form work she looked so much worse...I want to do as she wants but yet I fear I cant stomach it...I feel so awful about it and then my BF really is making things worse on me b/c he wants to put her through the biopsy, feeding tube, and is playing on my confusion right now...and is saying "I told you so" about wanting to treat her...in more subtle ways (not really saying I told you so..in fact saying he isn't..but it sure comes across that way....) I got an estimate form my vet...after a bit of pestering....it would be over 600$ just to start the feeding tube...and to perform the next steps of testing to see if she is even helpable..plus she would be in the hospital for a week or more to start with..and being put under for biopsy's and the insertion of the tube..I just don't know if it is worth it......to put her though it...
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