Dear Megan,
Most of us here know exactly the heartwrenching decisions that have to be made
regarding money and care for our kitties. I would not have $2000 to see the
veterinary school, and I think it's absolutely dastardly of them to charge that
type of fee. What does it include, for heaven's sake? Please don't feel that
any of us are going to judge you if you don't go into the hole $2k for
treatment. And to be perfectly honest, the anemia is a horrible, horrible
thing to fight, and most of the time, it does not turn around. I would still
put Olive on the doxy, no matter what. But if she doesn't do better with it,
and I think it takes a little while to work, then you may have to let her go.
I am so sorry. If you want to give her the transfusion and the meds to see
what will happen, go for it. But just know it might not work. The one very
important thing here is if you can avoid it, and your belief system allows for
pts, don't wait to let her die on her
own. You will regret seeing it and much worse, allowing it to get that far
for her sake. You will see her suffer. The guilt is horrible too. Caroline
and I can both attest to that. Go with your heart, Megan. And ask Olive what
she wants. Search her eyes. If you need more time and want to do that one
last thing that might help her, don't feel selfish for doing it. It will give
you a few more days with her if it doesn't work, and you can prepare better for
what might lie ahead. This has been so fast for both of you, and again, I'm so
sorry. It's heartwrenching, even for us here to know you and Olive are going
through this.
I am glad your other two have tested negative. That is a blessing. Only sad
that Olive's prognosis isn't looking better. Please keep us posted. We're here
for you right now. Prayers going out for healing for little Olive. And peace
for you.
:)
Wendy
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the
world - indeed it is the only thing that ever has!" ~~~ Margaret Meade ~~~
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