My cat is suffering from cancer. What are my end-of-life options?

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My cat was diagnosed with mast cell cance of the spleen and intestines. I know not a good prognosis. What are the best palliative care treatment to ease her pain. She is not eating and is isolating. No responding to appetite stimulates or antiemetics. I had hoped we would have a little more time with her but am know thinking euthanasia might be the most humane. Are there good palliative care tx to ease her transition ? And could you tell me a about the progression of her Disease in intestines. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 11 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I'm very sorry that Persephone has been diagnosed with cancer in her spleen and intestines. You can talk to your vet about putting her on pain medications, but if she isn't eating and not responding to appetite stimulants or antiemetics, then it may be time to let her go peacefully. Not eating will cause her to slowly starve, which will be painful in itself, and she will be suffering from that. From what you have told me, it sounds like her quality of life has declined to a point where humane euthanasia should be considered. Because I work for a home euthanasia service, I face these types of decisions frequently with my clients, and I'd be happy to have a consult with you to discuss this further if you'd like. Just click the "consult" button under my answer. I wish I had better information for you, and I'm very sorry :-(

My cat is suffering from cancer. What are my end-of-life options?

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