How to get family to agree to vet care for my cat's chronic illness?

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I've been collecting data on my cat's chronic health symptoms for months now, and strongly believe that more screening is warranted than what my vet will pursue. My mom thinks that it's inhumane to subject a being who can't self-advocate to medical procedures, and is afraid of having to deal with expensive vet bills . How can I convince her that it's irresponsible and abusive to not even seek out info that may give the cat a chance at better quality of life? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Female | spayed | 6 years and 6 months old | 10 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. Would your mom feel the same way if the patient in question were a newborn, an invalid, an elderly dementia patient, all people that may not be able to self-advocate for themselves. Pets NEED people to advocate for them. Yes, a procedure or test might be uncomfortable or painful in the short-term, but pain medications can substantially increase the comfort for our pet patients. Unfortunately, the cost of tests & procedures may be more than your family can spare. Continue to advocate & lobby for Mila's care & perhaps she will be willing to go the next step to find out what might be wrong with her. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

How to get family to agree to vet care for my cat's chronic illness?

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