Was euthanasia the right choice for my cat's painful pelvic tumor?

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Hello.. I recently lost my cat to a bone tumor that occurred in her pelvis. She couldn't poop and didn't eat for a week and I went to the vet. He took blood tests which were fine and x ray scan and said there's a large bone tumor that grown to the point she was unable to poop anymore. He advised to put her to sleep. I'm full of regret, tears, and heartbroken and couldn't stop crying for the past 3 days. I question myself, maybe it was something else? it was very visible out of the skin and hard. Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding your cat. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Based on the information you provided, I believe you made the correct choice. Bone cancer is extremely painful. If it was in the pelvis and inhibiting her ability to defecate, this would be even more painful. If bone cancer occurs in a limb, that leg can be amputated. This will provide the patient a few more months to live (even this is not a cure). This would likely not have been an option for the pelvis. You relieved her pain and suffering by electing to euthanize her. I know what a heartbreaking choice this is, but you should bravery by putting her needs above your own. I hope this information brings you some peace.

Was euthanasia the right choice for my cat's painful pelvic tumor?

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