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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsSo my cat went to the animal hospital today
They did some testing and she has fluids inside her, that right now, can't be drained. More results will come out later.

CurtEastPoint
(19,955 posts)We love our kitties. And they love us.
Phentex
(16,695 posts)Love the eye patch!
sakabatou
(46,038 posts)I swear, that's what she can be sometimes.
In_The_Wind
(72,300 posts)DemonGoddess
(5,127 posts)sakabatou
(46,038 posts)So...
TexasBushwhacker
(21,168 posts)I would do the same thing, but if she's not in pain you could take her home for a few days. How old is she?
sakabatou
(46,038 posts)TexasBushwhacker
(21,168 posts)sakabatou
(46,038 posts)femmocrat
(28,394 posts)We have an elderly dog who is a three-year cancer survivor. It's up to you of course, but sometimes they can bounce back and survive for quite a while.
ballardgirl
(186 posts)been through that several times and it never gets easier. Just love her and let her know it's ok. She will leave knowing she was loved.
KMOD
(7,906 posts)The Velveteen Ocelot
(130,101 posts)dembotoz
(16,922 posts)pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)niyad
(131,467 posts)with peace for the people who love her.
DemonGoddess
(5,127 posts)It's hard to let them go, but you are doing the right thing by NOT letting her suffer.
irisblue
(37,277 posts)Does your vet think it is time to help her over? I can relate to your grief.....holding you both in light and love.
sakabatou
(46,038 posts)Triana
(22,666 posts)I hope she's OK and that they can get rid of the fluids and find / fix the cause.
Laffy Kat
(16,936 posts)Healing thoughts her way, sakabatou.
Rhiannon12866
(253,707 posts)Sympathies to both of you... She was so very fortunate to have found you.
Number9Dream
(1,869 posts)Fla Dem
(27,547 posts)I now you'll do what is best, it's never easy.
niyad
(131,467 posts)woodsprite
(12,580 posts)a kennedy
(35,776 posts)she's such a beautiful cat.......
trueblue2007
(19,194 posts)She is a lovely cat, just lovely.
sakabatou
(46,038 posts)Fla Dem
(27,547 posts)Paula Sims
(913 posts)Hopefully your furbaby can make friends with our Missy, Gypsy, Aza, and Pepper. They can play together.
sakabatou
(46,038 posts)Her original name was Salsa
In_The_Wind
(72,300 posts)DemonGoddess
(5,127 posts)it's never easy. So very sorry for your loss.
nadine_mn
(3,702 posts)much love and hugs to you. We lost our little man earlier this year and I know how difficult it is to say goodbye but you made the right decision and there is a wonderful catnip place in the sky for our dear friends.
irisblue
(37,277 posts)May soft clouds for napping be hers.
sakabatou
(46,038 posts)Pictures to come soon.
irisblue
(37,277 posts)sakabatou
(46,038 posts)TexasBushwhacker
(21,168 posts)They usually warm up once they know who is feeding them.
sakabatou
(46,038 posts)sakabatou
(46,038 posts)
irisblue
(37,277 posts)sakabatou
(46,038 posts)And now he wants to rub up against EVERYTHING