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[JoyBee&Ravan]

@Deb & Wink

I just read in a post you lost 2 cats to Oral cancer? My Peggy Sue died just 8 weeks ago from oral cancer.
Did you find anything that helped your cats? How long did they last before dying.

I did so much research on Oral cancer.We did injections of Chemo into the tumors. It seemed to slow it down for a while but they started growing again.

Peggy Sue lasted for a little over 8 months. She was still eating good till the day she died. I contribute it to giving her CBD OIL every day. She was thin but acted very normal. Still used the litter box & even played a bit chasing butterflies outside.

The night she died I was watching TV with her laying next to me. She suddenly shivered & her eyes dilated & she was gone.

I'm still trying to gather any info I can in case this ever happens to anyone's cat that I know. It was really a horrible form of cancer. I did find a DR. that has a new drug going into trials for Human Oral Cancer. I spoke to her & she could not give me any advice for my cat. I'm going to keep in touch with how the trials go. Maybe someday her drug will help our kitties?

 

[Pamela & Amethyst]

So sorry

 

[Deb & Wink]

My 2 cats with oral cancer had squamous cell carcinoma. Aggressive, fast growing, showed little signs before it was noticed.

We all choose treatments that are right for us and our cats. ECID. Every Cat is Different. Every Caregiver is Different. This is going to be very hard for me to talk about. I miss both of them to this day.

Madeline and Monet were roomies. Not related. From the same shelter was the only link. Adopted the same week.

Madeline had quite a few other health issues. Liver disease, kidney disease, former owners had chopped off her front toes (de-clawed her). She was found outside, begging at someones house. I had just bought my first home and wanted pets again in my life. Adopted her and Monet the same week.

How far or what treatments are right for our cats is a very personal decision. With the liver disease, the vet thought it might be cancer. We did many tests, including a needle biopsy, inconclusive results. Then we did a large bore needle biopsy, results again inconclusive. Vet suggested exploratory surgery and I balked. I was not willing to do that. I was not going to put my cat through that. She lived another 3 years, eating her special kidney diet, getting supportive meds for the liver. Enjoying sunny days on the screened porch. Then one day, I saw blood around her mouth. Frantic call to the vet and they had an emergency opening. Vet looked at her mouth, and said those dreaded words "It's cancer. It's advanced. There is nothing we can do. Take her home and spend a few more days with her, but she needs to be euthanized. Kinder to do within a couple of days."

But that vet let me make my final goodbyes at home first. And treasure her for a few more days. So I took her home, made some last good memories, took a ton of pictures, spoiled her with some treats and good food and cried my eyes out. Two days later I took her back to the vet and held her in my arms as the vet euthanized her.

I had 2 days with Madeline, 2 days after diagnosis. She was 10.

She was cremated and her ashes are now buried along with my other cat Monet, who was my 2nd kitty with oral cancer.

I can't write any more right now. Monet is for later. Did things differently with him.

 

[Pamela & Amethyst]

My 2 cats with oral cancer had squamous cell carcinoma. Aggressive, fast growing, showed little signs before it was noticed.

We all choose treatments that are right for us and our cats. ECID. Every Cat is Different. Every Caregiver is Different. This is going to be very hard for me to talk about. I miss both of them to this day.

Madeline and Monet were roomies. Not related. From the same shelter was the only link. Adopted the same week.

Madeline had quite a few other health issues. Liver disease, kidney disease, former owners had chopped off her front toes (de-clawed her). She was found outside, begging at someones house. I had just bought my first home and wanted pets again in my life. Adopted her and Monet the same week.

How far or what treatments are right for our cats is a very personal decision. With the liver disease, the vet thought it might be cancer. We did many tests, including a needle biopsy, inconclusive results. Then we did a large bore needle biopsy, results again inconclusive. Vet suggested exploratory surgery and I balked. I was not willing to do that. I was not going to put my cat through that. She lived another 3 years, eating her special kidney diet, getting supportive meds for the liver. Enjoying sunny days on the screened porch. Then one day, I saw blood around her mouth. Frantic call to the vet and they had an emergency opening. Vet looked at her mouth, and said those dreaded words "It's cancer. It's advanced. There is nothing we can do. Take her home and spend a few more days with her, but she needs to be euthanized. Kinder to do within a couple of days."

But that vet let me make my final goodbyes at home first. And treasure her for a few more days. So I took her home, made some last good memories, took a ton of pictures, spoiled her with some treats and good food and cried my eyes out. Two days later I took her back to the vet and held her in my arms as the vet euthanized her.

I had 2 days with Madeline, 2 days after diagnosis. She was 10.

She was cremated and her ashes are now buried along with my other cat Monet, who was my 2nd kitty with oral cancer.

I can't write any more right now. Monet is for later. Did things differently with him.

So sorry They were blessed to have you as their Mama Bean!!