Well, hell

[annathepiper]

I got a call from the emergency vet just before lunchtime, with the verdict. They were able to do an ultrasound on Polly as well as get a sterile urine sample out of her, and they tell me that they've found a mass on her bladder. Because of the way it's situated, it would be difficult to remove via surgery; the best they could accomplish doing that would be a reduction of the bulk of the mass. It's growing in such a way right now so as to not fully obstruct her ability to urinate, but long-term, it would likely spread into more of her body and eventually interfere with her bodily functions anyway.

It would be possible to treat it with anti-inflammatories, but from what the vet was telling me, that'd maybe get us a few more months. She wouldn't commit to a solid estimate based on the fact that they hadn't identified the exact nature of the mass, but definitely confirmed that regardless, trying to treat it via medication would simply be prolonging the inevitable.

Because of this I have decided that since I can't afford a major surgical procedure for the cat right now, that this basically makes my choices "deal with this now" or "deal with this in the near future".

So we're dealing with this now. The vet says it would be more merciful to go ahead and deal with it while they have her rather than making her come home and have to be handled by yet another person, so solarbird, risu, spazzkat, and I are going over to the place this afternoon to be with her as they do this.

Hell.

Comments

[cheryl-f.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. At least she will have you all there to say your goodbyes.
Let your memories lighten your grief.

[lyonesse.livejournal.com]

*hugs you all*

[darthhellokitty.livejournal.com]

I'm so very sorry. You're doing the right thing, and I know it's hard. ****hugs****

[reggaemorning.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Anna.

[ceallaighgirl.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry!

[waysofseeing.livejournal.com]

Anna, I'm so sorry. *big hugs*

[lethendy.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry *hugs*

[firni.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry. Give Polly a huggle from me and the kid. :(

[raise-a-jar.livejournal.com]

::hugs:: to all of you. I'm so sorry, luv.

[poetry-lady.livejournal.com]

{{hugs}} for you and for Polly. I'm glad you're able to all say your goodbyes. This is hard, and I'm crying a little for you both.

[grian-ruadh.livejournal.com]

::hugs::

I'm so sorry, sweetie. Just hold in mind that you're doing the kindest, most compassionate thing for her rather than letting her continue to be in pain and distress. You're a good, loving cat mommy.

We'll light a candle in memory of your sweet kitty this evening. :'(

[damara.livejournal.com]

*snugs*

I'm sorry.

[seimaisin.livejournal.com]

I'm so very sorry. {{hugs}}

[jessicac.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry, Anna. You have given Polly an excellent life for all the time she has been with you, full of love and good care.

[avalonmissy.livejournal.com]

I'm really, really sorry to hear this. {{hug}}

[alstaria.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. ::hugs::

[starfallz.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. :( It would have been nice to say goodbye to Kumquat but his death was unexpected. I hope you're able to wish her on her way. Goodbye Polly. I'm glad I got to meet you.

[me-fein.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry, girl...~hug~ At least Polly won't be suffering any longer. :(

[flashfire.livejournal.com]

Unfortunately, from the way things have been sounding with Polly, this doesn't come as a big surprise to me. Still, I'm sorry to hear it. I know what it's like with a pet in a case like this. At least you all can be there with her.

[ravyngyngvar.livejournal.com]

I'm so sad for you all. I remember when our dog Rino was put away.

Polly was in some of the last pictures I took before I left you.

[drglam]

Anna, I'm so sorry. I know exactly how difficult this decision is, no matter how right it is.

[shadowhwk.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you get the chance to be there with her. I'm sorry for all of you.

[caligogreywings.livejournal.com]

Aw man. I hope it all works out for the best. My heart breaks for you guys.

[boxer-ferret.livejournal.com]

So sorry to hear about that. *hugs*

[queenoftheskies.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry.

::HUGS::