tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157945799061174429.post3068073008355430248..comments2023-10-25T13:57:52.962+01:00Comments on Creating A Likeness: Update: Fluffy. And a bit of a rant! (Sorry!)Mrs Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14972137710178467475noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157945799061174429.post-55081842817522056652008-09-03T10:38:00.000+01:002008-09-03T10:38:00.000+01:00A cat of Fluffy's age should not undergo anaesthes...A cat of Fluffy's age should <B>not</B> undergo anaesthesia without a great deal of careful consideration. It's so wrong that you're stuck with only one choice in vets. Do you have a PDSA near? Just a thought.<BR/>While Fluffy seems well enough, leave her alone. She won't enjoy the aftereffects of surgery.<BR/>Rotten situation to be in, I know. It's just two weeks since we had to make the final decision for our old dog, and I'm still crying.Dragonstarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05935435587527038459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157945799061174429.post-62369135267824840622008-09-03T10:26:00.000+01:002008-09-03T10:26:00.000+01:00Oh Helena, I'm sorry, i've only just found these p...Oh Helena, I'm sorry, i've only just found these posts. <BR/>Quality of life is what I would choose if I was Fluffy.<BR/>Sending hugs, LyndaLynda (Granny K)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00769451312708886145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157945799061174429.post-80175010406830453062008-09-03T06:02:00.000+01:002008-09-03T06:02:00.000+01:00the vet sounds like an ass. You are probably righ...the vet sounds like an ass. You are probably right....it is all down to the almighty dollar as usual. Are you sure there is no other vet in the nearby areas? .... I would want a second opinion ...and right now. <BR/><BR/>What a terrible amount to charge you and then tell you nothing. Ridiculous. He should be reported .....not sure to whom...but there must be an organization dealing with unscrupulous vets. <BR/><BR/>Fluffy has had a lot of good years...and you are right...what if he keeps on digging around in there, making her uncomfortable and it spreads quickly....I don't know.... I think I would let nature take its course...and if she seems unhappy or stops eating or using her litter box.... then... a humane end is best.... <BR/><BR/>I wish we could do the same for our human loved ones......I'd vote for euthanasia in a hot minute... but general doctors are in it for the big bucks too .and keep stabbing and poking right up til the very last second... to charge the health care system as much as possible....BumbleVeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13272892605379537233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157945799061174429.post-75357683305216990872008-09-03T05:05:00.000+01:002008-09-03T05:05:00.000+01:00Oh Helena. Our pets are like our children in so m...Oh Helena. Our pets are like our children in so many ways. Your rant is perfectly valid and whatever you decide, I know will be doing what is best for your baby, Fluffy and for you, as well. It is sometimes better to let them live their lives happy and un-suspecting. <BR/>Medical professionals suck! I just got out of the hospital Sunday and today they are already calling me about my bill. Sheesh!<BR/><BR/><BR/>*hugs* for you!!!! (and Fluffy)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05889896736329398400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157945799061174429.post-13073403849127201312008-09-03T03:14:00.000+01:002008-09-03T03:14:00.000+01:00ahhh, so sorry for fluffy...a very difficult situa...ahhh, so sorry for fluffy...a very difficult situation and decision for you...for fluffy...luvs and hugs...Ellie Creek Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10808242892677980106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157945799061174429.post-51811380724003138072008-09-03T02:28:00.000+01:002008-09-03T02:28:00.000+01:00=( This is so tricky...Though I'm no professional...=( This is so tricky...<BR/><BR/>Though I'm no professional myself, I doubt vets too. =((<BR/><BR/>You're the one who loves Fluffy most, I'm sure she'll be most happy when you decide the treatment for her.Stardusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01365628412713645253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157945799061174429.post-4007786052151721532008-09-03T02:10:00.000+01:002008-09-03T02:10:00.000+01:00Lorianna,I laugh every time I read that name- COdy...Lorianna,<BR/><BR/>I laugh every time I read that name- COdy MacBoldly. LOL!!<BR/><BR/>I had the same thoughts as you- he should be more caring and less scissor happy.<BR/><BR/>Grrr....<BR/><BR/>Quality of life comes first, I think. Even over length of life. Of course I'd like her around as long as possible but... she comes first. I'll end up mourning anyway, some day. Better it be after she has lived a full and happy life, not one marred with pain and stress.Mrs Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14972137710178467475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157945799061174429.post-76456926244468075952008-09-03T02:08:00.000+01:002008-09-03T02:08:00.000+01:00Becky,I keep getting tangled up with wondering whe...Becky,<BR/><BR/>I keep getting tangled up with wondering whether I'm just being selfish and thinking, I can't go through it, it's too stressful, so I'll not operate, that way I can forget about it... beating myself up... but Fluffy is so gleeful- that's the only word I can think of! A fluffy bundle of joy with attitude. Or CATitude. She's so lovely so talkative. I'd rather she had whatever time is left with as little stress in it as possible. <BR/><BR/>They certainly are our babies- I end up wishing I could take the illnesses for them.<BR/><BR/>:^)Mrs Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14972137710178467475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157945799061174429.post-89339883750109337762008-09-03T02:05:00.000+01:002008-09-03T02:05:00.000+01:00Mrs N (Hey! You're Mrs N again!!!)Yep, I forgot th...Mrs N (Hey! You're Mrs N again!!!)<BR/><BR/>Yep, I forgot that. Gut instinct is the thing, isn't it? Yup. As Bob would say, it's in me beads. <BR/><BR/>:^)Mrs Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14972137710178467475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157945799061174429.post-50324974849235440792008-09-03T01:55:00.000+01:002008-09-03T01:55:00.000+01:00Oh sweetie, I'm so sorry about your Darling Fluffy...Oh sweetie, I'm so sorry about your Darling Fluffy!<BR/>Yes, you must trust your instincts. She's happy, eating well, sleeping well and generally being a normal kitty? I just don't understand why some people in the medical profession seem to forget that they are in the business of health CARE. They are supposed to ease suffering, not contribute to it!<BR/>I will keep you and your kitties in my thoughts and light a candle for Fluffy. She looks so much like my Cody MacBoldly. :)<BR/>Take care okay?<BR/>Hugs,<BR/>LoriannaL. Alidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10917644673786861154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157945799061174429.post-31062527268163139542008-09-03T00:32:00.000+01:002008-09-03T00:32:00.000+01:00You have every right for that rant! I agree with ...You have every right for that rant! I agree with you on the thyroid situation, too - why remove it if there isn't any problem and the med's are working? Mrs. Nesbitt is right - go with your gut instinct. Our pets are our babies - it's hard sometimes to know what to do.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05629309472224949095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157945799061174429.post-83158261967368875022008-09-03T00:25:00.000+01:002008-09-03T00:25:00.000+01:00Go with your gut instinct honeybunch.DxxxGo with your gut instinct honeybunch.<BR/><BR/>Dxxxmrsnesbitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16882736507772457598noreply@blogger.com