Our 18 year old cat has broken its leg, right by a joint, so it's more complicated than put it in plaster, or operate and put a pin in. The recovery will be long and probably longer due to age. Even then full use of leg isn't guaranteed. Our cat loves cuddles and likes to be around people but is very much an outdoor, independent thing. We've taken her home for the weekend to make a decision, but think we're going to put her to sleep.
Part of me thinks we should see how an operation goes as she's still so bright, active for her age and enjoying life. She has no other health issues. She's an awful patient and still managed to escape out of the house because we left the door open for a few minutes, with a big barrier, whist one leg is fully bandaged from top to bottom.
On the other hand she is showing her age, cautious about jumping, doing the odd random wee in the house and spends most of her time snoozing. I think she's going a bit batty too. If it's not the it'll be something else in 6 months or a year?
Ahhh, tell me we're doing the right thing. Ok, I know that is a completely unreasonable question :(
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Scrumbled · 25/07/2014 20:54
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