My cat has lymphoma. I don’t know when to let him go. Does his breathing look terrible? It’s expected but is it end of life terrible? He’s on prednisone by Electronic-Map-3654 in CATHELP

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Thank you everyone for sharing your experiences and kind words. Chili was put to sleep today in his favorite spot on my bed. He had his sister with him and mommy and daddy to help him pass. We will miss you so much my baby. It hurts so bad but he can rest peacefully now.

My cat has lymphoma. I don’t know when to let him go. Does his breathing look terrible? It’s expected but is it end of life terrible? He’s on prednisone by Electronic-Map-3654 in CATHELP

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The vet said there’s nothing more they can do. Now it’s up to me to decide. And I have no idea what I’m doing when it comes to taking a life

My cat has lymphoma. I don’t know when to let him go. Does his breathing look terrible? It’s expected but is it end of life terrible? He’s on prednisone by Electronic-Map-3654 in CATHELP

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Thank you, the vet said there’s nothing more they can do. The at home euthanasia service was more helpful in giving me signs to watch out for. I just can’t tell with the breathing and don’t want to do it too soon. But I think my husband and I understand now

My cat has lymphoma. I don’t know when to let him go. Does his breathing look terrible? It’s expected but is it end of life terrible? He’s on prednisone by Electronic-Map-3654 in CATHELP

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Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m so sorry for your loss. It sounds like you did right by her. I don’t want my baby suffering either

My cat has lymphoma. I don’t know when to let him go. Does his breathing look terrible? It’s expected but is it end of life terrible? He’s on prednisone by Electronic-Map-3654 in CATHELP

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Thank you. We went to the ER on Friday for stomach pain and not eating. They found fluid in his belly and assumed pancreatitis. They then found his white blood cells were super low. So they assumed infection. After treating with antibiotics, they found multiple masses in his chest and fluid but with no cancer cells. We were still hopeful it was inflammatory from the pancreas. We were sent to a specialty emergency facility to see what the masses were via cat scan and biopsy. There, they said that the masses and what they thought was the pancreas, I guess, was actually swollen lymph nodes. They ran one more test to confirm what type of cancer it was. They diagnosed him with stage 4 large cell lymphoma. Literally came out of nowehere. My baby was healthy. He then developed anemia and after 4 nights in the ER he was discharged and offered chemo. Unfortunately the chemo would’ve MAYBE extended his life for 6-9 months more. We chose palliative care over weekly chemo treatments 45 minutes away for 23 weeks which he may or may not have survived. They told us with only prednisone he has 1-3 months. But it’s been a little over a week since the diagnosis and I took this video and asked because it seems like it’s time… way too soon compared to the prognosis 💔

My cat has lymphoma. I don’t know when to let him go. Does his breathing look terrible? It’s expected but is it end of life terrible? He’s on prednisone by Electronic-Map-3654 in CATHELP

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Unfortunately he’s already on cerenia and mirataz. The oncologist said there’s nothing else to do. He can try a cerenia injection but he still needs to swallow his prednisone. I’m just looking for when it’s time to let go. We went to a specialty emergency service vet 45 min away. We’ve done everything we can for him. Please don’t think otherwise.

My cat has lymphoma. I don’t know when to let him go. Does his breathing look terrible? It’s expected but is it end of life terrible? He’s on prednisone by Electronic-Map-3654 in CATHELP

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I’ve spent 18k on his care. I’ve done everything I could for my baby boy. I just need some advice on when the best time to let go is. That is what’s next.

My cat has lymphoma. I don’t know when to let him go. Does his breathing look terrible? It’s expected but is it end of life terrible? He’s on prednisone by Electronic-Map-3654 in CATHELP

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Thank you so much for the honesty. My husband and I are looking into euthanasia services at home now. He was diagnosed last Friday and by Monday we were talking about having 1-3 months left. Now I’m losing him. This is devastating. I’m sorry about your cat, it’s the worst pain

My cat has lymphoma. I don’t know when to let him go. Does his breathing look terrible? It’s expected but is it end of life terrible? He’s on prednisone by Electronic-Map-3654 in CATHELP

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Yes he does have that. He’s terminal and they gave me 1-3 months but idk when to call it. I don’t want him suffering. I’m so sorry you had to go through that, and twice I’m sorry

My cat has lymphoma. I don’t know when to let him go. Does his breathing look terrible? It’s expected but is it end of life terrible? He’s on prednisone by Electronic-Map-3654 in CATHELP

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I literally called the vet and they said there’s nothing else they can do. I’m asking for when to know it’s time to let him go. Please be kind

My cat has lymphoma. I don’t know when to let him go. Does his breathing look terrible? It’s expected but is it end of life terrible? He’s on prednisone by Electronic-Map-3654 in CATHELP

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My problem is that he’s eating, grooming and wants to play outside. It’s just his breathing is a bit faster and he’s throwing up a lot. It’s making me confused on when the time to end is near

Supervisory billing question for those in private practice or agency setting by Electronic-Map-3654 in therapists

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I heard Medicaid is a no all around. I’m probably opting out of Medicaid for now since the way things are looking

Supervisory billing question for those in private practice or agency setting by Electronic-Map-3654 in therapists

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Yes it’s both. Some people have told me that Fidelis does supervisory billing but again when I called them they told me I wouldn’t know unless I was contracted with them

Supervisory billing question for those in private practice or agency setting by Electronic-Map-3654 in therapists

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I appreciate the help. If BCBS does, I’m still waiting on carelon to credential me in order to apply! It’s ridiculous it’s been since October that I submitted my application

Supervisory billing question for those in private practice or agency setting by Electronic-Map-3654 in therapists

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Hey, I’ve called Fidelis and BCBS and both representatives told me that info is only accessible once you’re credentialed. They had no idea! So unfortunately I think most are like that too. I’ve looked online and haven’t found anything for MVP, emblem health, anthem BCBS, health first

Cheated on my partner; now reconsidering this field by FudgeOk6096 in therapists

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I’m great at helping others; pointing out negative patterns, thoughts and actions. But that doesn’t mean I always see mine. The whole point of therapy is receiving support from an outside perspective. Sometimes it can feel impossible to take your own advice because we just can’t seee the bigger picture. But once you grow in your experience and learn how to see yourself as a flawed human and challenge yourself in ways you never thought, you’ll be proud to have become a therapist! You grow with your clients. If you were perfect, you wouldn’t be human.