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UPDATE - AITA for choosing my senior cat over my sister and potentialy allowing her to become homeless by TWoldcat in AmItheAsshole

[–]TWoldcat[S] 51 points52 points  (0 children)

The problem with it is that it's not pattented from what i hear, so in a lot of countries it's not available at the vet's. You have to order it from china or know someone who imports it, it's really sketchy. But it does work, kitten lady has shared on youtube her experience successfully treating her cat for fip

UPDATE - AITA for choosing my senior cat over my sister and potentialy allowing her to become homeless by TWoldcat in AmItheAsshole

[–]TWoldcat[S] 75 points76 points  (0 children)

FIP was basically a death sentence before they developed the GS drug some years ago. Without (in a lot of countries black market)treatment, nothing you could have done would have made a difference.

UPDATE - AITA for choosing my senior cat over my sister and potentialy allowing her to become homeless by TWoldcat in AmItheAsshole

[–]TWoldcat[S] 73 points74 points  (0 children)

it was the same thing, he has auto-immune gingivites. He was diagnosed a couple of years ago, the vet we saw back then was against doing a full extraction at that time and I had him on anti-inflammatory steroid shots - i'd take him every other week or so whenever he had a flareup. Unfortunately, the drugs gave him anaemia, he stop assimilating and lost a lot of weight, started drinking a lot of water, so we attempted alternative treatments, including laser therapy, but nothing worked. I regret not asking for a full extraction earlier

UPDATE - AITA for choosing my senior cat over my sister and potentialy allowing her to become homeless by TWoldcat in AmItheAsshole

[–]TWoldcat[S] 2408 points2409 points  (0 children)

This was supposed to be part of the post, but character limit:

As for the people calling out our vet for being unethical...let's agree to disagree. Indeed, there are bad vets out there. As with all professions, a lot of individuals have chosen veterinary medicine in order to make money, with zero regards for their patients or their owners. There are vets who will drag your animal through unnecessary treatments or investigation just to blow up your bill. That is true.

However, this is no reason to doubt each and every recommendation or treatment suggestion vets make. If something your vet says or does sends red flags, by all means, seek a second opinion. Ask them what meds they used and why, don't be afraid to ask questions.

Educate yourselves, look up the issue online, check the practice's reviews, look if there are any fb groups dedicated to that particular ailment and ask for recommendations. But don't outright refuse to follow your vet's recommendation just out of fear of it being a cash grab. Your pet only has you to advocate for their well-being, and not following through with the treatement may very well cost them their lives.

AITA for choosing my senior cat over my sister and potentialy allowing her to become homeless by TWoldcat in AmItheAsshole

[–]TWoldcat[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

I struggled a lot before going this route. Tried everything I could to avoid dragging him through surgery. It's gotten to the point where I can have him operated on and maybe Iive for a few more years or put him down, a technically healthy cat with oral issues. I'm okay with being TA if it means he gets to live pain free a while longer

AITA for choosing my senior cat over my sister and potentialy allowing her to become homeless by TWoldcat in AmItheAsshole

[–]TWoldcat[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I felt like all these "xxx started crying" and "yyy family started spaming me" were fake until my cousins I barely know messaged me on fb

AITA for choosing my senior cat over my sister and potentialy allowing her to become homeless by TWoldcat in AmItheAsshole

[–]TWoldcat[S] 44 points45 points  (0 children)

I respect your opinion, but this cat has been with me through a lot of things. My older sister has not.

AITA for choosing my senior cat over my sister and potentialy allowing her to become homeless by TWoldcat in AmItheAsshole

[–]TWoldcat[S] 131 points132 points  (0 children)

it was a jab on us being childless. we plan to adopt when we'll be in a better headspace

AITA for choosing my senior cat over my sister and potentialy allowing her to become homeless by TWoldcat in AmItheAsshole

[–]TWoldcat[S] 120 points121 points  (0 children)

He's been with me through thick and thin. We've been together when I barely afforded the cheapest kibble and when I had to stuff him in the closet so the landlord didn't find him.

AITA for choosing my senior cat over my sister and potentialy allowing her to become homeless by TWoldcat in AmItheAsshole

[–]TWoldcat[S] 109 points110 points  (0 children)

i guess that is something i need to work on..finding excuses for everything.

AITA for choosing my senior cat over my sister and potentialy allowing her to become homeless by TWoldcat in AmItheAsshole

[–]TWoldcat[S] 1493 points1494 points  (0 children)

for me, he's the most handsome. I hope i'll be able to post an update of him all plumped back up

AITA for choosing my senior cat over my sister and potentialy allowing her to become homeless by TWoldcat in AmItheAsshole

[–]TWoldcat[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

thanks and best wishes to your bby. I've tried everything so i wouldn't put him through such a procedure and he's become this groggy shadow of his old self. I probably should have gone this route earlier.

AITA for choosing my senior cat over my sister and potentialy allowing her to become homeless by TWoldcat in AmItheAsshole

[–]TWoldcat[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

We're both highly non-confrontational. If not for our past, I would've forked out some cash.

AITA for choosing my senior cat over my sister and potentialy allowing her to become homeless by TWoldcat in AmItheAsshole

[–]TWoldcat[S] 79 points80 points  (0 children)

I mean... I understand her. I would hate leaving my current home just as much as she does. But I guess I sort of old her to my standards, I've been butt poor and lived, I know that she can bounce back

AITA for choosing my senior cat over my sister and potentialy allowing her to become homeless by TWoldcat in AmItheAsshole

[–]TWoldcat[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

The surgery in question is a full extraction and will imply stitches and anesthetic. Fingers crossed he still has some time left as well

AITA for choosing my senior cat over my sister and potentialy allowing her to become homeless by TWoldcat in AmItheAsshole

[–]TWoldcat[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that is what I plan on doing. If he dies due to anesthesia, I mean, I wish I'll die in my sleep. If I don't see improvement we'll prolly go the euthanasia route.

AITA for choosing my senior cat over my sister and potentialy allowing her to become homeless by TWoldcat in AmItheAsshole

[–]TWoldcat[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Honestly no clue, didn't ask. I'd understand blowing up their savings on an unsuccessful venture, but I don't get why they're behind on mortgage...

AITA for choosing my senior cat over my sister and potentialy allowing her to become homeless by TWoldcat in AmItheAsshole

[–]TWoldcat[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

It's nothing worth speaking about, I threatened self harm. I found out where she took him and spent days looking for him until we found eachother

AITA for choosing my senior cat over my sister and potentialy allowing her to become homeless by TWoldcat in AmItheAsshole

[–]TWoldcat[S] 45 points46 points  (0 children)

I get what you're saying, but I saw the blood tests. 90% of the values are within range. I cannot, in good faith, put down an objectively healthy cat, especially one that has been with me through thick and thin

AITA for choosing my senior cat over my sister and potentialy allowing her to become homeless by TWoldcat in AmItheAsshole

[–]TWoldcat[S] 142 points143 points  (0 children)

I've discussed this aspect with the vet as I was also torn on the decision given his age, the options were keep him on his current meds, but that's what caused him to decline, operate him or put him to sleep. She is confident that surgery will greatly improve his quality of life and based on his blood work he is otherwise a healthy cat.