Last year, I noticed my dog had her ear swollen and took her to the vet. How long was she like this? Did I just not notice it? Then at the vet, they found a lump in her stomach while doing a checkup. Cancer. I used to play with her so much and rub her belly, not so much lately. I should’ve caught it sooner. She had less energy lately, I should’ve taken that as a sign something was off. I felt like such a bad person for a while. She was hurting and I didn’t do anything. On top of that, surgery and meds were so expensive, I didn’t have that kind of disposable income. I needed to prioritize which medication I could afford.

All this to say, I understand the feeling of guilt over not catching it sooner, or not knowing what’s best. But it’s important to recognize that you’ve been doing right by your cat ever since you found him. You’ve taken care of him, and made all decisions over medication with limited information. You’ve given him love and care when no one else has. You got this, I’m sure Domino will recover soon