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Pet Forum / Miscellaneous / Animal Health / June 2008Palliative Care
What types of palliative care is usually given to a cat with cancer and how comfortable can they be made? The cat is at the point now where he is eating irregularily, but I cannot see any evidence of pain. He sleeps most of the time and is listless. Would prednisone be a good choice? (my usual newserver is down) Steve Martin writes: > What types of palliative care is usually given to a cat with cancer and > how comfortable can they be made? The cat is at the point now where he is > eating irregularily, but I cannot see any evidence of pain. Why do you not think that is evidence of pain?  SignatureJohn Hasler john@dhh.gt.org Dancing Horse Hill Elmwood, WI USA > Steve Martin writes: >> What types of palliative care is usually given to a cat with cancer [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Why do you not think that is evidence of pain? Why do people who have nothing constructive to say open their mouths? > Why do people who have nothing constructive to say open their mouths? I believe John was asking for clarification. In other words, has the cat ever eaten irregularly before? (sometimes cats get weird with their diet). Are there any other symptoms of diet, bathroom habits or sleep out of whack? I don't think he was being mean. Sharon writes: > I believe John was asking for clarification. I was asking a simple direct question. People often think that animals are not in pain unless they whine or howl or do something equally ostentatious. This is not true. Determining the extent of an animal's pain is not easy. Are the cat's pulse and/or respiration elevated? Is it less active than normal? We already know it is eating irregularly. SignatureJohn Hasler john@dhh.gt.org Dancing Horse Hill Elmwood, WI USA > What types of palliative care is usually given to a cat with cancer and > how comfortable can they be made? The cat is at the point now where he > is eating irregularily, but I cannot see any evidence of pain. He sleeps > most of the time and is listless. Would prednisone be a good choice? > > (my usual newserver is down) Steve, I'm sorry to hear about your cat's situation. I think the best answer to your question would come from a discussion with your vet. I would suggest that you request any medication be prescribed in liquid form as I find this is easier than a pill to administer to cats, especially one that is not feeling well. Margaret Hi you could join this group and get help for your cat blacksalveandpetswithcancer-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > What types of palliative care is usually given to a cat with cancer and > how comfortable can they be made? > The cat is at the point now where he > is eating irregularily, but I cannot see any evidence of pain. not eating can be a signature of pain. As well as being very quiet, hiding, or excessive sleeping. Pain can exhibit itself in many forms. I am sorry but I cannot answer your question, this group seems to be quite lame I have noticed in just a few days of reading it. Maybe you should try another group? I haven't seen any attempt to answer your question and some "passive-aggressive answers" ;-). (Maybe filled with people trying to get money for advice) There are several cat newsgroups that freely give advice, you might try one of those, rec.pets.cats.* > What types of palliative care is usually given to a cat with cancer and > how comfortable can they be made? The cat is at the point now where he > is eating irregularily, but I cannot see any evidence of pain. He sleeps > most of the time and is listless. Would prednisone be a good choice? > > (my usual newserver is down) (Maybe filled with people trying to get > money for advice) How dos that work on usenet? |
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