Our wonderful kitty was just diagnosed with cancer. We are waiting today (I took the day off work for it, I am such a wreck) to hear more details, but the initial findings were very bad.
So, what can I do to help her enjoy her last time with us? I know the vet will give us more information about pain meds (tho she doesn't seem to be in pain) and diet, but I wonder what other thoughts people can give. For example, it was from a friend that I learned it was OK to give her Pepcid A/C (confirmed dosage with vet), and I think that has been helping her tummy. Also, through googling I discovered that it is possible to euthanize in-home, which gives me some comfort for when her quality of life slips below an acceptable threshold. Anything else come to mind?
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posted by Calicatt
on Mar 27, 2013 -
13 answers
My wife died. Everyone keeps telling me I should have someone to talk to - a counselor or someone from hospice or whoever. I don't really feel like I need or want that, though. Am I harming myself by handling this on my own?
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posted by tylerkaraszewski
on Feb 17, 2013 -
67 answers
How to have a good last visit with a sick relative. She will recognize me, but her memory is pretty shot beyond that.
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posted by momus_window
on Apr 16, 2012 -
19 answers
What should I look for in choosing long term care and/or hospice facilities for my mom? Subquestion--anyone know of good ones on the SW Burbs of Chicago?
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posted by stormpooper
on Jan 30, 2012 -
9 answers
Can anybody recommend a quality hospice provider in the San Fernando Valley?
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posted by GIRLesq
on Dec 19, 2011 -
7 answers
My grandmother in the process of dying is suffering through a sudden dementia?... delirium?... from her medical condition that is causing her to be extremely belligerent and hurtful to those around her. We know this "isn't her," but we don't know what to do, what time to spend with her, what is going on. I'm looking for perspectives on this.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 26, 2011 -
18 answers
My mother's liver is failing, but nowhere near as fast as expected. She has been in home hospice care for two and a half months. My aunt wants me to take her to the doctor but I feel like the physical toll on my mother outweighs any probable benefit. Am I doing the wrong thing? What do I tell my aunt?
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posted by polyhedron
on Oct 13, 2011 -
16 answers
I need help coming up with something gracious to write on the 90th birthday card for someone who definitely won't make it to his 91st birthday.
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posted by DrGail
on Dec 17, 2010 -
12 answers
Grandma has been with no food/no water for 3 days now. How long might she go on?
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posted by yesster
on Sep 4, 2010 -
18 answers
Mother with terminal cancer, dad being an @#$ about her care, I want to take her in but it's complicated. How do I handle it?
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posted by stormpooper
on Oct 12, 2009 -
34 answers
GrandmaHelp Filter: What's the name for a live-in assistant/nurse who visits the house of an elderly person 3-5 days a week, helps them with grocery shopping, etc? What's the best way to find referrals for quality people that perform this service in South Florida?
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posted by xotis
on Aug 4, 2009 -
14 answers
We've come into a situation where we will need hospice care soon. What hospice do you recommend in the Tulsa, OK area?
posted by drleary
on May 25, 2009 -
3 answers
My Mother passed away last week. She was 84 and spent her last days with hospice care and a few additional professional caregivers that were needed to ease the process.
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posted by jorlando
on Oct 1, 2007 -
27 answers
HomeHospiceFilter: my father is coming to live with us in the midst of his battle with mesothelioma and melanoma. I have a couple of months to furnish our teeny-tiny (10x10 plus closet) guest room with stuff that's comfortable, practical, and homey. Of course, I have a teeny-tiny budget, too. Suggestions?
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posted by whatnot
on Mar 4, 2005 -
6 answers
Anyone have experience with hospice, in particular when there is no primary care giver available on a regular basis?
posted by noether
on Jan 12, 2004 -
8 answers
