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MIButterfly

(1,195 posts)
Thu Aug 28, 2025, 11:58 PM Aug 28

Martini - UPDATE

Today Martini and I went to the vet and her blood pressure was normal! I guess I wasn't as bad at getting the pills into her as I thought I was. She even gained a few ounces. She's still very thin, though.

I decided to forgo x-rays and an ultrasound at this time because I am leaning toward not putting her through surgery and chemo and the vet agreed. If they could guarantee that she'd have five good years after surgery and chemo, I'd do it tomorrow, but of course, they can't. I just can't see putting her through all that, having her suffer and then losing her anyway. I am more interested in quality of life than quantity of life. And right now, outside of sneezing blood two weeks ago, she's acting like a normal, healthy, (albeit skinny) cat.

So now we're just taking it one day at a time, Martini and me. Thank you, wonderful DUers for being here for us! It means more to me than you'll ever know.

Love,
MIButterfly (aka Martini's mom)





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Martini - UPDATE (Original Post) MIButterfly Aug 28 OP
Very happy for you and Martini! Bayard Aug 28 #1
Thank you, Bayard! MIButterfly Aug 29 #2
So happy to read this! SheltieLover Aug 29 #3
Thank you, SheltieLover! MIButterfly Aug 29 #5
That's such a wonderful update, thank you MIButterfly. JMCKUSICK Aug 29 #4
Thank you, JMCKUSICK! MIButterfly Aug 29 #6
You and Martini will enjoy each day together because each day is a forever day. Polly Hennessey Aug 29 #7
Thank you, Polly Hennessey! MIButterfly Aug 29 #8
That is good to hear. mwmisses4289 Aug 29 #9
Thank you, mwmisses4289! MIButterfly Aug 29 #10
Continuing vibes for your precious girl, and for you. May each day be blessed. niyad Saturday #11
Thank you, niyad! MIButterfly Saturday #12
Excellent unselfish decision on your part MIButterfly. George McGovern Monday #13
Thank you, George McGovern! MIButterfly Monday #14
You're welcome. George McGovern Monday #15
👍good going..nt Figarosmom Wednesday #16
Thank you, Figarosmom! MIButterfly Wednesday #17

JMCKUSICK

(3,813 posts)
4. That's such a wonderful update, thank you MIButterfly.
Fri Aug 29, 2025, 04:00 AM
Aug 29

I pray the good days are many for Martini and you, and please enjoy these days as if you were both teenagers

Polly Hennessey

(8,090 posts)
7. You and Martini will enjoy each day together because each day is a forever day.
Fri Aug 29, 2025, 10:15 AM
Aug 29

Martini has also been given a gift and that gift is you.

George McGovern

(9,153 posts)
13. Excellent unselfish decision on your part MIButterfly.
Mon Sep 1, 2025, 01:55 PM
Monday

Quality of life is paramount. It is the essence of existence. Blessings for Martini and you.
This is a quote found in Pets (I've forgotten who wrote it)
"One of our vets once said to me that we bring our animals into
our lives, knowing we will outlive them, but we do so anyway
because life is so much better with them in it."

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