Spot is very Ill - I don't know what is best for him

mug punter wrote:
Thank you.

wrote:
Cats hide pain and illness extremely well, and we often don't see it
until it's pretty bad.

Megan

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AKA Animal Luva

mug punter wrote:
PawsForThought wrote:
From: "Animal luva"


1. Felines posess a higher pain threshold than other animals.

or

2. Felines feel the same amount of pain but express their suffering
less than other animals ?

Absolutely #2 is correct. Cats, by their very nature as predators,
will not exhibit pain, in most instances. Some vets are now of the
opinion that cats when having surgery should be given pain
medication, instead of just thinking they aren't in pain because they
don't show it. ________

Thank you.

I understand it must be very difficult to judge, even for the very
experienced.

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AKA Animal Luva

mug punter wrote:
PawsForThought wrote:
From: "Animal luva"


1. Felines posess a higher pain threshold than other animals.

or

2. Felines feel the same amount of pain but express their suffering
less than other animals ?

Absolutely #2 is correct. Cats, by their very nature as predators,
will not exhibit pain, in most instances. Some vets are now of the
opinion that cats when having surgery should be given pain
medication, instead of just thinking they aren't in pain because they
don't show it. ________

Thank you.

I understand it must be very difficult to judge, even for the very
experienced.

Oops, Outlook Express changed the account, hence the different reply name

AKA Animal Luva

in article , PawsForThought at
olitter wrote on 10/12/03 4:36 PM:

From: "mug punter"

PawsForThought wrote:
From: "Animal luva"


1. Felines posess a higher pain threshold than other animals.

or

2. Felines feel the same amount of pain but express their suffering
less than other animals ?

Absolutely #2 is correct. Cats, by their very nature as predators,
will not exhibit pain, in most instances. Some vets are now of the
opinion that cats when having surgery should be given pain
medication, instead of just thinking they aren't in pain because they
don't show it. ________

Thank you.

I understand it must be very difficult to judge, even for the very
experienced.

Yes, it most definitely is. Good luck with your kitty. I'm very sorry to
hear
Spot is so ill.

Lauren
________
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Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm

I'm very sorry too What a difficult time for you.

Karen

in article , PawsForThought at
olitter wrote on 10/12/03 4:36 PM:

From: "mug punter"

PawsForThought wrote:
From: "Animal luva"


1. Felines posess a higher pain threshold than other animals.

or

2. Felines feel the same amount of pain but express their suffering
less than other animals ?

Absolutely #2 is correct. Cats, by their very nature as predators,
will not exhibit pain, in most instances. Some vets are now of the
opinion that cats when having surgery should be given pain
medication, instead of just thinking they aren't in pain because they
don't show it. ________

Thank you.

I understand it must be very difficult to judge, even for the very
experienced.

Yes, it most definitely is. Good luck with your kitty. I'm very sorry to
hear
Spot is so ill.

Lauren
________
See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe
Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html
http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html
Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm

I'm very sorry too What a difficult time for you.

Karen

PawsForThought wrote:
2. Felines feel the same amount of pain but express their suffering
less than other animals ?

Absolutely #2 is correct. Cats, by their very nature as predators,
will not exhibit pain, in most instances. Some vets are now of the
opinion that cats when having surgery should be given pain
medication, instead of just thinking they aren't in pain because
they don't show it. ________

Thank you.

I understand it must be very difficult to judge, even for the very
experienced.

Yes, it most definitely is. Good luck with your kitty. I'm very
sorry to hear Spot is so ill.

Lauren

Yes, our vet certainly seems a little confused but I presume there's not
enough specific detail available for him.
Thank you for your kind thoughts.

PawsForThought wrote:
2. Felines feel the same amount of pain but express their suffering
less than other animals ?

Absolutely #2 is correct. Cats, by their very nature as predators,
will not exhibit pain, in most instances. Some vets are now of the
opinion that cats when having surgery should be given pain
medication, instead of just thinking they aren't in pain because
they don't show it. ________

Thank you.

I understand it must be very difficult to judge, even for the very
experienced.

Yes, it most definitely is. Good luck with your kitty. I'm very
sorry to hear Spot is so ill.

Lauren

Yes, our vet certainly seems a little confused but I presume there's not
enough specific detail available for him.
Thank you for your kind thoughts.

Karen wrote:
2. Felines feel the same amount of pain but express their
suffering less than other animals ?

Absolutely #2 is correct. Cats, by their very nature as predators,
will not exhibit pain, in most instances. Some vets are now of the
opinion that cats when having surgery should be given pain
medication, instead of just thinking they aren't in pain because
they don't show it. ________

Thank you.

I understand it must be very difficult to judge, even for the very
experienced.

Yes, it most definitely is. Good luck with your kitty. I'm very
sorry to hear
Spot is so ill.

Lauren

I'm very sorry too What a difficult time for you.

Karen

Thank you for your kindness.
I'll survive...

Karen wrote:
2. Felines feel the same amount of pain but express their
suffering less than other animals ?

Absolutely #2 is correct. Cats, by their very nature as predators,
will not exhibit pain, in most instances. Some vets are now of the
opinion that cats when having surgery should be given pain
medication, instead of just thinking they aren't in pain because
they don't show it. ________

Thank you.

I understand it must be very difficult to judge, even for the very
experienced.

Yes, it most definitely is. Good luck with your kitty. I'm very
sorry to hear
Spot is so ill.

Lauren

I'm very sorry too What a difficult time for you.

Karen

Thank you for your kindness.
I'll survive...

"Animal luva" wrote in message ...
He's a 13yr old neutered male cat recently diagnosed with oral squamous cell
carcinoma and we been advised to prepare for euthanasia.
He's been prescribed metacam in a final bid to make his last days more
comfortable and we've been informed that Spot "will let us know when it's
time"
Needless to say I've trawled the internet. I've got my head around most of
it - except where it comes to a cats pain threshold. Obviously, it's vital I
understand this so can anyone tell me which if any of these statements are
true?

1. Felines posess a higher pain threshold than other animals.

or

2. Felines feel the same amount of pain but express their suffering less
than other animals ?

We know this is true. Cats are stoic by nature. They do not show illness easily.


Thank you.


This link might help you know when it is time:

http://angelshavenhere.homestead.com...edecision.html

Best of luck to you,

-L.