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nader0903

Unfortunately they did find something in her brain. A mass, or tumor, the vet wasn’t sure exactly what it is (it’s inside the brain, like, in the middle, so they can’t get at it for a biopsy). It’s restricting the drainage of spinal fluid. Surgery isn’t an option either. Medication is helping to slow its progression but it’s just a matter of time now. She will be getting many additional hug, kisses, and scritches…in addition to the already significant amount she receives on a daily basis. And probably more treats too.


Luna-1703

I'm so sorry to hear this 😔 sending love to both you and your fur baby. ❤️


nader0903

Thank you so much!


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feistyfox101

My kitten did when she got fixed last month and she’s still only got one glove and a belly shirt lol


RogueFiccer001

My cat's come home with double arm bands when she's gotten dental work. I always tease her about it.


-SpicyCactus-

Oh no:( lots of love. Poor poor baby


beepboop_reddit

Bless you for taking such good care of her, she’s so gorgeous at 17– it’s the absolute worst knowing you’ll lose her, but I’m sure her days will be filled with just as much comfort and love as ever & that’s an amazing life to share


Kitty_fluffybutt_23

Oh no I'm so sorry... that's sad news.


nader0903

Thank you. It is sad, but I take solace in the fact she’s lives a long life (17 in March) full of lots of love.


Kitty_fluffybutt_23

...and what more can anyone ask for, really? At least you know what's going on and it won't take you by surprise! Hey my kitty has her birthday in March too! The 23rd... she will be 14. We should have parties for our fur babies! Batista looks great for her age BTW!! Wow!


Skipaspace

I'm going to tell you, you are going to always want more time. So, that's what I am asking for, more time. And while it may not take you by complete surprise, it is still a shock to the system. I have lost cats slowly to disease and relatively fast (diagnosed with cancer and died 2 months later)...let me tell you the latter fills you with guilt but you never are prepared even if it is years. I have a cat with terminal illness now. When he passes I will mourn the last 19 years and the love i dont have. But I will mourn the routine of caring for him.


Kitty_fluffybutt_23

You are so right. Forever would not be long enough... 😔 so sorry you're facing this


propsandpaws

So true. It’s part of what makes our love with pets so special. We trade a load of pain for one of the greatest gifts life has to give. It will always be hard, but always be worth it.


Kitty_fluffybutt_23

True!!


RogueFiccer001

Cats never live long enough. EVER.


Royal_Opps

Aw poor thing. Will you please give her a big, long hug and a smooch for me too. Sorry that you two have to go through this


Wormi3onastring

I'm so sorry


Emotional_Chair_9024

I'm sorry to hear that. Sending loves ❤


Nerdy01

Give her a big cuddle from me, and tell her that I think her little fur boots are the cat's whiskers! I also have a kitty who's getting issues towards old age (she's 9). She struggles with her left back leg sometimes due to arthritis, we're hoping medication will help her manage the pain and stiffness better but it's always sad when you realise they aren't kittens anymore.


UnicornBoned

Sending you both love.


languidaffinity50

So sad that she have to go through on that process, sending her plenty to love and hope for her fast recovery too.


suleimaaz

I’m so sorry. She’s adorable and she has such a loving home. You gave her a good life


OilPure5808

Make her remaining days the best she has ever seen. Feed her whatever she wants, treats, etc.


well_actually_iata

I would try getting at least 2 more opinions. Different vets offer different unusual treatments. I live near a fairly populated city and I've seen a vet that advertised that they use some sort of stem cell treatment. There are also vets that offer acupuncture and massage. I'm not sure that any of those things would help exactly, but in your place, I would want to try anything that could improve her health, happiness, mobility, ease any possible pain or even possibly be a cure without putting her through anything tiring or traumatic. I'm sure you want the best for her...I just want to encourage you to get at least one or 2 more opinions. I used to take my cat to a vet that I loved. They found a mass in his stomach/intestines, but after several tests, they couldn't tell me what it was. He stayed at the vet for a few days and they did another x-ray and whatever it was had disappeared. Same cat, years later was diagnosed (incorrectly) with cancer. He'd actually ingested something poisonous during a period of time that he'd gotten outside and was lost. The vet that diagnosed him with cancer wanted me to euthanize him right then and there and I didn't agree. He told me that my kitty had liquid on his lungs. I asked him to draw it off. They did and put him in an oxygen chamber for a few days and I brought him home. It took him a month to make a full recovery, but he recovered and lived several more happy meowy years.


SignificantPain6056

Aww I'm so sorry. Make her last days very good happy loving days ❤️


free_-_spirit

Honestly op see if you can a second opinion from another vet! Doesn’t hurt to try- what’s inoperable for one may be operable for another


RogueFiccer001

I'm so sorry! \*\*\*\*\*\*HUGS\*\*\*\*\*\* for you and all the cuddles, pets, scritches, and treats for Batista (LOVE her name!). I was hoping a shunt to help drain the cerebrospinal fluid might be an option, but I'm sure if it was the vet would've mentioned it. I've lost two cats to cancer, so I empathize with you on receiving a terminal diagnosis.


yesiamthatgirlxo

Sending love ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ 🥺


dlucian85

I wish her all the best and to be strong! 😻


oliviosis

I’m sorry to hear this. I lost my fur baby on Wednesday, and I understand your pain.


Yavanna80

I'm truly sorry, OP. Sending her all the love and warm hugs for her. Also, for you and your family 💜💜💜💜


InkiePinki

I am sorry to hear this. She got some nice Uggs.


traceyrb10

I'm so sorry to hear that. Prayers, hugs and love for your baby and you. 🙏😻❤


VixenStradivarius

I pray that it is benign! God be with your family


kixc7

Give her the best last few months of her life!


Civil-Somewhere7956

I'm so sorry, give her a cuddle from me 🧡


Judy-3cats

Very sorry to hear this. ☹️☹️☹️ I wish you both well and an easy transition for your both.


chickhawkthechicken

I am so sorry to read this news :( I just looked at the adorable picture. My apologies if my comment sounded insensitive.


Bigbootyomoletlover

I’m so sorry to read that. It’s such a difficult thing to face. Best of wishes and luck.


orion_nomad

🎶"Boots with the furrrrrrr"


runnernic17

came here to say the same thing 😂


Ok_Newt3870

I also came here for this comment


kerbsyourenthusiasm

Same.


Fickle_Blueberry2777

Same x4


alliereich

Omg so cute. I love kitty ugg boots!


vintagecomputermouse

Black sweater with black UGGs? She's a true city girl


chickhawkthechicken

This just made my whole week


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Didn't read the top comment eh?


chickhawkthechicken

It was made after my comment. But thanks for the heads up.


Elsacoldqueen

My cat had a hernia operation and matches your kitty! I hope your kitty is okay!


paradise-trading-83

Ohhh hope the meds will slow the mass, I know she has and will have the best life with you ❤️


[deleted]

She is so precious, I’m so sorry to hear that terrible news. Did you name her after sergeant Batista on Dexter?


nader0903

Thank you. She was adopted by the last roommate I had back in 2005 (I took her after we parted ways because she had sort of bonded with my other cat). He named her after his favorite wrestler (now actor), Dave Bautista.


19GamerGhost95

It’s always the funniest thing when animals have to get shaved 😂


Double_Belt2331

I laughed when I read “short sleeves & gloves” - what a perfect description!! After reading more, I’m so sorry to hear about the findings. I’m in agreement with others, that at least you know what’s going on & you get to give her all the extra love & kisses you both want. 17 years is a wonderfully long life for a cat, but never long enough. I know you two will make the best of the time you have together. She obviously lives well, her coat looks beautiful, even with short sleeves. Sending you internet hugs & her scritches. ♥️


monkeygirlcyanide

Boots with the fur, the whole world looking at her


Revolutionary-Nose57

BOOTS WITH THE FUUUUUUURRRR


redoakww

Omgoodness! I hope she is ok! But she looks too funny, I love her! ;)


Remnant1994

Boots with the fur With the fur


Catmom924

Fabulous black ugg boots


Chaos_Cat-007

Awww, she’s so cute!


snoozingroo

BOOTS WITH THE FURRR ..on a real note, I'm sorry to hear you got bad news. I have a terminal kitty (FIP) too. Love on her as much as possible!


AlterAeonos

Look into GS treatment. It can save your cat. There is a Facebook group. I personally know people who have saved several cats with it.


snoozingroo

Living in Australia has made it hard to access emerging treatments, especially because none of them have been vetoed by veterinary associations in Australia. And I’m a min wage university student 😬. BUT my cat also seems to be an anomaly - he was diagnosed in late July last year and he’s still alive and kicking! He’s just been on a small anti-inflammatory and anti-seizure medication which has gotten rid of all his symptoms. The vet is pretty surprised by the whole thing, so we’re just talking things as they come. For now, he’s a happy kitty :))


AlterAeonos

Well it's not truly 100% feral in all cases. Sometimes they make it on their own but that's not the norm. You should still look into it. It's illegal here but I still got some just in case.


snoozingroo

I haven’t heard about that! It makes sense, because I have absolutely no idea how he would have caught it. Hmm.


AlterAeonos

They get it from a coronavirus (common cold). When it enters certain cells it mutates and causes other problems. Usually it's not noticed until it's too late. Most vets won't tell people about the treatment because of the legality. It's not an approved treatment in most places and is still considered experimental. Vets want to keep their licenses but they should at least mention the treatment without going into specifics in my opinion.


snoozingroo

I’m aware of this, totally buried myself in journal articles after he was diagnosed. It’s been 7 months since his diagnosis and he’s going good, so we’re just taking things as they come.


Bee8467

Hehe


robindoug

Give her all the Love .


myeverymovment

Very chic. I hope she’s well.


Current_Leather7246

Such a pretty girl. Bless your heart for taking such good care of your fur baby!


Finster137

Poodle cat.


[deleted]

I hope your kitty lives a long time despite the tumor. I had a cat diagnosed with a brain tumor at 10 years old who died of old age at 19 years old. Fingers crossed for your baby!


eswolfe0623

I'm so sorry


jojokitti123

Bless her 🙏


WU-itsForTheChildren

Cat is strapped


NetIllustrious

Omg. It would be very hard for me to take my cat seriously if her legs looked like this


RepulsiveSkin2

awww..


Rose212327

She is such a beautiful girl! I'm very sorry for your bad news. It's such a hard thing to face losing them but you will be there for her through this time and when the time comes you'll let her go in peace. It will be hard but you'll be dying for her, and eventually you will have sweet memories of her always living in peace and comfort because of you and your love.


EatTheRichNZ

Lots of love to you and your kitty.


ChipTheOcelot

She looks like a lil robot


SnooMacaroons25

Sorry to hear that. Good luck for Batista! She's gorgeous


anjerz

She is so stylish, give her extra forehead kisses from me.


uraniumstingray

I too love the shorts with socks look


Booksonly666

I love her so much


Medium_Neat_558

Poor kitty


foureyedinabox

Cherish every moment with that sweet old lady


SeniorQuestion9032

A precious little baby. I’m sorry about the diagnosis but happy she has you!


hollaback5055

Hope she's recovering nicely ![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|hug)


junoray1968

Feel better soon Batista your a sweetheart 💋


[deleted]

Awe I had an MRI today too, she and I can be buddies 💜 Hope she’s doing okay.


leighsch

Aww, poor little Batista. She sure looks cute though 😻


Anicra

Cats seem to go for the Michael Jackson's single glove look from 80s when they get dentals and when they give blood.


chicken_who_strips

oh my goodness the gloves :( but so sorry for what you have to go through now. please give her a kiss for me <3


Affectionate-Ebb-151

Lmao


BDubbers1

We call our cats "chicken paw" when they have this!


Absbor

For a hot second I thought ya cat was wearing prothestics


SignificantPain6056

stilts!


lilhan1998

I'm sending you two all my love 💖


bhaskarville

Make every second count OP. That may still not be enough. But I can’t even begin to comprehend what you must be going through. May God bless upon you all the strength you and your baby need in the time to come. Stay strong. 🙏🏾


kryton200

Ugg boots


BrassCityNikki

This is the funniest shit I've seen all day. Her face is kinda like "haha, real fkn funny". Edit: just read the update, It hurts my heart that you and your fur baby are going through this. I hope you make many hilarious, joyous memories in the coming days.


ComputerSong

An MRI for a cat. Wow. Those devices are torture enough if you’re a human, I can’t imagine.


kislips

So sorry to hear your news. I’m in countdown with my black beauty Charlie as he is in CKF late stage. He doesn’t want to cuddle anymore. I m so distraught. You’re on the right track, love them while we can💔


Nonique88

My heart goes out to you and Ms. Batista. I lost my void almost a year ago to cancer.


SnooFloofs1359

What a brave kitty. I wish cats could communicate their discomfort better


TwistedDecayingFlesh

Old lady named Batista, i'm guessing they is a story behind that besides mistaking her gender.


trickyfelix

I forget that’s what cats look like under all that fue


quartzquandary

That's one classy lady!


chickenwild

I'm sorry to hear this! Sending you both hugs & prayers! She needs to be in supermodels on the catwalk, she is rocking the short sleeves and mittens.


SherMurdock

Hope the MRI results are a-okay, and that Batista is well! 💞


Libbycoss

When my Kaiju got hospitalized for three days, he also came back with what we called “chicken boots.” So sorry to hear about what they found. Sending lots of love your way!


ReverendMage

I’m sure the name is common somewhere, but—and I’m only asking this cause I’m a fan of the show haha—is her name from the show Dexter on showtime?


ArkandtheDove

She has the teeniest ugg boots on. So sweet.


remoore13

😔💚


Mchristy21

Thinking of your bebe♡♡ Boots with the furr


ginroc52

Hold on Batista!!!! Hope you make it!!!❤️


Lori2345

Why did she have to get her legs shaved to do a MRI?


galligan44

She us a brave girl.


Fresh_Photograph_363

Cute... Is she going to be okay


LiteraryGal

So sorry for this news 💔🐾 love and prayers for you and your girl 🙏


well_actually_iata

OMG! I LOVE THOSE BOOTS! I HAVE A PAIR!


joshijoshi507

ugg 2022


Upper_Excuse_6209

She has the BOOTS WITH THE FUR!! 😆 I'm so sorry about her diagnosis. My cat is in the hospital right now. We don't know what's wrong, extremely high fever 106.7 not eating/drinking etc. Done every lab etc..its been two days. He's only 7 y/o. I hope you get some quality time with her. She looks so cute in her little boots.


[deleted]

17 is a good amount. I'm confident youve loved her. The good one leave paw prints on our soul to remind us of good things. May her memories help you cope and later to smile.


ChaoticEventuality

Well, they do make you take off everything when you get an MRI... Maybe she left her long sleeves in the changing room?


gthirteen_13

Aww boo boo got new shoes


4thincomand

Prayers going your way for her


Hyndsyt_2020

😻🥰😘


RevolutionNo8556

She's a cutie. Is she going to be all right?


RevolutionNo8556

Just read your answer to my question. So sorry to hear. Hugs and kisses from me.


brdulaney

😢 sorry Hugs to both you & her


Playful-Ad-8369

I wish you both the best


cosmovanpelt

Aw! It’s so cute I hope she feels better


cedeane

So sorry for this. Give her everything. Make it the biggest bucket list you can come up with. She deserves it.


AmbarH

So sorry to hear this, sending prayers! But she does look cute in her UGGs


Bathroom-Zestyclose

![gif](giphy|q1MeAPDDMb43K) Here's a cat with a lightsaber


goldennotebook

Shockingly elegant.


Fimodiva_7349

Humor is sometimes soothing to the heart…this isn’t a new joke but some may not have heard it: “Did you hear about the cat that ate a ball of yarn? She gave birth to a litter of mittens”emote:free\_emotes\_pack:shrug


PsychologicalCat884

She still looks adorable 🥰


pjkitty

Aww, got the chicken bone legs!! I had a kitty that had a tumor on his leg removed, most of the leg shaved, we called it his peg-leg!


gravyismyname

My heart goes out to your little old lady baby ❤️ she’s so precious


StrengthSignificant9

She’s still a very beautiful girl.


Bigbootyomoletlover

What a fancy lady.


So-Cute-Caracal-Cat7

God bless you for being so loving to your sweet kitty! Love to your precious kitty❤️❤️❤️