With older pets, sometimes the risk of anaesthesia is higher than the risk of a slow growing illness, considering the age of the pet. Which is why sometimes vets will advise ‘do nothing, just monitor’, because it’s the best course of action for the pets health. Ask the vet what the risks of both are. They can never say with certainty though, it’s always just balancing probabilities. It’s never easy to make these decisions.
Comment on Discussion Thread 🍹 Friday 7 November 2025
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 5 days ago
Cat health, cancer mention, surgery mention
I got a reply and it could be a Bowenoid in situ carcinoma which isn’t caused by light and I don’t need the UV film. A biopsy and surgical removal can be done by Melbcat’s usual vet but it requires a general anaesthetic. I’ll talk to them about it. I have fears due to her age and blood pressure (and a dream about her not surviving a surgery before any of this was discussed). But if she has a good chance of pulling up okay I might think about it. In the meantime while I weigh things up and maybe arrange it I’ll continue the Aldara. ___
SituationCake@aussie.zone 5 days ago
imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 5 days ago
That sounds like a good plan.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 5 days ago
🤞