Hi Kris and kitty! Welcome to the club nopawdy wants to join. I'm so sorry the cancer returned. We see that a lot around here. And we are sorry you had to but glad you found us. What's your cat's name? How old/young is she? Are there any other health issues going on? It sounds like you went to an oncologist the second time?

Try not to panic. Anyone who's been through this can certainly relate. And 99.9999% of the time, our pets bounce back and amaze us with their resiliency.

We have these Tripawds What to Expect articles if you haven't seen them. Jerry's Required Reading List is helpful too, and so is our How to Care for Your Three Legged Cat book if you haven't seen it yet. Be sure to check out our Three Legged Cats discussion forum area too.

If there's one piece of advice I can give, it's to stay ahead of the pain. You want to make sure she comes home with great pain management , because that will make recovery easier for her and you. Be sure to find out what exactly she's getting, and how much leeway you have in administering each dosage. For instance, some meds say it's OK to give every 8-12 hours. If you find she is showing anxiety and can't get comfortable, it's probably safe to give the next dose earlier than the previous one. Just be sure to check with your vet before changing anything. And if you are bringing her home the same day, prepare for a bumpy ride. It's not the worst thing but it can be stressful seeing your cat so out of it. But, it's better than leaving her home alone in the clinic without supervision.

Stay strong! You can do this! Keep us posted on how surgery is going.