I never did call, because she started doing much better with it yesterday. I mean, it seemed to be lasting for the duration. She already comes at the 8 hour mark for her next dose though.
Today I'll let the vets know my decision against surgery so I guess she will be started on the piroxicam. I thought she would go on prednisolone, but apparently the piroxicam is more effective, along with the gabapentin, for controlling pain and inflammation with this type of cancer. I am not very happy about using this class of drug on Jennie, I'm adamantly against it's casual use in cats, I've always said I never would except as a Last Resort, but well here we are at the Last Resort.
One of my problems with it is the vet's stated need for frequent blood work. I understand the need for this, generally speaking, but I am not sure it should be necessary with Jennie's situation. If she's going to be on it, let her be on it. The whole point, in my opinion, is to let her live out her life in peace and as pain free as possible. I don't want to be dragging her to the vet every 2 weeks for blood work. And I worry it will cause stomach pain and decrease her appetite. But of course won't know until I try it.