My cat is sick and I don't know what to do
I adopted my cat Mushy about 3 years ago when he was 4 years old. He's the first pet I've ever had.
So far there's been no health issues, but recently he's been having issues pooping.
I had various tests done and it turns out that he has a mass in his rectum that could possibly be cancerous.
So far I've spent about $4,000 on all the tests, appointments, and treatments.
I got pet insurance but they have so far denied one of the two claims I submitted because the symptoms happened before the policy started, even though I submitted a claim for a date after the policy went into effect.
I could continue to do more tests to determine if it's cancerous but it's very expensive to do that.
I'm not sure what to do. If I can't get any held from the insurance, I don't think I can afford to do more tests or have the mass removed.
I'm able to give him some relief using laxatives, but it's not a practical approach to handle the problem as it's a struggle to get him to take it.
If anyone has any advice I would appreciate it. Thanks.
TLDR: My cat is sick with what could be cancer, I can't afford testing or treatment, and I don't know what to do.