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My mom has lymphoma. Spooky has liver and pancreas cancer. My mom's is treatable, but Spooky's is too advanced. We were told he realistically has 1-3 months. I hope it's closer to three. He's doing well so far, and I will be gone almost the entire month of June. I would like to have some more time with him before the end.
My girl was within 2 weeks of death, she had dropped well below 5 pounds. We put her on Leukeran and prednisolone and she spent another 13 months with us - she made it just short of her 18th birthday. She had small cell lymphoma. Do you know what "type" of cancer Spooky has, vs. where it is located?
All I know is that he has tumors on his liver and on his pancreas and that the cancer has spread to his surrounding tissues. They have put him on an anti-inflammatory and that may extend his life, but it's doubtful. He's pretty much eaten up on the inside. He's feeling good for now though. He's gets a B-12 shot today, and the appetite stimulants are helping him gain some weight back. On top of everything else (cancer, bad teeth, and a heart murmur) he has a kidney infection so he'll start an antibiotic tonight.
I was so happy to see him playing with catnip today. I took several photos and even a video. He's getting very spoiled, and he's slowly learning that if he waits for me at the bottom of the stairs, he can take the "mommy-vator" up and can skip having to walk himself. Today was a good day for him. I hope he has many, many more before the end.
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I was so happy to see him playing with catnip today. I took several photos and even a video. He's getting very spoiled, and he's slowly learning that if he waits for me at the bottom of the stairs, he can take the "mommy-vator" up and can skip having to walk himself. Today was a good day for him. I hope he has many, many more before the end.
Also start a notebook of all the cool things he does. It's so nice to read back on those times. It's tough to cry when the memories are making you laugh. As I said, it's a journey and you have the power to make it a good one.
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Please let us know, Peppermint , how your little guy is doing. This is so hard, I know. He was so lucky to have found you & you can be certain that he knows that.
And, thank you all for your lovely posts to the OP which were so full of understanding and consolation. The people on the CATS forum are just the best.
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All I know is that he has tumors on his liver and on his pancreas and that the cancer has spread to his surrounding tissues. They have put him on an anti-inflammatory and that may extend his life, but it's doubtful. He's pretty much eaten up on the inside. He's feeling good for now though. He's gets a B-12 shot today, and the appetite stimulants are helping him gain some weight back. On top of everything else (cancer, bad teeth, and a heart murmur) he has a kidney infection so he'll start an antibiotic tonight.
I was so happy to see him playing with catnip today. I took several photos and even a video. He's getting very spoiled, and he's slowly learning that if he waits for me at the bottom of the stairs, he can take the "mommy-vator" up and can skip having to walk himself. Today was a good day for him. I hope he has many, many more before the end.
All paws crossed that he continues to have many more playful days. I'm so sorry you have to leave him for so long. Prayers for your mother too. Be gentle with yourself.
Just a picture of our Spooky-man, playing with a catnip toy today. He started his antibiotics (for the kidneys) and the anti-inflammatory (to ease the pain/pressure from the tumors) today.
Just a picture of our Spooky-man, playing with a catnip toy today. He started his antibiotics (for the kidneys) and the anti-inflammatory (to ease the pain/pressure from the tumors) today.
What a beautiful boy he is. I am heartened to hear he had such a good day. I am keeping all of you in my prayers, for comfort, healing, and compassion. Love him and hold him as close as you can while you can. He would not be here today were it not for you. God bless you.
Just a picture of our Spooky-man, playing with a catnip toy today. He started his antibiotics (for the kidneys) and the anti-inflammatory (to ease the pain/pressure from the tumors) today.
Awww. I have black cats as well and have a special soft spot for them as they are so difficult to adopt out. You did double your saving when you saved him.
We too had a black furry boy (I ADORE black cats & now have a tuxedo lil gal) but he was the one that passed in '08.
I am so happy he had a good day too, & hope that maybe by some miracle he'll be w/ you alot longer than anyone expects. Again, my heart & prayers go out to you & God Willing, he'll be around for many, many more good days to come.
Keep going strong, Spooky, we ALL here are pulling for you!
Spooky is such a handsome boy! May he have many more playful days. Hang in there. We're pulling for you both.
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My mom's is treatable, but Spooky's is too advanced. We were told he realistically has 1-3 months. I hope it's closer to three. He's doing well so far, and I will be gone almost the entire month of June. I would like to have some more time with him before the end.
