Rutherford will be having surgery.

[jenluckenbach]

Rutherford has a growth on his back, directly over his spine. It has grown and changed since first spotted 7 months ago. The vet feels it should be removed.

So, this Thursday, he will go under the knife. And then the lump will be biopsied.

He had pre-surgery blood work done, as well as a urinalysis (they do the 2 procedures as 1 "senior" profile) Should know the results tomorrow.

Hopefully all will go well.

[Freedom]

Will be praying for Rutherford on Thursday; and for his mommie as well.

[Randi]

Hope all goes well with the surgery on thursday, and the lump won't be anything serious.

Sending lots of positive throughts to Rutherford and to you.

[Killearn Kitties]

Rutherford sweetheart, I hope everything goes well for you. I know how much your mummy loves you. We have everything crossed here! :D

[Medusa]

Prayers going out pronto for Rutherford that all will go well for him....

[kb2yjx]

Absolutely!!! Mega prayers for Rutherford, that the surgery will be successful, and the biopsy will be benign!!! HUGS to Jen!!!! You are having a rough time with your boys.....

[momtomany]

Prayers from the Dunn gang for you and Rutherford. I know you will keep us posted.

[catmandu]

Poor Big Rutherford.
Of course we will send prayers to Our Dear Friend and we know that the Pet Angel Visitor Squad will be there to give aid and comfort to Rutherford.
We hope the biopsy is good and that Rutherford will be as right as rain very soon.

[Catty1]

Rutherford, wishing you good luck and speedy healing! If love can heal everything, you will be 100% in your meowmie's arms in no time! :D

Jen, how old is Rutherford? I forgot!

HUGS to Rutherford and to you.

[jenluckenbach]

Jen, how old is Rutherford?

He is 11 1/2 to 12 years old.

[rg_girlca]

Major prayers on the way for dear Rutherford that he does well with his surgery and that the lump is nothing serious.

{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} for meowmie.

[kimlovescats]

Prayers coming for Rutherford ... he's always been my favorite of your crew, Jen!

Hugs,
Kim

[krazyaboutkatz]

Rutherford will remain in my thoughts and prayers. I sure hope that it's nothing serious and that he'll recover quickly. I'm also a huge fan.

[orangemm]

Lots of prayers for Rutherford. Keep up posted as to his condition.

[GILL]

Our prayers are with Rutherford.

[kimlovescats]

Jen, how is our boy Rutherford? Please give us an update!

[jazzcat]

I'm just seeing this. Prayers and good thoughts for sweet Rutherford.

[Anikaca77]

Praying that everything goes well with Rutherford.

I know it's always so scary having one of your babies going under the knife.

Prays and gentle hugs to Rutherford for a quick recovery.

Melissa

[ChrisH]

Praying everything is going well for Rutherford.

[pitc9]

Prayers for Rutherford!

[jenluckenbach]

He's still groggy-ish, can't walk a straight line. But wait until I get a picture of his insicion :eek: :eek: :eek: OMG!

The lump will be biopsied.....5 to 7 days until I know those results.

He had an xray while under.....he has bladder stoneS and a kidney stone! :( But since he has had the PU surgery, the vet feels they will not cause him any trouble. AND we don't want another surgery if we can help it (vet's thoughts, not mine)

He might have a little congestion around his heart, but the vet isn't too worried. Just something to keep a watch on.

Well, gotta go love on my boy Rutherford. :)

[jenluckenbach]

Before and after photos.

[Catty1]

That must have been a large lump...though I can't tell with all the fluffiness in the before photos.

He is truly a handsome fellow, such a sweet face. Do all your kitties close their eyes in that 'loving' way? :)

I hope the tests all turn out fine, and that Rutherford will enjoy more energy and health than he has for a while.

Give him some gentle scritchies from me, please.

[kimlovescats]

Jen, that must have been one BIG lump! Poor Rutherford! :( I hope the lab results come back clean! Give that beautiful boy some gentle scratches and kiss for me, please! :)

Kim

[jazzcat]

OUCH!! That is HUGE! Poor Rutherford.

Gentle kiss for that sweet boy.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Poor Rutherford.:( The incision sure is huge. I sure hope that the biopsy results will be good ones. I'll continue to keep him in my thoughts and prayers.

Did your vet say why he's still making bladder stones and even a kidney stone? I would think that being on a special diet would help quite a bit. I sure hope that he won't need any further surgery for this.

[ChrisH]

Aw, bless him.
Happy to hear he came though the op ok, prayers and positive thoughts on the way for good biopsy results.

[GILL]

The Crew is waiting for the good news and we'er happy the the surgery wnet well.

[momcat]

Prayers are being prayed for Rutherford's complete and speedy recovery. That sure is some incision on that poor guy! Sending him many feel better huggies and lovies.

[jennielynn1970]

Ohmigosh! I totally missed this! And Rutherford yet! He's such a small boy too, and that huge incision! :eek: Hope that the biopsy comes back as benign.

Thoughts and prayers heading your way.

[jenluckenbach]

Rutherford is not himself, and it is sad. :( While he ate some last night when we got him home, he did not eat this morning. He seems nervous and jittery. Amber was like that while still groggy from her anesthesia, but not the next day, like Rutherford.

Hopefully he will be back to the loveable boy in just a few days.

[kimlovescats]

He had some pretty major surgery. I'm sure he'll feel better each passing day! ;) Please pass some extra lovin' on for me, Jen!

Kim

[Catty1]

Is Rutherford older than Amber?

Could be his older system is taking a bit longer to recover from anesthetic...

Wonder if sub q fluids would help if he doesn't perk up in a bit? Might flush the meds out...

{{{hugs}}} to gorgeous Rutherford

[phesina]

Prayers from us for sweet Rutherford, for a complete and rapid recovery and positive lab results.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I sure hope that Rutherford will start feeling better very soon. I'll continue to keep him in my thoughts and prayers.