Jasper may indeed have lung cancer

[jenluckenbach]

For those who followed Jasper's thread in "cat health", and his sore foot leading up to his leg amputation, you might remember how an x-ray showed "fuzziness" in his lungs.

At the time the vet felt that it appeared as if the cancerous-type growth on his foot might have moved into his lungs. And he might have as little as 6 months to live.

Well, Jasper has begun to have episodes of very heavy breathing. 1 episode about a week ago, but then 2 in the past 2 days. Each of these last 2 were followed by a lack of appetite. (in other words he had an episode and did not eat that meal, then he ate the next 2 meals as usual, but then another episode caused him to not eat again this evening.)

I fear he will decline fast, he is starting to look at me with "those sad eyes" (if you have ever seen your pet tell you that they are ready to leave, you will KNOW that look).

You can't pray for him to get better, I know that, but if you can send a few kind thoughts our way, it would mean a lot.

[Catty1]

Major PT Prayers for Jasper. May he be comfortable and happy every day and moment of his life. I know he is and will be very, very loved.


Jen, are more x-rays planned?

{{{{hugs}}}}

[jennielynn1970]

Many thoughts and prayers going out for you and for Jasper. So sorry that he is going through this. HUGS.

[Karen]

Poor boy. I know when I have trouble breathing, I do not eat, Jenn, it's like there's some fear that food in my mouth will interfere with any air getting in, so I just don't eat. Prayers for comfort for Jasper.

[kaycountrygal]

I am so sorry your Jasper is sick. It is so sad when a pet gets sick and recovery is not likely. Please know I am sending good thoughts your way for you and Jasper. Kay in NC

[phesina]

Prayers and good thoughts and love are coming for Jasper and you both. Keep on loving each other and cherishing your time together. God bless you both.

[kuhio98]

Yes, we know the sad eyes.

You both are in my thoughts and prayers. Sweet, sweet Jasper.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Jen, I'm so sorry to hear this. I too know the sad eyes very well. I hope that he'll be able to remain as comfortable as possible with the time that he has left with you. He'll remain in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[Barbara]

I'm so sorry to hear about Jasper- this doesn't sound good at all.
I hope he still has some good time with you and am sending all my best wishes to him and you.

[catnapper]

Oh Jen I am so sorry. Prayers coming your way.

[catmandu]

Yes we have seen that look Friend Jen.
I was going to have Michael taken back in, but I saw that look and knew what it meant.
I am so sorry Jen and Charles that I missed that thread on Our Old Friend Jasper.
All Of Our Found Cats and Porchies are coming from Hawaii to be with You and Your Cats to bring comfort to Jasper.
All sadly we can offer is our prayers.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Sending you and Jasper a huge hug from across the ocean !!!

[smokey the elder]

Aww, poor Jasper. Gentle scritchies are on the way.

[emily_the_spoiled]

Unfortunately I know "those eyes" also...may Jasper be comfortable for the rest of his days with you