Tigris -the report :( #135

[Barbara]

Getting older is not for the faint-hearted. That seems to be true for cats as well.
We noticed last week that Tigris has put on an extra two lb. It worried me already as he had been 13 lb all his grown-up life and it never changed. The first thing is we cannot understand we didn't see it earlier as he looks as if he's pregnant.
We thought he had profited from us always trying to make sure that Filou eats. He really loves Filou's renal kibbles. So we tried to only give him wet food which he doesn't like so much AND to control his intake. But on one hand he doesn't seem to lose weight plus we are not sure whether he pooped. He definitely didn't do it today. And he is ok- but not his purrfect friendly self. He didn't want his tummy rubbed at the weekend and he spends most of the time doing the meatloaf.
So he's off to the vet tomorrow. It anyway was time.
Let's hope it is something simple and keep paws crossed.

[Pinot's Mom]

Awww, Tigris, go use the litterbox, sweetie, your Mom is very concerned!!
All paws crossed it goes OK at the vets! Feel better, honey! :love:

[Killearn Kitties]

Well, you know that I will be concerned for Tigris now until I hear the diagnosis!
I hope my beautiful big furry boy is OK. :love:

[Prairie Purrs]

Positive thoughts for Tigris! I hope the vet has a quick fix for whatever is bothering him. Feel better, big boy!

[Catty1]

Someone here posted about feeding a capsule of salmon oil to their constipated kitty in the cat food...and I guess it worked wonders!

I hope Tigris' problem is that simple and that he feels better soon!:love:

[Randi]

I hope there's nothing serious wrong with gorgeous Tigris.

It sounds like a good idea to have his tummy checked, though. Have you tried giving him a mix of Hills W/D-S/D? That helped Fister - although recently, he has had Royal Canin's S/O, which also seems to be good for him.

Sending lots of good wishes for a succesful vet visit - and kisses to Tigris. :love:

[Karen]

Sending a little prayers that Tigris is okay, or that it's something easily solvable!

[Edwina's Secretary]

Sometimes putting on weight is a byproduct of getting older...(don't I know!)

Hope that is all it but will be holding positive thought for my buddy Tigris!

[Felicia's Mom]

Sending positive thoughts to Tigris. I hope he feels better soon!

[sasvermont]

Surely hope all goes smoothly for your boy. :love::love::love::love::love:

Let us know the outcome, please!:love::love::love::love::love:

[kb2yjx]

Hope all goes well for Tigris at the vet.....

[jenluckenbach]

Sending prayers for Tigris.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Barbara, I sure hope that it's just due to him overeating and being less active in his old age. If not I hope it can be easily fixed. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way.

[Sonia59]

A vet visit is the best you can do. I hope it is nothing but I understand. Peppito is now 11 years old, and when he sleeps a bit more than usual, or is less active, I start worrying (a bit), wondering whether it could be a sign for something going wrong.
Kisses to Tigris (and Filou too!)

[Barbara]

No- there are no good news.
It was all water in Tigris' tummy which by now the vet has taken out. There have been proteins in the liquid which could be a sign of a tumor. We will hear more about this tomorrow.
Tigris is anemic as well plus he shows signs of diabetes.
He behaves totally healthy though- has been complaining all the time and when he woke up from anesthesia he was his old self in no time, happy and purring.
The vet is very worried. Now we have to get a diagnosis first and then we'll take it from there.
I always worried for Filou but Tigris - we were always sure we would have him 20 years. He's 13 now.
Please send your thoughts to us. They are very appreciated.

[jenluckenbach]

Many prayers for Tigris. I am sorry for bad news. :( {{{{{HUGS}}}}}

[jennielynn1970]

Many prayers on the way for your handsome Tigris. I hope he starts to look and feel much better.

[Pinot's Mom]

Prayers and hugs for Tigris (and you) from MD!!

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[Cinder & Smoke]

HI, God ~

We need sum Help onna udder siide of da Big Pond -
fur a Kat Buddie - Tigris ...

Da White Coat izin't so sure what da problem is ...
Maybe You could hop onna Silver Klowd an drop in wiffa Big Book?
Show 'em which page ta read.

And a Big{{{God'sHug}}} fur da Fambly would be nice, too.
THANKS, God!

/s/ the Purrayer Pups - Feline Division




The vet is very worried.
Now we have to get a diagnosis first and then we'll take it from there.

Please send your thoughts to us.
They are very appreciated.
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Purrayers on the way!

[Karen]

Awww, here's hoping they figure it out soon! Prayers on the way!

[Prairie Purrs]

I lit a candle for Tigris. I hope the vet can find and cure the problem very soon.

[sasvermont]

Awwwww, poor widdle Tigris. I hope the vet finds the troubles and fixes that boy ASAP! Good vibes coming your way.

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love:Get Well Soon, Tigris

[Cataholic]

Extra special prayers for Tigris that a diagnosis is made and treatment can be underwent.

[gini]

A special prayer will be offered just for Tigris - that you will have him healthy and for many years to come.

[Catty1]

Hugs and prayers for dear Tigris...whatever it is, prayers it can be treated successfully!

kittykatharine has a 13 - maybe now 14 - year old cat, and she was treated very successfully for an abdominal cancer.

Give him some love for me, ok?:love::love::love:

[Sonia59]

Our best thoughts are going to Tigris and you! :love:

[Killearn Kitties]

All the girls' healthy vibes are heading in Tigris' direction. :love:
I'm glad that the wonderful furry boy seems to be feeling OK in himself and I will be keeping my fingers crossed for a treatable diagnosis. What a worry these furries are!

[Edwina's Secretary]

Eddie and Edwina join the parade of good wishes flying to our best buddy - Tigris!

Get well please!

[Randi]

You're worried of course, but I hope whatever is wrong with Tigris can be treated, and he will be with you for a long time yet!

I'm glad to hear he's acting like his normal self. :)

Fister sends headbumpies and I send kisses. :love:

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear this.:( I hope that whatever is wrong can be easily treated. Lots more prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way.

[Kirsten]

Barbara, I'm sorry to hear these worrisome news!! Will keep Tigris in my thoughts!!
Good that he doesn't seem to feel too bad, and that he's back to his old self.


I always worried for Filou but Tigris - we were always sure we would have him 20 years.

I know what you mean. I always feel the same about Luna and Lily. I'm always worried about Luna with her constant health problems, but it never occurs to me that Lily could also become ill, because she never was.


:love: :love: :love:Best wishes to you, sweet Tigris!!! :love: :love: :love:

Kirsten

[Vio&Juni]

We are keeping all our fingers and paws crossed for better news and a speedy recovery for Tigris. And of course, when we visit in two weeks, we're going to bring him some extra-toys and real kisses.

[Barbara]

Tigris is rather ok tonight- obviously feeling better without all that liquid in his belly.
Trude the vet called again to hear how he was. She is a wonderful vet and loves the boys very much- she has brought these 4 years of survival to Filou.
But we do not have much hope. I happened to speak to a human doctor tonight who works a lot with cancer patients. She said that it can happen with humans as well that the liquor can be the first sign of a terminal cancer.
We have another appointment tomorrow evening.
Thank you for all your thoughts and being here for us.

[kb2yjx]

I am so sorry to read about the findings with Tigris. The fluid that was removed is called ascites. Our Molly Meu had it, too. Taking out the fluids helps with breathing, heart, and aids in comfort. I will keep Tigris(you, too)in my prayers, and will light a candle, too. Sandra

[phesina]

Prayers and love and a candle for dearest Tigris from us, too.

[Vio&Juni]

We are keeping Tigris in our thoughts. Let us know what you find out.

I will call a little later tonight.

[katladyd]

Prayers are coming from me for your dear Tigris!:love:

[Edwina's Secretary]

Barbara...is there an update on our sweet boy Tigris?

Eddie is asking...;-))

[Barbara]

Ok we went with Tigris to see the vet tonight and here is the outcome- it's a mix and not yet definite:
First: She did a puncture yesterday to get the fluid out and she says it was more than she ever took from a cat in 40 years of practice. She also did an ultrasound but there was still so much fluid left in the poor boy that she didn't see anything clearly. This fluid, about a quart, had blood and many proteins in it. She says the fluid is an exudate which means all the fluids of poor Tigris' body run into his tummy- which is why he is dehydrated and anemic. She had real problems to get enough blood for the analysis.
Second: we know it is not the heart and we know it isn't FIP.
Third: The bloodwork had come back from the lab and it was not as bad as she had expected. The only levels that were really off were the liver values. Unfortunately the analysis of the fluid had'nt arrived yet.
We will wait for this analysis to come back.
The options: We suppose the analysis of the fluids will show some cancer, maybe in the liver. To really see it she recommends a CT. From there we can see whether surgery makes sense or whether it doesn't. She gives him pred injections now as they should close the vessels a little so that he does not lose that much fluid.
The surprise: She couldn't believe how feisty Tigris was under such a serious condition. He jumps on the table (at home, not at the vets), he eats- and with Trude, the vet, he gave headbumpies and began to play with her.
So at least he is not in any pain.
Keep us all in your thoughts. I need a miracle here. But at least it doesn't sound as impossible as it sounded yesterday.

[Pinot's Mom]

Keep us updated; I think this sounds better?? Prayers and headbumpies from Pinot to her buddy Tigris...:love:

[Cataholic]

I know it is hard to stay positive, but, you must- for Tigris sake as well as your own. Praying hard for you and the boys.

[jenluckenbach]

Well, the pred injections alone could help him. I will stay positive for you and also send prayers.

[Kirsten]

Keeping poor Tigris in my thoughts! Guess the good news is that it's not FIP.

Yes, I think it's time for another PT miracle!! As we all know, they DO happen!

Kirsten

[Randi]

Thank you for updating us. Tigris must pull through this! It does sound good that he's feisty - and even giving the vet headbumpies. :) I'm glad the bloodwork came back better than expected, I hope it will be the same for the analysis.

You know Tigris is one of my favourites here, so I will send lots and lots of positive and healing thoughts to your dear boy. :love:

Kisses and headbumpies from
auntie Randi and Fister

[Bengalz]

Barbara,

I am so sorry to have just read this thread and to know that Tigris is having such difficulty. He is so dear and so young still.

Please know my thoughts are with you and Seigmar and that Eve will be hoping for miracles from the great cat god.

Hugs to all,
Eve and her meowmie:love:

[Prairie Purrs]

Still sending the healing energy Tigris's way. I hope the vet isolates the problem quickly and gets an effective treatment going.

[Catty1]

More healing prayers for Tigris! He seems so healthy and playful, I am hopeful that whatever this is can be treated!:love:

[Sonia59]

More positive thoughts are sent to Tigris and you. PT miracles exist! And it's a chance Tigris and Filou have such a good vet :)

[gini]

Sending healing energy across the miles to you........come on Tigris - you can overcome this! Your work here on earthis not done!

(I also send some huge hugs to you both)

[kb2yjx]

Cats are just so amazing!!! Prayers for Tigris....

[jennielynn1970]

Many prayers going out for Tigris.

[Kona & Oreo's mom]

Barbara, I'm so sorry to hear that Tigris is having health problems. But, it is very good that he is feisty, active, and cuddly--I'm glad that he is not in any pain.

I will pray for a miracle for Tigris and for comfort for you and Siegmar.
Best wishes to you all,
Andrea

[Felicia's Mom]

Tigris and you are in my prayers.:love:

[slick]

Barbara: I'm so sorry, I'm just seeing this now. :( Poor little Tigris and I can only imagine how worried you both are.

Mega prayers coming from me and Max. :love::love:
Love
Slick xoxo

[krazyaboutkatz]

PT prayers have worked miracles before so I hope that we can do it again.:) I'm glad to hear that Tigris is still being feisty and is giving headbumpies. That's a great sign.:) He continues to remain in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[sasvermont]

Barbara and Siegmar: I am so sorry to hear such serious things are happening with Tigris. I hope the Vet can figure out a way to keep him comfortable and happy while you sort things out and get a better picture of the situation.

You all will be in my thoughts. Lots of positive vibes coming your way.
:love::love::love:

[Barbara]

We still do not know much more. The analysis of the fluid is back and they say they suspect a tumor. That's more or less what we knew before.
Trude the vet was here this afternoon and gave Tigris another pred shot. He is quite happy, jumped on the table to greet her and did the same for me when I came home. At least he is not in pain and feels good.
The vet says only FIP, or the heart (which is already excluded) or a tumor could be the cause of that fluid ... All three of us are very glad that Tigris is in such good shape although we cannot explain it. I tend to think it is Pet Talk prayers.
So it's a CT on Monday. Siegmar and Trude will drive Tigris to the clinic and then we should know more. Tomorrow it's another pred injection.
Thank you for all your support. It's more appreciated than I can tell.

[Catty1]

The best news of all is that Tigris is his happy self!:love:

Again, because of this I am hopeful that whatever it is can be relatively easily treated.

{{{{hugs}}}}

[kb2yjx]

It is good that Tigris is feeling good enough to jump on the table to greet the vet!!!
I recall you posted that his liver enzymes were off in his bloodwork. Does the vet think there was anything going on in Tigris' liver, ascites comes from the liver not functioning properly. I will light another candle for Tigris....

[Edwina's Secretary]

Fingers, toes and paws still tightly crossed...

[Randi]

Having to wait for the results is the worst right now, but whatever it will be, I hope it can be treated. I'm so glad to hear Tigris is being social and doesn't seem to be in pain. :)

Kisses to Tigris - and lots of positive thoughts! :love:

[Killearn Kitties]

Adorable fur boy, can you feel the cuddles and scritchies I am sending your way tonight? All our fingers, toes, and paws are crossed for you sweetheart. :love:

[Pinot's Mom]

Paws crossed in MD - hopes for an easy solution! :love:

[Kirsten]

I agree, I think the waiting for the results, and for further tests, must be the worst... :(

But I'm glad to read that Tigris is in good spirits; he is such a brave and sweet boy!!

More positive thoughts for him! :love: :love: :love:

Kirsten

[jenluckenbach]

Tigris remains at the top of my prayer list.

[sasvermont]

Gosh, I am sorry you must wait more time for an answer. I AM happy that Tigris is feeling good though. Cats are so stoic when it comes to illnesses. I hope whatever they find, it can be treated.

Good vibes coming your way.

GET WELL Tigris boy. That's an order!
:love::love:

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm sorry to hear that you still have to wait for more tests to be done. I hope that the CT scan will go well. I'm so glad that Tigris is feeling well and acting well too. He'll continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

[Medusa]

I haven't been on PT much; I have family visiting for a while, but I must take time to post for dear Tigris. I hope that all is well very soon. Jumping up on the table is definitely a step in the right direction. Prayers continuing......

[Kirsten]

Just lit a candle in our PT candle group... :love:

Kirsten

[Sonia59]

Hi Tigrisss! I fink aboot you, and my moommy too! We luv you and want you to feel better.
Ur friend,
Peppito :love: :love: :love:
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[lizbud]

Barbara, I am just now reading about poor Tigris.:( I am so sorry to
know how worried you have been. Definately saying prayers for both you
and Tigris. ((Hugs)) Hopefully better news will come on Monday.

[Vio&Juni]

We're keeping our fingers crossed and thinking of Tigris all the time.

Let us know what news you have as soon as you have them.

And give tons of kisses and cuddles from me to the most handsome boy cat I know.

[katladyd]

I'm praying for Tigris. May the tests show that your adorable boy has nothing seriously wrong with him! Give him loves from me!:love:

[Karen]

He will still be in our prayers - have plenty of food on hand, prednisone is something that for some of us - like me - is an appetite stimulant, I'd feel hungry even after I just ate!

[Barbara]

It's true- the pred makes him hungry. And today he even pooped - which may have been the first time in several days.
The vet and us cannot get over how active he is. Seeing Trude having hope helps me a lot- she has seen quite more sick kitties than I have.
He has his CT appointment in a clinic on Monday at ten. Today he went for his pred shot- protesting all the way. Tomorrow we will go again. Sunday our good boy is a privileged patient again and the vet will come to see him here;)
Thank you for all your candles, lit one myself (and some of you know that I am not exactly a candle person;))
I sometimes feel we are kept in that net woven by caring people all over the world.

[Edwina's Secretary]

I wonder if Tigris will have the table set for tea when Trude the vet arrives?
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg23/EdwinaandEddie/Oktoberfest%202008/IMG_4196.jpg
He is a nice boy like that!!!:love::D

[kittykatharine]

My heart goes out to Tigris and I hope that everything turns out ok. I seem to always have problems with my kitties when they turn 12. Something about 12 - usually means a slew of health problems. My Sydney was diagnosed with cancer back in June of 2008. It was hands down the most stressful year of my life. The good news is, we gave her chemo treatments, and her cancer has been in remission since December of 2008. I guess for me - having hope, and this website, really helped me a whole lot. I hope that Tigirs doesn't have cancer, however, if she he does, know that there are options out there. Good luck to you and please keep us updated! :love::love::love:

[cassiesmom]

Fingers, toes and paws still tightly crossed...

... here, too :love:

[gini]

Thinking of Tigris this morning and sending many prayers and loving thoughts to you across the miles.

[slick]

I sometimes feel we are kept in that net woven by caring people all over the world. Barbara, you are so right. My arms are stretched wide - giving you a comforting hug. More purrayers coming from me and Max for Monday's appt. :love::love:

[Bengalz]

My Dearest Tigris,

Meowmie has explained to me how sick you have been and my little cat heart is breaking:(

I wish I could make you feel all better and not be sick no more. I hope Trude, you wonderful vet lady, has some good healing stuff for you and makes all the owies go away.

You are in my heart and in my mind.

Furry hugs and whisker kisses always,
From your Eve:love:

[Barbara]

Tigris sends purrings and kisses to Eve and says he already feels better:love:
Actually he behaves rather normal- although his little tummy is all filled with fluid that will be punctured tomorrow at the CT as well.
We watch him very closely- if he had breathing problems he would ahve to be punctured today but up to now he has no problems with breathing.

[jenluckenbach]

I am sorry to hear that he is filled with fluid again. :(

Best of luck with the CT scan.

[Randi]

Fister and I send our best wishes to Tigris for a good vet visit tomorrow. In the meantime we hope he'll be able to breath normally. It's good he's active and don't seem to be in pain. :)

More kisses and headbumpies to Tigris. :love:

[Vio&Juni]

Good wishes to Tigris for his appt tomorrow.

Kisses.

[Barbara]

Poor Tigris went to have a CT but they didn't see much either- there is still no diagnosis.
What they did is a biopsy and they have taken samples of the colon and the liver. The colon doesn't look good- but they cannot really say what it is. It may take 4-6 days until the biopsy results come back.
Now the good news: he is awake already but still getting IV fluids. He will have to spend the night in the clinic and come home tomorrow.
I want to know what it is. I should work but instead I am on the phone and just worrying.

[Medusa]

Aw, I know how worried you must be. If only they could talk, at least when they're sick so we could know how to help them best. We'll do our part here in Ohio, sending lots of love and hugs and prayers. :love:

[Pinot's Mom]

Our thoughts and prayers are with you & Tigris, Barbara. Hoping for an easy solution. Let us know...

[gini]

Sending much love and prayers for you. I know that when any of my kitties are sick the worry just consumes me, so I understand. Oh, how we do love our babies.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Hopefully he'll be diagnosed with something soon and that it'll be treatable. Lots more prayers and positive thoughts are being sent to you and Tigris. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[Randi]

Oh no, more waiting. :( I hope the results will show something that can be treated easily.

Sending lots of positive thoughts to your gorgeous boy. :love:

[sasvermont]

Barbara and Siegmar. I feel so horrible that you still have no concrete explanation as to why Tigris is ill.

You will most likely know when he is feeling poorly. That would be my guide for the time being. I wonder if you could contact the person(s) breeder where you got Tigris, to see if they have any insight. Sometimes breeders have problems passed down from cat to cat. I know my breeder would be happy to answer any questions I may have about my cats' health.

Gosh, you must be SO frustrated and worried.

Paws crossed here in Vermont, hoping you get some answers soon. And that the answers are ones you can work with and cure.

:love::love::love:

[Edwina's Secretary]

You know my motto about not borrowing trouble! But my heart aches for you as the waiting goes on.

Continued heartfelt thoughts for a positive outcome....

[Randy_K]

The waiting is so nerve-wracking! I hope for the best and that Tigris stays comfortable throughout this ordeal.

[Vio&Juni]

Waiting, waiting...

We're thinking about him. And you.

[Kirsten]

Barbara, I can understand so well that you're worried and nervous! It's bad enough to know that your beloved kitty is ill, but not knowing what it is and waiting for the test results is even worse!

Well, guess the good news is that Tigris doesn't seem to feel too bad. He's such a brave little boy! :love:

Kirsten

[kb2yjx]

All the Clan will fold their paws and bow their heads in prayer for Tigris...

[katladyd]

My furbabies and I send all our good thoughts and prayers to Tigris. Ming told me that he knows how scary it is to be at the vets and to be poked and prodded all over. He sends you all his best wishes for a fast recovery!:love:

[Barbara]

Poor Tigris is home. It is obvious that the biopsy put some stress on him as well. The vet talked to the clinic again and while we have to wait for the biopsy results they said that the tissue in his intestines that may be tumorous or not is something dangerous and cannot be fixed by surgrey. The option would be that it is the result of an inflammation or a broken ulcer or something.
We will have to see to give him some happy time.............
I hope he feels better tomorrow. No more surgery for Tigris.

[Prairie Purrs]

Still thinking positive thoughts for sweet Tigris. I'm sure just being home will help him feel better.

[Edwina's Secretary]

The first day is the worst day....hoping for a better tomorrow...

[Pinot's Mom]

Paws crossed; prayers sent. Feel better, Tigris! :love:

[lizbud]

I am glad that Tigris is home now, He can begin to de-stress knowing
he is home. Prayers continue for you both. Hopefully he can start to
feel better day by day.

[jennielynn1970]

Poor boys. Sending healing thoughts and prayers to them both!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm glad to hear that he's now home.:) Hopefully he'll be able to relax now and destress himself. I'll continue to keep you both in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[Randi]

Oh poor Tigris! :( I hope he is feeling better today! Fister and I are keeping our paws and fingers crossed for him. :love:

[kb2yjx]

At least Tigris is HOME and that is the best place to be!!! Will continue prayers for ALL...

[cassiesmom]

Poor Tigris is home. It is obvious that the biopsy put some stress on him as well. The vet talked to the clinic again and while we have to wait for the biopsy results they said that the tissue in his intestines that may be tumorous or not is something dangerous and cannot be fixed by surgrey. The option would be that it is the result of an inflammation or a broken ulcer or something.
We will have to see to give him some happy time.............
I hope he feels better tomorrow. No more surgery for Tigris.

Prayers for precious Tigris from Chicago :love:

[Felicia's Mom]

I'm glad to hear Tigris is home. I hope he continues to feel better and will be in my prayers.

[Pinot's Mom]

How is dear Tigris? Any news?

[Barbara]

I am afraid Tigris is not well.
He is not in pain, our wonderful vet comes to see him to give him the shots but he is by far not himself.
Most of the time he likes to be where we are but sometimes he hides.
The worst thing: he has not eaten yet since Monday - he only drank. Well, he ate today two tiny pieces of chicken.
I thought yesterday I had cried all the tears I had but obviously there are new ones available.
:(

[Randi]

Oh Barbara, I'm SO sorry to hear this, and I'm crying with you. :( I do hope Tigris will start eating more and get better! He is such a wonderful boy!

I was thinking... perhaps the stress from all those vet visits has influenced his appetite.

Kisses and healing purrs from us. :love:

(((hugs)))

[slick]

I'm so very sorry Barbara. I wish I had some suggestions or words of comfort for you. Could the shots themselves be taking away his appetite?

Prayers from Canada. :love:
Love slick

[gini]

Barbara, this is so painful to read. Let's give him some time to settle down and maybe he will eat more once that happens.

You are in my thoughts and prayers along with Tigris.:love::love:

[krazyaboutkatz]

Barbara, I'm so sorry to hear this.:( Hopefully he'll start eating again very soon. He remains in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[Killearn Kitties]

You are all in our thoughts. :love: Hoping a little miracle happens with Tigris and he perks up very soon.

[Pinot's Mom]

Paws crossed and prayers sent....I don't know what else I can say...:(

[Moesha]

I thought yesterday I had cried all the tears I had but obviously there are new ones available.
:(

I completely understand. Morgan received his test results today, and they weren't good. Please feel free to lean on us here for support. You will do the very best you can for your baby. We all know that and so does he.

[Kirsten]

Barbara, it's heartbreaking to read these news! Poor Tigris!! And poor you!!

I hope it's only the stress and fear that made him stop eating. Please try to eat, little Tigris! How's Filou doing? I'm sure he feels that something's not right!

Kirsten

[jennielynn1970]

Thoughts and prayers going out for tigris.. please feel better soon sweet boy!

[PayItForward]

Not sure what to say. :( We are thinking of you at this difficult time.

[katladyd]

Prayers for both Tigris and Morgan, and their mewomies, too!:love:

[Edwina's Secretary]

Come on Tigris! Come on!

[Barbara]

Well, Vio (as in Vio&Juni) and her husband came yesterday to pay Tigris a visit.
He was sitting under the bed but let Vio who is one of his many girlfriends pet him.
She brought Temptations but they couldn't temptate him :( Siegmar had bought fresh chicken and he ate two tiny pieces.
But right after Vio was gone, the boy came out under the bed and tried to jump on the table. He couldn't do it. But in the middle of the night Siegmar found him up in the cat tree!!!!!!! On the highest level, right under the ceiling. No idea how he managed.
But he's back to under the bed this morning.
It's all a mix of feelings. We don't give up hope he may eat again. He drinks and made a nice lake into the litterbox.

[Randi]

It's also with mixed feelings I read this. Tigris doesn't seem very fresh, but the fact that he managed to jump all the way up in the cat tree shows he still has some strengh. :) It's been a stressful time for him going back and forth to the vet and being poked etc., so maybe he just needs some quiet time. Still, it's good that Siegmar is there with him all the time.

Was the chicken you gave him boiled? Have you tried giving him raw meat? Or raw white fish? Fister can't stay away from that, so perhaps it's worth a try.

I so hope Tigris will get better - I send him lots of kisses. :love:

(((hugs)))

[Killearn Kitties]

The top flat in the cat tree?! :eek: Come on handsome boy, try to eat for all of us! :love:

[Edwina's Secretary]

It worked! I was typing encouragement to him in the middle of your night!

Come on Tigris..Come on!!

[Vio&Juni]

We are thinking of you, Tigris. We want you to eat, so you could get better.

[Bengalz]

Tigris,

We all love you too much for this to be happening sweetie:love: Please try to eat some yummy food and get your strength.

Evie sends you all her love and is saying cat prayers to the Great Cat God for your recovery.

Hugs and good thoughts for everyone:love::love::love::love:

Betty

[Prairie Purrs]

Tigris is always in my thoughts. I hope his appetite picks up today.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm glad that he's at least trying to jump up on things and that he made it to the highest level of his cat tree.:) Now please eat Tigris so you'll have the strength to do so much more.:) He remains in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[Anikaca77]

I'm just now reading this thread. I'm sending a bunch of prays your way for Tigris.

Melissa

[Kona & Oreo's mom]

Barbara, I'm sorry to hear that Tigris isn't eating as much as he should and that he's feeling ill. I understand how worried you are. I'll be thinking of him (and you) and hoping that he feels better soon.

Take care,
Andrea

[sasvermont]

Barbara, just wondering how the boys are doing today. Is Tigris eating? I imagine you are frustrated and sad. Here's hoping Tigris regains his appetite soon! And how is Filou doing these days?

Get well wishes are being sent from the girls here in Vermont to your boys. All of them!

Love and head bumpies,

Sas, Lucy, Chloe and Juni-get-down!
:love::love::love::love:

[Barbara]

The biopsy report arrived. Our dear dear Tigris has a fast growing cancer that is in his intestines and already in his liver.
He didn't start to eat.
The decision is made.
Please keep us in your thoughts.

[Vio&Juni]

I have no words... :(

[Killearn Kitties]

My thoughts are with you all Barbara.

[Randi]

Oh Barbara, I can't tell you how sorry I am to hear this. :( My thoughts are with you.

(((hugs)))

[Medusa]

Certainly not the report that we wanted to hear. I'm so sorry, Barbara. Too many sick kitties lately and too much bad news. I wish I could say something to comfort you but all I can think of is "I'm sorry". :love:

[Cinder & Smoke]

The decision is made. :(
Please keep us in your thoughts.

:(
Hi God ~

We all know it's best to send Tigris up to You at the Bridge ...
But that doesn't help with doing it.

Please give Siegmar and Barbara the Love & strength to help Tigris
begin his big trip to Heaven.
And Help them to remember all the wonderful moments they've shared
with Dear Tigris over his lifetime.

Safe Trip, Tigris.
Save us a spot on the Bridge.

{{{Hugs}}} to Siegmar and Barbara. :love:

/s/ the Prayer Pups & Phred

[jennielynn1970]

Oh Barbara, I'm so sorry to be reading this. How heart breaking.

My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your precious ones right now. Hugs from PA (((((((HUGS)))))))

Jennie and kitties

[sasvermont]

You will all be in my thoughts. Gosh. It is so difficult to say goodbye to our beloved pets.

Barbara, my heart goes out to you and Siegmar.
:love::love:

[jenluckenbach]

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}
My heart is breaking with yours. :(
My prayers are with you at this difficult time.

[Moesha]

My heart also hurts for you. Just remember you've always done the very best you could for Tigris, and this is another way you are doing that. It doesn't help ease the pain right now, but maybe it will in the future. We'll all be here to help you grieve the loss of your baby.

[TommyCat]

I'm so sorry to hear the diagnosis. Prayers and positive thoughts for you and Tigris. I had a kitty that died from intestinal cancer last year, and it does spread so fast. Just from seeing what it did to my kitty, I feel you're doing the right and selfless thing for Tigris by letting him go and helping to cross the RB.

[Bengalz]

Dear Barbara and Seigmar,

Always remember that Tigris knows how loved he is and that your decision is made with kindness and compassion. Our thoughts are with you.

Hugs and much love, Betty

[Randi]

Sadly, beautiful Tigris has left us. :( :( His memorial thread is here:

http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=155785

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Just found this thread, after I read the thread in cat memorial.......

I wish I had seen thi sooner.....
My own fault for not being on PT enough...

Godspeed to the Bridge sweet Tigris!!!