Keep Rascal in your prayers

[gini]

I haven't posted about Rascal because I was waiting until I had more results.

He has been losing weight for a while and I blamed Annie - because she always pushes him out of the way to get to all of the food.

A trip to the vets brought good news and bad. His blood work Thank God was perfect.

However, my boy has some serious dental issues. He is in surgery now even as I write this.

Please, I would so appreciate it if you could keep Rascal in your thoughts and prayers that he will be alright.

Annie and Emma are totally distraught with him not in the house.

Thank you!
Gini

[Pinot's Mom]

Awww, prayers for Rascal, Gini.:love:

[Sara luvs her Tinky]

Prayers on the way for Rascal.!!

[Karen]

Prayers on the way for your sweet orangy boy!

[gini]

I just got off the phone with the vets office and Rascal did not have any teeth extracted. Although his gums were in bad shape, no teeth were decayed or loose.

He did however, have a small growth under his tongue which has been removed. He has one suture which will dissolve.

The growth will be sent into the lab for a biopsy and I should have results back by next Thursday which oddly enough is my birthday.

You can imagine that I am praying for a wonderful birthday present that
the growth is benign. I cannot imagine putting this sweet cat through any long term treatments. I have been there and done that and I swore I would never do it again.

Has anyone had any experience in this type of growth?

Thank you for your prayers - they are deeply appreciated.

[Cinder & Smoke]

>> We Pray better when we do it before da Sir Jury!

Herrow, GOD?

Sorrie we're a lil late on this one ---
Hopefully You're already in Your Skrubs and helpin wiff Rascal's dental work.

Whilst he's in Rekovery, maybe You could teach him a lil bit of self preservation
at da food bowl ... Ya know - how to *BIFF* Miz Annie outta day way.

We wish da lil PurrKid a speedie rekovery send him home ASAP.

And send our {{{Hugs}}} to Gini-Mom. :love:

THANKS, God!
/s/ the Purrayer Pups

[AmberLee]

Prayers beaming your way from central Calif. Fingers crossed all is well with the biopsy.

[Cataholic]

Prayers for Rascal, and for a benign test result.

[gini]

Thanks everyone for your prayers and thoughts.

He is back home now and I tried to close him into a bedroom for some privacy and comfort. He wanted none of it - put him where the action is, please. (I took this as a good sign).

Annie and Emma are approaching him very cautiously and carefully.

He's a bit loopy as you can imagine.

They showed me the growth and it is a little tiny thing - pure white.

He's resting now and can have a small amount of food and a little water in about two hours.

Give all of your babies a hug and kiss tonight - ya just never know.......

Thanks again - Gini

[slick]

I'm still at work - winding down and ready to go home but I just had to check on PT to see if there was a thread for Rascal. You guys have been in my mind all day. It's such a worry for everyone concerned.

Many many Canuck prayers coming to you from north of the border. I'm so glad he's back home and praying big time that it's nothing sinister.

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/message.cfm?l=eng&cid=10662159

Big hugs to you my friend and one :love::love::love::love::love: for everyone in the household.

xoxo

[Pinot's Mom]

No, you never do know....please let us know what the reports say....

[Catty1]

Prayers for a good report, and a new appetite for Rascal. :love::love:

[Medusa]

Of course, prayers going up for Rascal right now. A good report on the biopsy is on its way. Keep the faythe, Gini. :love:

[Barbara]

Oh my- so many messages:
first: Rascal losing weight- I am afraid it may be kidneys..:(
then: Rascal's bloodwork is excellent:)
Then: he has serious dental issues:(
Then all his toothies are stable:)
Then: the growth under the tongue:(
Now I can easily see it's time for :) news!
It can't be any other way.
All the best for you and Rascal:)

[kb2yjx]

Hope the biopsy report will be the best birthday gift you can get NEGATIVE!!!

[gini]

At 7 PM last night Rascal demanded food. He wasn't supposed to have any until around 8 PM - but I took the demand as a good thing.

I gave him the food the vet gave me and he had about two tablespoons of it along with a small amount of water. He loved this food and at $2.35 per can, he should love it!!:)

He spent a quiet night and stayed to himself, I think sending messages to Annie and Emma to leave him alone.

This morning he ate, but very little.

You cannot imagine how awful Annie is - trying every which way to get to his food while she has a whole bowl of her very favorite waiting for her.

Time for separate dining rooms!!

Thanks again for your prayers and good thoughts, this little boy owns my heart!

[Killearn Kitties]

My girls will be keeping their paws crossed for a good result for Rascal. It just has to be, on your birthday!

[anna_66]

I'm glad to hear everything is fine with him and I hope the biopsy turns out good:)

[Karen]

Glad to hear he was hungry, and we'll keep him - and you - in our prayers!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Aw, Gini, I'm so sorry. I just saw this. Glad Rascal is back home with you. Prayers flying that he will be back to his old self really soon. Major Prayers that the growth is nothing bad. Give him a kiss from me, ok? :love::love:

[Randi]

I'm so sorry to hear Rascal is losing weight, it has to be because of his gum problems and that thing under his tongue. I so hope you will get a good report on the test results. That will be the best birthday present ever! :)

At least he wants to eat a little, that's a good sign.

Sending lots of positive thoughts to your dear boy. Please give him kisses from me - Fister sends purrs. :love: :love:

(((hugs)))

[lizbud]

Prayers for Rascal to have a good result with the test results. I am
sorry he is having such a rough time.:( I think I'd stand watch when he
eats, just to make sure he gets his food when he wants it.:) I am such
a "protective mother" at heart.:p Hope he starts to heal up soon.

[katladyd]

I am keeping you and Rascal in my thoughts and prayers. I hope the biopsy brings you happy birthday news!:love:

[krazyaboutkatz]

Gini, I'm just now seeing this.:o I'm glad to hear that Rascal's dental went well and that he didn't have to have any teeth extracted.:) I sure hope that the growth under his tongue will be benign and that you'll get your birthday wish of a healthy cat.:) He was probably losing weight because his gums were hurting him and his sister wasn't letting him eat.;) Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Just wondering how sweet Rascal is feeling. Hope he is eating better! Prayers still on the way for a good report on the lump. :love:

[gini]

Oh Rascal is such a sweet cat. He kept pretty much to himself over the weekend and slept. He ate, but not that much.

But this morning he wouldn't touch Annie and Emma's food and looked at me with a "so where is that good stuff you have just for me?"

And then he ate half a can - with me guarding his backside the whole time.

How I do love this cat!!

Thanks for asking about him and for your prayers.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Oh Rascal is such a sweet cat.

But this morning he wouldn't touch Annie and Emma's food and
looked at me with a "so where is that good stuff you have just for me?"

And then he ate half a can - with me guarding his backside the whole time.

:)
Reminds me of when Bowser was with us - and needed Rx: Canned Grub to
combat his "bladder rocks" ...
The Other Guys would crowd around and try to "help" him inhale the Good Stuff.
He could throw a body-block on Cinder & Smokey better than an NFL tackle could!

And if that didn't clear the area; he could Curl a Lip, Show Teeth,
Growwwwwl, and Gobble a Byte - all at the same instant. :eek:
Dawg had some rare talents! ;)

Hope Rascal continues to enjoy the Good Stuff and recover! :love:

[lizbud]

.

But this morning he wouldn't touch Annie and Emma's food and looked at me with a "so where is that good stuff you have just for me?"

And then he ate half a can - with me guarding his backside the whole time.



LOL :D I can just picture it.:D It's good to hear he's eating better.:)

[gini]

I just received a call from the vet and what was removed is only a polyp!!

Absolutely nothing wrong with my boy - I just have to get him to chow down more, now that his teeth have been cleaned.

Am I ever grateful.............for Rascal's good health and also for all of you thinking about him and offering prayers.

YIPPEE - AN EARLY BIRTHDAY PRESENT!!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Yippeee!!! What a great birthday present for you, Gini. :)

I'm so glad everything has worked out so well for Rascal, and it sounds like as long as he continues to get "the good stuff" he'll start chowing down a bit more - especially if meowmy's got his back. ;):D

[Freedom]

I am sorry to be coming to this so late. HOORAY for the good news.

Yes, separate dining rooms sounds like a good start. Cyber hus to all o you, -- chin rubs to the kitties -- from all of us here in RI.

[zippy-kat]

I do love a happy ending! Love you guys! :love::love::love:

[Cataholic]

That is simply awesome news!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

I just received a call from the vet ...

Absolutely nothing wrong with my boy

YIPPEE!!

Purrayers Answered ... THANKS, God!! :love:

[katladyd]

I am doing the happy dance right now. RASCAL IS OK!!!:love::love::D

[krazyaboutkatz]

This is wonderful news!!!:D I hope he'll continue to have many more happy and healthy years ahead of him.:)

[Medusa]

Now that's the kind of report I like! Yay! :D

[Catty1]

Wonderful! And he loves his "special" food! YAAY!:D

[Randi]

Gini, that's just the BEST news! Glad your vet called you with the good result - an early birthday present indeed! :) :D

Now Rascal, keep eating - and not only the yummy stuff! You need some dry food to keep your teeth clean.

Lots of scrithes and purrs from us. :love: :love:

[Prairie Purrs]

Outstanding news! :D

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Happy Dance conga line in progress here!!! :D Wonderful news INDEED!!! :love:

[shais_mom]

coming in very late - I'm so sorry Mom!
I'm so glad things were ok!
give that sweet boy a HUGE hug for me and one for yourself too!
much love to you all! :D:love::love:

[Barbara]

Shame over me for not looking up this thread earlier- I am SOOOO glad to hear Rascal is ok- now you help him get his dinner apart from the greedy ladies;)

[Killearn Kitties]

Great news Gini! :D Big hugs to Rascal! :love: