Zoe has cancer

[Catty1]

Zoe started getting wet around the lips on Wednesday. Yesterday and today she wanted to eat but didn't. I took her into the vet - she has an upcoming dental so I thought it might be a tooth.

Dr. Tara showed me the tumour under her tongue.

I've stopped crying for the moment. She will be getting prednisone for a few days to give her more time. Truth is, it gives me more time. I couldn't let her go today.:(

My sweet little foster failure, my Zoe. Oh my God.

[mbsmum]

I am very sorry to hear this. I know your pain, I have gone through this agony 3 times. I wish you and Zoe all the best.

[Queen of Poop]

Candace, I am so very sorry. You gave her a fantastic home and life.

Zoe, my darling niece kitty, I love you.

[cats4ever]

Oh Candace, I am so sorry! What a devastating diagnosis:(. I cried, too.
I hope the prednisone will make her somewhat comfortable, and you two can enjoy as much time together as possible.

[Felicia's Mom]

I am sorry to hear this, Candace.

[phesina]

I am so very sorry, Candace. You have given dearest Zoe the most loving and caring home for such a long time! I hope the prednisone will help. I know you and she treasure the time you have together.

We are sending loads of love and warm energies to Zoe and you and the other kitties.

{{{{{HUGS}}}}} and ~~~~PURRRS~~~~ and :love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love: from Pat and Poppy and Sparkler

[Catty1]

The temporary meds are helping her feel better - she just meowed and growled at Cole!

Thank you all for your kind thoughts. I'll give Zoe cuddles from you.

[Catty1]

I haven't been able to get a pill down Zoe since Saturday night.

I have one large liquid syringe and today got liquid cat food with Pred in it down her gullet, 10 ml of water, and then took a warm damp cloth and wiped down her mouth, front legs and chest. Zoe has a marble under her tongue and can't eat or drink (though she wants to!) nor can she groom herself.

Shortly after that feeding I heard her yell twice at Cole. Good sign! She is now curled up - not hiding - and having a good nap.

Both vets are at the clinic today; my regular vet is in at 1 pm. I was there this morning to talk to the receptionist I deal with the most. She had no idea about Zoe as she is not there on Fridays.

Anyway, because Zoe runs and hides (very well) and I can't get a pill into her I have requested a depo-medrol shot for her - long acting Prednisone.

Because she has been running from me I don't want her still scared when her time is up and I'm holding her.

I'm waiting to hear from the receptionist.

Thank you all for your supportive thoughts and prayers. :love:

[Randi]

I'm so sorry about Zoe, poor girl. :( But it's good you managed to get some liquid down her gullet, that's important. I hope she is not in pain. Give her all the love and care you can, until you have to say goodbye... I know you will. :)

Sending my best wishes and comfort to both of you. :love:

[Karen]

Give her some love from all of us, please!

[phesina]

You are such a good, caring Meowmie to precious Zoe, Candace. The love that you and she share shines through in every word you write.

We are sending our love and prayers and warm energies to you both, and to the other kitties too.

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[cats4ever]

I hope Zoe can get the depo-medrol injection. I can imagine that anything in her mouth is uncomfortable.
I'm glad that you were able to syringe feed her. Zoe couldn't ask for a more loving and dedicated mom.:love:

[Catty1]

Thank you all so much.

I went out to my walking group as usual this morning and a couple of them are on Facebook. Of course then half the group knew what was up; many of them have pets and have the heartbreak of losing one. I got quite a few hugs and was in tears (darn it! If no one had said anything I would be ok...!)

So many good and caring people - I am beyond blessed.

I was able to get hold of her again and get 12 ml of warmed Whiskas cat milk, water and painkiller into her. I do it a bit at a time and she isn't getting as upset about it. I think she realizes she feels a lot better afterwards.

It's 25 minutes to 6 and no call from the vet yet. Of course, I know a lot of "extras" get discussed at the end of the day so I may even get a call after 6 pm.

I just want Zoe to feel better for a few days and to be able to eat and drink. I did get prices on the euth and urn so I'm not being unrealistic. I hope.

[Catty1]

I didn't hear from my vet today. Things can happen - I believe I'll hear from them in the morning.

I crushed more prednisone and put it in the liquefied cat food. I gave her over 3 syringes of the stuff - over 30 ml.

A few minutes ago I gave her the Whiskas milk with gabapentin, again over 30 ml. I add water to both formulas.

She is out and about more today.

[Randi]

I'm glad to hear you managed to give her some liquid, that is bound to help her feel at least a little better. I hope the vet can give her the depo-medrol injection, also.

Best wishes! :love:

[Catty1]

One of the vets at the clinic says that in Zoe's case the Depo-Medrol (injectable prednisone) would not be her go-to.

I'll carry on with the syringe feeding for now.

(Grrrr....no resentment here!:D )

[cats4ever]

Did they say why?

[Catty1]

No.

I was hoping to keep feeding my poor little girl until I could order the naturopathic remedy that might help her. I couldn't log into the site as I didn't have my password. As directed, I phoned Distributor Services to redo my password, and they are closed until Monday due to a convention.

Maybe the fates are telling me to let go. :(

Tonight I had one last batch of raw beef strips that I cut up; Zoe and Oscar are nuts about them. Zoe was even in the kitchen with Oscar while I was cutting them.

I put a batch in each of their dishes and Zoe tucked right into hers!

And a couple of minutes later...the beef pieces were on the floor as she hadn't been able to chew them properly and swallow them. Just heartbreaking.

ETA: I just went on Facebook to track down the messages I had exchanged with a local rep for Transfer Factor in October of last year. I read in our previous conversation that accounts are suspended after 6 months of inactivity. I am in month seven.

I left him a message but am not hopeful. The signs are all pointing to Zoe going to the Bridge soon.

I am scared. It has been over 20 years since I have taken a cat to be sent to the Bridge. And I am so so sad.

[phesina]

Oh, Candace. Hugs to you and gentle pets to Zoe. And love and prayers and warm energies to you both and the other kitties.

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[cats4ever]

Candace, I am so heartbroken. There are no words to describe the pain you are going through.
Love and purrs to both of you.:love:

[Catty1]

I had already decided that today I was going to walk into my vet's before work and say it was time for Zoe to go to the Bridge.

I fed the other two, got her out from under the bed. I could see she was drooling. There was blood in it.

Gently wiped her face down with a tissue, gave her her meds in water. When I let her jump down from my lap, she went behind an opposite chair and her back legs slipped from under her, though she recovered.

She's not the Zoe we knew.

No meeping and meowpring at Cole in the bathroom in the morning, no begging for attention and affection. No sleeping on the bed after turning around and getting all the pats and head rubs she wanted. No tummy rubs.

No head butts with Oscar and grooming his face.

There's been the occasional cheek rub against a lower cupboard or wall when her meds have kicked in.

It's time.

I work today but am going in early, and my vet is open late.

I'm so sorry Baby Girl. I am so sorry this happened. I love you, Zoe.:love:

[mbsmum]

I am so sorry dear Candace.

[cassiesmom]

(((((HUGS)))) and prayers and positive thoughts :love:

[cats4ever]

Candace and Zoe, sending all my love, stay strong!:love:

[Randi]

I'm so sorry, Candace, it sounds like Zoe is ready to go and I can feel the pain you're going through. It's never easy. :(

Seeing love and comfort to Zoe and to you. :love: :love:

[Queen of Poop]

I am so sorry. As I said on FB, my mom will be waiting for her. She'll be in good hands, so don't worry.

Farewell darling Zoe, on to the next great adventure.

[phesina]

I am so sorry, dear Candace and Zoe. We are sending love and comfort and prayers and warm wishes to you. You are both so beautiful and strong.

Love :love::love::love: from Pat and cats

[Catty1]

Zoe is at peace. :love: I'll write a memorial for her a little later.

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

[mbsmum]

Rest in peace sweet Zoe. I am so very sorry Candace. Zoe is not in pain anymore, have a good time at RB dearest Zoe.

[phesina]

I am so very sorry, Candace. Hugs to you, and pets to the other cats.

Love from Pat and cats :love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love: