prayers for gigi

[caseysmom]

Hi everyone...I would like to ask for some prayers for my kitty gigi... She is now approximately 14 and is showing signs of slowing down, this week she seems more lethargic than normal, if she doesn't perk up more by tomorrow I am going to take her in (sounds stupid but I am kind of afraid to take her in, I am afraid it is getting close to her time)

I am sitting here at work crying because I knew this day would come and I am afraid its getting closer.

[Shady]

Please take her today.

Sometimes with an older cat (any cat I guess) time makes a huge difference in the outcome, they can go downhill very quickly.

It could be something totally treatable and waiting could hamper that.

My first cat lived to the ripe old age of 19 through three bouts of cancer in his lifetime.

I feel your pain because at that age, I had no other options, but you wont know until you get aggressive and find out...and she may have A LOT more time left.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and gigi.

[caseysmom]

Called my hubby who is at home and he said she is still hiding in the closet but meowed and looked alert. I made an appt at 4 today...please keep her in your thought.

[kimlovescats]

Oh, I do hope that she is just having a little small problem and has more time with you. Please keep us updated.

(hugs)
Kim

[Shady]

Originally posted by caseysmom
Called my hubby who is at home and he said she is still hiding in the closet but meowed and looked alert. I made an appt at 4 today...please keep her in your thought.

Excellent!

....and for sure!

[Logan]

I'm so glad she is going to the vet, today. It will ease your mind and perhaps help Gigi, too. We have many, many seniors, older than Gigi, who are thriving, at Pet Talk. I have one, myself, Mimi, who is 15 1/2. Hang in there and keep your chin up!!!!

Logan

[caseysmom]

Thanks everyone...I am pretty much a worry wart. My sister just lost her cat 2 years ago and I watched him go downhill and it just scares me...he was 17 though so hopefully she has some more time.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I'm thinking/hoping that Gigi just has a slight problem that needs a little attention. I'm so glad you got her in today because like Shady says, a lot of time with older cats the earlier the diagnosis, the more they can do to help.

I'll be hoping and praying it's nothing serious!

[GraciesMommy]

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[catlover4ever]

Keeping Gigi in my thoughts today and please keep us posted on her well being.

[caseysmom]

Well my worst fears have pretty much come true, gigi has cancer. She has a mass in her abdomon. We will start chemo tomorrow...after 14 years I want to give her a fighting chance and give us a chance to come to terms with saying goodbye if we have to.

I believe it is lymphoma...I was upset this was my worst fear...I just felt it was something bad. I asked the vet how she could be tearing around the house on Monday and now this, he said cats hide their illnesses really well because in the wild they would have a disadvantage being sick.

I was afraid to bring her home because I haven't seen her drink all day so he gave her some fluid.

Please continue your prayers, who knows maybe we will get another year with her.

[rg_girlca]

I am so sorry to hear about your precious Gigi. My heart goes out to you as I could only imagine how you must have felt hearing this terrible news.

Prayers and positive thoughts on the way that the chemo will do it's job and you will continue to have Gigi for many more years.

(((((HUGS))))) to you for support.

[lisalee]

I'm very sorry to hear about Gigi. Please don't give up hope though, there's always a chance of her still enjoying quality time with you for quite sometime. Prayers and thoughts to Gigi and you.

[Shady]

I'm so sorry, but now you know and can agressively try to treat this right away.

I'll share with you my Rocky's story, because I felt the same as you when he was first diagnosed.

When he was 15 the cancer was discovered, he was treated and for a year and a half he was fine, then it returned. Through it all he never showed symptoms or pain, I'm not sure we werent just lucky with that, however, we treated it again, same thing, fine for quite awhile. When he was 18 it returned for the final time, we decided we had put him through enough and kept him with us for much longer than God intended naturally. We did not treat it the final time, and we did have him for another full year, during it all from the beginning his quality of life did not suffer, and we vowed that at the first sign of pain or degradation we would surrender him to the Rainbow Bridge. We did that.

I hope and pray you are as fortunate as I was in so much as having the bonus time.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your baby.

[Kristl]

We're all very sorry too...but like someone said, now you know what it is and can do everything possible to treat it. Good luck to the both of you. You're in our prayers!

[caseysmom]

Thanks everyone and thanks shady for the good advice I am glad I took her in right away....the fluids may be what gets her through the night. Your story is encouraging I would love to get some more time with her and she definetely deserves our best shot at that.

[cutie_chica]

I am praying for you, I hope gigi feels better. Lots of kitty prayers coming your way!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear about Gigi.:( At least now you know what's wrong with her. Hopefully the treatment will be able to buy her some more time with you. Prayers and positive thoughts are being sent your way. Please take care.

[catmandu]

The Found Cats,are concentrating thier Prayers,for Gigi,that the White Coats,can help her,through this disease,and bless you,for fighting so hard,for your Dear Friend.

[caseysmom]

I just posted this whole thing and somehow lost it ...so here I go again.

This has been a tearful morning. Gigi's blood work showed cancer so an xray was done, the cancer was all over. Last night I tried to tempt her into drinking and she could not swallow. I had to make a hard decision, in my 43 years this is the first time I felt "grown up", it was awful. If I would have taken her home she basically would have starved.

Its hard to believe this is the same cat who was fine earlier this week, or at least she acted fine. what a brave girl you were my sweet baby...rip.

[jazzcat]

Oh I'm so very sorry. I'm sure that decision was hard but definitely the right one. Gigi is now pain free.

(((HUGS))) to you.

Rest in Peace sweet Gigi.
:(

[caseysmom]

Thanks...I am really worried about my daughter...I tried to tell her last night that if things didn't look good I wouldn't want to try to go through the weekend with her not drinking. This morning she got on the school bus in tears. She is 12 and wants to be a vet when she grows up she absolutely adores animals. I have had gigi longer than her so she has never known a home without her.

[aguu]

I am so sorry for your loss.
I hope your daughter will be okay...
RIP beautiful Gigi.

[Christiansmommy]

I am so very sorry :(

[RedHedd]

http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/traurig/sad-smiley-050.gif I'm so sorry for your loss. Play hard at the RB sweet Gigi. http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/traurig/sad-smiley-050.gif

[Prairie Purrs]

I'm so sorry Gigi didn't make it. I had to make the same decision with my Keke 11 years ago--no clue she had cancer until it was too bad to treat.

[Shady]

My heart goes out to you.

The only thing I can suggest is that you take solace in the time you've had with gigi, cherish your memories and the fact that you did have her for all those wonderful years, in that she is no longer in pain or discomfort.

I know it isnt easy, it's one of the most difficult things I have ever had to do, but all in all it's done for them not us.

RIP gigi, the Rainbow Bridge is waiting.

[AbbyMom]

RIP Gigi, wait for mommy at the RB.

Prayers for you and you daughter.

[Uniqueviking]

I'm so sorry :( Sending prayers and best wishes your way!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear about Gigi's passing.:( RIP sweet Gigi.

[kt_luvs_kitties]

I just read this now, But I wanted to say that I am SOSOSOSO very sorry for your loss. I know how it feels to lose a long loved friend. I will pray for you and your family, to get the comfort that you need at this difficult time.
RIP sweet GIGI, you are loved and very much missed:(

[catcrazylady]

I just read this thread and it is with a heavy sadness in my heart that I send my deepest sympathies. What a horrible experience to have to go through and to have it happen so fast. I'm truly sorry.:(
GodSpeed sweet Gigi.

[caseysmom]

Thanks everyone...it was a hard evening. Both of my daughters took it pretty hard, I wasn't as worried about my 13 year old and she took it REALLY hard, she felt like she didn't get to say good-bye...I had asked her if she wanted for me to wait if I had to do that and I felt like she didn't want me to.

It is just wierd, my daughter pushed the door open and I thought it was gigi because she would do that to a door that was cracked open.

[luvofallhorses]

prayers on the way!

[ChrisH]

I am so sorry. :( {{big hugs}}

Rest in peace, sweet Gigi.

[Kirsten]

I'm so sorry! :(

I read this thread a couple of days ago and felt so sad to learn about Gigi's diagnosis... and now to learn she went to the RB already... :(

This decision is always painful to make, and yet it is a last act of love. With the cancer everywhere in her body, her last days would have been terrible for poor Gigi, but now she's without pain.

I know that when our kitty friends grow older, we have to get used to the thought of being prepared, but when it comes to it, we learn there's no way that we're ever prepared. It just hurts, and it leaves a terribly empty space.

I'm feeling sorry for your daughter also and I hope she's feeling a bit better meanwhile.

Kirsten

[caseysmom]

thank your very much everyone, I let the kids have a few friends spend the night last night...they are doing better. There are just reminders everywhere...gigi was just there all the time...she had gotten into the habit of sitting on one of the chairs while we ate dinner or meals and just sat there looking at us...the meals have been hard.

[Kirsten]

It will get better with time... slowly, but the pain will be more bearable with each passing week. They day will come when you remember her with a smile instead of tears, but it may take a while. (((HUGS)))

Kirsten