It's a time to spoil, spoil, spoil

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

It's a chance to spoil spoil spoil as much as possible and take every opportunity to let Cleo know how loved she is.
This is what I told TopCat3 in her post about Cleo in Cat Health, and it looks like it's my turn to take my own advice. :(

I took Peanut today for a checkup after her surgery. The vet had told me to bring her back after 3 months to do another ultra sound to see if the tumor was growing back. So he did the ultra sound and also tested her urine. The ultra sound showed that the bladder wall is thickening, but there is no visible tumor. The urine test showed blood in the urine, and abnormal cells and a bunch of other stuff I don't remember, but none of it good. He said what this all indicates is that there is probably "a malignancy there somewhere" and he thought it might have been a little further down the urethra(?) than he could get during the surgery.

He said he really doesn't recommend chemo. Chemo has been known to show up well in the urine, but isn't particularly effective against the bladder cancer, and can render her incontinent. There is some other medication - Medcam? - that he said is approved in Canada for cats, but not approved in the US, so for now cats in the US get the dog version, and it is highly dangerous to the kidneys. He said he himself has had to treat 4 otherwise healthy cats for kidney failure after being on this medication, so he didn't recommend that either, especially since the results are still sketchy. He said with this med, cats lived from - say 3 - 19 months longer after the surgery, where unmedicated cats lived - say - 2 - 14 months after the surgery. So again, the result wasn't worth the risk. Especially since he said her urine is a little diluted, which means her kidney function is already starting to wane.

So, basically, there is nothing more to do for her except keep her comfortable. For now, she seems fine to me. She is her goofy little self, and like I've mentioned before, she seems even more goofy and spunky than she has in a long time. Her appetite is tremendous and it doesn't seem like she's straining or in pain when she urinates. So she is doing good now, and hopefully she will continue doing good for quite some time....but there is no saying how long this will last.

So all smoochies, skritchies, hugs, extra treats, snuggles, squishies and whatever else you want to throw at her will be delivered ten-fold, over and over and over again.....until she tells me it's time. :(

[prechrswife]

(((((((Hugs))))))) to you and to Peanut...

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Please add hugs and smoochies from me too!

Prayers for her continued health for a long long time.
(((HUGS))) to you all.
Enjoy every snuggle with her.
We love you sweet Peanut!

[JenWhite]

Smootchies, Snuggles, and Squishies from Me, Oreo, Gizmo and Lenox to you and Peanut.

[catnapper]

Oh Debbie, I know this has to be breaking your heart - because it sure is breaking mine. Yes, do spoil Peanut in every way you can from now til ???... lets hope she has a good year lft in her. Prayers for Peanut's continued activity and spunkiess.

[RedHedd]

Oh no, not Peanut! It just breaks my heart to hear this. They are with us for way too short and all we can do is love them to pieces with the time we have with them. Give the dear girl some kisses and squishies from me and the M's. :)

[catmandu]

Debbie,PM me,and a Cat Nip Mouse,will be on its way ASAP.
There is nthing,that the Found Cats,and I would not do,for our Dear Friend Peanut.
We hope,that our Little Friend will be All Right!

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[jenluckenbach]

Such sad news, but it does give you the chance to give her all you've got for however long that is.
{{{{{HUGS}}}}}

[christa]

Well, this just breaks my heart. Something that we all eventually have to deal with, with each of our pets . . . it's never easy . . . always makes me sick to think about.

*scritches* and *kitty kisses* from me!!!

She's such a beautiful girl! I've always loved seeing "our" little peanut!

Okay, some more *kisses* please???

[krazyaboutkatz]

Debbie, I'm so sorry to hear this. :( Hopefully she'll continue to act and feel fine for quite a while yet. Lots of prayers, positive thoughts, hugs, kisses, belly rubs, and scritches are being sent her way. Please take care.

[Craftlady]

I'm so sorry to read the latest update. We certainly here will keep good thoughts and prayers for continued well being for as long as possible.

[lizbud]

Well the news certainly could have been better, but I'm glad Peanut
is still feeling so spunky. She has a great home were she's loved to pieces
and a little brother to amuse her. :) I know she feels very loved. :)

[Cinder & Smoke]

Hi God ~

Purrayer Kat anna Muttz here ...

We'll be krossin Klawz an Pawz fur lil Miss PeeNuttter ...

She's feelin Sooo Gud - kan we keep her dat way fur a long while?

Maybe You kuld jest stop da klock at her howze?
Nunbudddie wuld mynd iffin Tyme jest stood still fur a few years.

Thanks, God!

/s/ the Prayer Kids

[Corinna]

Debbie not sure I can say anything more that the others. But hugs and prayers coming from here.

[shais_mom]

Oh Debbie and Terry - CJ and Peanut.
I am so sorry to hear this.
Please give that little sweetie a kiss from me and you will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

[Killearn Kitties]

Lots of squishies and healing headbumpies coming beautiful Peanut's way. I hope your sweet girl stays comfortable for as long time.

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Oh Debbie, I am so sorry:(

Hoping and praying that you have a LONG LONG time to spoil precious Peanut.

Please give her LOADS for scritchies, hugs and kisses from me.


(((HUGS))) to you too

[Sonia59]

Oh Debbie, I am so sad to read this :(

Peanut, we LOVE you! Scritches, headbumpies, and tons of kisses are on their way to you, and for every coming day!!

[koxka]

Such sad news :( .Give lots and lots of hugs and scritches to Peanuts Princess from me please. :)

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

This is such heartbraking news ... :( http://users.pandora.be/bernardgabriels/images/smilies%20953%20crying.gif. Peanut is such a beautiful cat!! I hope that she will be able to be around for a long time to come; you cannot miss her yet... :(

(((((((HUGS))))))

[CalliesMom]

I am so sorry to read this. :( Peanut is such a sweet, beautiful kitty...just be grateful for the time you do have with her.

Give her kisses and scritches from me as well.

[ChrisH]

Oh, Debbie. :( Such sad news. :( Prayers going out that beautiful Peanut girl continues to feel good for a long, long time yet.

Sending many kisses and scritches for the beautiful princess.

{{hugs}}

[Karen]

Snuggles and skritches and prayers for Peanut!

[orangemm]

Oh, I am so sad to read this about Peanut. We all know what you are feeling and are with you every step of the way. Yes, spoil that sweet girl as much as possible!!!

Hugs ((((((Debbie))))) and scritches... :(

[Edwina's Secretary]

She is alive, she is lively, loving and very, very loved. None of us know what the future holds so enjoy today!

[momcat]

Oh, Peanut! Prayers are being prayed for our little Peanut and for the miracle that can happen. Please give her tons of scritchies, tummy rubs, kisses, hugs, treats, and lovebug from me. Then when you're done please start all over again. Prayers being prayed for you, too!!!!!

[rg_girlca]

Debbie, I am so sorry to hear about your precious Peanut.

Prayers and positive thoughts on the way and ((((((HUGS)))))).

[Barbara]

Filou said I should tell you that Peanut is not ready to give up and that the spunk and joy of living is the main thing. He knows what he's talking about :) and sends headbumpies.
{{{{{Hugs}}}}}

[trayi52]

((((Hugs)))) to you and lots of prayers for Peanut. Keep spoiling her and give her some snuggles frome me please.

Willie :)

[NoahsMommy]

Oh Debbie, I'm so sorry for this less than positive news. But, like Sara said, enjoy today and the wonderful time you have together.

Peanut has always struck me as a remarkable cat. She's strong...and oh so sweet. Please give her lots of love and spoiling from me as well. :)

Hugs,
Kelly and the furkids

[anna_66]

Debbie, I didn't know you were having any problems with Peanut. I'm sorry to hear about them.
Just enjoy your time together to the fullest. Never let a day go by without thinking how lucky you are to have such a gorgeous sweetheart.
I'm glad that she's feeling so perky, I hope she continues to feel this way for many more years:)

[Logan]

She is alive, she is lively, loving and very, very loved. None of us know what the future holds so enjoy today!

Such words of wisdom........I totally agree. Our prayers and best thoughts will be with you, Debbie, and Peanut, too. Please give her a gentle kiss from Mimi and me.

Logan :)

[K & L]

Oh Debbie I'm just seeing this. How I hate reading it. :( Please give precious Peanut hugs/kisses from me. I will watch for updates.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Thank you all so much!

After the vet appt. Saturday morning, we had to immediately head out to pick up the motorhome. It was really the weekend from hell because first of all I get this not so good report, then we continued to have problems with the motorhome and we didn't get home until after 8:00 pm last night. All the while Terry's fuming and racking his brain over the motorhome problems, all I can think about is Peanut and somehow I had convinced myself that she is a lot worse off than I remembered. By the time we were getting close to home, I was desperate to get back to her and tell it it'll be ok. So we pull in and there she is at the door waiting for us. She proceeded to go tearing into the bedroom to jump into her box and start rolling around and acting goofy. We had things to carry in so I was playing with her for a minute or two and smooching on her then I had to head back out to get another load to carry in. She goes tearing past me as I'm walking away and excitedly goes to her little rug in the kitchen which she sits on when it's treat time. Normally she sits quiet and polite while we dig the treats out, but this time she was meowing and practically leaping out of her skin to get at the treats! I just about burst out crying at her playfulness and excitedness to see us. Here I had convinced myself she was on her death bed, and here she was letting me know she's no where near ready to go yet. What a wonderful welcome home. :D :D

[jenluckenbach]

I've got LES again! but this time happy tears thinking of Peanut romping.

[Killearn Kitties]

Go Peanut! :D

[sirrahbed]

Debbie I am not reading or posting much right now but this post caught my eye and I feel so sad to think of Peanut being sick :( She is among my favorite girlie-girls!! But, so glad to read that she is full of spunk and goofiness - well, as goofy as a girlie-girl gets, anyway. :rolleyes: :D

[ramanth]

Oh Debbie... :( :(

Tons of head scritches and smooches for Peanut.

Many many hugs for you.

[Lobodeb]

I'm so sorry to hear this. If there's a silver lining to this cloud, at least you know to truly appreciate the time you have left with Peanut.

Hugs from Payton and Sammy (and Maggy too).

[Felix]

Sorry Im just now reading this.:( Peanut will be in our prayers.Sending hugs,bellyrubs & lots of head scritches to your sweet girl.

[lv4dogs]

Oh I'm so sorry I am just seeing this. Hugs to Peanut & you both. I wish you nothing but the best.

[sasvermont]

I surely hope you have great times with our little Peanut.

We all are going to go someday. Very sad, but to know it in advance, will give you the opportunity to spend major league quality time with her.

((((((((((((((((((((Peanut)))))))))))))))))))))))) )

[chrangharris]

Please give Peanut some extra hugs, skritches and kisses from all of us over here!! Misha even sends some!

[RedHedd]

I'm so glad to read about Ms. Peanut's spunkiness. The old gal ain't ready to go yet .... but I think we knew that. Of course I know you're spoiling her rottener than she already is ... she deserves it, the old dear. She's one of my favoritest kitties on PT! Please give her smoochies and schmoozles from me and the M's.

[Russian Blue]

Woohoo Peanut! She's always been one of my favourites here at PT - goofy or otherwise! ;)

Sending many smooches, scritches, kisses, head rubs and hugs to everyone.

[momcat]

Way to go, Peanut!!! So good to know you're back to high speed kitty antics!!!!! :D

[jazzcat]

I'm so sorry. :(

As long as Peanut says things are good that is what is important. Spoil her rotten (although I think she may be a little already ;) )!!!!

Please give her a few scritchies and hugs for me too.

[auggie]

I'm so very sorry. I hope and pray that she continuous to feel spunky and playful for a very long time. Please give pretty Peanut hugs and smooches from me.