Merlin

Catty: The steroids are supposed to help shrink the tumour. Honestly, I don't see the point as technically he's at stage 4 and there really isn't anything we can do for him except keep him as comfortable as possible with the pain med. I do see signs of struggle when eating and today he has not eaten very much at all.

The antibiotics are usually prescribed after tooth extractions and he's had his dosage so I feel comfortable in stopping that one.

He can still jump on and off the couch and he still uses the litter box OK but if he continues to struggle to eat then I fear I may have to make a decision sooner rather than later.:(

That was what helped me to determine when to let Morgan go. When I got the terminal diagnosis, I made up my mind then that I was not going to let him suffer at all. I didn't think it was fair to him and I didn't want to remember him suffering at all. We tried the pain medicine. He absolutely hated getting it. He loved his food, but as soon as I saw that the tumor was affecting his ability to eat, even preventing him from doing so, I knew that was time to say good bye. We had great times together in those few weeks after his cancer was confirmed. I even stayed home from a trip to Disney to be with him. I don't regret it a bit. We spent quality time together that I will always cherish. I wish the same for you and Merlin. I'm so sad thinking of you going through this with your baby.

Slick, I'm sorry not to have commented more earlier; Moesha and I have been through this together and it's hard. I lost my kitty Jamara to this almost 12 years ago and it feels like yesterday. Please take all cues from Merlin - he will let you know if you're open to listen. I was not. I was selfish and wanted my baby with me (I knew I couldn't get through this without tears...) and I think timing would have been different if I had listened. Please PM me if you want to talk, or message me on FB, give me your number and I'll call.

Much love - Maggie.

{{{hugs}}} Slick. More kissies and cuddles from me for Merlin...as many as he'll take. :love:

Slick, as you know I've also been through this with my beloved Sunny.:( I was the one that found the lump in his lower jaw.:( I had asked my vet about using pred but she said it wouldn't work in his case but I could try a different drug that would them probably cause kidney disease. I didn't want to go through this with him so I never tried it. My vet estimated that he had about 3 months left. I had to say goodbye to him a bit sooner because he was having problems eating or he'd throw up his food shortly after eating.:( He was losing weight and he was also showing signs of being in pain.:( I did give him some pain medicine but this made him very sleepy and not want to eat at all. Usually you can also tell by a cats eyes when it's time to let them go. I hope that Merlin will be able to be with you for a while longer. If you ever need to talk I'm only a pm away. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

Steroids also boost the appetite, so maybe Merlin will eat better.

I know how hard it is to see our babies getting old and sick, and to take that final decision, but he'll tell you when it's time. Just keep him free of pain and give him lots of loving until then. I so wanted to take Fister back home for just a few more days, but his quality of life would not have been good. So, even though I miss him, the decision was a good one. You will know, too.

Give Merlin some gentle kisses from me! :love:

((((hugs)))) to you, dear Slick.

Thanks for all your replies everyone. Merlin has been eating well up until this morning.:( He's on Hills A/D which is a very smooth pate and when I add warm water to it, it seems to go down well. This morning Merlin didn't eat that much and I'll be out all day but will monitor it tonight. I've promised him that I will be with him forever and that he won't be alone when the time comes and I will move mountains to make sure that happens.

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Thanks for all your replies everyone. Merlin has been eating well up until this morning.:( He's on Hills A/D which is a very smooth pate and when I add warm water to it, it seems to go down well. This morning Merlin didn't eat that much and I'll be out all day but will monitor it tonight. I've promised him that I will be with him forever and that he won't be alone when the time comes and I will move mountains to make sure that happens.

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:( {{{hugs}}} :love::love::love:

same here: ((((HUGS))))) :love: :love: I will go light another candle for Merlin.

Same from us too: {{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}} and ~~~~~~~PURRS~~~~~~~ and :love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

(((HUGS))) and prayers from me too!!! :love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

To my dearest Merlin sweetie, Meowmie just lit another candle for you: http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/...g&cid=18279823

I'm doing so much better! All your good wishes and prayers have brought my appetite back!

I am sending all my love and wish I was there to cuddle up next to you and help you feel better.

Love always from your devoted lady Sparkler :love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love::l ove::love:

Lots of hugs and prayers are being sent to both of you during this difficult time.:love:

Oh my love: I wish I could expurress how much you mean to me. Purrease don't wurry 'cause I'm OK so far. I'm eating good but I'm sad 'cause I can't eat my krunchies any more. Mewomie gives me soft food and it's really tasty. I've always loved soft food but up until now I only got it as a treat. I'm lucky now.:)

My Meowmie has put a heating pad underneath my napping blanket on the couch so I stay nice and warm, but not as warm as I would be with you by my side. :( I wuv you so much my Sparkler. :love:
Purreverly yours
Merlin :love::love::love:

Meowmie here: I'm quite surprised on how well Merlin is doing. He really is anxious to eat morning and night and his output is good. He gets his pain med and the prednisolone twice daily. He hates taking it but I've got it down to a science now. Thanks everyone for your good wishes.

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Meowmie here: I'm quite surprised on how well Merlin is doing. He really is anxious to eat morning and night and his output is good. He gets his pain med and the prednisolone twice daily. He hates taking it but I've got it down to a science now. Thanks everyone for your good wishes.

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Of course he's doing well, he knows he the most loved kitty and has his mommy to spoil him! ;) Hugs to you, and good skritches to Merlin!

Sending lots of love and good wishes Merlin's way! Hang in there buddy, okay? Know that your meowmie really loves you, and so do we!:love:

:love::love::love::love::love::love: all for Merlin and Slick.............we love you!!

Lots of (((hugs))) and lovies for you Merlin and your sweet meowmie too!!! :love:

Merlin continues to eat like a pig - something I'm not complaining about. He has taken to sleeping on my closed laptop lid (I have another screen that I use) with the heat of the lamp keeping him warm. Due to the fact that his input and output are good, I'm not worried yet.
He told me to tell you all thank you for the well wishes and candles lit.:love::love: His quality of life is still quite good so I think I'm a long way yet before saying good-bye - or I could just be in denial.:rolleyes:

Awwww... my dearest Merlin.. what a great place to sleep! Keeping cozy and warm.. eating lots of tasty food.. I wish I was there to cuddle up with you!

I'm over at Meowmie's sister's house right now.. Meowmie says they're putting new WINDOZE in my place.

Love always to my darling from your dearie Sparkler

So glad Merlin is continuing to do very well. :love::love::love:

Oh, I'm so glad to hear Merlin is eating and drinking and his output is good. :) Seeing him on the desk under the lamp, reminds me of Fister, he would be there, also - as long as he could jump up.

Keep spoiling him! I hope he'll be around for quite a while, yet.

Gentle kisses from me - and hugs to you! :love: :love:

Dear Merlin,

That looks like a great place to sit! It must be made of warm :) Thank you for the suggestion, I will try it as soon as my person finishes with the computer! My person asks God for a miracle when she prays for you. We are so glad you're doing well -- we will keep praying and lighting candles for you and your dear meowmy. :love: :love: :love:

Purrs, gentle head bonks and hugs,
Cassie and Elyse

Hey, Merlin! It's us, Mac, Ming, and Kimba, your buddies from our Catmobile adventures. We are all happy you are doing so well and are praying real hard that you stay aroundl for a long time. :)

It's' me now, their meowmie. Mac says you were a big help teaching Frankie to catch a baseball and Ming really appreciated all your nice praise for his bagpipe playing. Kimba says you were very nice to him the first time he went on a Catmobile trip with his big brothers. We all think the world of you and your meowmie, so we hope you get a lot more time together and even get to go on another Catmobile trip!:love::love::love:

To our darling Merlin, we are ALL (not just Sparkler here) so glad you are doing so well, eating like a little piggie and getting lots of warm snooozes.. and we are all saying our prayers and sending out our good warm wishes and energies, that you will be around on this plane for a long time yet! You are one of the sweetest kitties we know!

Love love love love love love love love :love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love: from your Sparkler and all your other friends here, Poppy and Elmer and Bob and Princess Poppaea Sabina Eugenia and our foster sisters Kellie and Kitty (now Katie) who just went to their FURREVER home on Tuesday.. oh, yes, and Pat too!

Merlin, the Princess and Franklin send you love and pawsitive thoughts......

Merlin, sending lots of kitty kisses across the miles for a dear friend; Catmobile and otherwise! :love:

Purrs, Pinot

Merlin, my gang are thrilled (and so am I) to hear you are eating and feeling good. Here is a kissie from each of us. :love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

hugs and love going out to you and your mom, Merlin! :love::love:

You're named for a famous wizard - wishing you magic and continued wonderful health!

Merlin has stopped eating. I'll try again today but that, combined with the fact that I noticed a tad of bleeding around his gums last night, I suspect that Monday a decision will be made.:(
Update: The vet will be here on Monday at 11:30am.:(:(

Oh Slick, I'm so sorry. :( The best you can do, is to give him lots of loving and keeping him comfortable. I know what you're going through and I keep you both in my thoughts.

I send gentle kisses to dear Merlin, and hugs to you. :love: :love:

Slick, I think he is telling you something. My Mandy girl (my first Aby) had the same problem but I found it late in the game. I had to feed her water with an eye dropper and she was unable to eat. After the biopsy report she departed with the help of the vet, within two days. My heart broke. I loved her so. I know how much you love all your cats. It is difficult to watch them try and much better to end their mystery and confusion. May you have extra special strength to get through this. :love::love::love::love:

Slick, sending many hugs and much love to you and Merlin. Please give him kisses on his sweet forehead from me. He had the best home with you - all that a kitty could want.

I love you, Merlin. Everything will be all right - your mom will be with you always. {{{hugs}}}:love::love:

Love and hugs and purrs to dearest Merlin and to you too, Vicki, from Pat and cats especially Sparkler. :love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

Purrs, hugs, prayers and love from Elyse and Cassie :love: :love: :love:

Merlin and Slick, we will hold both of you in our hearts and prayers. Merlin had a great life and home with you and that is something very special. Most old, tired cats at shelters never find that. Loves to both of you!:love::love:

Ah, Slick I'm so sorry to hear this. You and Merlin are in my thoughts and prayers. Please give him a few kisses from me, ok? This is the hard part of loving an animal. :love::love:

Slick, I'm so sorry to hear this.:( You'll both be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May it be a peaceful journey.:love: Please take care. (((HUGS)))

Prayers and hugs for Merlin & for you too. :love: