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I know exactly how you feel. When my RB Puddy was in the advanced stages of CRF, my vet told me that she had approximately one year left. She was still doing fine after that but then I, too, noticed symptoms that made me nervous. Just enjoy every day that you have w/Haggis and you'll know when to make the final decision. I'm glad that Hamish is doing ok, too. Keep the faythe. :love:
Yes, it seems he isn't quite himself. He has slept on the bed all day and didn't come up at lunch time to remind me it's time to feed him...and he didn't come up again at 4pm to tell me I should take a break. I went downstairs to check on him and he half awoke but didn't lift his head. So, I don't know. I could be making more of it. Haggis seems as sad as I feel! We'll see how the week goes I guess.:(
Gosh...I hope he is having an off day and that the Transfer Factor might make a real difference for him.
Huge PT Prayers for you and Haggis.:love:
Well, I think Haggis may have had an off day yesterday. He is much better today and behaving like his old self with his usual routines. As always, thanks again for the good thoughts. I think it worked!
I'm so glad to hear that Haggis is still with you and that today he is back to a more normal routine. I hope that you have many more months with him and that he will take you up on that mission to 'search and destroy' those pesky tissue papers! :)
Well, it's Day 2 of Haggis throwing up again. He was going along really well since the last time I posted but since yesterday he has been having trouble with keeping food down. He acts like he is hungry, eats maybe 2 or 3 bites, and walks off-looking back at his food dish like it's turned against him. :confused: I'm trying not to pressure him but even his fave treats hold little appeal. Right now, he is sleeping on the steps. So, once again please send positive thoughts to Haggis. I hope I haven't exhausted you all! I do appreciated the well wishes and I know Haggis does too. :)
Big prayers for Haggis!!!
We NEVER tire of hearing about and praying for furbabies! Don't even think of it.
Yes, he has cancer - BUT he could also be throwing up for even the 'normal' reasons any cat could. Tummy bug? Hariball? Tartar on teeth?
Then again, it could be related. Just don't let the cancer be too much of a red herring.
Example: My uncle, had had diabetes for years. When he started getting weak legs and pain, they assumed it was the diabetes.
They spent time checking all the stuff related to diabetes, naturally - then one bright doc found out he had colon cancer, advanced by then. He lived another 3 - 4 months.
Just don't assume it's because of a certain thing, that's all.
PT Prayers for Haggis!:love::love:
Prayers are continuing for Haggis and you. :love:
I am praying hard for your kitty. With all this prayer, I sure hope he gets completely well.!
...we had a day where he didn't throw up! He seems to be feeling better. He stopped by around 4pm as usual to say hello and to tell me to take a break. He's stopped sleeping in odd places and is back to his usual spots. So, we'll see. Thank you everyone again for listening to my panic! I appreciate your good wishes.
(Haggis wanted to say hello and thank you too!)
Hello Haggis! That is such good news to read. I hope you continue to feel better!
I am so sorry I have missed this thread until now. I am very familiar with what you're dealing with; my RB kitty (18 years old) was afflicted with oral squalmous cell, although we did not know at the time. Our vet, who treated Jamara her whole life with us, just said it was "probably cancer", advised, due to her age, not to take any further drastic treatment and to enjoy her for as long as was possible given the circumstances. She was our vet before, is still, and I will be forever grateful for the advice she gave then as well as what she didn't tell us. Jamara had a large growth in her lower jaw; we hand fed her for some time with pureed food, cried (still do sometimes, over 7 years later), and absolutely knew when it was time for the final decision. I hate to be morbid, but you will know, too. Trust your instincts and trust Haggis' power of communication. Look for the signs: the jaw to be out of alignment due to deterioration, absolute refusal of any food and just the look in the eyes. I'm having a bit of a tough time writing this...
I pray for you and your family; I pray for little Haggis. He has an uncertain road; I, of course, pray for him to be a miracle kitty, it seems there are some symptoms he does not have. Just remember; he'll tell you how he's doing, just listen and love. If you need to talk, please PM me, or just write through this thread, I've got it on radar now.
Please keep us updated and Love to Haggis...
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Maggie
Haggis, what a beautiful kitty kat you are! I'm so glad that you're doing better. Lots of cyber scritchies headed your way and (((HUGS))) to you, Mom! :love:
How's Haggis doing? Prayers continuing...:love:
Awww Haggis, what a cute kitty you are! I'm sorry I'm just reading your thread now, but please know you're in my prayers too!
**hugs**