I'm so sorry. My thoughts are with you and your son...and sending a gently hug to Boo aswell....
I'm so sorry. My thoughts are with you and your son...and sending a gently hug to Boo aswell....
Mary, I'm so sorry to hear this.:( I know it's a difficult decision but you're making the right one. Soon he'll be pain free and at peace. I hope his journey to the Bridge will be a peaceful one. Please take care. (((HUGS)))
I'm so very sorry. Prayers sent for all of you.
I'm so sorry. You've given Boo a long and wonderful life, and you're doing the right thing for him. My thoughts are with you, your son, and darling Boo boy.
Big prayers for Boo and MEdusa.
(((HUGS)))),
elyse
You're doing the right thing. My thoughts are with both you and Boo.:love::(
My thoughts and prayers are with you and with Boo Bear.
HUGS
Oh, Mary, I am so very sorry to read this. Much love and sympathy to you and Boo and your son.Quote:
Originally Posted by Medusa
May you travel easily to the Bridge, dear kitty, and be greeted by so many friends where you will await your Meowmie to join you One Fine Day and your Heart Brother another Fine Day.
Now I'm having second thoughts. I just called to see how Boo is doing and if he's comfortable. Dr. Feeman took my call and said that Boo ate a good meal and that he's very active. They put an e-collar on him so that he wouldn't pull at the catheter. I just really don't know what to do now. I thought my mind was made up but when I got this report from Dr. Feeman, my stomach lurched. I don't want to do the wrong thing. I want to give him every chance. I have to talk to Dr. Lee tomorrow to be sure that I heard him right b/c I think he said that Boo might not block for another 6 months or he could block by tomorrow night. I don't want to keep putting him through this and I'll be gone for 8 days to visit my son for Thanksgiving. I would feel awful if anything happened to Boo while I was gone. My cat sitter is a registered vet tech and she'd know what to do and she'd get Boo in to Dr. Lee but I wouldn't be there. I'm a mess now.
Prayers still on the way for you both. I know this is not easy for you. :love:
Just some thoughts...
Is it at all possible to board Boo at Dr Lee's while you are away?
Would a low dose of pred be ok for Boo? It might shrink the tumour a bit to help prevent blocking.
These are just off the top of my head, things that Dr Lee can answer.
HUGS and PRAYERS.:love::love:
Dr. Lee said that the tumor is wrapping around the urethra and he said that at Boo's age, he's not confident that he'd be able to take the anesthesia. Well, Pidge was able to but she was a big girl, not at all underweight. Boo is skin and bones. He also said that he wouldn't be able to remove all of the tumor.Quote:
Originally Posted by Catty1
I'm going to talk to him tomorrow and ask that he tell me everything that he told me today. When he called me, I was still in my car and when I saw who the call was from, I knew it wasn't good b/c I was supposed to call at 4:00 today to see how Boo was doing. Plus it was Dr. Lee himself and not one of the staff. I'm exhausted from going over and over it in my head. It was only a matter of days that he was off the antibiotic that he blocked so I'm afraid it will happen again quickly.
But thank you, Candace. I thought about Pred myself and now that you've reminded me, I'll be sure to ask him. I'm writing everything down so that I don't forget.
Funny but when I bought my ticket to L.A., I bought cancellation insurance for the first time. I guess my instincts were kicking in. I told my son that Boo was doing ok but if he were to get sick again, I'd have to cancel b/c he deserves to have me there w/him and he said that he understood.
Gosh, surgery would be risky for poor Boo! But - if the alternative is sending him to the Bridge, if he went during the surgery, it would be sort of the same? But talk to Dr Lee - this is so hard for you. How do you give Boo every last chance without doing too much?
Hugs, again. :love::love::love:
I'm back. And so is Boo. Dr. Lee talked w/me a long time. I asked him to go over everything w/me again, which he did. Then I said "I'm going to ask you the question that you hate" and he said "You want to know what I would do if it were my cat" and I said "Yes". He said "I'd remove the catheter, take him home and see how he does. If he blocks again right away, then you'll know what to do. But Boo is a strong cat. His creatinine is only at 2.5 and I thought it would be at 9 or higher and all of his levels are low".
The tumor is a transitional cell carcinoma, which is a slow growing tumor. He'll stay on Metacam for pain and also it helps w/inflammation so the tumor should grow even more slowly. He gave me Buprinex which is a stronger pain killer to give him today and tomorrow. He said to just keep an eye on him but he said "You're so quick at picking up on things that I know you'll see
any changes that might occur". I asked about putting him on Pred and he said that it wasn't the drug of choice for this kind of tumor, that Metacam works better. Given all the news about Metacam lately, I still decided to go w/that b/c of Boo's age and also b/c he isn't in CRF. I felt good when I left Dr. Lee. I know that I'm postponing the inevitable but I'm not doing it for me but for Boo. Dr. Lee said "Mary, I told you in the beginning that I'm for giving them every chance and I think you're doing the right thing". Boo isn't in any serious pain, he may continue to leak urine a little but as Dr. Lee said "So what" and I agree. I have hardwood floors and tile; no biggie there. If I thought Boo was miserable or in any pain, I wouldn't have brought him home but I feel that I owe him this chance and I'm happy w/my decision.
Specs ran right up to Boo and started licking his face and when Boo walked away, Specs cried. It was really very sweet. Yodie ran up and down the stairs several times so she's definitely happy. She didn't do that while Boo was gone. Creamsicle gave him kisses, too. The only one that's reserved is Coco Puff; he didn't kiss Boo but he did run up to him right away. So. I still have my Halloween cat. (Big Smile) :D
Thanx for all the prayers and good wishes. I know it helped. Best part is that I'll have Boo to snuggle under my chin tonight and I'll sleep like a top to make up for no sleep last night.
:love: Woo Hoo that is the Best of News.. Hurray Boo is home & doing better.. Come Boo we know your a fighter.. Hope you keep doing good Boo.. Sending Lots More Huggss & Prayers..
Oh, that's good news, Mary! You and Boo will sleep peacefully and happily tonight.
May Boo be pain free and not have another blockage for a long, long, time!:love::love:
Boo is one tough fella, that's for sure! :love: I'm so happy that he's home.
yeah! happy thoughts coming to you both and blockage free thoughts as well....welcome home Boo!
**clapping** As long as Boo is comfortable, he should be home with you -- under your chin, lol!
I know how you feel about your delima, I was kinda in the same boat with Dusty. The day I had scheduled her for possibly being PTS was the day she stopped really eating, then I knew I'd made the right decision but constantly questioned myself, and debated on cancelling the appointment several times. I even sat and had a conversation with Dusty the week before asking her to let me know when she was ready to go.
We've all been there and know what you're feeling and how heartbreaking this is for you. I know you'll do what's best for Boo. You do pay attention and go above and beyond for your pets. Thoughts are with you.
I'm glad to hear that it's not Boo's time just yet.:) I hope he'll be able to comfortable for however long you have with him. Lots more prayers and positive thoughts are on the way.
Boo had a good night; no going back and forth to the litter box all night. He woke me up this morning w/a really loud meow in my face. I haven't heard his voice that strong in a long time; he's been so weak. He vomited just a little this morning and I'm wondering if it might be from the Buprinex. I recall how it made Puddy loopy but she didn't vomit. I'll keep an eye on him all day b/c I'll be getting the house ready for a gathering this evening.
I just had to post this. This morning Boo hopped up into the linen closet and curled up on the bath towels like he used to. His sister RB Peeka would sleep there nearly every night and after she went to the Bridge he started sleeping there; it was probably comforting to him. And he actually sprinted up the stairs this morning. His meow is nice and strong, too. I've got my old Boo Bear back! :D
I woke up thinking about Boo. I'm glad to hear a positive update!:love:Quote:
Originally Posted by Medusa
YAAY! You may have to ask Dr Lee to do a cartwheel for Boo also! I hope he is happy and healthy for a long time yet!:love::love:
I am so happy for you and Boo
glad to hear Boo is on the mend!! Yay!!!
More hugs going out to you, Mary, and loves and scritchies to Boo.
Hooray for Boo! Keep it up Sweetie!:love::D
Mary, this is wonderful news!!!:D I hope he'll continue to do this well for a long time to come.:)
Boo had a rough night again. He was doing ok until I gave him the Buprinex before bed, at least I think that's what caused his vomiting. I didn't get into bed until 3:00 AM and at 4:00 he started vomiting. I watched him in the litter box this morning and only a tiny bit of urine came out. I hope that the tumor isn't blocking him again already. He barely had time to recover from the last few days. He didn't eat any breakfast this morning so I haven't had the heart to give him his other meds yet. I'm going to stop the Buprinex and give him Metacam instead but he still needs his thyroid med and the antibiotic b/c Dr. Lee said that some cats get a UTI after catheterization. I feel so bad now. I hope he can snap out of this. Please say a prayer for my handsome boy. :(
You have my prayers.
More prayers for beloved Boo.
I'm so sorry to hear this.:( When I was giving my RB Sunny Buprinex, I noticed that it would make him very lethargic and he wouldn't want to eat so I didn't want to give it to him unless he really needed it. Towards the end he would also throw up after eating.:( It's just so sad to watch. I hope Boo will make another turn around for the better very soon. Lots more prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way.
He hasn't eaten a bite all day and he's lying in the same spot on my bed as he was this morning. He's gotten no meds whatsoever b/c I think he'll just throw them up anyhow. I wish he would show some sign of improvement. Even at his sickest, he'd make an attempt to jump up on my lap while I'm at the computer but he hasn't moved at all.
Mary, I hope this is just a bump as his tummy is not used to the meds...prayers and good thoughts that Boo perks up soon. {{{hugs}}}
Thought I'd post these of Boo snuggling up to Specs and Creamsicle in the foreground.
Boo is much worse. He hasn't eaten all day; I can't tempt him w/anything. He's peeing but just dribbles. He hasn't left my bed all day. I left a message for Dr. Lee that I'm taking him in tomorrow morning. I don't know what the outcome will be but this boy is sick and I have to put an end to it one way or the other. My heart is breaking.
You have my prayers and Boo and you are in my thoughts.
Hugs and prayers going out Mary.
Dear little Boo...that is so sweet with Specs cuddling him. :love: