Lucas has cancer (5-22-06)

**jazzcat** · 05-23-2006, 10:36 PM

I hope the shots will help.

**Tubby & Peanut's Mom** · 05-24-2006, 09:40 AM

So glad to hear all went well with the shot, and it sounds like a shot now and then is a piece of cake if he doesn't have to take pills and can now have his yummy food back.

skritchies to sweet Lucas!

Oh, and just curious, with Peanut's tumor, the vet gave me signs of what to look for to tell the tumor was getting worse. He said she would start straining to pee and there would probably be blood in her urine. Did your vet give you any signs to look for? I would think it would be similar signs, like straining to poop and blood? Just curious.

**beeniesmom** · 05-24-2006, 02:12 PM

Just saw this. I am praying that the treatment goes well.
Noone should ever have to face these things. Hugs

**Logan** · 05-24-2006, 02:28 PM

Jen, having been through a similar episode so recently with Zipper, you know that my heart is just in my throat when I read about Lucas. I'm so glad that you at least have some kind of alternative that might give him some quality of life and more time with you.

You have always been so supportive of me and loving in your responses when I am grieving or worried. I hope you know that my prayers and thoughts are with you and Charlie and of course, Lucas.

Give that precious orange boy a gentle kiss on his sweet nose from me, please.

Logan

**jenluckenbach** · 05-24-2006, 02:43 PM

Oh, and just curious, with Peanut's tumor, the vet gave me signs of what to look for to tell the tumor was getting worse. He said she would start straining to pee and there would probably be blood in her urine. Did your vet give you any signs to look for? I would think it would be similar signs, like straining to poop and blood? Just curious

No, we really haven't have time to talk about a lot of things. But when I call to report I'll try to get more info.

**Barbara** · 05-24-2006, 03:00 PM

Just to say that I think of you and your sweet boy.

**K & L** · 05-24-2006, 03:30 PM

I keep watching for updates. Good luck with this.

**jenluckenbach** · 05-24-2006, 07:06 PM

UNBELIEVABLE Lucas' poops are actually forming into very soft logs only 1 day after his first shot. Will they be even better tomorrow??

I am not sure how the tumors are going to be affected, but Lucas' poop has been liquid for 3 weeks straight, so this is an astounding improvement.

(of course, my house is a maze of plastic tarps covering the carpets, as mr. Lucas hasn't used a litter box in months.

) Good thing I never get company.