Panther is acting wierd..updated..not good

[Catty1]

Oh, hon...all I can offer is prayers...

Someone likely mentioned this already...but is there a vet training centre anywhere near you? They may check him out for a better rate.

Maybe the cancer had spread and no one knew? If he maybe does have bacterial infection - would antibiotics help, or even some Prednisone (steroids?)

I pray for a miracle, hon...I hope he just snaps out of it.

Is he comfy right now? Enjoying affection?

As for food...maybe try some really stinky tuna? That might perk up his tastebuds.

I am so sorry...I can only imagine what you are going through. Panther is very very loved...just keep loving him.

You are doing your tremendous very best, so give yourself a hug too.

Prayers and hugs again...

[wolflady]

Gosh, I'm sorry to see that Panther has not improved. It's so hard and frustrating when you've tried everything and nothing seems to work. Panther will let you know when the time is right, but in the meantime try to keep him comfortable. Please know that we're all here for you. I'll continue to pray that Panther improves. Please keep us updated. I'm sorry I can't be of more help.

**hugs**

[Catty1]

I think the steroids and anti-b's are one more thing you can try. Hopefully your vet can dispense just a few, to get him started and see if it helps.

HUGS!

Remember - if the worst happens - no guilt. You have done everything you can and gone way and beyond for your furbaby. You love him absolutely. That is as clear as anything.

[AbbyMom]

Nothing to add except my prayers and good thoughts for Panther.

[fragrancehound]

Thanks everyone! I appreciate it. I think I have done as much as I can do given my situation but it still feels like I have not done enough. Do you ever second guess yourself wondering if you should have done things differently??

On a positive note he has not vomited today.

Here are some pics of all my babies:


BooBoo


Panther


Magic


Shadow


Magic and Panther sleeping together

[heidiv]

What a good lookin ganeg that you have. I love black cats they always look so mysterious.. What good lookin kitties!!!! Prayers to Panther!!

[fragrancehound]

I am starting to feel very discouraged now. I talked to my vet today and quite frankly the whole conversation left me feeling ill. Nothing has worked to help Panther feel better. My vet said basically that the only option left is to do a biopsy and possible surgery to the tune of $1,300+. I've tapped all my financial resources so sadly this surgery is not even an option. She even brought up the possibiity of this being cancer again and it spreading to his stomach and other organs. I just can't even think about it.

With all the injections, pills, exams, x-rays, and blood work you would think that something would have helped. He has received anti-biotics, anti-vomiting and nausea meds, pepcid, steroids, and fluids. Not one thing has worked. He is still vomiting and not eating or drinking unless I handfeed him. He is even having a hard time keeping the pedialyte down now.

I just don't know what else to do. I am going to have to bring him in again for fluid injections and possibly IV therapy again too. Ugh.. My poor baby.

Does anyone have any other recomendations or ideas that I should consider? Any meds, vitamins, or treatments I should request? I'm desperate at this point. The thought of losing my baby scars the hell out of me.