Shilo New update 8-23 w/photo

[krazyaboutkatz]

Jen, I'm sorry to hear that Shilo's lymph nodes are still swollen. I sure hope that the pred will help him. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way.

[jenluckenbach]

OK< Shilo saw the vet again tonight. His ankle swelling is almost gone and the limp is minimal. And even though I can't feel a reduction in the lymph nodes (in his legs) the vet feels they are smaller. This is good news because as he said, "Cancer doesn't get smaller."

On the other side of the coin, his mouth is causing some pain again . The few tiny teeth he has left are leaving his gums red and sore. So he got a depo shot tonight. For previous experience, this will help him.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Thanks for the update. I'm glad to hear that his ankle swelling has gone down and that he can walk much better. Hopefully the lymph nodes will become even smaller.

I also hope that his mouth won't cause him too much pain. Maybe he'll need to have the rest of his teeth extracted. I'll keep him in my thoughts and prayers.

[Catty1]

Glad the lymph nodes are smaller...that must be one heck of an infection they are cleaning out of him!

I hope his gums feel better soon...maybe the dep might help the nodes also?

Hugs and scritchies for that boy!

[jenluckenbach]

Glad the lymph nodes are smaller...that must be one heck of an infection they are cleaning out of him!

I forgot to add that the vet says that it is all together possible that he simply has larger nodes than average.

...maybe the dep might help the nodes also?

I did not think of this........maybe!

[Emeraldgreen]

Good news that Shilo's ankle swelling is down and the limp is reduced as well. I hope the depo shot helps reduce the inflammation in his gums so he is more comfy. Does it seem that these remaining teeth are infected?

[jenluckenbach]

Good news that Shilo's ankle swelling is down and the limp is reduced as well. I hope the depo shot helps reduce the inflammation in his gums so he is more comfy. Does it seem that these remaining teeth are infected?

No infection, just inflamation and reddening of the gums. The teeth that are left are the tiny ones up front and maybe 1 small one way in the back.
Shilo has had to put up with flare ups for quite a while, he'll be fine (mouth wise).

[jenluckenbach]

Shilo is doing great. The swelling in the lymph nodes is down, no doubt from the depo injection. and no limp or mouth pain.

[krazyaboutkatz]

This is wonderful news!!!

[Catty1]

GREAT news....such a lovely and handsome kitty, I am so glad he is feeling better!

[kb2yjx]

Hooray for Shilo!!!

[jazzcat]

That is good to hear!

I'm glad you are doing better Shilo!