Latest Update 12-9-09 Storm's Been Diagnosed & Sunny's Biopsy Results

[krazyaboutkatz]

Hi I just received an e-mail from my vet about Storm. I guess I misunderstood her the other day and one of Storm's tests just came back. This is what she said:

Hi.
Storm's vit b12 level is normal but his folate is slightly low. This indicates that he has small intestinal disease that is higher in his intestinal tract and that the pancreas is ok. I think we should supplement him with 400mcg folic acid once daily x 6 weeks. You can get folic acid at most drug stores or GNC. The tabs are usually 800mcg, in which case you give 1/2 tablet daily. It is fine to crush and put in a small amount of chicken baby food or the canned EVO.


Endoscopy would likely be diagnostic, as the disease appears to be in the stomach and first part of the small intestine.


In terms of pred, give him 5 mg once daily x 4 weeks.
I will call when I have the biopsy results for Sunny.
-Rachel

[3Catcondo]

Sending good thoughts your way. I'm sorry that you all are going thru this.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I missed the call from my vet today which is just as well because the results aren't good at all. Here is what she e-mailed to me:

Hi Tracey,

The biopsy for Sunny is attached, and it indicates that he has squamous cell carcinoma. The prognosis for this disease is not good, usually months. The tumor tends to grow quiet large and is destructive. We could consider piroxicam, which is a NSAID that supposedly decreases the rate of growth, but it is metabolized by the kidneys and may make it worse. We can talk about it more.


-Rachel

I'm devastated. I hope to have more good quality time with Sunny than my vet predicts. I was already planning on taking time off between the Christmas and New Years and also the first week of Jan. so at least I'll get to spend some more time at home with him and the rest of my furkids. Thanks for all of your support.

[AmberLee]

{{{gentle hugs to you, Storm, and Sunny}}}

[Barbara]

Tracey I am so sorry that I read this only now. I am still away travelling and then normally I have less time for PT.
I am so sorry for Sunny- he was always my favorite among your gang and you know why. And it reminds me of Tigris of course. Let's hope there is some time to say goodbye and to spoil Sunny even more than he is already.
Lots of kisses to his little head.

[Medusa]

Tracey, do exactly as you had planned, take that time off and spend as much time w/Sunny as possible. This is a lousy break for both of you and I wish I could help in some way other than offering support. Please know that you and Sunny are always in my prayers, those aren't just words w/me, my PT family are always on my mind and in my heart. Keep the faythe.

[Kirsten]

I'm so sorry that you got these devastating news!

May you still have a lot of quality time together. I'll keep you in my thoughts!

(((HUGS)))

Kirsten