Japser UPDATE 10-17-2010 new photos

[jenluckenbach]

Jaspers foot is now not only swollen, but has a growth (like a raspberry, but hard) on it....and it had opened enough to bleed. I have no clue if there is anything that can be done for him.

I will take him in for the vet to have a look at this new developement, but I am not overly hopeful.

he still appears to be in good spirits, but maybe just a little more subdued than usual. No obvious pain.

Just thought I'd update.

[columbine]

Poor sweetie. {hug!} Jen, I'm scared to even wish for your level of courage - I can't imagine what it would be like to want to stand by so many little ones in so much difficulty.

Love, Columbine

[Catty1]

Prayers that Jasper's swollen foot can be easily treated!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear this. Hopefully your vet will be able to help him. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way.

[Medusa]

Oh poor boy. Of course, prayers are going up right now for Jasper. Keep the faythe.

[Freedom]

Seems I missed this one first go around.

Prayers for Jasper, for the vet to figure this out, for it to be something healable. Prayers for you as well, I know how we worry when the furkids have an issue.

[Barbara]

I'm sending all my best thoughts for Jasper- I hope it's just an arthritic thing- he IS senior after all.

[moosmom]

Jen,

I'm so sorry to hear about Jasper. Given Jasper's age, I'd just make him as happy and comfortable as possible.

Like with Mollie Rose, I had to weigh the options and make a very difficult decision. She was 16 years old and was in the advanced stage of kidney disease. I asked, given the options, can he make my beautiful old lady healthy and he said no. Was Mollie Rose in pain? Yes. I had my answer.

I hope Jasper has many more years with you Jen. He's a very lucky cat!!