I fear that my senior Boo is on his decline; *Update #109; 10/13

[Medusa]

Boo had a rough night last night, back and forth to the litter box. He started leaking urine again so I called Dr. Lee and he said to bring him right in. Boo was blocked so Dr. Lee sedated him and inserted the catheter and he said that there was tissue in Boo's urine. Dr. Lee did an ultrasound and found a tumor on the bladder; it's so big that Boo has many more days like today in store for him. He's always been so healthy and he's the epitome of the laid back cat so at his advanced age of 19, I don't want to put him through that. Tomorrow at 11:20 AM I'll be helping him to the Bridge. Now to tell my son. Boo is his heart kitty. This one's gonna hurt a lot.

[Trinityagain]

I'm so sorry. My thoughts are with you and your son...and sending a gently hug to Boo aswell....

[krazyaboutkatz]

Mary, I'm so sorry to hear this. I know it's a difficult decision but you're making the right one. Soon he'll be pain free and at peace. I hope his journey to the Bridge will be a peaceful one. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[Grace]

I'm so very sorry. Prayers sent for all of you.

[Prairie Purrs]

I'm so sorry. You've given Boo a long and wonderful life, and you're doing the right thing for him. My thoughts are with you, your son, and darling Boo boy.

[cassiesmom]

Big prayers for Boo and MEdusa.

(((HUGS)))),
elyse

[katladyd]

You're doing the right thing. My thoughts are with both you and Boo.

[jennielynn1970]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and with Boo Bear.

HUGS

[phesina]

Boo had a rough night last night, back and forth to the litter box. He started leaking urine again so I called Dr. Lee and he said to bring him right in. Boo was blocked so Dr. Lee sedated him and inserted the catheter and he said that there was tissue in Boo's urine. Dr. Lee did an ultrasound and found a tumor on the bladder; it's so big that Boo has many more days like today in store for him. He's always been so healthy and he's the epitome of the laid back cat so at his advanced age of 19, I don't want to put him through that. Tomorrow at 11:20 AM I'll be helping him to the Bridge. Now to tell my son. Boo is his heart kitty. This one's gonna hurt a lot.

Oh, Mary, I am so very sorry to read this. Much love and sympathy to you and Boo and your son.

May you travel easily to the Bridge, dear kitty, and be greeted by so many friends where you will await your Meowmie to join you One Fine Day and your Heart Brother another Fine Day.

[Medusa]

Now I'm having second thoughts. I just called to see how Boo is doing and if he's comfortable. Dr. Feeman took my call and said that Boo ate a good meal and that he's very active. They put an e-collar on him so that he wouldn't pull at the catheter. I just really don't know what to do now. I thought my mind was made up but when I got this report from Dr. Feeman, my stomach lurched. I don't want to do the wrong thing. I want to give him every chance. I have to talk to Dr. Lee tomorrow to be sure that I heard him right b/c I think he said that Boo might not block for another 6 months or he could block by tomorrow night. I don't want to keep putting him through this and I'll be gone for 8 days to visit my son for Thanksgiving. I would feel awful if anything happened to Boo while I was gone. My cat sitter is a registered vet tech and she'd know what to do and she'd get Boo in to Dr. Lee but I wouldn't be there. I'm a mess now.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Prayers still on the way for you both. I know this is not easy for you.

[Catty1]

Just some thoughts...

Is it at all possible to board Boo at Dr Lee's while you are away?

Would a low dose of pred be ok for Boo? It might shrink the tumour a bit to help prevent blocking.

These are just off the top of my head, things that Dr Lee can answer.

HUGS and PRAYERS.

[Medusa]

Just some thoughts...

Is it at all possible to board Boo at Dr Lee's while you are away?

Would a low dose of pred be ok for Boo? It might shrink the tumour a bit to help prevent blocking.

These are just off the top of my head, things that Dr Lee can answer.

HUGS and PRAYERS.

Dr. Lee said that the tumor is wrapping around the urethra and he said that at Boo's age, he's not confident that he'd be able to take the anesthesia. Well, Pidge was able to but she was a big girl, not at all underweight. Boo is skin and bones. He also said that he wouldn't be able to remove all of the tumor.

I'm going to talk to him tomorrow and ask that he tell me everything that he told me today. When he called me, I was still in my car and when I saw who the call was from, I knew it wasn't good b/c I was supposed to call at 4:00 today to see how Boo was doing. Plus it was Dr. Lee himself and not one of the staff. I'm exhausted from going over and over it in my head. It was only a matter of days that he was off the antibiotic that he blocked so I'm afraid it will happen again quickly.

But thank you, Candace. I thought about Pred myself and now that you've reminded me, I'll be sure to ask him. I'm writing everything down so that I don't forget.

[Medusa]

Funny but when I bought my ticket to L.A., I bought cancellation insurance for the first time. I guess my instincts were kicking in. I told my son that Boo was doing ok but if he were to get sick again, I'd have to cancel b/c he deserves to have me there w/him and he said that he understood.