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

**momoffuzzyfaces** · 10-28-2010, 04:52 PM

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

**Catty1** · 10-28-2010, 06:02 PM

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** · 10-28-2010, 06:33 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

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** · 10-28-2010, 07:13 PM

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.

**Catty1** · 10-28-2010, 07:36 PM

Gosh, surgery would be risky for poor Boo! But - if the alternative is sending him to the Bridge, if he went during the surgery, it would be sort of the same? But talk to Dr Lee - this is so hard for you. How do you give Boo every last chance without doing too much?

Hugs, again.

**Medusa** · 10-29-2010, 12:08 PM

I'm back. And so is Boo. Dr. Lee talked w/me a long time. I asked him to go over everything w/me again, which he did. Then I said "I'm going to ask you the question that you hate" and he said "You want to know what I would do if it were my cat" and I said "Yes". He said "I'd remove the catheter, take him home and see how he does. If he blocks again right away, then you'll know what to do. But Boo is a strong cat. His creatinine is only at 2.5 and I thought it would be at 9 or higher and all of his levels are low".

The tumor is a transitional cell carcinoma, which is a slow growing tumor. He'll stay on Metacam for pain and also it helps w/inflammation so the tumor should grow even more slowly. He gave me Buprinex which is a stronger pain killer to give him today and tomorrow. He said to just keep an eye on him but he said "You're so quick at picking up on things that I know you'll see
any changes that might occur". I asked about putting him on Pred and he said that it wasn't the drug of choice for this kind of tumor, that Metacam works better. Given all the news about Metacam lately, I still decided to go w/that b/c of Boo's age and also b/c he isn't in CRF. I felt good when I left Dr. Lee. I know that I'm postponing the inevitable but I'm not doing it for me but for Boo. Dr. Lee said "Mary, I told you in the beginning that I'm for giving them every chance and I think you're doing the right thing". Boo isn't in any serious pain, he may continue to leak urine a little but as Dr. Lee said "So what" and I agree. I have hardwood floors and tile; no biggie there. If I thought Boo was miserable or in any pain, I wouldn't have brought him home but I feel that I owe him this chance and I'm happy w/my decision.

Specs ran right up to Boo and started licking his face and when Boo walked away, Specs cried. It was really very sweet. Yodie ran up and down the stairs several times so she's definitely happy. She didn't do that while Boo was gone. Creamsicle gave him kisses, too. The only one that's reserved is Coco Puff; he didn't kiss Boo but he did run up to him right away. So. I still have my Halloween cat. (Big Smile)

Thanx for all the prayers and good wishes. I know it helped. Best part is that I'll have Boo to snuggle under my chin tonight and I'll sleep like a top to make up for no sleep last night.

**lvpets2002** · 10-29-2010, 12:14 PM

Woo Hoo that is the Best of News.. Hurray Boo is home & doing better.. Come Boo we know your a fighter.. Hope you keep doing good Boo.. Sending Lots More Huggss & Prayers..