Zoe has cancer

[cats4ever]

I hope Zoe can get the depo-medrol injection. I can imagine that anything in her mouth is uncomfortable.
I'm glad that you were able to syringe feed her. Zoe couldn't ask for a more loving and dedicated mom.

[Catty1]

Thank you all so much.

I went out to my walking group as usual this morning and a couple of them are on Facebook. Of course then half the group knew what was up; many of them have pets and have the heartbreak of losing one. I got quite a few hugs and was in tears (darn it! If no one had said anything I would be ok...!)

So many good and caring people - I am beyond blessed.

I was able to get hold of her again and get 12 ml of warmed Whiskas cat milk, water and painkiller into her. I do it a bit at a time and she isn't getting as upset about it. I think she realizes she feels a lot better afterwards.

It's 25 minutes to 6 and no call from the vet yet. Of course, I know a lot of "extras" get discussed at the end of the day so I may even get a call after 6 pm.

I just want Zoe to feel better for a few days and to be able to eat and drink. I did get prices on the euth and urn so I'm not being unrealistic. I hope.

[Catty1]

I didn't hear from my vet today. Things can happen - I believe I'll hear from them in the morning.

I crushed more prednisone and put it in the liquefied cat food. I gave her over 3 syringes of the stuff - over 30 ml.

A few minutes ago I gave her the Whiskas milk with gabapentin, again over 30 ml. I add water to both formulas.

She is out and about more today.

[Randi]

I'm glad to hear you managed to give her some liquid, that is bound to help her feel at least a little better. I hope the vet can give her the depo-medrol injection, also.

Best wishes!

[Catty1]

One of the vets at the clinic says that in Zoe's case the Depo-Medrol (injectable prednisone) would not be her go-to.

I'll carry on with the syringe feeding for now.

(Grrrr....no resentment here! )

[cats4ever]

Did they say why?

[Catty1]

No.

I was hoping to keep feeding my poor little girl until I could order the naturopathic remedy that might help her. I couldn't log into the site as I didn't have my password. As directed, I phoned Distributor Services to redo my password, and they are closed until Monday due to a convention.

Maybe the fates are telling me to let go.

Tonight I had one last batch of raw beef strips that I cut up; Zoe and Oscar are nuts about them. Zoe was even in the kitchen with Oscar while I was cutting them.

I put a batch in each of their dishes and Zoe tucked right into hers!

And a couple of minutes later...the beef pieces were on the floor as she hadn't been able to chew them properly and swallow them. Just heartbreaking.

ETA: I just went on Facebook to track down the messages I had exchanged with a local rep for Transfer Factor in October of last year. I read in our previous conversation that accounts are suspended after 6 months of inactivity. I am in month seven.

I left him a message but am not hopeful. The signs are all pointing to Zoe going to the Bridge soon.

I am scared. It has been over 20 years since I have taken a cat to be sent to the Bridge. And I am so so sad.