A few prayers, please. For Mr. Meow. ultrasound results 8--2--07

[phesina]

So sorry you and Mr. Meow are going through all this and you have to wait so long to get answers.

We are hoping and praying that Mr. Meow can be treated and will recover.

Hugs and purrs,
Pat and cats

[jenluckenbach]

We have decided NOT to have a feeding tube inserted in Mr. Meow.

After I gave it some thought, and then verified it with my vet (her partner vet suggested the tube) we decided that he won't get BETTER care with the tube in. He is easy to syringe feed and it is less invasive than having a tube shoved down your throat. I just didn't want to put him through more procedures than necessary (As long as force feeding was as good as the tube feedings would be.....I woudn't put him at risk in order to forego the procedure)

So, hopefully some time between now and Aug 2nd, the guy will start to eat on his own. (that is when he ges in for the ultasound).

So thanks Jennie, but no one will need to pick Meow up at the vet tomorrow.

[jazzcat]

Just checking in for an update. I'm glad to hear he doesn't have to suffer with a feeding tube. He's very lucky to have you and your magic kitty touch Jen.

I'll be keeping him in my thoughts and checking for updates.

[jenluckenbach]

Mr. Meow may not be eating on his own (still very puzzling), but I would have to say that he is doing very well otherwise. And he is SUCH a love bug. So calm, so sweet, loves the other cats, loves to be held and is no trouble to feed at all.

I may not have a magic touch that will save him, but I sure am going to try.

[columbine]

Mr. Meow may not be eating on his own (still very puzzling), but I would have to say that he is doing very well otherwise. And he is SUCH a love bug. So calm, so sweet, loves the other cats, loves to be held and is no trouble to feed at all.

I may not have a magic touch that will save him, but I sure am going to try.

Does he give you kisses? Does he have bad breath? I wonder if his tongue or teeth are bothering him. Anyway, I'm glad he's doing well! I think about him often. I'm sure he appreciates your taking the time to make sure his tummy's full!

As for a magic touch, I don't think there's any stronger magic in the world than love.

Love, Columbine

[jenluckenbach]

Nope, not his teeth. But keep the ideas coming. We need all the help we can get.

[jenluckenbach]

Mr. Meow had his ultrasound today. Findings indicate either irratable bowel disease or (early) cancer called lymphosarcoma. They found a large lymph nnode called mesenteric and thickening of the small bowel. Liver, stomach normal, heart an lungs sounds normal. And he has not lost more weight (and might have even gained a few ounces) since his weighing at my own vet.

So, I am going to be doing some research. Going to be asking my own vet about the findings. And I am going to pray.

[Catty1]

Prayers are with you, Jen.

No wonder the poor baby had no appetite.

Whether it is IBS or early lymphoma...would oral prednisone at least take some swelling down for him?

Sorry if you have tried this already...I hope there is some treatment for him.

{[[HUGS}}}

"ETA: mes·en·ter·y (mzn-tr, ms-)
n. pl. mes·en·ter·ies
Any of several folds of the peritoneum that connect the intestines to the dorsal abdominal wall, especially such a fold that envelops the jejunum and ileum."

I know you will do all the research, Jen...but I wanted to check this...again, prayers for a hopeful course of treatment.

[Medusa]

Aw, sweet boy. I'll be lighting a special candle for this little one tonight.

[phesina]

Prayers and healing energies coming from us for Mr. Meow.

Love,
Pat and cats

[kb2yjx]

O Jen!! This so reminds me of Ralph Syracuse last year!!! Needless to say, prayers for Mr. Meow and YOU!!!