What would you do? (**Update 6-18-09 - need your prayers)

[Karen]

Good to hear she is eating more, that much be such a relief to see. I hope she continues to improve, poor dear!

[kittykatharine]

Thank you so much Catty1, momtomany, jenluckenbach, and Karen for your kind words and thoughts. Although I am able to get Sydney to eat some, she still isnt eating what she needs to prevent any more weight loss. She actually looked worse today then yesterday. My vet is supposed to call me tomorrow to discuss what are my options now. I am very worried about my little girl, because as it looks like right now, she is dying. She is bone frail and looks like she doesn't feel good at all. It is so sad and my mom and I have stay home all day taking turns feeding Sydney anything we can. We had to put some Nutrical on her lips, so she would lick that down. I can only get her to take a couple licks at a time. She is so very weak. It is heart breaking. I will post what the vet says tomorrow...

[Scooter's Mom]

I'm so sorry to read this latest update. ((Hugs)) coming your way for you and Sydney. Please keep us updated as best you can.

[Medusa]

This is heartbreaking, I know, Katherine. Perhaps all you can do right now is keep her comfortable unless/until you see improvement. This is such a difficult time but please know that our prayers are w/you. You've done so much for Sydney and have gone above and beyond. Keep the faythe.

[Catty1]

Prayers and hugs to Sydney, and to you and your mom. Sydney is such a survivor, it's horrible that she has some 'mystery thing' that is making her so ill.

Prayers for a fixable answer soon!

[Pinot's Mom]

I'm so sorry Sydney is so ill.
Please let us know if we can do anything besides prayers and being here.

[Catty1]

More prayers...

[Cinder & Smoke]

HI God ~

Purrayer Pups here onna KAT Line again ...
We know You're werkin hard on Sidney da KAT's case ...
but a lil extra Purrayer Help kan't hurt a bit, kan it?

Maybee You kuld check inna Big Ress-a-pee Book fur sum extra speschul
and *YUMMIE* stuff that Sidney could munch on to help her appie-tite.

We'll go wiff what You suggest, God ... but how'z about roundin up a
2nd Opinyun - just fur talkin sake?

And a {{{God'sHug}}} fur Momma Katherine wuld be a big Help, too.

THANKS, God~

/s/ the Purrayer Pups / KAT Division

[Catty1]

The Prayer Pups raised a point, KK - what do you think about a second opinion?

I mean...dumb idea here...but could she have something blocking her digestive system? Is she pooping anything since she has been eating a bit more? Would a treatment of sub q fluids help at this point, to get her over the hump?

HUGS and more prayers!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear this. Lots more prayers and positive thoughts are being sent her way. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[allmycats]

I'm so sorry to hear of sweet Sydney's health problems I know how hard it has to be for you, to see her sick like this.

how is she today?

[kittykatharine]

Well, the vet seems to think that the cancer is back - even though her blood tests are all normal and there are no masses that can be palpatated, the vet suspects this is why she is acting so lethargic. The vet wanted me to take her to Auburn for an MRI, but I can't financially do that. I told the vet that if in fact the cancer has returned, that Sydney would have to be switched to paliative care, because I cannot afford chemotherapy anymore I started Sydney on some Prednisone, so hopefully this will, if anything, make her feel better. I am going to spend as much time I can with her, because I fear her time with us is very limited. I have been able to get her to eat some tuna and I hope that her eating will improve. This is a very sad time for my family and we are totally devastated. I am going to try to spoil her rotten, so she knows how much she is loved. We are also not letting her know that we are upset, because we know that she could sense this - we are being strong for her.

Thank you again everyone (allmycats, krazyaboutkatz, Catty1, Cinder & Smoke, Medusa, Pinot's Mom, and Scooter's Mom ) for all the support and prayers. They mean the world to us and they help the roughest days not seem so bad. Thank you so much.

[Medusa]

Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear this, Katherine! I can only imagine how sad you must be but you're right, our furkids can sense it when we're emotional. If indeed the cancer has returned and you are going to give her palliative care, I'm sure that it will be the best care she can possibly receive. The amount of love and care that you've shown Sydney already is almost palpable and I know that she loves you all the more for it. (((HUGS))) to you, Katherine and gentle pets to your sweet Sydney.

[kittykatharine]

Thank you so much Medusa for the kind words - I know you know exactly what I am feeling right now, and your kind words make me feel better. I can promise you Sydney will be loved more than is humanly possible for as long as she is here - and we will continue to love her once she is gone. Her furpals Baby and Hercules are still in our hearts and minds everyday and she will be no different. Well for now I am going to focus on making her happy, so when I get home I will take her in the yard so she can lay in the grass. That will for sure make her smile

[jenluckenbach]

The Pred might make her hungry too.

Prayers that she is comfy for as long as possible.