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

[katladyd]

Yes, the food was A/D. Mac hated it, but it brought him right around and put weight back on him. He had gone from 9 pounds to 7 pounds, but he needed to lose a little weight, anyway. Now, he weighs about 8 pounds and is healthy. Never give up hope.

[Lizzie]

Yes, the food was A/D. Mac hated it, but it brought him right around and put weight back on him. He had gone from 9 pounds to 7 pounds, but he needed to lose a little weight, anyway. Now, he weighs about 8 pounds and is healthy. Never give up hope.

It's in the nature of cats, isn't it, that the ones who need AD rarely like it but the ones who definitely don't need it are so keen they will lick it off the sick cat's whiskers!

[kittykatharine]

Today she didnt seem as if she felt as good as she did yesterday. She was less interested in the Tuna, and more interested with going outside. I am going to talk to the vet today about getting some pain medicine and more Prednisone. **Sigh**

[catlover32648]

I really hope she feels better

[barncat]

I have not posted in a while... but those that remember me will know I have always had multicat households and my guys have usually been long-lived. It is so hard when they get so ill that you can't be sure what they would want you to be doing.

It sounds as if you are and continue to be your cat's loving advocate... In all the years I've had pets I have learned that you need to listen with your heart to what they want. You will know when you are helping him fight his illnesses and when you are fighting not to lose someone you love but who has gotten tired of the fight and wants to let go.

This is not to say that this is that time. You know your cat and you know yourself. You both have my strongest wishes for the best. Whatever happens, remember the love you share never ends.

the barncat

[Catty1]

How's our girl doing, KK?

[kittykatharine]

Sydney has been on the Prednisone for almost a week and she is significantly better. She was actually playing with her toys today, which is something she hasnt done in a long while. She is eating a lot better and has returned to eating her dry food. She still has a long way to go before I feel comfortable with her wieght, however, I think she feels heavier and has put on some weight. I still dont know what is going on inside her and why she was so ill, but I am hoping and praying it was not the cancer. For now, my focus is keeping her eating and then hopefully I will go from there. I was so afraid I was about to loose her and she has turned around again. Lets hope this trend continues and she keeps eating. I will keep everyone posted with her progess and thank you again for all the positive thougts. Thank you!

[Medusa]

How encouraging, Katherine! I'm so glad that Sydney is doing better and even putting on weight. Pred will do that, for sure. Atta girl, Sydney! High five to you, Katherine! And, of course, (((HUGS))).

[Taz_Zoee]

I am so glad to hear how well Sydney is doing. This is wonderful. I will be hoping she keeps up the trend.

[Moesha]

I'm so happy to read your latest update! Go Sydney!!

[jenluckenbach]

What a wonderful update!

[Pinot's Mom]

Go Sydney! Happy to hear good news!

[katladyd]

Hooray for Sydney! This made my day

[kittykatharine]

Thank you so much everyone for your positive thoughts and sweet words. Sydney is doing pretty well right now. I had to go out of town this weekend to help my boyfriend move to another city, and my mom was in charge of taking care of Sydney. Apparently she has been eating a lot because my parents have told me that she has been eating everything in sight. She is acting a lot better as well - I would say she is acting like her normal self - she is running around the house, with her tail up, and her eyes as bright as they can be. She is throwing up, which is a side effect of the hyperthyroidism, but other than that she is much better. I need to talk to the vet further - but for now, Sydney needs to just put on weight. The hyperthyoidism is going to have to wait until she is at a healthy weight. Keep up the postive thoughts - she again is doing well - that is my little fighter ;-).

[kittykatharine]

Sydney making biscuts!


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