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Smudge is dying
My neighbor who watches her and feeds her noticed that she wasn't
eating, had lost weight, and was acting listless. I brought her to the vet yesterday and the vet felt "a mass" in her abdomen. Today she had an ultrasound, and they found metastasized cancer in her small intestine and throughout her abdomen. The vet said that they can't do anything for her, because it's already spread, and even if they performed surgery to take out the largest tumor, it might buy her another month or two at most, but then she'd just develop another tumor - it's a very aggressive type of cancer. They recommend euthanasia within the next couple of *days*. Days? This is such a shock. I already knew the vet suspected cancer, but I was expecting that Smudge would have treatment and that she would be able to live longer. The only good thing the vet said is that she's pretty sure Smudge is not in pain. She felt around quite a bit, and the ultrasound puts a lot of pressure on the area, and she didn't complain. She doesn't have to be put down right this minute. So I'm bringing her home for a day or two, to say goodbye. I know she won't be thrilled to be in my house, but I'll keep her in a room by herself, away from the other two. She's very low energy and has not been the feisty, willful cat she's always been, and I think she'll just hunker down and rest. More later... |
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My neighbor who watches her and feeds her noticed that she wasn't eating, had lost weight, and was acting listless. I brought her to the vet yesterday and the vet felt "a mass" in her abdomen. Today she had an ultrasound, and they found metastasized cancer in her small intestine and throughout her abdomen. The vet said that they can't do anything for her, because it's already spread, and even if they performed surgery to take out the largest tumor, it might buy her another month or two at most, but then she'd just develop another tumor - it's a very aggressive type of cancer. They recommend euthanasia within the next couple of *days*. Days? This is such a shock. I already knew the vet suspected cancer, but I was expecting that Smudge would have treatment and that she would be able to live longer. -------- Oh Joyce... I'm so, so sorry. I just know how hard this is.... especially when it's just 'days'. God bless Smudge. Y'all will be in my thoughts and prayers. ·.·´¨ ¨)) -:¦:- ¸.·´ .·´¨¨)) Laurie ((¸¸.·´ ..·´ -:¦:- ((¸¸ ·.· *~*LiveLoveLaugh*~* All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother. ~Abraham Lincoln The only good thing the vet said is that she's pretty sure Smudge is not in pain. She felt around quite a bit, and the ultrasound puts a lot of pressure on the area, and she didn't complain. She doesn't have to be put down right this minute. So I'm bringing her home for a day or two, to say goodbye. I know she won't be thrilled to be in my house, but I'll keep her in a room by herself, away from the other two. She's very low energy and has not been the feisty, willful cat she's always been, and I think she'll just hunker down and rest. More later... |
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Smudge is dying
On Apr 5, 12:00*pm, wrote:
My neighbor who watches her and feeds her noticed that she wasn't eating, had lost weight, and was acting listless. I brought her to the vet yesterday and the vet felt "a mass" in her abdomen. Today she had an ultrasound, and they found metastasized cancer in her small intestine and throughout her abdomen. The vet said that they can't do anything for her, because it's already spread, and even if they performed surgery to take out the largest tumor, it might buy her another month or two at most, but then she'd just develop another tumor - it's a very aggressive type of cancer. They recommend euthanasia within the next couple of *days*. Days? This is such a shock. I already knew the vet suspected cancer, but I was expecting that Smudge would have treatment and that she would be able to live longer. The only good thing the vet said is that she's pretty sure Smudge is not in pain. She felt around quite a bit, and the ultrasound puts a lot of pressure on the area, and she didn't complain. She doesn't have to be put down right this minute. So I'm bringing her home for a day or two, to say goodbye. I know she won't be thrilled to be in my house, but I'll keep her in a room by herself, away from the other two. She's very low energy and has not been the feisty, willful cat she's always been, and I think she'll just hunker down and rest. More later... I am so sorry to hear this. This is so sudden and must came as a shock. My heart goes out to you. Spend as much time with Smudge as you can before his trip to RB. I wish I spent more time with Rusty before he was gone. |
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My neighbor who watches her and feeds her noticed that she wasn't eating, had lost weight, and was acting listless. I brought her to the vet yesterday and the vet felt "a mass" in her abdomen. Today she had an ultrasound, and they found metastasized cancer in her small intestine and throughout her abdomen. The vet said that they can't do anything for her, because it's already spread, and even if they performed surgery to take out the largest tumor, it might buy her another month or two at most, but then she'd just develop another tumor - it's a very aggressive type of cancer. They recommend euthanasia within the next couple of *days*. Days? This is such a shock. I already knew the vet suspected cancer, but I was expecting that Smudge would have treatment and that she would be able to live longer. The only good thing the vet said is that she's pretty sure Smudge is not in pain. She felt around quite a bit, and the ultrasound puts a lot of pressure on the area, and she didn't complain. She doesn't have to be put down right this minute. So I'm bringing her home for a day or two, to say goodbye. I know she won't be thrilled to be in my house, but I'll keep her in a room by herself, away from the other two. She's very low energy and has not been the feisty, willful cat she's always been, and I think she'll just hunker down and rest. More later... I'm so terribly sorry, Joyce. Nothing can take away the pain of losing a loved cat. :-( -- Adrian |
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On Apr 5, 5:00*pm, wrote:
My neighbor who watches her and feeds her noticed that she wasn't eating, had lost weight, and was acting listless. I brought her to the vet yesterday and the vet felt "a mass" in her abdomen. Today she had an ultrasound, and they found metastasized cancer in her small intestine and throughout her abdomen. The vet said that they can't do anything for her, because it's already spread, and even if they performed surgery to take out the largest tumor, it might buy her another month or two at most, but then she'd just develop another tumor - it's a very aggressive type of cancer. They recommend euthanasia within the next couple of *days*. Days? This is such a shock. I already knew the vet suspected cancer, but I was expecting that Smudge would have treatment and that she would be able to live longer. The only good thing the vet said is that she's pretty sure Smudge is not in pain. She felt around quite a bit, and the ultrasound puts a lot of pressure on the area, and she didn't complain. She doesn't have to be put down right this minute. So I'm bringing her home for a day or two, to say goodbye. I know she won't be thrilled to be in my house, but I'll keep her in a room by herself, away from the other two. She's very low energy and has not been the feisty, willful cat she's always been, and I think she'll just hunker down and rest. More later... What a shock for you. May your last days with her be good ones, so that she can go peacefully, knowing that she's been loved. Jeanette |
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On Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:21:53 +0300, Marina
wrote: My neighbor who watches her and feeds her noticed that she wasn't eating, had lost weight, and was acting listless. I brought her to the vet yesterday and the vet felt "a mass" in her abdomen. Today she had an ultrasound, and they found metastasized cancer in her small intestine and throughout her abdomen. gentle snip Oh, no, Joyce. I'm so very sorry to read this. I've been sad that she decided to move out, but this is just devastating. At least, when she moved out, you could catch a glimpse of her sometimes, and she'd make the odd surprise visit. I'm so sorry. There's not much more I can say. I hope her passing is peaceful and painless. It sounds like it will be. But not for you. {{{{Joyce}}}} The cats are sending comforting purrs. So very sorry to here this. At least she is not off alone someplace by herself to suffer the last few days of her life. She is with someone who loves and cares about her for whatever time she has left. |
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Mega purrs and prayers are headed your way. And they work - I've seen how
many times they've worked. And if "the answer is no", then the people here are a vast and valuable resource to use to help you through your grief. -- Hugs, CatNipped See all our masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped See the RPCA FAQ site, by Mark Edwards, at: http://www.professional-geek.com/rpcablog/ Email: L(dot)T(dot)Crews(at)comcast(dot)net wrote in message ... My neighbor who watches her and feeds her noticed that she wasn't eating, had lost weight, and was acting listless. I brought her to the vet yesterday and the vet felt "a mass" in her abdomen. Today she had an ultrasound, and they found metastasized cancer in her small intestine and throughout her abdomen. The vet said that they can't do anything for her, because it's already spread, and even if they performed surgery to take out the largest tumor, it might buy her another month or two at most, but then she'd just develop another tumor - it's a very aggressive type of cancer. They recommend euthanasia within the next couple of *days*. Days? This is such a shock. I already knew the vet suspected cancer, but I was expecting that Smudge would have treatment and that she would be able to live longer. The only good thing the vet said is that she's pretty sure Smudge is not in pain. She felt around quite a bit, and the ultrasound puts a lot of pressure on the area, and she didn't complain. She doesn't have to be put down right this minute. So I'm bringing her home for a day or two, to say goodbye. I know she won't be thrilled to be in my house, but I'll keep her in a room by herself, away from the other two. She's very low energy and has not been the feisty, willful cat she's always been, and I think she'll just hunker down and rest. More later... |
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... My neighbor who watches her and feeds her noticed that she wasn't eating, had lost weight, and was acting listless. I brought her to the vet yesterday and the vet felt "a mass" in her abdomen. Today she had an ultrasound, and they found metastasized cancer in her small intestine and throughout her abdomen. The vet said that they can't do anything for her, because it's already spread, and even if they performed surgery to take out the largest tumor, it might buy her another month or two at most, but then she'd just develop another tumor - it's a very aggressive type of cancer. They recommend euthanasia within the next couple of *days*. Days? This is such a shock. I already knew the vet suspected cancer, but I was expecting that Smudge would have treatment and that she would be able to live longer. The only good thing the vet said is that she's pretty sure Smudge is not in pain. She felt around quite a bit, and the ultrasound puts a lot of pressure on the area, and she didn't complain. She doesn't have to be put down right this minute. So I'm bringing her home for a day or two, to say goodbye. I know she won't be thrilled to be in my house, but I'll keep her in a room by herself, away from the other two. She's very low energy and has not been the feisty, willful cat she's always been, and I think she'll just hunker down and rest. More later... I'm so sorry! There isn't really anything else to say. Hugs and purrs, Joy |
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