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https://tripawd.....ask-a-vet/
Simply ask if "Dr Pam" has any insight into long term use for using Cerenia. for ckd cats.👍
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Something amusing:
My landlord lives upstairs and today he brought me some watermelon slices. Mignon and Jolie came to the door to greet him. Then they demanded that I give them some watermelon. I gave them a few small pieces and they just went nuts eating it...
They sure do love fruit....
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Hello
This is just a short note to let you know that Jolie hasn't been eating and it seems he had a very short seizure this morning.
I am taking him to the hospital after work to see if anything can be done...
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Oh Edward, bummer he isn't doing well. You know we are semsing prayers and pawsitive tripawd energy.
We'll look for your update and, as always, hope dor the best outcome for Jolie, whatever that may bw.
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Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Hi
I have not good news.
The vet drained 240cc of fluid from his chest.
He has a 10 centimeter mass in his abdomen pressing against his digestive track
The metastasis has run amok
I am segueing to palliative care
It's more overwhelming than I expected
He was hiding it all so well. ..
He certainly was his9ng it and he conti ie to power through every hurdle this piece of crsp threw his way. It is a brutal cruel disease and yet Joloe jas beaten ALL odds and has shown statistics dont mean squat.
You and Julie have handled so many unbelievable challenges and given hope to so many... including those with kidney issues too, just to name a few.
I know it was so hard to hear the news yet, at some level at least, there may be a relief in you KNOWING you have done EVERYTHING ppssible for Jolie. You have defied the odds over and over.
Palliative care keeping him comfortable has a positive impact. Getting the fluid drained off has to help him too. Sometimes the fluid comes back quickly, but sometimes it doesn't. You've always done right by Jolie and you will now.
I wish I had some words of wisdom, I know how hard this part of the journey is... I've been there in Holly has two., as well as renee. Although we can't be physically with you, we are still by your side.
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Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
I do so appreciate everyone's gentle caring.
Jolie, especially in June and early July, would follow me around purring so happily and putting paw up on my leg and hopping up on the bed in early morning to offer my purrs and kisses and even as late as this morning kissing and trying to clean his brother.....
He is now laying down under the kitchen table, head up and alert at 2 am.....
I am still trying to take it all in...it was a precipitous change from hoping for a few more months of respite.....
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Hi Edward,
Of course, we are here for you and the boys!
How is he now? That behavior could be anything, animals are so sensitive. Maybe he was hearing a noise that you didn't? Let us know how it goes.
Hi Edward,
I haven't been posting but I've followed along and have read every post in this thread.
I'm sorry you find yourself at this place in the journey. You have so far done everything for your boys and I know that you will continue to do so.
Sending strength and peace as you navigate the coming days.
Karen and the Spirit Pug Girls and Boy
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
Maggie's Story Amputation and Chemo
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Jolie, especially in June and early July, would follow me around purring so happily and putting paw up on my leg and hopping up on the bed in early morning to offer my purrs and kisses and even as late as this morning kissing and trying to clean his brother.....
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You have soooo many happy memories full of far more good days than not so good. That's what you want to hang on to.You and Jolie are fighters and never have given up amd were always able to turn things around against incredible odds keeping the kidney issues and crap disease at arms length2hile getting more quality time. Unbelievable the miracles!!!!
He is now laying down under the kitchen table, head up and alert at 2 am.....
Had to chuckle a bit. While Jolie is resting comfortably, being alert and content without any worries, you are not sleeping and keeping one eye open full of worry. Easier said than done, but TRY not to worry. IF....IF....the fluid comes back quickly or IF...IF...the seizures increase.....you will have more indications where to draw the line in the sand as to what's best for Jolie.
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PS....So glad you are able to understand all my typos. That's quite a gift😉
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Hello
Jolie is not eating ... I am force feeding him renal feed (it looks and smells like chicken broth). I don't know if i should continue to force feed or not...
Since he came back from hospital he doesn't seem to know (or care?) who I am. Maybe that's because of the medication?
I'm not feeling very good about myself right now.
One of the vet assistants came to me and gave me a little bag with one of Jolie's whiskers in it. She said when Jolie goes to heaven good luck will follow me. I guess she meant Jolie will protect me.
I don't know if I deserve anything at all. I don't know if I did right by Jolie or not.....
I live close to work so I've been able to rush home several times to give him more renal feed. He doesn't seem to recognize me or his surroundings but seems to be searching for something. . .
from joy to despair in the blink of an eye.....July started on such a high note......
Edward, my heart breaks for you.
Please Edward, no second guessing, no what ifs......no one, no one, could have done more or given more care and love than you jave for Jolie and I know I speak for everyone who has had the privilege to be with you and Jolie on this journey.
Pay attention to what Jolie is telling you if he needs to be released from his failing earth clothes. You know him better than anyone on the Planet and he trusts you will ALWAYS do right by him. Joloe jas no fear of transitioning when the time comes. He knows he will just move on to another dimension in a different energy form. From that energy form he will always watch over you and protect you....just as youu have done for him.
We are with you Edward. We are surrounding you with our love and Jolie's love and his gratitude for fivo g him the best lofe a y kitty could want.
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Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
He continues to not recognize me. He was moving around like he was trying to find a comfortable spot so I don't know how much pain he may be in. He seems to have found a comfortable spot. He hasn't been drinking or peeing today. His breathing seems to be somewhat labored....
I am unsure of how long I will allow the present situation to continue.
I know his spirit must still be in that poor little body of his.....
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