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My senior cat, Jolie has osteosarcoma: looking for advice
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26 December 2023 - 8:22 am
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Thanks everyone for the kind words and encouragement. I will let you know more when we get back from the hospital tomorrow.

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26 December 2023 - 8:24 am
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You are very welcome. Please try to get some rest!

((HUGS)))

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26 December 2023 - 11:01 am
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No cat could be more loved.  The care you are giving Jolie is truly the absolute  best he could jave.  Many would not even be avle to do the amputation  surgery itself much less the extensive "do whatever it takes" follow up treatments,  hospital  stays, etc.  Just know that, okay?

In the very beginning  the Vets said they "susppected" the crap disease had spread to the lungs and the liver.  Wondering if any of that was ever confirmed.  If so, wonder if that could be causing  some of the issues....the liver maybe. moreso than the lungs.

We are here with you.  We know you will alwaus do what's  best for Jolie.  She knows that too.

I'm glad he's home and I know he is too.  Good that he ate too!

(((((((((((((Hugs))))))))))

Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!

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!

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26 December 2023 - 12:02 pm
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OH my gosh! I'm so sorry about his current condition, just getting caught up here. YIKES! This was so unexpected! At least you are getting him the care he needs to get through this time. Sounds like you have such great vet care for him. Now that he's eating, drinking, and urinating, those are all good signs. Has he pooped yet?

We are all sending tons of love and pawsitivity, and hope that he makes improvement in the coming days. Stay strong and know that you are an amazing parent to Jolie. What a very lucky kitty to have you.

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26 December 2023 - 1:48 pm
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Depending on your personality, this may be too much info, but I'm sharing it in case you find something helpful here. I would inquire today if this new drug is available there - VARENZIN-CA1 & if it would be beneficial for Jolie.

FDA approves anemia drug for cats with chronic kidney disease

 

A REVOLUTIONARY NEW TREATMENT IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CKD-RELATED ANEMIA

 

FELINE NON-REGENERATIVE ANEMIA  Diagnostic and treatment recommendations 

The Use of Darbepoetin to Stimulate Erythropoiesis in Anemia ofChronic Kidney Disease in Cats: 25 Cases

Iron Status of Cats with Chronic Kidney Disease 

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26 December 2023 - 9:09 pm
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I'll show it to the vet when I go in today. Not sure if this is available in korea....

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27 December 2023 - 3:43 am
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I checked and they are using darbepoetin

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27 December 2023 - 3:45 am
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There has been some improvement. His blood pressure fell from 220 to 180 and his blood count rose to 24

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27 December 2023 - 4:04 am
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Whoo Hoo, Jolie!  Excellent, we love improvements!!!smiley_clapsmiley_clapsmiley_clap I hope you are seeing improvements at home too. And the missing stitch? Ok or restich?

Keep it up, Jolie. We will continue to send positive healing energy your way. Good on darbepoetin.

Scratches to the kitties, please.

(((HUGS)))

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27 December 2023 - 6:47 am
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the missing stitch was replaced with a few staples and an apology

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27 December 2023 - 8:31 am
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That was very nice to get an apology, too;)
I hope today or tomorrow technically is uneventful and a good day for you all! Thanks for the update

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27 December 2023 - 9:02 am
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He ate 2.5 snack tubes and about 20 pieces of dry food today.

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27 December 2023 - 9:54 am
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So happy to read this update. The power of being home with you definitely has healing energy! Bummer he had to re-stitch with staples.  Did he numb the area or did he actually have to lightly sedate?

Celebrate the fact that he is eating and that his blood pressure is lowering and his blood count is rising. Very encouraging!!

 

Hugs

Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!

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!

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27 December 2023 - 10:40 am
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Brilliant to hear !!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 !I pray the numbers keep climbing. He is getting closer to in range.👏🏻🙌🏻🙏🏻 I am sure they will want more follow-ups and labs.  I hope you discussed the powder in his food and a different type. There are many binders, some more tolerable, some a lot less in volume, like one capsule. It's worth the discussion with the vet, and Kidney kitties tend to be nauseated; adding an antinausea med might make all the difference in Jolie's appetite.

Ditto Sally,

Celebrate the fact that he is eating and that his blood pressure is lowering and his blood count is rising. Very encouraging!!

plus eating, hopping, peeing, and hopefully pooping.
(((HUGS)))

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27 December 2023 - 5:34 pm
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When I woke up this morning he was laying down in his bathroom. As soon as I saw him I told to get up out of that litter box. He jumped up and out and hopped quickly back to his room revealing a pile of poop and pee. Good work!

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