Hi Everyone!

First off I want to apologize for not being on for so long. We had some horrid news about my Dad's coming in (brain metastases) and organizing his treatment plan and all totally consumed me, I was all beside myself.

Lisa Marie, to you my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your your sweet one. I'm so so so sorry to read Pofi has lost his battle.
I am so grateful you sent me the link back then and kept my fingers crossed for you. So saddened to hear this news.
If you like please connect with me on FB.

Jimmi had another cat scan last week and the scan showed that he got some more of those micro metastases. He has one larger one and now about 7 little spots around this larger one. While he came out of his anesthesia they gave him his first chemo with Doxorubicin and he took it so very well. They told us side effects can occur withing 48 hours post chemo, but he didn't show any side effects at all.
He was really happy to be back home, bounced back into playing, eating and chatting straightaway.
On december 27th he will get his next chemo round.

I cannot tell yet if it shows any effect as we have to wait for the next scan. One scan costs about €200 why we cannot do one after every chemo and we didn't schedule the next one yet. The vet recommended to do one after the third round of chemo again.

But so far I can tell he's doin' really fabulous, no coughing, no fatigue, nothing. He doesn't seem to feel anything of the metastases at all. He's all himself again and really enjoys his life as Tripawd like he did enjoy life before. We have no regrets and would definitely do it again!

His hair grows back extremely slow but this is a cosmetic issue only and bothers neither him nor us.
On the bottom on his belly and on his flank he has some thin fuzzy hair, but on his back he has some spots that are still almost naked. I cannot tell why, maybe he's grooming it off a little. He loves to camp in front of the fire place to keep his little velvetly butt warm.

I promise I'll post some pictures soon!

Again - I'm really sorry for being so absent. Please know how grateful I am to be here, you are all in my thoughts daily, I just was a bit overwhelmed in light of the drastic events in our human family.

Lots of love to you all and belly rubs to all your little ones 

Bettina

Hi everyone!

Yet again I want to apologize for not being on lately and want to say THANK YOU to Jerry for linking to our story 
I hope what we can report will help many others in the future.

We had a rough holiday season spending new years eve in the ER after my Dad collapsed and afterwards, after fighting cancer so brave eventually entered the palliative ward. Currently taking each day as it comes here, a very difficult time, but also filled with gratitude for how amazing, caring and professional the doctors and nurses are. Our Dad is calm and feels no pain or fear.
Very very grateful for this.

One day after christmas eve we lost my husband's grandmother ... 2016 who was so hard for many, had another hit in the stomach for us in its pocket. Hence the reason why I was so absent.

At least I can only report GOOD regarding Jimmi.

He had his second round of chemo and except the ride to the vet, which he hates and loudly let us know, he was such a good boy and very calm during the procedure.

As soon we arrive at home and open the carrier he's always super happy to return home and I'm so happy to report that his blood work came back excellent and he has no side effects at all.

The vet told us he CAN experience nausea, but the opposite seems to be the case. He is eating so well and tries to eat everything that isn't nailed on. Begging during lunch and dinner and even when my husband had a glass of apple cider and tasted the foam his eyes followed his finger from the glass to my husbands mouth like "Dude! Is that something I can eat???"
(No cider foam for Jimmi, just saying).

He's so so playful, chatting, eating, watching the snow falling down from his favorite window spot and all in one is a really happy kitty.

Next tuesday he will have his third chemo round and of course we hope it all stays as awesome as it is.

Our Bunnies and Cats, like always, are such a blessing in this difficult time. They bring so so much joy into our house and always remind us there is still something that warms our hearts and makes us smile.
I love them all so dearly.

Here is hoping that all of you had wonderful holidays and that all your loved ones, two-legged, three-legged and four-legged are well.

Lots of love to you all - here some pictures of our gang inspecting the christmas tree.

Bettina

Thank you all SO MUCH! Specially for your understanding and sympathy.

Logged in today and couldn't believe I didn't post any update for so long. In stressful times days FLY BY.

Thankfully this didn't interrupt the report on Jimmi, cause when it comes to him there were no changes or events, happily I can tell the last month he simply was a really happy cat that lead a normal relaxed life and we hope it stays that way.

The only thing I forgot to mention is that some butt-fluff is slowly growing back  It took quite a while, we started to think he'll play in team pant-less forever from now on 

I don't know if this is important info, but the vet decided to give the chemo infusion one time in his front leg and one time in his remaining hind leg, switching every round to prevent any potential irritation.

His kidney levels are great why the vet recommended to still give him a little dose of Metacam every second day for additional meta-prevention.
He shows no side effects to this, either.

We feel very lucky and would definitely do it all again!

Curious to see the result of the next scan. Due to the costs (about 220 €) we'll wait another 2 chemo rounds until he gets the next one done, what - according to the vet - is the usual frequency.