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Well we're off to the vet.......I swear, I am starting to think Jill just likes going there to see her favorite vet friends. She just can't let me have ONE MONTH without a small hiccup.
I am hoping this has something to do with her cat cousin Lucy coming over, but shes been vomiting all morning and then hopped right up on the bed and peed all over me. I suppose she could just be mad/anxious about Lucy being here, but it puzzles me since she is completely fine with Belle (a dog for those of you who aren't familiar) staying here for weeks at a time.........
I'll keep you posted, we're off to the vet in an hour...........
Jill is a 9-year-old tuxedo kitty. She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in June 2012 on her toe in her right hind leg. Her leg was amputated on 12/12/12 and she completed four rounds of chemo (2 of Carbo, 2 of Doxy) in April 2013. "Like" Jill's facebook page: https://www.fac.....tty?ref=hl Proud member of the WINTER WARRIORS!!!! Her blog can be read at http://jillsjou.....ipawds.com. xoxo
JILLY!!! JILLY!!! Okay, I would definitely say you pis......er......I mean.....peed all over your momma's bed because of "what's her name...lucy"! We get that! And of course Belle doesn't vother you...she's a DAWG! And snce whennhave you ever been threatened vy a dog?!
puking? Did Lucy have a different kndof food her Ant dropped off? Did ou get nto her food?
Hate to sayit' but I think you could...possibly.....slight chance.....slim.....really going out on a limb.....possibly be just a touch spoiled and you're puking because your tummy's nervous because of "what's her name"?
I'm thinking that's all itis PEPPER! REALLY! Not just saying it!!
Now post to us as soon as you get back...like even in he vet's office,okay. I have to leave for work by 2:30 and wn't be able to check in here til probably 11:00 or so tonight..
IREALLY, REALL think all this is Lucy related! Sorry Lucy, not your fault. It's Queen Jill's world and you're invadingher queendom!!
Love and hugs!
Sallty nd Happ Hannah
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!
Still at the vet but didn't want to keep you waiting salt! Vet thinks the peeing was behavioral but they're going to take a sample to be sure. On the puking, she thinks she definitely is having some heartburn. She have her a shot of some kind of antacid and told me start giving her some Zantac at home (we've tried Pepcid for the burping, doesn't do anything). Otherwise she's looking great! She's up to 10 lbs 12 ozs (was 8lbs, 13ozs at the lowest). Stomach feels great, coat is shiny. So let's hope the Zantac helps her tummy! As for the peeing....well me sheets are ruined so I blame Lucy!
Jill is a 9-year-old tuxedo kitty. She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in June 2012 on her toe in her right hind leg. Her leg was amputated on 12/12/12 and she completed four rounds of chemo (2 of Carbo, 2 of Doxy) in April 2013. "Like" Jill's facebook page: https://www.fac.....tty?ref=hl Proud member of the WINTER WARRIORS!!!! Her blog can be read at http://jillsjou.....ipawds.com. xoxo
T.H.A.N.K Y.O.U for updating me!! AND A GOOD UPDATE INDEED!!
All I can dois say JILL JILL JILL!! You are ne 'crazy cat" in the very, very best of ways!!
Exceptinally pretty kitties are exceptinally sensitive!
Wrapping some Zantac in some "Lucy and Peanut" sheets and sending 'em your way! Mail Happy Hannah Lucy.....she'll "take GOOOOOOOD care of her".....if you know what I mean!! 
Really glad Pepper, really glad!
Salt and Hap Hannah
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!
Oh Jilly! When things get too quiet around here you like to add some excitement don't you?!
Just kidding. I'm glad you saw the vet. The peeing thing definitely sounds behavioral and I'll bet the Zantac will work. Has she ever taken it before?
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No, never tried Zantac....tried Pepcid for the burping a bunch of times, it's never helped........we'll see!
Jill is a 9-year-old tuxedo kitty. She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in June 2012 on her toe in her right hind leg. Her leg was amputated on 12/12/12 and she completed four rounds of chemo (2 of Carbo, 2 of Doxy) in April 2013. "Like" Jill's facebook page: https://www.fac.....tty?ref=hl Proud member of the WINTER WARRIORS!!!! Her blog can be read at http://jillsjou.....ipawds.com. xoxo
Thank goodness for our vets in times of need!
As some of you might know, Tuck has three feline sisters so I can relate to certain behavioural challenges when something doesn't go their way. 
Hope the Zantac works and all is well again.
Linda and Tucker
Jill is just letting you know she is not happy about company (especially the kind that hisses at her!!). Hoping the Zantac helps with the upset tummy. Sending good thoughts your way.
Luanne & Spirit Shooter
Spirit Shooter was a Miniature Australian Shepherd who was diagnosed with a MCT and had a LF amp 1/28/13 at 13-1/2 years old.
Shooter crossed the Bridge on 8/28/13, his 7 month ampuversary and two weeks from his 14th birthday.
Oh boy sounds like you aren't having a great day. She definately doesn't like Lucy there at all. I hope Zantac helps.
hugs
Michelle & Angel Sassy
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07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013
05/04/2006 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.
"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."
Oh no! Scary stuff. But I'm glad you've got the Frequent Visitor Pass to your onco, too! Now, when do those point start to add up and pay off??? Let's hope these new meds help. Oh, and Jilly Bean: ya gotta share a little bit sometimes....
~ K&J
ACL tear in right hind leg 12/5/12 and scheduled ACL repair surgery 12/21/12. Pre-op xrays revealed osteosarcoma. Amputation 12/28/12. Chemo (carboplatin) started Jan 10, 2013 and ended on April 5, for a total of 5 doses. He handled carbo like a champ! No side effects. We started metronomic therapy at his third chemo and have been also doing some holistic treatments. He's a lively, playful 10 year old huskie-boarder collie and a very proud member of the Winter Warriors! Our love. Our funny little guy!
How's Jilly Bean doing today, Erica?
Barret was diagnosed with Hemangiopericytoma May 16, 2013. Front left leg/scapula/pectoral muscle was amputated on June 11, 2013 and we've never looked back. Follow our story on http://barret.t.....pawds.com/ and read my column on That Pet Blog
oh my!! Jilly bean!!! I missed this yesterday..
How is our princess today Erica?
Franklin, he was the Happiest Dog on Three Legs! Diagnosed 09/26/2012 with Osteosarcoma, amputated 12/4/2012. Had a wonderful 5 1/2 months painfree until he ran for the Bridge on 5/15/2013. Always in my heart, and always a guardian angel of my pack... You can follow his Tripawd Adventures, before and after, in my blog, Frank'n'Farter!
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