My cat is in the hospital. update, post 1, HE'S GONE....

[Kimberle]

He's been sick. Took him the vet yesterday. First, Vet said she felt a tumer in his midsection. Did lots of tests. We were so sick yesterda that we'd have to put him down. The Vet called in the evening saying the blood tests came back all "crazy". Didn't know if it was their equipment, so they are sending it out to another lab. May be cancer, thryoid issues, a virus......May do an ultrasound today. We are so worried. This is especially hard on our 10 yo dd.

Tiger is such a good cat, very kind and gentle. He's 12 yrs and a Maine Coon.

Update:
He had an ultrasound and a long-needle biopsey. The results are still inconclusive, but the Dr is pretty sure it's lymphoia (cancer). They've offered to repeat the test at no charge. As it's fairly painful, we are not going to. The options are see an Oncologist and start Chemo or use Steroids. The Steroids won't do anything for the Cancer, but they will make him feel better. They often help extend the life by either a few months or longer (depends on the cat).

We are going to go the Steriod route. It comes down to quality vs. quanity. Chemo will make him feel sick and their is no quarentee of a cure. We think is kinder to have him feel as good as he can.

We've talked with our daughter. We are going to enjoy Tiger in the little time he has left. It could be a few months, it could be a year. In my heart, I think we'll be lucky if we get 6 months with him.

Thanks again for the good thoughts and prayers.


Our beloved Tiger passed away last night. We are grateful for the 12 years we had with him. We are grateful he didn't suffer.

 

[weswife]

Hope you get good news about your cat today! I have 2 ragdolls and they are part of our family too!

 

[Yvet]

 

[starwood]

 

[safetymom]

I hope you get good news about your cat.

 

[bear_mom]

Hope you get some good answeres regarding your kitty!

 

[Merry Mousketeer]

Said a prayer to St. Francis that your cat will recover and return home to purr contently in your lap!

 

[corky441]

Saying prayers for Tiger

 

[esddk]

Hope that you hear good news. We'll keep you in our thoughts.

 

[Kimberle]

Thanks for your prayers & thoughts. Tiger is still in the hospital. His fever is down, white count is low. He's on antibiotics. He's eating, drinking & going to the bathroom ok. We've an ultrasound scheduled for tomorrow. It seems to be centered around his colon. Still not sure if it's cancer or a virus.

 

[Tinkerbell63]

I'm known as the greatest cat lover in my town. I have 11 of my own plus stray that I feed outside. I surely hope your cat recovers soon.

 

[Iggipolka]

Awww...Poor Tiger. I hope he feels better soon and it's just a simple virus.

 

[yarlenna]

Sorry to hear your feline is not well. I hope your vet can make him well again. meow

 

[EDuke98080]

I will say prayers for you and Tiger. We have been through the same thing over the last few weeks at our house with our boy, Izzy.

 

[newmouse2008]

 

[tpholland]

praying for Tiger & the entire family, good luck

 

[Kimberle]

update in post 1

 

[bluecruiser]

Prayers for Tiger and your family.

 

[alebisi]

This is so sad I have a furbaby too (a doggie) I can't imagine going through what you are , or your daughter or your family. Keeping tiger and your family in my positive and good thoughts. Enjoy every minute you have with him!

 

[Disney Khi]