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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / August 2006My poor little survivor
Almost four weeks ago our doggy, Sandy, was euthanized. Two weeks later our snake, Li'l Critter, died. Yesterday we took our kitty, Speckles, to the vet as she hadn't eaten well for a couple of days. After sonograms, blood tests, etc., the news was that her kidneys were shot, badly misshapen, with lumps outside and masses inside, indicating cancer. A double whammy with kidneys not functioning, spurring on the cancer, and the cancer destroying the kidneys. This was a shock since she'd been given a clean bill-of-health for kidneys about six weeks ago. Over the last 10 months, our little survivor has been through stomach (hairball) surgery, heart murmur, hyperthyroidism, stomach weakness (vomiting spells), and what-have-you. She's a fighter but this time.... The vet let us bring her home for a couple of days and she's been eating chicken baby food, the only thing she'll touch. For some odd reason, I doubt the cancer diagnosis. The kidney failure I can't argue with. Jeanne Jeanne Hajos spamguard:( u is i, and not is net) === "Anger improves nothing except the arch of a cat's back." --- Coleman Cox My SETI team: <snip> > The vet let us bring her home for a couple of days and she's been > eating chicken baby food, the only thing she'll touch. For some odd > reason, I doubt the cancer diagnosis. The kidney failure I can't > argue with. That's so sad. Vets can't always tell what's going on - both of mine had had a clean bill of health a couple months before I noticed Betsy's lump that turned out to be aggressive and terminal cancer. Sometimes the condition just isn't advanced enough to be noticed earlier, or comes on quickly. Purrs for you and her both.  SignatureCheryl > Almost four weeks ago our doggy, Sandy, was euthanized. Two weeks > later our snake, Li'l Critter, died. Yesterday we took our kitty, [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > Jeanne Hajos > spamguard:( u is i, and not is net) {{{{{{{{{{{{ Jeanne }}}}}}}}}}}} SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk >Almost four weeks ago our doggy, Sandy, was euthanized. Two weeks >later our snake, Li'l Critter, died. Yesterday we took our kitty, [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] >reason, I doubt the cancer diagnosis. The kidney failure I can't >argue with. Prayers and purrs on the way for you and yours from me and mine. My furbabies http://members.aol.com/larrystark/ > The vet let us bring her home for a couple of days and she's been > eating chicken baby food, the only thing she'll touch. For some odd > reason, I doubt the cancer diagnosis. The kidney failure I can't > argue with. Lots and lots of purrs for Speckles. SignatureVictor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com jbhajos@earthlunk.not (JBHajos) wrote in news:44db1d16.157737898 @news.east.earthlink.net: snip Yesterday we took our kitty, > Speckles, to the vet as she hadn't eaten well for a couple of days. > After sonograms, blood tests, etc., the news was that her kidneys were > shot, badly misshapen, with lumps outside and masses inside, > indicating cancer. A double whammy with kidneys not functioning, > spurring on the cancer, and the cancer destroying the kidneys. snip I'm so sorry for you. We too lost a kitty suddenly (stomach cancer). Just 6 months before was checked over carefully before dental surgery, because he was 13, and declared to be completely healthy. I guess some cancers come on very quickly. Bobble SignatureSave the earth... it's the only planet with chocolate. Sonny's web page --> http://web.ncf.ca/ai151/index2.html > The vet let us bring her home for a couple of days and she's been > eating chicken baby food, the only thing she'll touch. For some odd > reason, I doubt the cancer diagnosis. The kidney failure I can't > argue with. {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Jeanne}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}] Treat yourself well you're going through a lot! Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs > Almost four weeks ago our doggy, Sandy, was euthanized. Two weeks > later our snake, Li'l Critter, died. Yesterday we took our kitty, [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > reason, I doubt the cancer diagnosis. The kidney failure I can't > argue with. I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope she perks up a little bit with the baby food. As long as she eats something, I think there's a little hope. Purrs from my furkids to yours. kili Oh, Jeanne, I'm so sorry to hear how poorly Speckles is doing. ((((big hugs)))) > Almost four weeks ago our doggy, Sandy, was euthanized. Two weeks > later our snake, Li'l Critter, died. Yesterday we took our kitty, [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > --- Coleman Cox > My SETI team: > The vet let us bring her home for a couple of days and she's been > eating chicken baby food, the only thing she'll touch. For some odd > reason, I doubt the cancer diagnosis. The kidney failure I can't > argue with. What a terrible sequence of events, Jeanne! Many purrs for Speckles. I hope you're right about the cancer. Many purrs for you, too. SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. Stories and pics at http://koti.welho.com/mkurten/ Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki >Almost four weeks ago our doggy, Sandy, was euthanized. Two weeks >later our snake, Li'l Critter, died. Yesterday we took our kitty, [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] >reason, I doubt the cancer diagnosis. The kidney failure I can't >argue with. Poor little Speckles. I have a bad-button about renal failure-- it's so sneaky. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh Make Levees, Not War > Almost four weeks ago our doggy, Sandy, was euthanized. Two weeks > later our snake, Li'l Critter, died. Yesterday we took our kitty, [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > Jeanne > Jeanne Hajos Jeanne, I am just so sorry. What a shock. Purrs that she stays comfortable and gets to spend some good time with you. One thing for sure, she knows she is very much loved. Sherry > Almost four weeks ago our doggy, Sandy, was euthanized. Two weeks > later our snake, Li'l Critter, died. Yesterday we took our kitty, [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > --- Coleman Cox > My SETI team: Here's hoping little Speckles enjoys every day. Sometime I wish the furry ones weren't so good at hiding their health problems; the nasty stuff like kidney failure couldn't work half the damage it does if only it were easier to find earlier. I'm really sorry to hear about your snake and dog too. Sad times. I'm so, so sorry Jeanne. You've already been through so much lately and now this :-( Many hugs and purrs, SignatureBritta Purring is an automatic safety valve device for dealing with happiness overflow. Check out pictures of Vino at: http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album > Almost four weeks ago our doggy, Sandy, was euthanized. Two weeks > later our snake, Li'l Critter, died. Yesterday we took our kitty, [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > --- Coleman Cox > My SETI team: >Almost four weeks ago our doggy, Sandy, was euthanized. Two weeks >later our snake, Li'l Critter, died. Yesterday we took our kitty, [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > --- Coleman Cox >My SETI team: {{{{Jeanne}}}}} Gentle purrs for you and your baby. Ginger-lyn Home Pages: http://www.moonsummer.com http://www.angelfire.com/folk/glsummer (homepage & cats) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~summer/index.htm (genealogy) http://www.movieanimals.bravehost.com/ (The Violence Against Animals in Movies Website) . > This was a shock since she'd been given a clean bill-of-health for > kidneys about six weeks ago. Over the last 10 months, our little [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > "Anger improves nothing except the arch of a cat's back." > --- Coleman Cox Purrs for Speckles, Jeanne. They are so brave, cats. And it can be hard to tell when they're not feeling good because they hide it so well. Melissa > My SETI team: > Almost four weeks ago our doggy, Sandy, was euthanized. Two weeks > later our snake, Li'l Critter, died. Yesterday we took our kitty, [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > spamguard:( u is i, and not is net) > === Purrs for Speckles, and purrs and hugs for you. That is a lot to deal with in a short time! ((((((((((Jeanne)))))))))) Joy Bright Blessings for sandy and critter and purrs for speckles and you. --Fil Purrs on top of purrs for you and your family, and little Speckles, that she keep fighting, and all of you keep strong. Blessed be, Baha > Almost four weeks ago our doggy, Sandy, was euthanized. Two weeks > later our snake, Li'l Critter, died. Yesterday we took our kitty, [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > --- Coleman Cox > My SETI team: >Almost four weeks ago our doggy, Sandy, was euthanized. Two weeks >later our snake, Li'l Critter, died. Yesterday we took our kitty, [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > --- Coleman Cox >My SETI team: Oh my! What a run of ill fortune for you and yours, and especially Speckles, now. I do hope your tough little survivor has some quality time left, for the both of you. Purrs on the way for both of you. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Life without cats would be only marginally worth living." -TC, and the unmercifully, relentlessly, sweet calico kitty, Kenzie. How you behave towards cats here below determines your status in Heaven. - Robert Heinlein Life is very difficult. Once you understand that, life becomes easier. -Buddha {{{{{{{{ Jeanne }}}}}}}}} Lots of purrs for Speckles to beat the prognosis, not have cancer, and be with you for a good while yet. RB purrs for Sand and Lil Critter SignatureSteve Touchstone, faithful servant of Sammy, Little Bit and Spot with loving memories of Rocky (RB) stouchst@JUNKsirinet.net [remove Junk for email] Home Page: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/index.html Cat Pix: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/animals.html Oh Jeanne - hugs for you for your losses and purrs for Speckles. Susan M Otis and Chester > Almost four weeks ago our doggy, Sandy, was euthanized. Two weeks > later our snake, Li'l Critter, died. Yesterday we took our kitty, [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > --- Coleman Cox > My SETI team: .... For some odd reason, I doubt the cancer diagnosis. The kidney failure I can't argue with. > Jeanne Condolences on the loss of Sandy and Li'l Critter. Poor Speckles, she really is a fighter. What a shame. And I know this is hard on you, too. Soothing and healing purrs are on the way. Annie > Almost four weeks ago our doggy, Sandy, was euthanized. Two > weeks later our snake, Li'l Critter, died. Yesterday we took [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > some odd reason, I doubt the cancer diagnosis. The kidney > failure I can't argue with. Eating anything is good. I'm so sorry for all of your losses and hope that Speckles improves enough to have more time with you. SignatureCheryl > Almost four weeks ago our doggy, Sandy, was euthanized. Two weeks > later our snake, Li'l Critter, died. Yesterday we took our kitty, [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > indicating cancer. A double whammy with kidneys not functioning, > spurring on the cancer, and the cancer destroying the kidneys. Purrs from all of us for your recent bereavements and for Speckles to have a wonderful last period with you Gordon & the FF > Almost four weeks ago our doggy, Sandy, was euthanized. Two weeks > later our snake, Li'l Critter, died. Yesterday we took our kitty, [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > indicating cancer. A double whammy with kidneys not functioning, > spurring on the cancer, and the cancer destroying the kidneys. I am so sorry to hear that you have lost two pets and might be facing a third. ((hugs)) > This was a shock since she'd been given a clean bill-of-health for > kidneys about six weeks ago. Over the last 10 months, our little [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > reason, I doubt the cancer diagnosis. The kidney failure I can't > argue with. If she's had a sonogram and there are masses there it is true. I am very sorry to hear this. I wanted to argue with with my diagnosis on sonogram and CT scan but it was still true. I did have cancer whether I liked it or not. So sorry, Jeanne. Purrs for Speckles. Tweed > Almost four weeks ago our doggy, Sandy, was euthanized. Two weeks So sorry to hear this, Jeanne. Purrs and prayers are with you both. SignatureSam, closely supervised by Mistletoe |
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