Vibes for Mabel please

Thanks - there does seem to be some improvement, she had 6 poos on Sat and only two poos overnight, not solid, but some shape to them, much better than before she went to the vet. Will ring them at lunchtime and see what she has to say, personally I dont think it is her time.

Thanks - vet has agreed to continue the steroids, she has given them to me in tablet form, and fortunately Mabel is so hungry that she eats her food with no concept of what is in it - she has only given me a weeks worth to see how we go though, so not sure just how positive she is about it. I dont think we will get months with her, but her seeing a full month here would be nice. I have to go to the rescue she is from on Sun and tell them - they all loved her to bits, and she had 15 months there, but at least she has a home life for the end of her life, it is why I do it.

I am so sorry that you are having to go through this! It has to be tough! But I am sure that your love and big has made Mabel's life wonderful since you have had her! I will continue to remember you in my thoughts and prayers!

Thanks - she has only had one poo overnight, but still not solid, and I am having real issues keeping her out of hte other cats food, as none of them eat all their food in one go!! I am debating taking her to the rescue with me on Sun, so they can all see her again, but not sure if that is a really daft thought.

More for Mabel.

Prayers and for little Mabel.

Thanks, we had a bad day yesterday, nothing but sloppy poos, and she was off her food a bit - hopefully the poos were just cos she ate Moses food. There was also some sick downstairs when I got up, and I am suspecting her. She is brighter today though, so fingers crossed it was just a one off. I am debating taking her to the rescue with me on Sun, so they can say (another) goodbye to her, and see that she is looking so much better, that is the irony really, her fur is much better than when she came.

when janet was ill my vet said that all the time the good days outweighed the bad then things were ok. that said, the bad days are also sad days too.

sending lots of for your dear girl and for you.

Thanks - she hasn't eaten much wet overnight, preferring the dry, but she has got almost back to normal - I wonder if it is the dry food helping? Have had to mix some normal food with her sensitivity this morning to get her to eat (typical after I go and buy a full box!!), cos it is warm so i dont want her eating purely dry. i am just hoping it doesn't mean the steroids aren't working as well. I did some research last night and upset myself, three sites I read all said that if only treated with steroids, the average lifespan is 45-60 days (can post the link if people are interested), and it is now the most common form of lymphoma.

it's so difficult isn't it. when janet was ill we didn't know what was wrong with him. the vet tested for the usual problems in elderly cats plus the leukemia and aids test. she mentioned FIP which to that point i had never even heard of. i then worried myself stupid by looking online for answers. (sadly i found TCS too late for janet)

hindsight now tells me to enjoy every last minute with a sick pet. live for today and don't think too hard about the future. obviously get help and advice (which is where TSC excells) but enjoy your time with mabel.

i lost 3 of my precious babies within the same year and it can seem as though life is being cruel. but we are there for our furry friends through the good times and bad. you are doing everything in your power to make mabel happy and comfortable, and she knows that.

It is, but I should be used to it, it isnt the first time I have dealt with cancer, although it is normally in cats i haven't had long, so reading them is very hard. FIP was mentioned for Mabel, I have dealt with that too, but fortunately one of her other levels is more indicative of lymphoma - although neither are treatable, it is just better for the other cats.

I have never managed to do that, and I do end up letting mine go sooner, but at least it means they go while they have some dignity left. The only consolation with Mabel is that she isn't going to end her life in a rescue, she has comfy carpet and beds (even if she does prefer to sleep on the stairs!!). We aren't having a good day, she is off the sensitivity food, and the new dry food I gave her has gone straight through her, but it looks like there was some blood too, which worried me. I have till Mon to make a decision as to whehter to continue steroids, or let her go, so all depends on how she goes on between now and then.

i am sorry to hear that, I sadly know the feeling.

I'm sorry to hear this, please know that Mabel and you are in my Prayers.

Thanks, it means a lot.

Another bad day, she is still not solid, so I am getting concerned now that the steroids aren't working. So hard to know what to do though, as she is eating well, and interacting with me, but I know her pooing so much and it being so loose isn't good for her.

You never know, the next time she goes it could be more solid. Continued Prayers.

i do hope so.

I am so sorry you and Mabel are going through this. I truly believe that Mabel ended up with you specifically because you are the perfect person to see her through her final days with love and dignity.


Lots and lots of love going out to you

Thanks, a friend said the same thing to me. She was supposed to help me get over losing Rosie, I didn't expect that it would be by being ill herself. She still isn't solid overnight, but more hungry, so not sure how good the news from the vet is going to be.

Originally Posted by booktigger

I have never managed to do that, and I do end up letting mine go sooner, but at least it means they go while they have some dignity left.

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that's what i meant, i think i worded it badly. i would never hold on to my pet for my own selfish reasons and like you, believe they should, if it's in my power, have some dignity left at the end. oh but it is not easy. my heart goes out to you and your family.

it is all encompassing when a pet is ill like this. but i agree with the previous poster that as unfair as it seems, mabel was destined to be with you.