Vibes needed please - all 3 cats poorly

thanks everyone. Molly has had a relatively good day today, although refused her tablets. Zia is brighter, but she is really running from me when I try to medicate her now, and wonder how much longer I can put both of us through it - at least she only hates me for a few minutes every day.

Oh so sorry to read of all the troubles. I also have had kitties go downhill at the same time.

I am sending many prayers for you and vibes.

One day at a time.

Awww, I'm sorry to hear the bad news

I imagine you are having a rough time with this all

Sending many vibes for you and your kits.

I am so sorry that you are going through so much at once. I couldn't imagine being in your shoes, one of mine is sick and I feel like I am about to loose my mind over it.

I am here if you need a shoulder. I hope everything turns out well for you & your babies.

Thanks - I am more worried over Molly, we are so close and her death is going to hit me so hard, I really didn't want to have to deal with this yet.

Hang in there. They haven't given up yet, and you shouldn't either.

I've been obsessing over a mark on Cody's tounge that I just found, I've been so worried about the 'what ifs' and his future that I almost overlooked the most important thing... He is ok right now, and that is the best thing I can give him - in fact it is the only thing I can do. Just watch over your babies the best you can, and continue giving them the great care that you have been giving them. You are a great mommy.

Many for your crew and you.

I worry about Attitude and Nuts with their leukemia I tend to get worried over very little things. I just worry about how long they will last and what I'm going to do when I lose them. The what-ifs are the worse.

Just hang in there and enjoy whatever time they have left. They are still fighting and haven't given up so you shouldn't either.

Taryn

Thanks, I certainly dont want to give up on them, just need to make sure that they dont suffer

Molly had a check up on Wed, she has put weight on, but felt a bit more bloated, so he wasn't sure if it was the bloating putting the weight on. She is eating very well though (although that is probably the steroids) and is getting two plates of chicken on top of her cat food. She was enjoying playing yesterday too, and seems very happy and content in herself, although we had a bad day on Thurs, which I suspect was the after effect of going to the vet. He said to take her back in 3 weeks unless there was any symptoms, but she hates going, and there isn't really anything he is going to do, so will put that off as long as possible.
Still having this dilemma with Zi, I feel awful at her reaction to being medicated, but know it is the only thing giving her quality of life. Her mouth is quite smelly, and I can't get Antirobe into her, so will see about getting her in for a Convenia jab, even though i am not convinced it did any good last time. I wont be able to see the nice vet this week though, so not sure whether to risk the vet i dont like - who might not agree to give the jab - or hold on another week and see the nice vet.
Sam is also due his repeat bloods, but I need to speak to the receptionist first, as I need a way of the permanent vet at the other branch getting the results, rather than the locum at my branch, as she is only there for another 5 weeks.
I just hope that our permanent vet is nice, it is awful being in a situation with such poorly cats and not having a decent vet who you can trust.

More bad news unfortunately - Sam went for his repeat bloods today, and he got some blood near his mouth, so we checked it hadn't come from there, and the vet nurse noticed a tumour near his tongue - apparently the majority of tumours in that location are cancerous, and even if it is benign, it isn't an easy place to deal with. We are going to see the vet on Wed to see what his views are, and hopefully he can have steroids, but it looks like it is just a case of keeping him comfortable till it gets worse. His bloods will be back on Mon, but we didn't bother weighing him. So technically, all 3 are terminally ill, I just can't believe this.

Big for all four of you

So very much to deal with. I am so sorry you are going through this. I have 7 seniors all around the same age so.....down the road we will be in the same boat.

God Bless.

I am so sorry you are going through this with three cats. Prayers being sent your way.

Originally Posted by booktigger

So technically, all 3 are terminally ill, I just can't believe this.

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Oh my gosh, that is so much for you to deal with.

Just remember that whatever happens, they know that you love them and that you are doing everything you can. I am sending you all the positive that I can right now.

Thanks for all the good vibes - at least they seem well in themselves, even if Zia is causing issues by really fighting me when I medicate her.

So sorry to hear about Sam's tongue. Continued for all three, and for you.

Sam's bloods came back yesterday - his thyroid level is now down to 53 from 83, but the vet wants them down more - she did suggest putting his dosage up to 7.5mg (5am, 2.5pm) - but he isn't interested in anything first thing - all he wants is to go out, and will then stay out till I go to work, especially now it is getting warmer. So ironic that we finally have his levels under control when we can't do the op. She said that it was going to be a very fine balancing act to keep all his different conditions under control, as she would be dubious with steroids due to his high liver values, and if we do go down the steroid route, we cant give him Metacam if his mouth bothers him, and the obvious problem of medicating a cat with a sore mouth, although that isn't that big a deal at the moment, as he doesn't notice what you put in Primula, as long as he gets it daily!! Her advice (without seeing him) was not to put him through much and just accept he wont have as long.

I found some inner strength last night though - while I dont think any of them will see the year out, it is never about quantity here, only ever quality, and when I think about what the alternative was for the three of them, it does help - Molly would have only had weeks at the rescue, she has had just over 4 years here - and that is why losing these three wont stop me continuing to help oldies, I think it would be an insult to these three to not be able to help the next Molly. They do say everything happens for a reason, although I have no idea what that reason could be at the moment.

I am so sorry, you are going through a lot right now.

And many, many

This is just heartbreaking. Many vibes for strength to you, and many healthy vibes to your babies.

GOOD NEWS!!!! Sam saw the vet last night, who couldnt find any sign of a tumour, his mouth is incredibly red and inflamed, but he is confident it is just 'calici mouth' - although said not to give him antibiotics, which sounds odd to me!! Overall, the vet is very happy with him, he has put weight on, his heart rate is normal, his heart murmur isn't overly worrying. He wants to keep him on the same dose of medication, rather than increasing it, and see him again in a month for more bloods - there is a chance that as his mouth was so bad on Fri that his thyroid levels weren't accurate, as the calici could have suppressed it. HE isn't pushing for the op at the moment, as he has never been overly hyper-t, and his weight has always been relatively stable - still not convinced, but that is something for a different time. HE wasn't overly concerned about his liver values either, although until his thyroid levels are down more, we wont know if they are causing the liver issues, or he has a slight underlying liver problem. Oh, and he has earmites too!!

I was soo relieved, I had really been dreading going to the vets last night, but soo glad I did.

Oh that is Good News! A ray of sunshine!

I agree with your thoughts on continuing to help the kitties. What you and your cats are going through is certainly a tough, tough thing. But what better way to honor them than through continued efforts to help.

God Bless you and your kitties. I hope things continue to improve.