Mega massive vibes for Lazlo urgent

OMG, the risk is that the thing ruptures and he bleeds to death. I am so so so so so so so scared now that we're going to be saying good bye to Lazlo tonight. I am not prepared for this.

Thorium dioxide is a byproduct of uranium production. We're not mining uranium here, so that's not it.

OMG. Vinyl chloride is used in plastic bag manufacturing. Lazlo's pica - the reason we thought it was more than an upset tummy - was because I caught him eating a plastic bag we stored bird seed in.

But eating about a 3" square piece of plastic bag wouldn't be enough to cause this, would it?

I can't believe I might have killed Lazlo.

Originally Posted by LDG

OMG. Vinyl chloride is used in plastic bag manufacturing. Lazlo's pica - the reason we thought it was more than an upset tummy - was because I caught him eating a plastic bag we stored bird seed in.

But eating about a 3" square piece of plastic bag wouldn't be enough to cause this, would it?

I can't believe I might have killed Lazlo.

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I'm soooo sorry Laurie....but I'm REALLY pretty sure that 3" of plastic bag wouldn't do it. I would think it would take systemic exposure for quite some time. Hugs.

Originally Posted by kluchetta

I'm soooo sorry Laurie....but I'm REALLY pretty sure that 3" of plastic bag wouldn't do it. I would think it would take systemic exposure for quite some time. Hugs.

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I'm sort of thinking the same thing - and I'm sending major for Lazlo. for you and Gary. I feel so bad for you. Hang in there.

Laurie, I would just like to add that many years ago our Rosie had the cutaneous form of hemangiosarcoma, that's why from your first short description the possibility of that awful disease (affecting the spleen and other internal organs) was one of the first things I couldn't help thinking of. (Since internal organs were not yet involved they were able to save Rosie's life with extensive surgery.)

What you're describing sounds absolutely heartbreaking, very, very serious. I'm crying for you and Gary and sweet Lazlo, my heart is breaking for all of you. All of you will be in my heartfelt prayers.

Originally Posted by LDG

OMG. Vinyl chloride is used in plastic bag manufacturing. Lazlo's pica - the reason we thought it was more than an upset tummy - was because I caught him eating a plastic bag we stored bird seed in.

But eating about a 3" square piece of plastic bag wouldn't be enough to cause this, would it?

I can't believe I might have killed Lazlo.

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Laurie, my heart's breaking for all of you. Please do not blame yourself - very unlikely there is an external cause for whatever Lazlo has. Unfortunately, if this is malignant, you can really not say with cancer what it is caused by. I am hoping and praying that it is one of the better diagnosis.

First of all, thank you. Obviously my first nature is to research, but this did me/us/Lazlo no service.

The good news is that it is not his spleen. It is his stomach. It is more likely lymphoma, but they were able to take a biopsy, we may have results as soon as two/three days.

Next step is feline oncologist. They can treat stuff like this herbally, but the growth is so massive, she doesn't recommend it.

He has an ulcer, thus the bleeding. I didn't see it in stool because he's digesting it.

We're leaving to go pick him up.

Originally Posted by LDG

First of all, thank you. Obviously my first nature is to research, but this did me/us/Lazlo no service.

The good news is that it is not his spleen. It is his stomach. It is more likely lymphoma, but they were able to take a biopsy, we may have results as soon as two/three days.

Next step is feline oncologist. They can treat stuff like this herbally, but the growth is so massive, she doesn't recommend it.

He has an ulcer, thus the bleeding. I didn't see it in stool because he's digesting it.

We're leaving to go pick him up.

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So...is this kind of good news I think? Sure hope so!!! You've got lots of people praying for you!

Thinking of you guys and sending lots of prayers for Lazlo. :heart 3:

Oh Laurie my heart is breaking for you and Gary!!! I am just sobbing right now and can't believe all of this...I just came on the forum and was going to look for Lazlo's thread when I saw this one...I know the desperation and massive, drowning fear that you feel right now. I am sure you will have more detailed explanations about everything when you pick him up.

What herbs is the holistic vet thinking of? Is one of them Neoplasene? This is what gave us another year with Sammy...

Major, major prayers and vibes, as many as I can give you

If it's more like lymphoma that might be good news in a way because lymphoma is more treatable than hemangiosarcoma or some of the other possibilities.

Laurie, I'm wondering, have you seen these case studies?
http://felinelymphomacaregivers.org/cases.html

OMG Laurie, I did not see this thread before... I am so sorry ...
I am going to be praying, tell Bugsy to send you massive, incredible purrs for this to be hairballs, fibers, food, and whatever else, but not cancer....
We had a girl here recently at TCS that went through the same thing... Then when they opened the kitty at the exploratory surgery expecting a HUGE cancer.... it was a pile of carpet fiber, plastic, and hair.... I will pray for the same for Lazlo.... I will pray to be nothing and for him, his mommy and daddy to be just fine
Much love from all of us here

Laurie I am sending and hoping for the best for Lazlo. You know I understand how a major health situation can develop.
Hoping for the best. When Bobber was initially diagnosed with breast cancer I got lucky and had another (human) pathologist interpret the results (thanks to my sisters connections). Hopefully though you are very well versed in cat medical terms it will be thoroughly explained.
How is his RBC? With Nub-e's anemia, low RBC my vet was very reluctant to perform surgery due to potential clotting issues. Try to get a good read on this with all his anemia and other blood related problems.

You were here for me and Nub-e and you know I am here for you........
Hoping and praying for the best.

I'm so sorry Lazlo is so sick, but I'm praying for him and for you and Gary, I pray there is no cancer and that he will get better and be just fine. I thank God he is with you receiving the best care possible. I;m sending lots and lots of good vibes for Lazlo

HUGs!!

Tammy

I'm just now reading this thread, and am so sorry this is happening, although since the initial postings, it seems it may not be quite as bad as originally thought? Not to say Lymphoma isn't bad! But major vibes coming your way.

BTW, my very good friend's mother has Lymphoma, and had a huge tumor blocking one of her lymph nodes (large enough they were talking amputation of her leg) but they decided to treat holistically after just one chemo treatment almost did her in, and she's doing miraculously!

All my love and prayers going straight to you and Lazlo and daddy Gary!! My heart hurts thinking of your pain and fear.

for Lazlo, you and Gary.

We've got our fingers, toes and tails crossed for you.

I hope it's not cancer, and they can get Lazlo feeling better again

Oh Laurie, mountains of for you, Gary and Lazlo.

Loads and loads of good that it's something treatable.