My thoughts and prayers are with you and Patrick!
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Thank God Patrick is doing better.
Continued prayers for him and you.
My thoughts and prays are with you both.
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Well it wasn't as good news as I could hope for. Basically, we have our plan for treatment, a diagnosis & prognosis, and a recheck exam for 2 1/2 weeks for now...which we may not make. We have her opinion on when the situation would suggest pts as being appropriate, and I hope we don't meet the parameters. It's going to be day by day.
In the good news department, she agreed it wasn't time now, worth treating, and he's gained 5 ozs in less than a week.
It just hurts to hear that the best prognosis is for a short time more with him.
We'll see. Our boy is perkier and healthier than he's been since last Fall, except for this aging eye which has lost it's integrity (the eye looks pretty normal to you or I, but has had a rupture that is sealed at the moment...it's a question of the seal holding or if the eye will continue to have ruptures.) Sounds gross but honestly, all we see is a bit of discharge and what looks like mucous on his eye.
The past 3 years since he was diagnosed with chronic kidney failure, then over a year ago, diagnosed with ibd or lymphoma (we went so far as an u/s but were not going to put him through anesthesia and a biopsy), it's all been a "he could go at any time". That has been hard...I haven't wanted to be sad around him day by day, and have managed not to be but this has been a real exercise in patience (my day is now on a every 3 hour schedule arranged around his meds and feedings) and in leaving the heart wide open loving him though it would be "safer" to pull back my heart a bit.
He has been an exceptional companion in my life, and I can do no less than to continue to celebrate his life and his specialness now at almost 19 and in poor health as much as when he was a healthy, sassy, oh so special kitten.
In the good news department, she agreed it wasn't time now, worth treating, and he's gained 5 ozs in less than a week.
It just hurts to hear that the best prognosis is for a short time more with him.
We'll see. Our boy is perkier and healthier than he's been since last Fall, except for this aging eye which has lost it's integrity (the eye looks pretty normal to you or I, but has had a rupture that is sealed at the moment...it's a question of the seal holding or if the eye will continue to have ruptures.) Sounds gross but honestly, all we see is a bit of discharge and what looks like mucous on his eye.
The past 3 years since he was diagnosed with chronic kidney failure, then over a year ago, diagnosed with ibd or lymphoma (we went so far as an u/s but were not going to put him through anesthesia and a biopsy), it's all been a "he could go at any time". That has been hard...I haven't wanted to be sad around him day by day, and have managed not to be but this has been a real exercise in patience (my day is now on a every 3 hour schedule arranged around his meds and feedings) and in leaving the heart wide open loving him though it would be "safer" to pull back my heart a bit.
He has been an exceptional companion in my life, and I can do no less than to continue to celebrate his life and his specialness now at almost 19 and in poor health as much as when he was a healthy, sassy, oh so special kitten.
Pat, I'm sorry the news wasn't as good as you hoped, but so glad that you and Patrick have more time together. Hugs to you and to Patrick during your times filled with love, but tinged with sadness
I hope that your boy continues to surprise you in doing so well.
I hope that your boy continues to surprise you in doing so well.
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My heart reaches out to you and Patrick as you continue this journey together Pat.
Bless you both.
Bless you both.
Pat, my heart goes out to you and Patrick.
You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
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Patrick sends one of his bestest purrs, and I send my thanks.
Oh Pat, I'm sorry the news couldn't be better.
And what a wonderful, loved filled life he's had.
{{{prayers and vibes}}} for lasting joyful memories from your remaining time together.. Pat&Alix, you are very brave and a wonderful role model for the rest of us - your courage & brave words are TRUE LOVE at its best!
I can only imagine what you must be going through. I truly hope he will be okay.
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Patrick has had an awesome week. It is really unbelievable how well he is. For the first time since October he is eating more and more on his own, no more of a lingering issue he had where my vet honestly thought he had a nasal tumor. The parameters set by the specialist were how often he has a rupture (leakage)..he went 7 days without one, and has a small one this morning. Her suggestion was that if he had one a day, it was time. One this week isn't bad, though I still am praying he surprises us all by healing this and developing a permanent seal.
His coat is shiney again, he is gaining weight, he is asking for treats and food, and he is visibly better/stronger. This is a good time for us, despite the seriousness of what we are dealing with.
Thank you all for holding him in your thoughts and prayers, surely they are helping
His coat is shiney again, he is gaining weight, he is asking for treats and food, and he is visibly better/stronger. This is a good time for us, despite the seriousness of what we are dealing with.
Thank you all for holding him in your thoughts and prayers, surely they are helping
Pat, that is wonderful news for you and Patrick!
I am so happy to hear that!
You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Oh wow Pat, that is wonderful news!
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