Roo has a tumor!

stormy

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I took Roo to her vet appointment this morning and the vet said Roo has a hard tumor that is growing out instead of inward. But when she checked Roo's eyes she found that Roo's pupils were asymetrical and it is probably more progressed than she first thought.
She checked the roof of Roo's mouth to make sure it wasn't going through there.

She basically said that at Roo's age surgery is not an option, plus she is frail from her thyroid condition so the best thing to do is to make her as comfortable as possible for the time she has left.

Thanks for the good vibes on my last thread everyone, they really mean alot!
 

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I am so sorry about Roo. You must be devastated. Please give Roo a big cuddle for me. So sad, my heart goes out to you.
 

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I'm sorry to hear that, Diane. Enjoy the time you have left with her, and hope that her condition progresses slowly.
 

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On no...what devastating news.

I will be praying that Roo feels well enough to share lots of precious purrs, hugs & cuddles with you.
 

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Oh I am so sorry to hear that. That is devastating news. I do hope that she enjoys life for as long as possible, and that you have lots of time to be with her.
 

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I'm so sorry that the news was not good. My prayers and with you and Roo.
 

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I'm so sorry
to here about your precious Roo. I know that wasn't the news you where hoping to hear. I hope you get plenty of quality time with her.
 

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I'm so sorry. I had been thinking of Roo all morning and wondering how she is doing. Roo is lucky to have you caring for her. Enjoy the time you have with her, with lots of cuddling and treats.
 

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so sorry to hear that, I was really hoping it would have been better news for her. I hope she has a lot of time left, and you have lots of cuddles and good times.
 

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I'm so sorry to hear that. I am sending lots of good vibes Roo's way for this to progress very slowly.
 

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I am so very sorry. I wish Roo comfort and a very slow progression with this.
 

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Oh, how sad! She is lucky to be with such a caring Meowmie. Hugs to you both at this difficult time!
 
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Thanks so much everyone for the prayers, good thoughts and hugs for my Roo. She sends back purrs and headbutts to each and every one of you.


Susan, she doesn't appear to be in any pain...but I'm not sure if that means much because kitties hide their pain.

I forgot to mention the vet drew blood to test her thyroid because that is getting bigger again as well. The results should be in tomorrow and will probably have to increase her meds.

Roo is going to be even more spoiled than she has been!...if that's possible


Thanks again everyone.
 

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I´m so sorry for see be lated this...

But I´m feel so sad for Roo...
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What Can I say.....
My best wishes to her...

I really wish can I give a part of my heart to her for change the bad part.....
....

In my prayers not only today....
....
 

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I`ve been waiting to hear what the vet had to say....and my heart simply fell down when I read the news.
YES! You spoil her all you can...and enjoy , hopefully, many, many days yet wit her.
Hugs to you and pets to Roo.
Please do keep us posted.
Linda
 
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