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Post by gorgeouskid on Jun 22, 2023 6:38:52 GMT
So our darling Skippy (12 years old) has subcutaneous lymphoma (aggressive and rare). Diagnosed last week.
He went from one lentil sized lump to dozens of pretty large tumors in a month.
We have opted only for palliative steroid treatment (chemo only gives a very limited life span- from 4-6 months to 6-12). Steroids should give some respite from the growth of the tumors.
His quality of life is awesome right now, and the oncologist was surprised that he was still as active and Skips doesn't seem at all in pain currently. His appetite is currently undiminished. (She recommended adding an additional protein source such as canned tuna or chicken.)
Skip is currently getting all the treats and all the loves.
DH is devastated as he is Skippy's person (and generally tenderhearted).
Skippy is currently supervising this post as DH is snoring by our sides. (FWIW, 12 is very young to lose a Gorgeouskid cat- our latest losses were 23, 24, and 18 years.) I always say, if you're an awesome human, you get reincarnated as a Gorgeouskid cat.
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Skippy crossed the rainbow bridge today. DH took him to the vet before noon. He was okay before yesterday. Meowing and eating, not awesome, but today was different. He hid under the chair and his breathing was labored.
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RedSquirrelUK
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Jun 22, 2023 8:13:33 GMT
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Jun 22, 2023 8:25:03 GMT
So sorry ..
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MDscrapaholic
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Jun 22, 2023 9:28:13 GMT
Aw, he sounds like the most awesome kitty! I’m sorry he has cancer. I am so glad you’re taking such good care of him. ((Hugs))
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Post by peasapie on Jun 22, 2023 9:40:17 GMT
Sounds like you’re giving him the very best for as long as possible. You’re a good mama.
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mimima
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Post by mimima on Jun 22, 2023 10:58:45 GMT
I'm so sorry. We lost a cat to a fast-growing tumor in April and it was very difficult. He was not quite 10.
Huge hugs.
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Post by Zee on Jun 22, 2023 11:16:17 GMT
😪
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Post by Neisey on Jun 22, 2023 11:38:04 GMT
Sorry to hear about your furry family member!
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Jun 22, 2023 11:43:01 GMT
So sorry about Skippy. I hope he has a good number of happy days left in your loving care.
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Post by GamGam on Jun 22, 2023 11:48:49 GMT
There’s nothing quite like cat 🐱 love. I am so sorry.
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Post by lisae on Jun 22, 2023 12:13:05 GMT
I'm so sorry. I hope Skippy is comfortable and happy for a long time.
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Post by worrywart on Jun 22, 2023 14:31:05 GMT
I am so sorry. I hope he can keep his good quality of life as long as possible.
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artbabe
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Post by artbabe on Jun 22, 2023 14:36:06 GMT
I am o sorry. One of my cats has a terminal illness. The whole dying process is so hard. No matter how many times you go through it, it never gets easier. I wish cats didn't die so soon. Mine is 16 years old but it is never long enough.
I am so, so sorry.
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peasquared
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Post by peasquared on Jun 22, 2023 14:39:46 GMT
Ohhh this breaks my heart. I hope Skippy stays active and happy for a very long time. He knows how loved he is.  |
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Post by Ryann on Jun 22, 2023 16:46:28 GMT
I’m so sorry. We went through this last year with one of ours. She ultimately passed away the end of December. Just thinking about her still makes me cry. It’s so very hard to lose our furry friends.
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Post by scrapcat on Jun 22, 2023 17:45:35 GMT
I'm so sorry. I hope Skip has some peaceful and loving time left!
I follow Susannah Conway on Instagram ... her beloved cat was diagnosed last summer and given 6 months and she is still hanging in there.
That's why I love cats...so magical, and defiant, and always with the "just watch me" glare.
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Post by librarylady on Jun 22, 2023 19:52:20 GMT
So sad for all who loved your cat. Hard to let go of a loving cat.
My sympathy to you all.
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Post by trixiecat on Jun 23, 2023 0:19:50 GMT
I am sorry about your cat. You sound like great cat parents! Skippy is glad to have you. I am amazed, if I am reading right, that the other cats in your life have lived this long. That is amazing. We have one cat left after losing 3 over the years. Mine were 15, 18.5 and 12 (the last one was not totally healthy her whole life). The one that is left is 14 and going strong and is the twin to the one that died at 12.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jun 23, 2023 0:21:38 GMT
That’s so sad. I hope the time he has left is happy, comfortable and surrounded by everyone who loves him.
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Post by LilyRose on Jun 23, 2023 3:58:33 GMT
I’m sorry.
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Post by used2scrap on Jun 23, 2023 4:22:15 GMT
I’m sorry. I hope his last days are peaceful and calm. Losing our 13 yo kitty to cancer was so hard. Blessings.
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Chinagirl828
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Jun 23, 2023 4:43:30 GMT
I am so sorry. I am sure you will dote on Skippy in the time you have remaining together.
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Post by brynn on Jun 24, 2023 2:26:04 GMT
Back in the 2000s, steroids gave Dusty and me over 12 months of quality time. ((Hugs)) especially to your DH.
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Post by pajamamama on Jun 25, 2023 4:11:30 GMT
Oh my, so sorry! We had to help our 18 year old kitty cross the bridge awhile back, she was slowly starving to death.
It never gets easier, does it? Grief is not selective. Cancer sucks.
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Post by gorgeouskid on Aug 23, 2023 1:10:44 GMT
We lost our Skippy today. All very sad.
He was an excellent boy.
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Post by Zee on Aug 23, 2023 1:11:47 GMT
Oh I'm so sorry 😞
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Aug 23, 2023 1:13:47 GMT
I'm so sorry. It's so heartbreaking to lose them.
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Post by lisacharlotte on Aug 23, 2023 1:21:41 GMT
Hugs to you and your DH.
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Post by katlady on Aug 23, 2023 2:25:53 GMT
I am sorry. Hugs to you and your DH!
We lost a cat to cancer. She was around 10. Much too young to lose her.
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Post by canadianlinda on Aug 23, 2023 2:32:55 GMT
I’m so sorry. Thinking of you at this sad time.
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