In Memory of Pets

Hello all. It's kinda funny, when I started to post this, I saw my post about Baby crossing the Bridge just over a year ago. Well, now I have a new patient, Conan. He's just over 16 (or so) and about 6 months ago he was dx'd with a spinal tumor. Because of it's logistics, there is nothing that can be done short of palliative care. The tumor involves his spinal column and nerves. We are grateful that there doesn't seem to be an issue with pain. It's just that he's losing the feeling in his hind end, day by day, it seems to get worse. We keep trying new and different meds, hoping to find one that helps. At least he isn't generally incontinent. We've had the odd "accident" but, well, I guess I would have them too if I was in his shape, so we forgive, mop, disinfect .
First, almost 5 years ago, I lost my sweet Emily, and then, just over a year ago, I lost my precious Baby. Now, it seems, that Conan won't be too far behind. As I write this, Conan is sitting at my feet having a snooze. He still plays, with a little vigor, enjoys having head nuggies, and reigning as the "king", disciplining the twins, when they're in reach.
OK, enough whining, sometimes, I just need to vent. Like I'm sure we all do. I still miss my ones that have gone on before. It's hard knowing that my big dumb guy ( our pet name for Conan) will join his sisters. And that more than likely, we will have to send him Home. Just don't know if I can go thru that again.
I'm grateful for this group, as a place to "go" where everyone understands, and some of you have even "been there, done that". So, once again, I'm sorry for whining, and sounding like I'm the only one who's ever been thru this. I know many others have been. Thanks

lisa

Hi Lisa
It is not whining what you are doing it's pretty much telling us all "I have to do this again" and getting us ready to be here for you. Which of course we will.
And when the time comes you WILL go thru it again for the sake of Conan and we will be here to help you thru the heartbreaking and pain. I have found on this site that even when I feel so alone in my own saddness and grief that I am not and someone either comes to my rescue or I to there's. Take care you and Conan are in my thoughts.

Sheri

Hi Sheri. As much as it killed me having to send two of my babies Home, I know I will and must do it IF the time comes. I have a very hard ethical time doing it as I don't "believe" in pts. I think there is always hope, and the biggest is it's going against God's will, taking life before Him. Please, please don't take this the wrong way. This is my own view, and I don't think ill of anyone who does pts. I had to do it twice. My babies were suffering and I couldn't let them suffer. I just pray for God's forgiveness. I'm sure.....I know, He understands. I thank you for your thought's and good wishes for us. As Conan's time comes closer, I'm sure I'll be here even more often.

Does anyone here have any experience with their babies having spinal tumors? I keep looking for idea's and treatments. Just thought I'd ask. Thanks

lisa

Hi and you and your boy Conan ar in my thoughts and prayers,

The only remedy I know of is Shark Cartlidge therapy - I suggest a search on the internet for some valuable info and supply near you..

I had a dear friend with a brain tumour and he waas given 3 month to live 12 years ago.... he shocked and amazed his oncologists (who said that the tumours were inoperable) and the tumours shrunk away to nothing!!!

You may wish to try it!

My thoughts and prayers are with you!

Kerry

Hello all. Conan continues to go on. We are on the last of med's to try. I'm soooo grateful we have a fantastic vet who knows what a little stinker he is & lets me phone in his updates. He takes his pills like a trooper, and now, I give him a shot once a week. We're hoping the shot will give him some more mobility. We're grateful Conan still wants to be here. He puts his paw on my leg to tell me to pick him up, then gives my stomach a head butt to tell me to put him down. It can be quite comical. But, still it seems his days (or weeks) are not many. Come time when he can't walk................................I don't think it would be fair to him to just lay there, not able to use his back legs, or control his "movements". But like with all of our ill babies, we take it one day at a time.
A little humor (sort of) for you. Tonight we were watching a hockey game. I had a small bowl of chips and cheezies on the coffee table. When we weren't watching, Conan, using his paw and head, pushed the bowl off the table. The noise frightened him, but then he saw his reward. Even tho he shouldn't have them, I let him have some cheezies. I had too...the poor boy worked so hard to get them! It's those little things that let me know that he is still happy to be here.

lisa

May you and Conan hav many more happy days for making memories together..

Take care, know he is in my prayers and on my mind,

Kerry

I just thought I'd give you an update on Conan. It's funny, I never thought he'd be with me today to celebrate my birthday. Of course, I had to share some birthday cheesecake with him. He loves it! Anyway, his neuropathy is continuing to get worse. It's getting harder and harder for him to walk. And now, he seems to have bladder "issues". The vet and I , still agree that we don't think there is a pain issue. Maybe,uncomfortable at worse. He still gets meds 3 sometimes 4 times a day, and he's still the world's best cat to pill. I joke that I could put a razor blade in a pill pocket and he'd eat it! Of course, I just joke! Tomorrow, must call the vet and see if she thinks he might benefit from some sub q fluids. I just worry that with his long high dose steroids his kidneys might not be functioning well. Right now he gets what ever he wants, whether good or bad for him. I figure, if he wants some cheezies, he can have it. So, that's where we stand, one day at a time and thanking God for each one, and praying for one more.

You and your Conan are in my thoughts and prayers and please visit the

www.felinecrf.com

site - it is amazing!

HUgs,

Kerry