off topic - worried about my Fluffy

[Fluffysmom]

Fluffy has had a sometimes weepy left eye for a couple of months, but otherwise seemed fine.  I picked him up from the catsitter's on Friday (he was there 5 days) and his left cheek was swollen.  I called and made an appointment with the vet for Thursday the 11th.  That night I noticed he was having trouble eating, so I called Saturday morning and moved his appt. up to Tuesday.  Today is my day-after-Avonex-aching and fatige day.

The weekend was rough; he whined a lot, wanted to be by me all the time, and Sunday night he didn't want to eat his dinner (with his medicine in it) at all.  I'm feeling concerned and depressed.  Fluffy has been my little guy for almost 16 years, and I didn't realize something was wrong until it was really wrong.  I don't know if it's dental; probably, but he won't let me look at that side of his mouth.

I hope it's treatable and I can afford whatever treatment is necessary.  With his other health issues, all we need is one more thing.  If he needs a tooth pulled, that will be another appointment (an expensive one).  I'm just tired and sad.

Send some good thoughts to Fluffy and me, please.

Kathy

[slightlybroken]

I'm hope dear Fluffy will be OKAY. Do keep us posted. I'll keep my fingers crossed that it will be good news for you and Fluffy.

[HVAC]

I am sorry about Fluff and I am sorry for you. I have been on both sides of sick pet both having them and tending them and it is very sad.

Alex

[steph74]

Oh, I hope it's not sarcoma.  Our cat that had cancer had a vaccine associated sarcoma.  Our local vet said they are *very* aggressive cancers and he would not do the operation on her.  (He was afraid if he didn't get it all the cancer would come back and grow rapidly.)  We had to take her to a university vet school.

I know it sounds suspicious and they're checking to make sure, but it could be something else.  When will they have the results?

I hope you get good news, and I hope if it's not good news that you're able to get some more good time with Fluffy.

Stephanie

[LLWB]

I am so sorry to read your news about Fluffy. I know the fear that is in your heart right now. I'm sure you are snuggled up in bed with him by now. He should be over the post anesthesia effects by morning, hopefully he will be feeling better.

I know it's disheartening to spend so much money, and get such potentially bad news. But all of us animal lovers don't measure our pets' value in monetary terms. You will do what is best for Fluffy, because you love him.

My heart is sad for you both
(((hugs)))) & prayers
Maggie

[Udkas]

I hope that it's not the worst outcome and that Fluffy get's better, thinking of you as I know that Fluffy is the world to you, and I can relate to your love for your cat. Sending hugs your way.

Udkas

[Fluffysmom]

Thanks Ren, that was a quick reply and right when I needed the positive thoughts.  He did eat some dry food and I gave him a little water, and he looks a little better.

Kathy