Latest on Misha

[April2]

After spending another $500 on Misha today they think she has Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy for one thing because of how her ECG looked today. She does not have hypothyroidism though.

The bad news is, they aspirated the lump and the vet said she does think it looks cancerous because of the way the cells looked splintered? She says she's not an expert, though and wants a pathologist to look at it so we're sending it off for them to look at it. We should know in a day or so their results. Bottom line, it will probably have to be removed, hopefully without chemotherapy.
She did a chest x-ray to look at her heart and see if there was any cancer spread in her lungs and said that all looked clear, which is good.
This heart disease she thinks she has she explained is a thickening of the heart from the inside so it doesn't always show an enlarged heart. She doesn't know for sure she has this because we'd have to have a cardiologist confirm this with an echocardiogram which would be hundreds more. She is pretty sure this is what's going on though because of the symptoms she's been having (throwing up and weight loss) and the way the ECG looked.
She wants her to start on a medicine for that but they don't carry it so she needs to find a pharmacy that I can go and get this. I forgot what the name of it is.
I'm going to have to do some investigation on what this heart disease is too.

Anyway, I'll let you all know in a day or so what the outcome looks like with the lump and what the pathologist says and I guess we'll take it from there. One day at a time.

[dominosarah]

Ohhhhhh Saphire......I didnt mean to forget you either.  You and Ed are in my prayers too........sara

[zodiacqueen]

OMG....I feel bad now!  I didn't mean to forget anyone!!!  = (  How could I forget poor Saphire????

[Jade59]

Oh, bless you Linda for bring Sapphire up.  I know Ed is devastated.  We can only pray Sapphire not in pain, but I don't think we can say the same for Ed :(

[LindaTX]

All, except for poor Saphire, ed34' cat.  Everyone, say a little prayer for her, and Ed too.

[zodiacqueen]

YAYYYY, all the babies sound like they're doing great!!  I'm glad that Snickers has stopped barfing and seems more calm around Cali.  I'm also glad that Misha is eating well-that means that she'll be healthy and strong for her surgery!!  And, WOW how about Abby????  That boy is amazing and is recovering SOOOOO quick!  I will continue to pray for our special kids on here.  I can honestly say that there is not a day that goes by that I don't think about the kids!  LOL

[Jade59]

April...that's very encouraging to hear.  Misha will be strong for her surgery next Monday! :)  

Sara...what Great news!  Aww...they're getting to be friends.  So happy to hear Snickers is back to his old self!!

[opus88]

oh she sure is continually in my prayers...poor baby, keep strong mommy!

Sarah...great news!

[PrettyKitty1]

April,

I will keep rpaying for Misha. Everything will turn out great. She will do great. Just keep us updated, please.

Sarah.....S is fast!! That is one awesome cat. I'm so glad it's all over!

[April2]

She's been acting great! She's eating fine and even her eye cleared up. No vomiting, nothing. :) Just got to get this lump taken out and then hopefully all will be good after that.

[dominosarah]

Snickers actually walked up to Cali and sniffed her head today!!!  We are making progress here!!  He is starting to really eat again and he hasnt vomited since the day he went to the hospital!!!!!!!  

[Jade59]

Misha has never left my prayers, April.  How's she feeling and acting lately?  

[dominosarah]

PK let us know how Abby is feeling........

April.....Keep us posted on Misha too.......All of our babies are in our prayers.     sara

[April2]

The latest:
Misha is going to have her surgery Monday, December 21st. Please keep her in your prayers!

[zodiacqueen]

Did the vet prescribe something for nausea????  From the research I did on fatty liver, vets usually do give them something for nausea.  Sorry to hear that his stomach feels icky!  = (

[PrettyKitty1]

Well he is nauseous today. Don't think I like that. But other than that he has been sleeping almost the entire day.

[April2]

Thank you, PK! That means a lot to me. :) I pray for you and Abby too. I'm glad Abby is doing so much better! :)

[PrettyKitty1]

April,

I am praying for you and your family dear. I am! And I will not stop praying for you and your family. Please know that!

[Maddie6]

Hi,
You've gotten a lot of feedback about another Vet for the surgery.  If you have that gut feeling of not trusting your regular Vet, I know there are Vets specialized in surgery.It's mdore difficult in a rural area to find these vets.  If you type in Surgical Vets, + your city, you may be able to find one close to where you live and just get a second opinion.  Or possibly the Cardiologist can give you a referral.  He's specialized in Cardiology, so I bet he knows of a good surgical vet for Misha.  These Specialists have more training than the regular Vet.  Maybe a little more pricey, but you will know you are getting the best.  I know the money issue is a bummer.  Check to see if they have Care Credit, as PrettyKitty mentioned.

[April2]

Yeah, maybe I should have just hand carried over stuff but when I called them (my vet clinic) they said that the specialist had already called them and requested them to fax over her records so I just left it up to them.

Sarah, sweet Sarah, prayers mean more to me than money and I could use all the prayers I can get right now with all that's going on in my life! I'll take it. Worth more than a million bucks to me. :)

[dominosarah]

I am so happy to hear the news about Misha!!  We are 3 for 3 now!!!  Jade you have a great idea but given the fact i am flat broke all i can do is send my prayers to all of  you and your babies.......sara

[zodiacqueen]

WOW, April....they sound obnoxiously disorganized by not having everything faxed over before her appointment.  That would have p'd me off enough to never go back.  That is just above and beyond poor service.  Please, ask around for some good, organized vets.  I wouldn't even trust them w/ a spay.

[April2]

I just heard not long ago that a lot of new vets start out in this chain of clinics. Not sure I like that but I know new vets have to start somewhere.

[April2]

It's a national chain.

[April2]

It's the type of vet clinic, I guess.