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Good thoughts for Hildie, please.
For once, I'm asking your prayers for one of my kitties.
With the good news of her remission from diabetes, her followup yesterday brought some bad news.
Hildie has been admitted to a veterinary hospital about 70 miles away. Our vet sent us there due to the level of care and available diagnostic equipment.
Miss Hildie's blood work results showed everything normal, except a very high bilirubin level. My vet was thinking blocked bile ducts or stones, recommended the other clinic, that was at 10 this morning. By Noon, I had Hildie there. They did the initial taking of vitals real quick and she was being seen by the specialist by 12:45. They had her in the treatment room for almost 3 hours.
Dr Simmerson went over the results with me. She strongly suspects small cell lymphoma, which is treatable. She also said it was the underlying cause of the "fatty liver" Hildie has due to the weight loss she's had over the last couple of months. This is treatable, too.
I think we caught things fairly early, did not notice the weight loss until after we returned from Vermont a few weeks ago. The folks at the kennel where she stayed said she was eating okay then.
Hildie will be kept for 3 - 4 days in hospital while they do high protein feeding and render cancer treatment, too.
Got our fingers crossed, she will be 13 in September. Dr Simmerson said she will not guarantee results, but is very hopeful that this will work. She's had success in giving kitties several years.
With the good news of her remission from diabetes, her followup yesterday brought some bad news.
Hildie has been admitted to a veterinary hospital about 70 miles away. Our vet sent us there due to the level of care and available diagnostic equipment.
Miss Hildie's blood work results showed everything normal, except a very high bilirubin level. My vet was thinking blocked bile ducts or stones, recommended the other clinic, that was at 10 this morning. By Noon, I had Hildie there. They did the initial taking of vitals real quick and she was being seen by the specialist by 12:45. They had her in the treatment room for almost 3 hours.
Dr Simmerson went over the results with me. She strongly suspects small cell lymphoma, which is treatable. She also said it was the underlying cause of the "fatty liver" Hildie has due to the weight loss she's had over the last couple of months. This is treatable, too.
I think we caught things fairly early, did not notice the weight loss until after we returned from Vermont a few weeks ago. The folks at the kennel where she stayed said she was eating okay then.
Hildie will be kept for 3 - 4 days in hospital while they do high protein feeding and render cancer treatment, too.
Got our fingers crossed, she will be 13 in September. Dr Simmerson said she will not guarantee results, but is very hopeful that this will work. She's had success in giving kitties several years.
WOooooH!!!!!
Red glowing eyes ?????? That would really freak me out! I guess I am just not as evolved as you ZQ. I mean I love the Cheshire cat--it is my avatar on some forums- but weren't they YELLOW?? Red plays out like the Amityville Horror, at least for me.
Good for you girlfriend for being ok with that. LOL! I usually always agree with you way of looking at things, but not red Eyes LOOKING at me.
But you do get it!! Our babies are always near!
Red glowing eyes ?????? That would really freak me out! I guess I am just not as evolved as you ZQ. I mean I love the Cheshire cat--it is my avatar on some forums- but weren't they YELLOW?? Red plays out like the Amityville Horror, at least for me.
Good for you girlfriend for being ok with that. LOL! I usually always agree with you way of looking at things, but not red Eyes LOOKING at me.
But you do get it!! Our babies are always near!
I know for a fact that our lost babies are around us!! I have taken some regular pictures and have had some cat eyes show up in several pics!! They were glowing red-like the Cheshire cat grin, but it was the eyes. It was very comforting.
What a Wonderful Spiritual source! It must bring you a great deal of comfort. A Fetch.... I will have to remember that!
I know what you mean.
Actually, I "see" cats in the house that we are not feeding. I'm sure Teia sees them, too.
In my faith we have a concept of the family having a Fetch, essentially an animal spirit, which is part of the good energy surrounding the home. I've long know that our Fetch is a little clan made up of the beloved kitties who have shared our lives. That clan just got a little bigger.
Actually, I "see" cats in the house that we are not feeding. I'm sure Teia sees them, too.
In my faith we have a concept of the family having a Fetch, essentially an animal spirit, which is part of the good energy surrounding the home. I've long know that our Fetch is a little clan made up of the beloved kitties who have shared our lives. That clan just got a little bigger.
Call me crazy, Pip!!!.....but I am a true believer in our beloved pets never leaving us. Sometimes you will feel a little brush against your arm or leg, or a wisp of air on our face....and you will know one of your beloved pets are there for a visit.
I have lost beloved pets and had another show up with the same habits... How does one explain that, except that their essence is only transferred into another beautiful creature. So be on the lookout for those little "Signs
Hildie and the gang are still all around you. Let's face it they would never want to leave a wonderful loving home like yours, they are still hanging out.
I know , you are wondering if I am in psychiatric care, LOL! No just think with the purity of a childs mind sometimes. Try it ...it will always bring you comfort and peace.
My sincere sympathy,
CML
I have lost beloved pets and had another show up with the same habits... How does one explain that, except that their essence is only transferred into another beautiful creature. So be on the lookout for those little "Signs
Hildie and the gang are still all around you. Let's face it they would never want to leave a wonderful loving home like yours, they are still hanging out.
I know , you are wondering if I am in psychiatric care, LOL! No just think with the purity of a childs mind sometimes. Try it ...it will always bring you comfort and peace.
My sincere sympathy,
CML
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