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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.
RIP, Hidie
RIP little sweetie. Love Rhea, Stardust and Zelda
I'm so sorry to hear this news. I was really hoping Ms Hildie would pull through. I know how hard you tried to help her get better. I'm so sorry for your loss.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Our hearts are breaking for you and Anita.
Hugs
ZQ
Hugs
ZQ
RIP little girl, you were well loved and will be deeply missed...♥
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Now I'm really crying. It never seems 'final' until the actual words are written. Again, Pip, I am so very sorry for your loss. (((Hugs)))
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