bluekarin Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 (edited) Oliver, our 8 year old ginger tom is really not himself. He has lost a lot of weight in the past two weeks. We are taking him to the vets later today, but I am just so worried about him. He is sleeping quite a bit and just generally being lethargic and not himself. He will purr, but not at his usual loud volume. He is trying to eat, particularly loves wet food which is like crack for cats (they usually have Iams dry biscuits). I don't think it is a cold or flu as he isn't sneezing, and I don't think he's eaten anything as he hasn't been sick. I just hope it's not something like leukaemia or kidney problems, which I have a horrible feeling it might be. If it is something like leukaemia, then I will feel so guilty, as we've not had their vaccinations for the past couple of years, just due to lack of money really. Anyway, hubby will take him later. I won't go as even just thinking about it sets me off. I will just hope for good news Edited January 5, 2011 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Thinking about you and Ollie, let us know who he gets on, horrid, just horrid when they are ill, isn't it? Sending hugs to you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. I hope its nothing too serious. My 12 year old cat became ill recently and lost weight, she was also lethargic but its turned out to be thyroid disease and she has tablets now and appears to be fine. She's still not quite as big as she was before but that's probably not a bad thing. So it might not be totally awful news for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Let us know how he gets on, and don't beat yourself up about the vaccinations - there's a huge debate as to whether they are really effective or not on an annual basis. Hope it turns out to be something straightforward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Thinking of you and keeping my fingers crossed for good news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lydia Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Fingers crossed. I remember taking my then 10 year old cat to the vet and being terribly worried. Hope all goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted December 13, 2010 Author Share Posted December 13, 2010 Thank you all for your kind words. Unfortunately it's not good news. He has a stomach tumour, which the vet could feel clearly He's had some steroids and if he's okay on this dose, he'll have another one on Friday which will last a month. We could put him through all the tests and ops, but we feel it's unkind to him. We will keep him as happy and comfortable as possible and then, when the time comes next year, we'll do the kind thing. We are all so heartbroken by the news. I knew it would be bad. The kids didn't take it in at first, thinking the injection would solve everything, but we had to point out that it's terminal. Too, too sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 oh no lots of love from us and piperkit xxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Oh no, I'm so sorry . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Oh dear, that is really sad. I am sorry that it wasn't better news for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I'm so sorry to hear your news but hopefully you can enjoy your last few weeks with him and thoroughly spoil him. Thinking of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 so sorry. Thinking of you x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvia the Poland Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 So very sorry to hear this sad news especially at this time of year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Oh Im so very sorry, how sad At least he will be loved and at home for christmas. My heart goes out to you and your family. Gentle hugs to Ollie and great big ones to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mags Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 oh I am so sorry we spoiled Jess for the last 6 weeks we had her and i know it helped to talk to our childen about it it helped prepare our youngest (9)for losing her mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 So sorry to hear your news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 That is so sad. With steroids he could still have a decent quality of life for some time yet. I feel for you - it is a hard thing to have to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I'm so, so sorry to hear your sad news . words don't help to stop it hurting, but I just know you are going to make his golden age as comfy as it can be............huge hugs xxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Oh gosh I'm so so sorry to hear about poor Ollie. At least you can make his final months as comfortable and happy as possible for him. Sending you lots of hugs from me and my boys xxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gertie Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Really sorry to hear about Ollie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Oh poor little ollie, it's so sad. It's no help but at least you will have time to give him loads of snuggles, for what it's worth, I think you're right not to put him through all the tests etc, just enjoy the time you have with him. Lots of love and hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Seagazer Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Oh I'm so sorry, really not the news you wanted to hear. As others have said, at least you have some time to prepare your children and yourself. Give him a hug from us all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lydia Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Really very sorry it couldn't be better news for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 very sad news, but at least you can spoil him to bits while he is still a happy cat. hope you can help the kids feel better too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
