Please send healing thoughts to one of my cats - Page 15

Lexy · 07-09-17, 04:03 PM

Just saw this thread, Sherry. I was upset reading from the beginning but feel much better now.

I choose HOPE. You have more time with Bonkers and that's a very good thing.

sherry7899 · 07-10-17, 12:06 PM

Our little guy is back home from the vet. We thought he would sprint up the stairs, but he has been staying on the main level of the house, using the scratching post and eating and just exploring. His little sister Mila greeted him with kisses, and our cat Huck hissed at him and ran away-just what we expected.

The vet thinks the cancer could be from an injection. She said this only happens in cats, not dogs, and it is fairly rare (sigh...). She feels that there really isn't a reason to put him through more surgery. She said it didn't look like the cancer spread, but only more surgery would let us know for sure. We are not going to do that. She also said cancer treatment for cats generally does not have a good outcome. For some reason it is more successful for dogs.

We are going to hope he will have more time with us and enjoy every minute of it.

Thanks for all the love, support and encouragement. I really appreciate it.

donnamp · 07-10-17, 01:17 PM

I'm glad he is reunited w/ his friends! I hope that you have many happy years with him. I agree that it isn't worth putting him through more surgery. I hope they got it all and everything turns out fine.

Donna

treytop · 07-10-17, 02:21 PM

Glad that Bonkers is home! That's a big and positive step for all of you.

My understanding is that some kinds of cancer in cats can be treated fairly successfully, or that there can be palliative care that gives you more time. I'm sure you've discussed all of this with your vet. I'm glad you've got some more time with Bonkers, and hope it will be a lot more!

Christie

sherry7899 · 07-10-17, 02:30 PM

Thanks Donna and Christine.

Christine-the vet said she did not think we should put Bonkers through treatment. She said it would be very hard on him and not extend his life very much.

Sherry

Dorothy J · 07-10-17, 03:46 PM

So glad Bonkers is home! Sounds like normal cat behavior to me...

Laura S. · 07-10-17, 06:44 PM

I'm glad Bonkers is home and able to get back to normal. I hope he purrs everyone into a state of bliss this week. Enjoy having your baby home.

mtnmom · 07-10-17, 10:52 PM

(((HUGS))) to Bonkers.

From Shadow, Kahlua, and me.

Cybersparkle · 07-11-17, 03:30 AM

So glad Bonkers is home with his family & loved ones!

I hope you all will have many more years together, he knows you all love him (& we on VF do too!) & feels that in his heart.

Bless you all, hugs & gentle ear rubs to Bonkers kitty! <3

JulieIL · 07-11-17, 09:46 PM

Sending healing thoughts to Bonkers- glad he's home. <<hugs>>

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07-09-17, 04:03 PM
Lexy VF Supporter Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Amelia Island FL	Just saw this thread, Sherry. I was upset reading from the beginning but feel much better now. I choose HOPE. You have more time with Bonkers and that's a very good thing. __________________ Lexy It is better to travel well than to arrive - Buddhist proverb Train because you love your body, not because you hate your body. (Girls Gone Strong)

07-10-17, 12:06 PM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	Our little guy is back home from the vet. We thought he would sprint up the stairs, but he has been staying on the main level of the house, using the scratching post and eating and just exploring. His little sister Mila greeted him with kisses, and our cat Huck hissed at him and ran away-just what we expected. The vet thinks the cancer could be from an injection. She said this only happens in cats, not dogs, and it is fairly rare (sigh...). She feels that there really isn't a reason to put him through more surgery. She said it didn't look like the cancer spread, but only more surgery would let us know for sure. We are not going to do that. She also said cancer treatment for cats generally does not have a good outcome. For some reason it is more successful for dogs. We are going to hope he will have more time with us and enjoy every minute of it. Thanks for all the love, support and encouragement. I really appreciate it. __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

07-10-17, 01:17 PM
donnamp Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maryland, USA	I'm glad he is reunited w/ his friends! I hope that you have many happy years with him. I agree that it isn't worth putting him through more surgery. I hope they got it all and everything turns out fine. Donna

07-10-17, 02:21 PM
treytop VF Supporter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Vermont	Glad that Bonkers is home! That's a big and positive step for all of you. My understanding is that some kinds of cancer in cats can be treated fairly successfully, or that there can be palliative care that gives you more time. I'm sure you've discussed all of this with your vet. I'm glad you've got some more time with Bonkers, and hope it will be a lot more! Christie __________________ treytop Trey Lawrence Elfstan, 2002-2016

07-10-17, 02:30 PM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	Thanks Donna and Christine. Christine-the vet said she did not think we should put Bonkers through treatment. She said it would be very hard on him and not extend his life very much. Sherry __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

07-10-17, 03:46 PM
Dorothy J VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Florida	So glad Bonkers is home! Sounds like normal cat behavior to me... __________________ - Dorothy "You want to go into life feeling great, feeling strong, and as you get older, feeling even stronger!" Gin Miller

07-10-17, 06:44 PM
Laura S. VF Supporter Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC	I'm glad Bonkers is home and able to get back to normal. I hope he purrs everyone into a state of bliss this week. Enjoy having your baby home. __________________ Laura Laura's Workout Mantras: Something is better than nothing The best workout is the one you will DO

07-10-17, 10:52 PM
mtnmom Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Santa Cruz Mtns, CA	(((HUGS))) to Bonkers. From Shadow, Kahlua, and me. __________________ ~~Diane~~

07-11-17, 03:30 AM
Cybersparkle Join Date: Oct 2009	So glad Bonkers is home with his family & loved ones! I hope you all will have many more years together, he knows you all love him (& we on VF do too!) & feels that in his heart. Bless you all, hugs & gentle ear rubs to Bonkers kitty! <3 __________________ Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine! ~Anthony J. D'Angelo, The College Blue Book You can't stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf! ~Jon Kabat-Zinn

07-11-17, 09:46 PM
JulieIL Join Date: Mar 2011	Sending healing thoughts to Bonkers- glad he's home. <<hugs>>