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« Reply #30 on: October 05, 2007, 03:46:28 AM » |
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Peg and Gizmo,
Lots of kitty kisses to you both from Spot, Rocky, Tony, Cleo, Buster and Stubby.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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« Reply #31 on: October 05, 2007, 10:53:12 AM » |
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((((((Peg)))))) ((((((((((((Gizmo)))))))
That's so sad I wish they could offer you something concrete, I'm so very sorry for you and Gizmo. Can your regular vet give something for pain? Or can't they because of the heart issue?
What a wonderful kitty Gizmo must be to take all those tests. He must be a real angel.
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« Reply #32 on: October 06, 2007, 11:02:32 PM » |
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Thursday October 4 was the Feast of Saint Francis of Assissi, the patron saint of animals. Gizmo definitely felt all of the energy and prayers coming from you. At one point during the day I got hit with it too!! It was the most amazing feeling. The power of prayer and good strong energy. Thank you all!!!
I don't understand why there are horrible illnesses bestowed on those with 4 legs and tails.
They just don't deserve this.
I started Gizmo on the pred Thursday night and I don't think it will do anything at all. I know he's only been on it a short time, but I honestly don't think there will be much time left. He still has a wonderful appetite, but to me he looks emaciated. The muscles in his left rear leg have atrophied so badly in less than 2 days, you can barely see the toes and he can no longer separate them.
My husband keeps saying how good he looks, probably trying to help me keep up my hopes. I am really starting to lose hope. I have found a few case studies, this is so rare in cats, and the outcome for those cats in a very short time was euthanasia. All of Gizmo's blood numbers and all of the results from the other tests are all really crappy.
I love him so much, but I don't want him to suffer. I need to keep him as comfortable as possible, if I can, until October 22, when his regular vet comes back from continuing education courses. If it gets any worse before then, I'll try to find someone to help ease his pain. I love him so, he as been at my side, much like a faithful dog and I don't want to let him down. I can't see anymore through my tears.
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« Reply #33 on: October 06, 2007, 11:36:41 PM » |
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Peg I am so sorry that the news about Gizmo isn't better. I'm keeping you both in my heartfelt thoughts and prayers. Gizmo is well loved and I know he's aware of that.
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« Reply #34 on: October 07, 2007, 01:12:09 AM » |
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Keeping both you and Gizmo in my prayers. I'm so sad that you both have to go through this painful experience.
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« Reply #36 on: October 07, 2007, 07:06:47 AM » |
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Peg- Keeping the good thoughts and prayers coming your way.Hopefully you will have more time together.Gizmo will let you know when its time.
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« Reply #37 on: October 07, 2007, 09:00:11 AM » |
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Peg, Sending you more prayers and wishes for both you and Gizmo. From what JustMe posted, it seems like chemo is a good treatment for this disease. I just want you to know that I've gone through chemo with one of my cats, and it's totally different from chemo in people. There are very few if any side affects in cats as there are in people. You would never know my cat was on the chemo and she had no side affects at all. In case you want to consider chemo, it didn't affect her appetitite, her energy, no hair loss, no sores, etc. Take care and we're all here for you.
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« Reply #38 on: October 07, 2007, 09:02:04 AM » |
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Peg, dear:
Use your tears, our prayers for Gizmo and you, and follow
your heart. No one can ask more of you.
Love, hugs, and prayers,
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« Reply #39 on: October 07, 2007, 11:02:08 PM » |
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Prayers for you and Gizmo, Peg. I'm hoping that if you use the meds that Gizmo will have a very positive response.
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« Reply #40 on: October 08, 2007, 08:56:54 PM » |
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Peg, you and Gizmo are still in my thoughts. I can't give you advice, only my hopes that you both can find some peace.
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« Reply #41 on: October 09, 2007, 11:39:22 AM » |
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Gizmo is having a wonderful day today
The power of prayer and good strong vibes from all of you
Plus maybe later on I'll divulge what other little things I have added besides the prednisone to his regimine.
Thank you Just Me for those links
Hugs and Purrs,
Peg and Gizmo
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« Reply #42 on: October 09, 2007, 11:45:51 AM » |
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So happy for your good day today, Peg and Gizmo. The love between the two of you is beautiful.
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« Reply #43 on: October 09, 2007, 12:07:08 PM » |
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Glad to hear Gizmo is having a good day. Yippee  |
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« Reply #44 on: October 09, 2007, 12:10:17 PM » |
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Peg and Gizmo, Our thoughts and prayers to you. I wish there was something we all could do to make this easier for you. That is the trouble with "internet friends" we're not physically close, just emotionally. Hugs to you from all of us (one with cancer too)  Carol and Harry(fighting evil cancer), Lucy. Jessica and Smudge |
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