Yes the doctor talked about hydrating Mylo but would not help all the other
ailments. Sadly, Mylo is too far gone at this point. I've gone over every
angle on how I can help Mylo become healthy. Looking at him is difficult as
I keep thinking that tomorrow at this time he will not be beside me.
From: "MacKenzie, Kerry N." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: [email protected]
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Chris and Mylo
Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2007 09:02:43 -0600
I'm so very sorry to hear the diagnosis for Mylo. (I'm glad you had an
understanding, nice, educated doctor---astonishingly that is not always
the case----it helps a LOT, when you and your beloved kitty are going
through a traumatic time). Did the doctor talk about giving Mylo
sub-cutaneous fluids (aka sub-Qs) for his dehydration? If you don't know
about giving sub-Qs, it's something that is easily learned and that you
would be able to do for him yourself at home to keep him hydrated and
comfortable at least in that respect. (When I did it every other day for
my foster Pookie, it actually bonded us more.) My housecall vet offered
to show me, and sold me a bag of fluid and needles to start me off, and
I imagine most vets would be willing to do the same (or have one of
their staff show you). Many people on the list are able to give sub-Qs.
The fluids and needles can be bought online at competitive prices.
love and hugs to you and Mylo,
Kerry M
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of elizabeth
trent
Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2007 10:11 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Chris and Mylo
Oh Chris...this is so hard. I am so sorry the prognosis was not better.
You can let him know that you love him and comfort him. I know it is so
hard to talk about - but there comes a time when the kindest gift you
can give is freedom from pain and suffering. You will know if that time
comes. Every day is so precious. My heart is with you.
elizabeth
On 1/28/07, Chris Ramzy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Mylo went to the specialist yesterday. The doctor was very nice
and seemed
very educated on FeLV. He said that Mylo's kidney's are very
inflamed, and
that he believe's that Mylo has lymphoma and possibly liver
disease. This
diagnosis didn't surprise me as I know lymphoma can accompany
FeLV. Mylo is
dehydrated even though I give him water throughout the day. He's
just not
drinking enough on his own. So the vet said Mylo would have to
be
hospitalized, have a blood transfusion, be put on meds and have
chemotherapy. He said that even if I did all those things, Mylo
would most
likely only have 4 to 5 months to live. I am glad I went to the
appointment
because I wanted a specialist's opinion even though I know how
bad off Mylo
is. Mylo has hardly eaten the last couple of days. His energy is
still very
low, and the sick meow sound that he makes once and a while is
very painful
to hear. Mylo's quality of life has deteriorated within the last
month and I
don't want to put him through any more stress than he's already
gone
through. I tried my best to find a way to help him get better
but I have to
accept that there is nothing more I can do to help him become
healthy again.
That is a difficult thing.
>From: Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: [email protected]
>To: [email protected]
>Subject: Chris and Mylo
>Date: Sat, 27 Jan 2007 22:57:39 -0800
>
>Hi Chris,
>I've been thinking about you guys. What happened at the
Internist today?
>I hope no news is good news. Please update us when you can.
>Nina
>
>
>Chris Ramzy wrote:
>>Thank you Elizabeth. Will give an update after the appointment
on
>>Saturday. I can't wait and I hope to get some help for Mylo.
>
>
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