Luke Update

[FeLVMomOfSeven]

Hey guys.  Luke had a really rough night last night.  I think the stress of the past few days finally caught up to him.  He's still eating like a horse - had a whole can of a/d for breakfast yesterday and an ENTIRE perdue chicken breast last night for dinner.  He was just eating and sleeping at first last night, but as it got later I was completely terrified.  He was obviously uncomfortable, and was making throaty noises, almost like humming when he took a breath.  I spent hours holding him, telling him how much I love him, and stroking his soft fur.  He kept wanting to extend his body along the floor, getting up and walking a foot, then lying back down again.  I looked into his eyes and told him if he couldn't fight anymore it was okay, I love him and he could go...  But he wanted to fight, and this morning was attac! king my hands when I moved my hand away from petting him to scratch my nose (he does that normally, so that was a good sign).  He has been sleeping most of the day so far, ate a good breakfast, and followed me into the kitchen and around the house.  Right now he is seemingly hiding for a nap, but he's made it clear that he does not want to give up yet...  I, personally, still suspect IBD, then FIP, then lymphoma...  I just wish there was something I could do to make him more comfortable.  I have joined the FIP list at yahoogroups.  I didn't want to even consider it, but at this point, I can't afford not to  :-(

Genie & Luke
& the crew