Re: I'm glad you're sitting down - Spencer - my vet's office called
Nina, I know you like this vet, but that really is awful and I think you should find someone else to bring Spencer to. Can you find an oncologist? They are going to be smarter about chemo options and diagnostics anyway. Michelle In a message dated 9/13/2006 10:05:42 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thanks Tonya. It was nice to re-read my post about Spencer coming home. I'd almost forgotten the terrible time we went through with him going missing. No matter what happens, no matter what I decide, I'll always be grateful that he came back into my life and we've been given this wonderful extra time together.My vet's assistant called a little while ago and told me that my questions wouldn't be answered over the phone. The vet is insisting that I come in to discuss what tests might be run and what the ramifications would be. So that means I have to haul Spencer in there, pay another consultation fee, just to have the info I need to make a decision. I would also have to make the decision right then and there, or have to bring Spencer back again. My mind is in such a fog. I'm not sure I'm capable of making a decision about what to make for dinner, let alone how Spencer will spend the rest of the time he has left. Pray for clarity please!Nina
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Nina,I'm glad Spencer came home. I don't know what he's thinking, but I'm glad he decided he wants to be with you. Maybe he just wanted a little gad about because he knows he's sick. Thinking of you. tNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You people are not going to believe this. Spencer has come home! I can't believe it myself. He sauntered up while I was putting food out for the ferals. For a second, I thought he was an apparition. I had to blink hard, he just seemed to be saying, hi Mom, like it was any other day. He looked so good, so bright and ALIVE! I ushered him inside and he took a big long drink of water. I was thinking of what Leslie said about her friend, I was thinking about miracles. When I came back from making his bed he was sprawled out on his side on the kitchen floor. I guess he must of used up a lot of his limited energy to make it home. His only movement was that rapid breathing. All the other animals were hovering around him, sniffing him, nosing him, I don't think they can believe it either. I've gone through so many emotional contortions since yesterday afternoon. I had finally resolved myself to the fact that he probably wasn't coming back, and here he is. He's resting in the front room on his bed, at least the dogs aren't allowed in there. Last time I looked, there were four cats lying close by, seemingly keeping him company.I don't know if I wrote the group about this... The vet that was on ER duty when I brought Spence in called with the report from the radiologist today. He suspects lymphoma, possibly a mass, possibly an enlarged heart. I asked them, (at the time I didn't think he was coming back), if they would be able to prescribe something that would possibly put him into remission, or at the very least make him more comfortable. She told me that since the lymph node aspirate they attempted hadn't been successful, they would have to do more tests. I'm loath to put him through another horrendous vet visit in his condition. Tomorrow morning I'm going to call an Internist that I've used before, one I trust, and beg her to help me. There must be something I can do without having to put him through another vet visit. I'm so relieved to have him home. Whatever is to be, we'll face it together.Nina
Re: I'm glad you're sitting down - Spencer - my vet's office called
Thanks Tonya. It was nice to re-read my post about Spencer coming home. I'd almost forgotten the terrible time we went through with him going missing. No matter what happens, no matter what I decide, I'll always be grateful that he came back into my life and we've been given this wonderful extra time together. My vet's assistant called a little while ago and told me that my questions wouldn't be answered over the phone. The vet is insisting that I come in to discuss what tests might be run and what the ramifications would be. So that means I have to haul Spencer in there, pay another consultation fee, just to have the info I need to make a decision. I would also have to make the decision right then and there, or have to bring Spencer back again. My mind is in such a fog. I'm not sure I'm capable of making a decision about what to make for dinner, let alone how Spencer will spend the rest of the time he has left. Pray for clarity please! Nina catatonya wrote: Nina, I'm glad Spencer came home. I don't know what he's thinking, but I'm glad he decided he wants to be with you. Maybe he just wanted a little gad about because he knows he's sick. Thinking of you. t */Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED]/* wrote: You people are not going to believe this. Spencer has come home! I can't believe it myself. He sauntered up while I was putting food out for the ferals. For a second, I thought he was an apparition. I had to blink hard, he just seemed to be saying, hi Mom, like it was any other day. He looked so good, so bright and ALIVE! I ushered him inside and he took a big long drink of water. I was thinking of what Leslie said about her friend, I was thinking about miracles. When I came back from making his bed he was sprawled out on his side on the kitchen floor. I guess he must of used up a lot of his limited energy to make it home. His only movement was that rapid breathing. All the other animals were hovering around him, sniffing him, nosing him, I don't think they can believe it either. I've gone through so many emotional contortions since yesterday afternoon. I had finally resolved myself to the fact that he probably wasn't coming back, and here he is. He's resting in the front room on his bed, at least the dogs aren't allowed in there. Last time I looked, there were four cats lying close by, seemingly keeping him company. I don't know if I wrote the group about this... The vet that was on ER duty when I brought Spence in called with the report from the radiologist today. He suspects lymphoma, possibly a mass, possibly an enlarged heart. I asked them, (at the time I didn't think he was coming back), if they would be able to prescribe something that would possibly put him into remission, or at the very least make him more comfortable. She told me that since the lymph node aspirate they attempted hadn't been successful, they would have to do more tests. I'm loath to put him through another horrendous vet visit in his condition. Tomorrow morning I'm going to call an Internist that I've used before, one I trust, and beg her to help me. There must be something I can do without having to put him through another vet visit. I'm so relieved to have him home. Whatever is to be, we'll face it together. Nina
RE: I'm glad you're sitting down - Spencer - my vet's office called
Nina, either I'm reading this wrong, or this is unacceptable. You've been so protective of Spencer's stress level vis a vis the vet, and now you have to bring him in just to *talk* to the vet?? Did the assistant say the vet was going to do any tests or anything, or just talk to you about options, because if he's not, you should march in there WITHOUT Spencer and have your talk. That way you spare Spence the trauma of the visit, you can be a little more objective without him in front of you, and most important, you won't be forced to make any hard decisions and have them acted on immediately, you can go home to Spence and consult him in your own time and have some good time together. Don't let your vet force your hand, this is a hard time and you don't want to be rushed or distracted. Just my $.02. Diane R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Nina Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 9:07 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: I'm glad you're sitting down - Spencer - my vet's office called My vet's assistant called a little while ago and told me that my questions wouldn't be answered over the phone.
Re: I'm glad you're sitting down - Spencer
I am so relieved Spencer is home, you must be at your whits end! I am praying for his recovery and for your continued strength.
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I know how panicked I felt when Dixie Louise Doodle Katt decided to take a walk on the farm all by herself. It is awful to have one disappear. Blessings to you and to Spencer. If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Kiley Dozier-Bosanko [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2006 7:05 PM Subject: Re: I'm glad you're sitting down - Spencer I am so relieved Spencer is home, you must be at your whits end! I am praying for his recovery and for your continued strength.
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WOW Nina I am so glad he came back to you I remember a story like that from years ago about an old indian who thought he was going to die and he went off to a mountain top to be by himself... But time went by and he didn't die and he got hungrier and hungrier and cold and wet and he gave up and came home My vet said that the draining of the chest would have to be done over and over again and that is why he opted to try the dieuetic (???) pills instead... Because Leo was also dehydrated and a moderate fever he told us to just give him enough to ease his breathing... That seemed to make him much more comfortable and I would think your vet could prescribe them without you having to bring him in again... We also had Leo on sub-q and antibiotics at home and syringe feeding and several of his favorite spots that he liked to go to but I had blocked off some others that were too tight to get him out... I had to help him climb up the back of the couch to get to his window sill on his last day but I am sure he enjoyed being free to do it... Tad Nina wrote: You people are not going to believe this. Spencer has come home! I can't believe it myself. He sauntered up while I was putting food out for the ferals. For a second, I thought he was an apparition. I had to blink hard, he just seemed to be saying, hi Mom, like it was any other day. He looked so good, so bright and ALIVE! I ushered him inside and he took a big long drink of water. I was thinking of what Leslie said about her friend, I was thinking about miracles. When I came back from making his bed he was sprawled out on his side on the kitchen floor. I guess he must of used up a lot of his limited energy to make it home. His only movement was that rapid breathing. All the other animals were hovering around him, sniffing him, nosing him, I don't think they can believe it either. I've gone through so many emotional contortions since yesterday afternoon. I had finally resolved myself to the fact that he probably wasn't coming back, and here he is. He's resting in the front room on his bed, at least the dogs aren't allowed in there. Last time I looked, there were four cats lying close by, seemingly keeping him company. I don't know if I wrote the group about this... The vet that was on ER duty when I brought Spence in called with the report from the radiologist today. He suspects lymphoma, possibly a mass, possibly an enlarged heart. I asked them, (at the time I didn't think he was coming back), if they would be able to prescribe something that would possibly put him into remission, or at the very least make him more comfortable. She told me that since the lymph node aspirate they attempted hadn't been successful, they would have to do more tests. I'm loath to put him through another horrendous vet visit in his condition. Tomorrow morning I'm going to call an Internist that I've used before, one I trust, and beg her to help me. There must be something I can do without having to put him through another vet visit. I'm so relieved to have him home. Whatever is to be, we'll face it together. Nina
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Great news Nina!!! Good luck to you and Spencer. SherryNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You people are not going to believe this. Spencer has come home! I can't believe it myself. He sauntered up while I was putting food out for the ferals. For a second, I thought he was an apparition. I had to blink hard, he just seemed to be saying, hi Mom, like it was any other day. He looked so good, so bright and ALIVE! I ushered him inside and he took a big long drink of water. I was thinking of what Leslie said about her friend, I was thinking about miracles. When I came back from making his bed he was sprawled out on his side on the kitchen floor. I guess he must of used up a lot of his limited energy to make it home. His only movement was that rapid breathing. All the other animals were hovering around him, sniffing him, nosing him, I don't think they can believe it either. I've gone through so many emotional contortions since yesterday afternoon. I had finally resolved myself to the fact that he probably wasn't coming back, and here he is. He's resting in the front room on his bed, at least the dogs aren't allowed in there. Last time I looked, there were four cats lying close by, seemingly keeping him company.I don't know if I wrote the group about this... The vet that was on ER duty when I brought Spence in called with the report from the radiologist today. He suspects lymphoma, possibly a mass, possibly an enlarged heart. I asked them, (at the time I didn't think he was coming back), if they would be able to prescribe something that would possibly put him into remission, or at the very least make him more comfortable. She told me that since the lymph node aspirate they attempted hadn't been successful, they would have to do more tests. I'm loath to put him through another horrendous vet visit in his condition. Tomorrow morning I'm going to call an Internist that I've used before, one I trust, and beg her to help me. There must be something I can do without having to put him through another vet visit. I'm so relieved to have him home. Whatever is to be, we'll face it together.Nina Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out.
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Oh Nina - I am so glad Spencer is back! You must be relieved beyond words. I hope so much the intern will know something to help. Please give him a kitty kiss from me. elizabeth In a message dated 9/6/2006 10:11:15 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You people are not going to believe this. Spencer has come home! I can't believe it myself. He sauntered up while I was putting food out for the ferals. For a second, I thought he was an apparition. I had to blink hard, he just seemed to be saying, hi Mom, like it was any other day. He looked so good, so bright and ALIVE! I ushered him inside and he took a big long drink of water. I was thinking of what Leslie said about her friend, I was thinking about miracles. When I came back from making his bed he was sprawled out on his side on the kitchen floor. I guess he must of used up a lot of his limited energy to make it home. His only movement was that rapid breathing. All the other animals were hovering around him, sniffing him, nosing him, I don't think they can believe it either. I've gone through so many emotional contortions since yesterday afternoon. I had finally resolved myself to the fact that he probably wasn't coming back, and here he is. He's resting in the front room on his bed, at least the dogs aren't allowed in there. Last time I looked, there were four cats lying close by, seemingly keeping him company.I don't know if I wrote the group about this... The vet that was on ER duty when I brought Spence in called with the report from the radiologist today. He suspects lymphoma, possibly a mass, possibly an enlarged heart. I asked them, (at the time I didn't think he was coming back), if they would be able to prescribe something that would possibly put him into remission, or at the very least make him more comfortable. She told me that since the lymph node aspirate they attempted hadn't been successful, they would have to do more tests. I'm loath to put him through another horrendous vet visit in his condition. Tomorrow morning I'm going to call an Internist that I've used before, one I trust, and beg her to help me. There must be something I can do without having to put him through another vet visit. I'm so relieved to have him home. Whatever is to be, we'll face it together.Nina
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Nina, I'm so happy Spencer came back to you. Maybe he just had to work some stuff out in his little kitty head. ;-) Diane R. This electronic mail transmission and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged. They should be read or retained only by the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the transmission from your system. In addition, in order to comply with Treasury Circular 230, we are required to inform you that unless we have specifically stated to the contrary in writing, any advice we provide in this email or any attachment concerning federal tax issues or submissions is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid federal tax penalties.
RE: I'm glad you're sitting down - Spencer
Nina, What nice news to wake up to! I'm so glad he's back, and I hope the internest can help. Good luck, Beth
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Nina, I'm so glad he is home! He must have need some "me" time and is now ready to be cuddled and loved again! Maggie -- Original message -- From: Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] You people are not going to believe this. Spencer has come home! I can't believe it myself. He sauntered up while I was putting food out for the ferals. For a second, I thought he was an apparition. I had to blink hard, he just seemed to be saying, hi Mom, like it was any other day. He looked so good, so bright and ALIVE! I ushered him inside and he took a big long drink of water. I was thinking of what Leslie said about her friend, I was thinking about miracles. When I came back from making his bed he was sprawled out on his side on the kitchen floor. I guess he must of used up a lot of his limited energy to make it home. His only movement was that rapid breathing. All the other animals were hovering aro und him, sniffing him, nosing him, I don't think they can believe it either. I've gone through so many emotional contortions since yesterday afternoon. I had finally resolved myself to the fact that he probably wasn't coming back, and here he is. He's resting in the front room on his bed, at least the dogs aren't allowed in there. Last time I looked, there were four cats lying close by, seemingly keeping him company. I don't know if I wrote the group about this... The vet that was on ER duty when I brought Spence in called with the report from the radiologist today. He suspects lymphoma, possibly a mass, possibly an enlarged heart. I asked them, (at the time I didn't think he was coming back), if they would be able to prescribe something that would possibly put him into remission, or at the very least make him more comfortable. She told me that sinc e the lymph node aspirate they attempted hadn't been successful, they would have to do more tests. I'm loath to put him through another horrendous vet visit in his condition. Tomorrow morning I'm going to call an Internist that I've used before, one I trust, and beg her to help me. There must be something I can do without having to put him through another vet visit. I'm so relieved to have him home. Whatever is to be, we'll face it together. Nina
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I'm so very happy for you and Spencer! Yay! This is such good news! On 9/7/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nina, I'm so glad he is home! He must have need some me time and is now ready to be cuddled and loved again! Maggie -- Original message -- From: Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] You people are not going to believe this. Spencer has come home! I can't believe it myself. He sauntered up while I was putting food out for the ferals. For a second, I thought he was an apparition. I had to blink hard, he just seemed to be saying, hi Mom, like it was any other day. He looked so good, so bright and ALIVE! I ushered him inside and he took a big long drink of water. I was thinking of what Leslie said about her friend, I was thinking about miracles. When I came back from making his bed he was sprawled out on his side on the kitchen floor. I guess he must of used up a lot of his limited energy to make it home. His only movement was that rapid breathing. All the other animals were hovering aro und him, sniffing him, nosing him, I don't think they can believe it either. I've gone through so many emotional contortions since yesterday afternoon. I had finally resolved myself to the fact that he probably wasn't coming back, and here he is. He's resting in the front room on his bed, at least the dogs aren't allowed in there. Last time I looked, there were four cats lying close by, seemingly keeping him company. I don't know if I wrote the group about this... The vet that was on ER duty when I brought Spence in called with the report from the radiologist today. He suspects lymphoma, possibly a mass, possibly an enlarged heart. I asked them, (at the time I didn't think he was coming back), if they would be able to prescribe something that would possibly put him into remission, or at the very least make him more comfortable. She told me that sinc e the lymph node aspirate they attempted hadn't been successful, they would have to do more tests. I'm loath to put him through another horrendous vet visit in his condition. Tomorrow morning I'm going to call an Internist that I've used before, one I trust, and beg her to help me. There must be something I can do without having to put him through another vet visit. I'm so relieved to have him home. Whatever is to be, we'll face it together. Nina -- Vist the Austin Siamese Rescue store and save a kitty life!http://www.cafepress.com/austinsiamese http://astore.amazon.com/austinsiamese-20
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Oh Nina, how fantastic! How wonderful to be surprised again and again. Yay fist shaking!!! Leslie
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i am glad spencer came back to his mommygood luck with him kayte
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Nina, Yahoo!! I am so glad Spencer made it back home safe sound. Good luck to both of you for whatever may be down the road. Both of you are in our thoughtssending good kitty vibes to Spencer. ~Dee
I'm glad you're sitting down - Spencer
You people are not going to believe this. Spencer has come home! I can't believe it myself. He sauntered up while I was putting food out for the ferals. For a second, I thought he was an apparition. I had to blink hard, he just seemed to be saying, hi Mom, like it was any other day. He looked so good, so bright and ALIVE! I ushered him inside and he took a big long drink of water. I was thinking of what Leslie said about her friend, I was thinking about miracles. When I came back from making his bed he was sprawled out on his side on the kitchen floor. I guess he must of used up a lot of his limited energy to make it home. His only movement was that rapid breathing. All the other animals were hovering around him, sniffing him, nosing him, I don't think they can believe it either. I've gone through so many emotional contortions since yesterday afternoon. I had finally resolved myself to the fact that he probably wasn't coming back, and here he is. He's resting in the front room on his bed, at least the dogs aren't allowed in there. Last time I looked, there were four cats lying close by, seemingly keeping him company. I don't know if I wrote the group about this... The vet that was on ER duty when I brought Spence in called with the report from the radiologist today. He suspects lymphoma, possibly a mass, possibly an enlarged heart. I asked them, (at the time I didn't think he was coming back), if they would be able to prescribe something that would possibly put him into remission, or at the very least make him more comfortable. She told me that since the lymph node aspirate they attempted hadn't been successful, they would have to do more tests. I'm loath to put him through another horrendous vet visit in his condition. Tomorrow morning I'm going to call an Internist that I've used before, one I trust, and beg her to help me. There must be something I can do without having to put him through another vet visit. I'm so relieved to have him home. Whatever is to be, we'll face it together. Nina
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At 10:10 PM 9/6/2006, you wrote: That makes me so very very happy. I will sleep better tonight, I never said anything before because many people believe that if a cat disappears it is because they have made a decision that they are going to die, What actually makes more sense is that animals in order to protect themselves if they feel they are ill and can become prey to another animal they just go and find a safe hiding place, It is a natural way of protecting themselves,,, So very glad he is home ,, Kelly You people are not going to believe this. Spencer has come home! I can't believe it myself. He sauntered up while I was putting food out for the ferals. For a second, I thought he was an apparition. I had to blink hard, he just seemed to be saying, hi Mom, like it was any other day. He looked so good, so bright and ALIVE! I ushered him inside and he took a big long drink of water. I was thinking of what Leslie said about her friend, I was thinking about miracles. When I came back from making his bed he was sprawled out on his side on the kitchen floor. I guess he must of used up a lot of his limited energy to make it home. His only movement was that rapid breathing. All the other animals were hovering around him, sniffing him, nosing him, I don't think they can believe it either. I've gone through so many emotional contortions since yesterday afternoon. I had finally resolved myself to the fact that he probably wasn't coming back, and here he is. He's resting in the front room on his bed, at least the dogs aren't allowed in there. Last time I looked, there were four cats lying close by, seemingly keeping him company. I don't know if I wrote the group about this... The vet that was on ER duty when I brought Spence in called with the report from the radiologist today. He suspects lymphoma, possibly a mass, possibly an enlarged heart. I asked them, (at the time I didn't think he was coming back), if they would be able to prescribe something that would possibly put him into remission, or at the very least make him more comfortable. She told me that since the lymph node aspirate they attempted hadn't been successful, they would have to do more tests. I'm loath to put him through another horrendous vet visit in his condition. Tomorrow morning I'm going to call an Internist that I've used before, one I trust, and beg her to help me. There must be something I can do without having to put him through another vet visit. I'm so relieved to have him home. Whatever is to be, we'll face it together. Nina -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.0/439 - Release Date: 9/6/2006
