Re: [Felvtalk] Dexter

[Maureen Olvey]

I think talking with a feline cancer group will be helpful.  I couldn't tell 
you because I don't know a lot about lymphosarcoma.  I'm sure the vets are 
telling you to let him go but you have to make the call and don't do it until 
you're sure so you won't regret it and wonder later on.  I guess it depends on 
the success rate of doing chemo on lymphosarcoma at this stage.  Maybe you 
should try to consult with a vet oncologist immediately about his chances.  If 
the chemo could give him several more months is it worth it?  If the chemo 
could give him another year is it worth it?  Chemo can be rough but I'm in a 
dog cancer group and usually after a few days of being sick after the chemo 
treatments the dogs are okay until the next round.  I'm not sure how it affects 
cats though.  My dog was diagnosed a couple months ago with bone cancer and 
chemo wasn't an option but radiation was an option for just a few extra months 
with him.  I asked myself those questions about how long would it give him and 
would the pain he would endure be worth it.  It's different for me because my 
dog is old so I had to take that into consideration.  Seems like I read in one 
of the e-mails that Dexter isn't that old.  Anyway, I had a little time because 
my dog wasn't in pain so I talked with two different oncologist and they both 
said the same thing.  Talking with an specialist made me feel better about my 
decision.One thing I have learned from the dog bone cancer group I'm in is that 
there are no wrong decisions.  You do what you think is right for Dexter.  You 
know Dexter better than any vet so it's your call and it won't be a wrong 
decision.Maureen

“I am not interested to know whether vivisection produces results that are 
profitable to the human race or doesn’t….the pain which it inflicts upon 
unconsenting animals is the basis of my enmity toward it, and it is to me 
sufficient justification of the enmity without looking further.” – Mark Twain

> From: skastel...@cicresearch.com
> To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
> Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2011 21:55:58 -0700
> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Dexter
> 
> Ben, my husband and I are praying that the best decision for Dex will become 
> obvious to you, whatever that is.  The most difficult decision is deciding 
> that his quality of life...tubes, pills, anything out of the ordinary on a 
> morre than temporary basis, would serve only those who will be left behind.  
> God bless you and your family as you wrestle with this difficult decision.  
> Dexterwe love you.  Please..let your beloved Daddy look in your eyes and 
> tell him what you need.  Sara
> 
> 
> 
> --Original Mail--
> From: "Ben Williams" 
> To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" 
> Sent: Mon, 4 Jul 2011 21:25:37 -0500
> Subject: [Felvtalk] Dexter
> 
> We are having a hard time making a very tough decision for Dexter. In the 
> past three days, Dex has suffered facial and paw swelling and has started 
> having difficulty breathing. Today has been bad and he is now receiving 
> oxygen at the Dallas emergency vet clinic. X-rays show that he has lymph node 
> involvement in every area and his liver and spleen are enlarged and have move 
> out of the proper body cavity. This puts him in, I think, stage 4 of 
> lymphosarcoma. He is whimpering and obviously in pain. We don't want to give 
> up and we are willing to do chemo for him. We want to do what's best for 
> Dexter, but it is so hard to make that final decision. Is it time for his 
> suffering to be over? Does he have a chance? 
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Re: [Felvtalk] Ittle Bitty- Update

[Sally Davis]

I Think he will get good use back of the hind legs. I was unemployed for a
while and still playing catch up.

Sally

On Mon, Jul 4, 2011 at 3:53 PM, Cougar Clan  wrote:

> Yesss.my holistic vet does both and some other things.
>  Wish you were near Louisville KY.
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Re: [Felvtalk] Dexter

[Sara Kasteleyn]

Ben, my husband and I are praying that the best decision for Dex will become 
obvious to you, whatever that is.  The most difficult decision is deciding that 
his quality of life...tubes, pills, anything out of the ordinary on a morre 
than temporary basis, would serve only those who will be left behind.  God 
bless you and your family as you wrestle with this difficult decision.  
Dexterwe love you.  Please..let your beloved Daddy look in your eyes and 
tell him what you need.  Sara



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To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" 
Sent: Mon, 4 Jul 2011 21:25:37 -0500
Subject: [Felvtalk] Dexter

We are having a hard time making a very tough decision for Dexter. In the past 
three days, Dex has suffered facial and paw swelling and has started having 
difficulty breathing. Today has been bad and he is now receiving oxygen at the 
Dallas emergency vet clinic. X-rays show that he has lymph node involvement in 
every area and his liver and spleen are enlarged and have move out of the 
proper body cavity. This puts him in, I think, stage 4 of lymphosarcoma. He is 
whimpering and obviously in pain. We don't want to give up and we are willing 
to do chemo for him. We want to do what's best for Dexter, but it is so hard to 
make that final decision. Is it time for his suffering to be over? Does he have 
a chance? 
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Re: [Felvtalk] Dexter

[Lynda Wilson]

That's a very difficult decision. Only you can make it. Just keep in mind 
his quality of life and ask the vet about his chances. Factor in his age as 
well.  I'm glad though that you have an open mind and lots of hope.  You 
will make the right decision.


I'll be thinking of him and hoping for the best!

Good luck to you and Dexter!!
Lynda
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From: "Ben Williams" 

To: 
Sent: Monday, July 04, 2011 9:25 PM
Subject: [Felvtalk] Dexter


We are having a hard time making a very tough decision for Dexter.  In the 
past three days, Dex has suffered facial and paw swelling and has started 
having difficulty breathing.  Today has been bad and he is now receiving 
oxygen at the Dallas emergency vet clinic.  X-rays show that he has lymph 
node involvement in every area and his liver and spleen are enlarged and 
have move out of the proper body cavity. This puts him in, I think, stage 
4 of lymphosarcoma. He is whimpering and obviously in pain.  We don't want 
to give up and we are willing to do chemo for him. We want to do what's 
best for Dexter, but it is so hard to make that final decision.  Is it 
time for his suffering to be over? Does he have a chance?

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Re: [Felvtalk] Dexter

[Heather]

I would suggest also posting to the Feline Cancer group, I am so sorry and hope 
you can determine what is best for Dexter. I will be thinking of him. 

Heather in Tampa

Scent from my wireless handheld litterbox =^..^=

On Jul 4, 2011, at 10:25 PM, Ben Williams  wrote:

> We are having a hard time making a very tough decision for Dexter.  In the 
> past three days, Dex has suffered facial and paw swelling and has started 
> having difficulty breathing.  Today has been bad and he is now receiving 
> oxygen at the Dallas emergency vet clinic.  X-rays show that he has lymph 
> node involvement in every area and his liver and spleen are enlarged and have 
> move out of the proper body cavity. This puts him in, I think, stage 4 of 
> lymphosarcoma. He is whimpering and obviously in pain.  We don't want to give 
> up and we are willing to do chemo for him. We want to do what's best for 
> Dexter, but it is so hard to make that final decision.  Is it time for his 
> suffering to be over? Does he have a chance?  
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[Felvtalk] Dexter

[Ben Williams]

We are having a hard time making a very tough decision for Dexter.  In the past 
three days, Dex has suffered facial and paw swelling and has started having 
difficulty breathing.  Today has been bad and he is now receiving oxygen at the 
Dallas emergency vet clinic.  X-rays show that he has lymph node involvement in 
every area and his liver and spleen are enlarged and have move out of the 
proper body cavity. This puts him in, I think, stage 4 of lymphosarcoma. He is 
whimpering and obviously in pain.  We don't want to give up and we are willing 
to do chemo for him. We want to do what's best for Dexter, but it is so hard to 
make that final decision.  Is it time for his suffering to be over? Does he 
have a chance?  
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Re: [Felvtalk] Ittle Bitty- Update

[Cougar Clan]

Yesss.my holistic vet does both and some other  
things.  Wish you were near Louisville KY.

On Jul 4, 2011, at 2:51 PM, Natalie wrote:


Or acupuncture!

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[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MaiMaiPG
Sent: Monday, July 04, 2011 2:41 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Ittle Bitty- Update

Consider talking to a holistic vet re the legs.
On Jul 4, 2011, at 10:58 AM, Sara Kasteleyn wrote:


Great news Sally.  Will continue to send loving healing thoughts
your way.  Sara


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To: 
Sent: Sun, 3 Jul 2011 21:15:03 -0400
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Ittle Bitty- Update

Thanks everyone prayers are working. Most likely scenario is Ittle
Bitty
threw a clot and it went to his brain causing the stroke. He is very
lucky
to have survived. He continues to inprove and is even using his back
legs
some.

Thanks

Sally

On Fri, Jul 1, 2011 at 9:00 AM, Lynda Wilson
wrote:


I have not stopped praying for him. I know you are doing the best
you can
for him!

Take Care!
Lynda
- Original Message - From: "Sally Davis"  


To: "FeLV Talk" 
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2011 12:59 PM

Subject: [Felvtalk] Ittle Bitty- Update


I have to go to work now. He is doing better now went back to vet
think

end.. butall the sudden he had better movement so got fluids , AD
and app
stimulant. I will up date tmrrow I work 3-12am.

Keep the prayers going

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Re: [Felvtalk] Ittle Bitty- Update

[Natalie]

Or acupuncture!

-Original Message-
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Sent: Monday, July 04, 2011 2:41 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Ittle Bitty- Update

Consider talking to a holistic vet re the legs.
On Jul 4, 2011, at 10:58 AM, Sara Kasteleyn wrote:

> Great news Sally.  Will continue to send loving healing thoughts  
> your way.  Sara
>
>
> --Original Mail--
> From: "Sally Davis" 
> To: 
> Sent: Sun, 3 Jul 2011 21:15:03 -0400
> Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Ittle Bitty- Update
>
> Thanks everyone prayers are working. Most likely scenario is Ittle  
> Bitty
> threw a clot and it went to his brain causing the stroke. He is very  
> lucky
> to have survived. He continues to inprove and is even using his back  
> legs
> some.
>
> Thanks
>
> Sally
>
> On Fri, Jul 1, 2011 at 9:00 AM, Lynda Wilson  
> wrote:
>
>> I have not stopped praying for him. I know you are doing the best  
>> you can
>> for him!
>>
>> Take Care!
>> Lynda
>> - Original Message - From: "Sally Davis" 
>> To: "FeLV Talk" 
>> Sent: Monday, June 27, 2011 12:59 PM
>>
>> Subject: [Felvtalk] Ittle Bitty- Update
>>
>>
>> I have to go to work now. He is doing better now went back to vet  
>> think
>>> end.. butall the sudden he had better movement so got fluids , AD  
>>> and app
>>> stimulant. I will up date tmrrow I work 3-12am.
>>>
>>> Keep the prayers going
>>>
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Re: [Felvtalk] Ittle Bitty- Update

[MaiMaiPG]

Consider talking to a holistic vet re the legs.
On Jul 4, 2011, at 10:58 AM, Sara Kasteleyn wrote:

Great news Sally.  Will continue to send loving healing thoughts  
your way.  Sara



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From: "Sally Davis" 
To: 
Sent: Sun, 3 Jul 2011 21:15:03 -0400
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Ittle Bitty- Update

Thanks everyone prayers are working. Most likely scenario is Ittle  
Bitty
threw a clot and it went to his brain causing the stroke. He is very  
lucky
to have survived. He continues to inprove and is even using his back  
legs

some.

Thanks

Sally

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wrote:


I have not stopped praying for him. I know you are doing the best  
you can

for him!

Take Care!
Lynda
- Original Message - From: "Sally Davis" 
To: "FeLV Talk" 
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2011 12:59 PM

Subject: [Felvtalk] Ittle Bitty- Update


I have to go to work now. He is doing better now went back to vet  
think
end.. butall the sudden he had better movement so got fluids , AD  
and app

stimulant. I will up date tmrrow I work 3-12am.

Keep the prayers going

Thanks

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Re: [Felvtalk] Ittle Bitty- Update

[Sara Kasteleyn]

Great news Sally.  Will continue to send loving healing thoughts your way.  Sara


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To: 
Sent: Sun, 3 Jul 2011 21:15:03 -0400
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Ittle Bitty- Update

Thanks everyone prayers are working. Most likely scenario is Ittle Bitty
threw a clot and it went to his brain causing the stroke. He is very lucky
to have survived. He continues to inprove and is even using his back legs
some.

Thanks

Sally

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> I have not stopped praying for him. I know you are doing the best you can
> for him!
>
> Take Care!
> Lynda
> - Original Message - From: "Sally Davis" 
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> Subject: [Felvtalk] Ittle Bitty- Update
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> I have to go to work now. He is doing better now went back to vet think
>> end.. butall the sudden he had better movement so got fluids , AD and app
>> stimulant. I will up date tmrrow I work 3-12am.
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Re: [Felvtalk] Ittle Bitty- Update

[Sally Davis]

Thank you Natalie.

Sally

On Mon, Jul 4, 2011 at 9:16 AM, Natalie  wrote:

> I hope little Bitty continues to improve!
> All our kitties send their best healing vibes!
> Natalie & =^..^= =^..^= =^..^=
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>
>  Thanks everyone prayers are working. Most likely scenario is Ittle Bitty
> threw a clot and it went to his brain causing the stroke. He is very lucky
> to have survived. He continues to inprove and is even using his back legs
> some.
>
> Thanks
>
> Sally
>
> On Fri, Jul 1, 2011 at 9:00 AM, Lynda Wilson
> wrote:
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> > I have not stopped praying for him. I know you are doing the best you can
> > for him!
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> > Take Care!
> > Lynda
> > - Original Message - From: "Sally Davis" 
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Re: [Felvtalk] Ittle Bitty- Update

[Natalie]

I hope little Bitty continues to improve!
All our kitties send their best healing vibes!
Natalie & =^..^= =^..^= =^..^=

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Thanks everyone prayers are working. Most likely scenario is Ittle Bitty
threw a clot and it went to his brain causing the stroke. He is very lucky
to have survived. He continues to inprove and is even using his back legs
some.

Thanks

Sally

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>> end.. butall the sudden he had better movement so got fluids , AD and app
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