Need prayers for my Spencer please
Hi Everyone, Spencer seemed to be doing better, but last night he took a turn for the worse and I wasn't sure he'd be here this morning when I woke up. He's lost a great deal of weight and his breathing is shallow and fast. He cries now when I pick him up and he's not getting around very well. His third eyelid is back up. I can't tell if he's in pain, but he's obviously in distress. It doesn't look good. He finished with his first 5 shots of feline interferon the night before last. I had taken him off Clav after 7 days, (now I'm wondering if that was a good idea), and he's going on, I think his 6th day of Dox). I'm afraid it may be a tumor, or some sort of cancer. He's reminding me of Simon when he was dying of kidney failure, but there was no indication of that when we had blood work done Friday before last. I called my vet's office, but of course it's a holiday and my vets aren't there. I could bring him in as an emergency, but I don't have a lot of faith in the vet on call, (nice guy, just not sure he'd be able to help). Actually, I don't have a lot of faith that anyone would be able to help him right now. He might be more comfortable with oxygen, or with a pain reliever. I don't know if it's worth the stress of bringing him into the vet. I just can't believe he's gone downhill so quickly. I've only had him for six months and he was in such bad shape when he got here. I did suspect fiv, but not felv. I figured if he had felv, he wouldn't have pulled through as well as he did after arriving. He just blossomed here! He turned into the best hugger and was so happy to have found someplace to call home and feel safe, and best of all he was thrilled to find a source of never ending food! I used to have to keep giving him a spoon of food at a time when I was getting everyone's dinner ready, or he'd go and eat everyone else's food as I put it down. I'm just in such shock. It wasn't more than 2 weeks ago that he was scaling counters at a single bound. He was such and incredible athlete, I've never seen anyone move as fast or leap as high as Spence. Thanks for letting me ramble. You guys know how this goes... Please send him healing, calming thoughts and prayers. I never stop hoping for recovery, but he doesn't look good. Thanks for always being there, Nina
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Nina, I am so sorry. But were you referring to my Simon? If so, he did not have kidney failure. He had lymphoma in his liver and his spleen and bone marrow. When he was dying the first time, or I thought he was, it was due to his anemia from the lymphoma in his bone marrow. He had to stop chemo because his liver values were too bad. But several shots of depomedrol and dexamethasone brought his blood values almost to normal so he could continue chemo, and he lived another month, most of it good, before he died of a hemolytic reaction to his cancer or to the chemo (his blood count went from normal to under 10 in 2 days). Michelle In a message dated 9/4/2006 12:43:13 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Everyone,Spencer seemed to be doing better, but last night he took a turn for the worse and I wasn't sure he'd be here this morning when I woke up. He's lost a great deal of weight and his breathing is shallow and fast. He cries now when I pick him up and he's not getting around very well. His third eyelid is back up. I can't tell if he's in pain, but he's obviously in distress. It doesn't look good. He finished with his first 5 shots of feline interferon the night before last. I had taken him off Clav after 7 days, (now I'm wondering if that was a good idea), and he's going on, I think his 6th day of Dox). I'm afraid it may be a tumor, or some sort of cancer. He's reminding me of Simon when he was dying of kidney failure, but there was no indication of that when we had blood work done Friday before last. I called my vet's office, but of course it's a holiday and my vets aren't there. I could bring him in as an emergency, but I don't have a lot of faith in the vet on call, (nice guy, just not sure he'd be able to help). Actually, I don't have a lot of faith that anyone would be able to help him right now. He might be more comfortable with oxygen, or with a pain reliever. I don't know if it's worth the stress of bringing him into the vet.I just can't believe he's gone downhill so quickly. I've only had him for six months and he was in such bad shape when he got here. I did suspect fiv, but not felv. I figured if he had felv, he wouldn't have pulled through as well as he did after arriving. He just blossomed here! He turned into the best hugger and was so happy to have found someplace to call home and feel safe, and best of all he was thrilled to find a source of never ending food! I used to have to keep giving him a spoon of food at a time when I was getting everyone's dinner ready, or he'd go and eat everyone else's food as I put it down. I'm just in such shock. It wasn't more than 2 weeks ago that he was scaling counters at a single bound. He was such and incredible athlete, I've never seen anyone move as fast or leap as high as Spence.Thanks for letting me ramble. You guys know how this goes... Please send him healing, calming thoughts and prayers. I never stop hoping for recovery, but he doesn't look good. Thanks for always being there,Nina
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Nina, I am so sorry I can't believe how quickly he is feeling bad.. what you said reminds me of Peter- I really would like to see the blood work they did on him - could he have dry FIP? It just seems to be so weird and again reminds me of what happened to Peter and Naomi..all their blood was pretty normal with them being slightly anemic..Nina, I am praying so hard for Spenc. If I were you, I may not bring him, Peter cried on the very last day and I knew he was very much in pain and never cried before,, I regretted that I stressed him out more...I will call you later, Nina..love and big hugs to spencer from me.. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nina Sent: Monday, September 04, 2006 10:44 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Need prayers for my Spencer please Hi Everyone, Spencer seemed to be doing better, but last night he took a turn for the worse and I wasn't sure he'd be here this morning when I woke up. He's lost a great deal of weight and his breathing is shallow and fast. He cries now when I pick him up and he's not getting around very well. His third eyelid is back up. I can't tell if he's in pain, but he's obviously in distress. It doesn't look good. He finished with his first 5 shots of feline interferon the night before last. I had taken him off Clav after 7 days, (now I'm wondering if that was a good idea), and he's going on, I think his 6th day of Dox). I'm afraid it may be a tumor, or some sort of cancer. He's reminding me of Simon when he was dying of kidney failure, but there was no indication of that when we had blood work done Friday before last. I called my vet's office, but of course it's a holiday and my vets aren't there. I could bring him in as an emergency, but I don't have a lot of faith in the vet on call, (nice guy, just not sure he'd be able to help). Actually, I don't have a lot of faith that anyone would be able to help him right now. He might be more comfortable with oxygen, or with a pain reliever. I don't know if it's worth the stress of bringing him into the vet. I just can't believe he's gone downhill so quickly. I've only had him for six months and he was in such bad shape when he got here. I did suspect fiv, but not felv. I figured if he had felv, he wouldn't have pulled through as well as he did after arriving. He just blossomed here! He turned into the best hugger and was so happy to have found someplace to call home and feel safe, and best of all he was thrilled to find a source of never ending food! I used to have to keep giving him a spoon of food at a time when I was getting everyone's dinner ready, or he'd go and eat everyone else's food as I put it down. I'm just in such shock. It wasn't more than 2 weeks ago that he was scaling counters at a single bound. He was such and incredible athlete, I've never seen anyone move as fast or leap as high as Spence. Thanks for letting me ramble. You guys know how this goes... Please send him healing, calming thoughts and prayers. I never stop hoping for recovery, but he doesn't look good. Thanks for always being there, Nina
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At 09:44 AM 9/4/2006, you wrote: I am so sorry that Spencer is so ill. it is so heartbreaking and frustrating...all of good thoughts are going to the both of you, Is your ER vet willing to do the things you ask of him?? Often times Oxygen helps, but at this point in his sweet little life you have such a painful decision to make, One we all dread but we all face as we care for and love these little guys, We are all there with you. Kelly Hi Everyone, Spencer seemed to be doing better, but last night he took a turn for the worse and I wasn't sure he'd be here this morning when I woke up. He's lost a great deal of weight and his breathing is shallow and fast. He cries now when I pick him up and he's not getting around very well. His third eyelid is back up. I can't tell if he's in pain, but he's obviously in distress. It doesn't look good. He finished with his first 5 shots of feline interferon the night before last. I had taken him off Clav after 7 days, (now I'm wondering if that was a good idea), and he's going on, I think his 6th day of Dox). I'm afraid it may be a tumor, or some sort of cancer. He's reminding me of Simon when he was dying of kidney failure, but there was no indication of that when we had blood work done Friday before last. I called my vet's office, but of course it's a holiday and my vets aren't there. I could bring him in as an emergency, but I don't have a lot of faith in the vet on call, (nice guy, just not sure he'd be able to help). Actually, I don't have a lot of faith that anyone would be able to help him right now. He might be more comfortable with oxygen, or with a pain reliever. I don't know if it's worth the stress of bringing him into the vet. I just can't believe he's gone downhill so quickly. I've only had him for six months and he was in such bad shape when he got here. I did suspect fiv, but not felv. I figured if he had felv, he wouldn't have pulled through as well as he did after arriving. He just blossomed here! He turned into the best hugger and was so happy to have found someplace to call home and feel safe, and best of all he was thrilled to find a source of never ending food! I used to have to keep giving him a spoon of food at a time when I was getting everyone's dinner ready, or he'd go and eat everyone else's food as I put it down. I'm just in such shock. It wasn't more than 2 weeks ago that he was scaling counters at a single bound. He was such and incredible athlete, I've never seen anyone move as fast or leap as high as Spence. Thanks for letting me ramble. You guys know how this goes... Please send him healing, calming thoughts and prayers. I never stop hoping for recovery, but he doesn't look good. Thanks for always being there, Nina -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.7/437 - Release Date: 9/4/2006
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I'm sorry, Nina. You and Spencer are in my thoughts and prayers. KarenNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everyone,Spencer seemed to be doing better, but last night he took a turn for the worse and I wasn't sure he'd be here this morning when I woke up. He's lost a great deal of weight and his breathing is shallow and fast. He cries now when I pick him up and he's not getting around very well. His third eyelid is back up. I can't tell if he's in pain, but he's obviously in distress. It doesn't look good. He finished with his first 5 shots of feline interferon the night before last. I had taken him off Clav after 7 days, (now I'm wondering if that was a good idea), and he's going on, I think his 6th day of Dox). I'm afraid it may be a tumor, or some sort of cancer. He's reminding me of Simon when he was dying of kidney failure, but there was no indication of that when we had blood work done Friday before last. I called my vet's office, but of course it's a holiday and my vets aren't there. I could bring him in as an emergency, but I don't have a lot of faith in the vet on call, (nice guy, just not sure he'd be able to help). Actually, I don't have a lot of faith that anyone would be able to help him right now. He might be more comfortable with oxygen, or with a pain reliever. I don't know if it's worth the stress of bringing him into the vet.I just can't believe he's gone downhill so quickly. I've only had him for six months and he was in such bad shape when he got here. I did suspect fiv, but not felv. I figured if he had felv, he wouldn't have pulled through as well as he did after arriving. He just blossomed here! He turned into the best hugger and was so happy to have found someplace to call home and feel safe, and best of all he was thrilled to find a source of never ending food! I used to have to keep giving him a spoon of food at a time when I was getting everyone's dinner ready, or he'd go and eat everyone else's food as I put it down. I'm just in such shock. It wasn't more than 2 weeks ago that he was scaling counters at a single bound. He was such and incredible athlete, I've never seen anyone move as fast or leap as high as Spence.Thanks for letting me ramble. You guys know how this goes... Please send him healing, calming thoughts and prayers. I never stop hoping for recovery, but he doesn't look good. Thanks for always being there,Nina Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Yahoo! Small Business.
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Nina, I'm so sorry Spencer is so ill. Here's all my hopes and vibes that he'll rally. Diane R.
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No sweetie, I was talking about my feral boy, Simon. The Siamese that I ended up helping cross with a touch of Valium. Do you remember him? I would do almost anything if I thought it would make Spence all better, or even if I thought it would make him feel better temporarily. I know you've said that your combo shots have done that. I know that Simon had some wonderful days with you, but I don't know if I am willing to put Spence through what it might take to extend his life, if that extension would only be for weeks or even months. And then there's the money factor... I just don't know... N [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nina, I am so sorry. But were you referring to my Simon? If so, he did not have kidney failure. He had lymphoma in his liver and his spleen and bone marrow. When he was dying the first time, or I thought he was, it was due to his anemia from the lymphoma in his bone marrow. He had to stop chemo because his liver values were too bad. But several shots of depomedrol and dexamethasone brought his blood values almost to normal so he could continue chemo, and he lived another month, most of it good, before he died of a hemolytic reaction to his cancer or to the chemo (his blood count went from normal to under 10 in 2 days). Michelle
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I thought about oxygen helping him to breathe and be more comfortable. But the trade off of being at the vet would probably not be worth it. I wish I had the homemade set up here, or even a tank with a mask to see if it helped. Thank you for your good thoughts. Nina kelly wrote: At 09:44 AM 9/4/2006, you wrote: I am so sorry that Spencer is so ill. it is so heartbreaking and frustrating...all of good thoughts are going to the both of you, Is your ER vet willing to do the things you ask of him?? Often times Oxygen helps, but at this point in his sweet little life you have such a painful decision to make, One we all dread but we all face as we care for and love these little guys, /We are all there with you. Kelly / Hi Everyone, Spencer seemed to be doing better, but last night he took a turn for the worse and I wasn't sure he'd be here this morning when I woke up. He's lost a great deal of weight and his breathing is shallow and fast. He cries now when I pick him up and he's not getting around very well. His third eyelid is back up. I can't tell if he's in pain, but he's obviously in distress. It doesn't look good. He finished with his first 5 shots of feline interferon the night before last. I had taken him off Clav after 7 days, (now I'm wondering if that was a good idea), and he's going on, I think his 6th day of Dox). I'm afraid it may be a tumor, or some sort of cancer. He's reminding me of Simon when he was dying of kidney failure, but there was no indication of that when we had blood work done Friday before last. I called my vet's office, but of course it's a holiday and my vets aren't there. I could bring him in as an emergency, but I don't have a lot of faith in the vet on call, (nice guy, just not sure he'd be able to help). Actually, I don't have a lot of faith that anyone would be able to help him right now. He might be more comfortable with oxygen, or with a pain reliever. I don't know if it's worth the stress of bringing him into the vet. I just can't believe he's gone downhill so quickly. I've only had him for six months and he was in such bad shape when he got here. I did suspect fiv, but not felv. I figured if he had felv, he wouldn't have pulled through as well as he did after arriving. He just blossomed here! He turned into the best hugger and was so happy to have found someplace to call home and feel safe, and best of all he was thrilled to find a source of never ending food! I used to have to keep giving him a spoon of food at a time when I was getting everyone's dinner ready, or he'd go and eat everyone else's food as I put it down. I'm just in such shock. It wasn't more than 2 weeks ago that he was scaling counters at a single bound. He was such and incredible athlete, I've never seen anyone move as fast or leap as high as Spence. Thanks for letting me ramble. You guys know how this goes... Please send him healing, calming thoughts and prayers. I never stop hoping for recovery, but he doesn't look good. Thanks for always being there, Nina -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.7/437 - Release Date: 9/4/2006
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You both are in my prayers.GinaNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everyone,Spencer seemed to be doing better, but last night he took a turn for the worse and I wasn't sure he'd be here this morning when I woke up. He's lost a great deal of weight and his breathing is shallow and fast. He cries now when I pick him up and he's not getting around very well. His third eyelid is back up. I can't tell if he's in pain, but he's obviously in distress. It doesn't look good. He finished with his first 5 shots of feline interferon the night before last. I had taken him off Clav after 7 days, (now I'm wondering if that was a good idea), and he's going on, I think his 6th day of Dox). I'm afraid it may be a tumor, or some sort of cancer. He's reminding me of Simon when he was dying of kidney failure, but there was no indication of that when we had blood work done Friday before last. I called my vet's office, but of course it's a holiday and my vets aren't there. I could bring him in as an emergency, but I don't have a lot of faith in the vet on call, (nice guy, just not sure he'd be able to help). Actually, I don't have a lot of faith that anyone would be able to help him right now. He might be more comfortable with oxygen, or with a pain reliever. I don't know if it's worth the stress of bringing him into the vet.I just can't believe he's gone downhill so quickly. I've only had him for six months and he was in such bad shape when he got here. I did suspect fiv, but not felv. I figured if he had felv, he wouldn't have pulled through as well as he did after arriving. He just blossomed here! He turned into the best hugger and was so happy to have found someplace to call home and feel safe, and best of all he was thrilled to find a source of never ending food! I used to have to keep giving him a spoon of food at a time when I was getting everyone's dinner ready, or he'd go and eat everyone else's food as I put it down. I'm just in such shock. It wasn't more than 2 weeks ago that he was scaling counters at a single bound. He was such and incredible athlete, I've never seen anyone move as fast or leap as high as Spence.Thanks for letting me ramble. You guys know how this goes... Please send him healing, calming thoughts and prayers. I never stop hoping for recovery, but he doesn't look good. Thanks for always being there,NinaPlease visitmy Tigger Tales site! On the fundraising page aremy merchant affiliate banners. If anyone uses my links to make a purchase, I will receive a percentage of all final sales.I am going to donate100% ofthe proceeds to animal welfare organizations.This is a great way to shop your favorite online pet stores and give something to a worthy cause. Thank you in advance! Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail.
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I understand. I only wrote that because I thought you were talking about my Simon. When I thought he was dying the first time he was having some of the same symptoms, but not all. michelle In a message dated 9/4/2006 1:23:15 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: No sweetie, I was talking about my feral boy, Simon. The Siamese that I ended up helping cross with a touch of Valium. Do you remember him? I would do almost anything if I thought it would make Spence "all better", or even if I thought it would make him feel better temporarily. I know you've said that your combo shots have done that. I know that Simon had some wonderful days with you, but I don't know if I am willing to put Spence through what it might take to extend his life, if that extension would only be for weeks or even months. And then there's the money factor... I just don't know...N
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Dear Nina We all do the best we can for our little souls, in whatever circumstances we find ourselves. For what it's worth I decided after I lost Flavia that I would never put another positive through a transfusion. It gave her 10 days, that was it. It put her through tremendous stress. And it cost money that I didn't have at that time. But I guess I had to do it to learn from it. I know that whatever decision you make for your beloved Spencer, it will be the right one, Nina. big hugs, Kerry -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nina Sent: Monday, September 04, 2006 12:25 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Need prayers for my Spencer please No sweetie, I was talking about my feral boy, Simon. The Siamese that I ended up helping cross with a touch of Valium. Do you remember him? I would do almost anything if I thought it would make Spence all better, or even if I thought it would make him feel better temporarily. I know you've said that your combo shots have done that. I know that Simon had some wonderful days with you, but I don't know if I am willing to put Spence through what it might take to extend his life, if that extension would only be for weeks or even months. And then there's the money factor... I just don't know... N [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nina, I am so sorry. But were you referring to my Simon? If so, he did not have kidney failure. He had lymphoma in his liver and his spleen and bone marrow. When he was dying the first time, or I thought he was, it was due to his anemia from the lymphoma in his bone marrow. He had to stop chemo because his liver values were too bad. But several shots of depomedrol and dexamethasone brought his blood values almost to normal so he could continue chemo, and he lived another month, most of it good, before he died of a hemolytic reaction to his cancer or to the chemo (his blood count went from normal to under 10 in 2 days). Michelle IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any advice expressed above as to tax matters was neither written nor intended by the sender or Mayer, Brown, Rowe Maw LLP to be used and cannot be used by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed under U.S. tax law. If any person uses or refers to any such tax advice in promoting, marketing or recommending a partnership or other entity, investment plan or arrangement to any taxpayer, then (i) the advice was written to support the promotion or marketing (by a person other than Mayer, Brown, Rowe Maw LLP) of that transaction or matter, and (ii) such taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayers particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
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Hi Nina,I understand where you are coming from. When we got the news that the cancer had metastasized in Buddy, we decided to bring him home from the vet so we could spend some time together. I wasn't ready to say goodbye. The vet said he did not seem to be in pain yet. I gave him IV fluids and kept him comfortable until the point when it seemed time. For me, that time was when he stopped eating altogether and was sleeping most of the time. The look in his eyes really clinched it. I would not have chosen to force feed him or keep him going through chemo for varied reasons, the main one that he was terminal. There really was no hope. It wasn't a tumor which could be removed and treated with chemo. Even then, I'm not sure that I would have wanted him to go through chemo. I've never faced that decision. I too, would have to consider the cost of treatments, versus our income. That is the reality of it, unfortunately.At any rate, I am so sorry about Spence. I hope for a miracle, if not, then that his passing is peaceful.GinaNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No sweetie, I was talking about my feral boy, Simon. The Siamese that I ended up helping cross with a touch of Valium. Do you remember him? I would do almost anything if I thought it would make Spence "all better", or even if I thought it would make him feel better temporarily. I know you've said that your combo shots have done that. I know that Simon had some wonderful days with you, but I don't know if I am willing to put Spence through what it might take to extend his life, if that extension would only be for weeks or even months. And then there's the money factor... I just don't know...N[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nina, I am so sorry. But were you referring to my Simon? If so, he did not have kidney failure. He had lymphoma in his liver and his spleen and bone marrow. When he was dying the first time, or I thought he was, it was due to his anemia from the lymphoma in his bone marrow. He had to stop chemo because his liver values were too bad. But several shots of depomedrol and dexamethasone brought his blood values almost to normal so he could continue chemo, and he lived another month, most of it good, before he died of a hemolytic reaction to his cancer or to the chemo (his blood count went from normal to under 10 in 2 days). MichellePlease visitmy Tigger Tales site! On the fundraising page aremy merchant affiliate banners. If anyone uses my links to make a purchase, I will receive a percentage of all final sales.I am going to donate100% ofthe proceeds to animal welfare organizations.This is a great way to shop your favorite online pet stores and give something to a worthy cause. Thank you in advance! Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2ยข/min or less.
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Hey Nina, Prayers going out for Spencer right now. You're his angel. :) Wendy --- Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everyone, Spencer seemed to be doing better, but last night he took a turn for the worse and I wasn't sure he'd be here this morning when I woke up. He's lost a great deal of weight and his breathing is shallow and fast. He cries now when I pick him up and he's not getting around very well. His third eyelid is back up. I can't tell if he's in pain, but he's obviously in distress. It doesn't look good. He finished with his first 5 shots of feline interferon the night before last. I had taken him off Clav after 7 days, (now I'm wondering if that was a good idea), and he's going on, I think his 6th day of Dox). I'm afraid it may be a tumor, or some sort of cancer. He's reminding me of Simon when he was dying of kidney failure, but there was no indication of that when we had blood work done Friday before last. I called my vet's office, but of course it's a holiday and my vets aren't there. I could bring him in as an emergency, but I don't have a lot of faith in the vet on call, (nice guy, just not sure he'd be able to help). Actually, I don't have a lot of faith that anyone would be able to help him right now. He might be more comfortable with oxygen, or with a pain reliever. I don't know if it's worth the stress of bringing him into the vet. I just can't believe he's gone downhill so quickly. I've only had him for six months and he was in such bad shape when he got here. I did suspect fiv, but not felv. I figured if he had felv, he wouldn't have pulled through as well as he did after arriving. He just blossomed here! He turned into the best hugger and was so happy to have found someplace to call home and feel safe, and best of all he was thrilled to find a source of never ending food! I used to have to keep giving him a spoon of food at a time when I was getting everyone's dinner ready, or he'd go and eat everyone else's food as I put it down. I'm just in such shock. It wasn't more than 2 weeks ago that he was scaling counters at a single bound. He was such and incredible athlete, I've never seen anyone move as fast or leap as high as Spence. Thanks for letting me ramble. You guys know how this goes... Please send him healing, calming thoughts and prayers. I never stop hoping for recovery, but he doesn't look good. Thanks for always being there, Nina __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Need prayers for my Spencer please
Nina,healing thoughts and prayers for Spencer. Hugs to you SherryNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everyone,Spencer seemed to be doing better, but last night he took a turn for the worse and I wasn't sure he'd be here this morning when I woke up. He's lost a great deal of weight and his breathing is shallow and fast. He cries now when I pick him up and he's not getting around very well. His third eyelid is back up. I can't tell if he's in pain, but he's obviously in distress. It doesn't look good. He finished with his first 5 shots of feline interferon the night before last. I had taken him off Clav after 7 days, (now I'm wondering if that was a good idea), and he's going on, I think his 6th day of Dox). I'm afraid it may be a tumor, or some sort of cancer. He's reminding me of Simon when he was dying of kidney failure, but there was no indication of that when we had blood work done Friday before last. I called my vet's office, but of course it's a holiday and my vets aren't there. I could bring him in as an emergency, but I don't have a lot of faith in the vet on call, (nice guy, just not sure he'd be able to help). Actually, I don't have a lot of faith that anyone would be able to help him right now. He might be more comfortable with oxygen, or with a pain reliever. I don't know if it's worth the stress of bringing him into the vet.I just can't believe he's gone downhill so quickly. I've only had him for six months and he was in such bad shape when he got here. I did suspect fiv, but not felv. I figured if he had felv, he wouldn't have pulled through as well as he did after arriving. He just blossomed here! He turned into the best hugger and was so happy to have found someplace to call home and feel safe, and best of all he was thrilled to find a source of never ending food! I used to have to keep giving him a spoon of food at a time when I was getting everyone's dinner ready, or he'd go and eat everyone else's food as I put it down. I'm just in such shock. It wasn't more than 2 weeks ago that he was scaling counters at a single bound. He was such and incredible athlete, I've never seen anyone move as fast or leap as high as Spence.Thanks for letting me ramble. You guys know how this goes... Please send him healing, calming thoughts and prayers. I never stop hoping for recovery, but he doesn't look good. Thanks for always being there,Nina Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out.
Re: Need prayers for my Spencer please
Nina, I'm really sorry to hear that Spencer isn't doing well. He will be in my prayers tonight. God bless you both. Lance
Re: Need prayers for my Spencer please
Sending calming and peaceful vibes to Spencer, in hopes it will soothe his stress level. Phaewryn Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low cost SpayNeuter services in VT, and Emergency Financial Assistance for cat owners:http://ucat.us/VermontLowCost.htmlSpecial Needs Cat Resources: http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html The Sofa Poem: http://ucat.us/sofapoem.html Please shop online through i-give and support the Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program:http://www.igive.com/FVEAP Shop at GREAT stores, like Drs. Foster Smith, Pet Food Direct, Musician's Friend, and LOTS more!It doesn't cost you a single penny more, and it makes so much difference to a sick cat in need! No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.7/436 - Release Date: 9/1/2006
Re: Need prayers for my Spencer please
Nina, I will keep spencer in my prayers, I know the pain of losing your precious baby, especially to felv. Lori
Re: Need prayers for my Spencer please
Nina, I'm so sorry to hear that Spencer isn't doing well. I'm saying prayers for both of you because I know it is so hard when your baby is having a difficult time. I hope the vet calls you back soon. Please keep us posted. elizabeth In a message dated 9/4/2006 9:43:13 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Everyone,Spencer seemed to be doing better, but last night he took a turn for the worse and I wasn't sure he'd be here this morning when I woke up. He's lost a great deal of weight and his breathing is shallow and fast. He cries now when I pick him up and he's not getting around very well. His third eyelid is back up. I can't tell if he's in pain, but he's obviously in distress. It doesn't look good. He finished with his first 5 shots of feline interferon the night before last. I had taken him off Clav after 7 days, (now I'm wondering if that was a good idea), and he's going on, I think his 6th day of Dox). I'm afraid it may be a tumor, or some sort of cancer. He's reminding me of Simon when he was dying of kidney failure, but there was no indication of that when we had blood work done Friday before last. I called my vet's office, but of course it's a holiday and my vets aren't there. I could bring him in as an emergency, but I don't have a lot of faith in the vet on call, (nice guy, just not sure he'd be able to help). Actually, I don't have a lot of faith that anyone would be able to help him right now. He might be more comfortable with oxygen, or with a pain reliever. I don't know if it's worth the stress of bringing him into the vet.I just can't believe he's gone downhill so quickly. I've only had him for six months and he was in such bad shape when he got here. I did suspect fiv, but not felv. I figured if he had felv, he wouldn't have pulled through as well as he did after arriving. He just blossomed here! He turned into the best hugger and was so happy to have found someplace to call home and feel safe, and best of all he was thrilled to find a source of never ending food! I used to have to keep giving him a spoon of food at a time when I was getting everyone's dinner ready, or he'd go and eat everyone else's food as I put it down. I'm just in such shock. It wasn't more than 2 weeks ago that he was scaling counters at a single bound. He was such and incredible athlete, I've never seen anyone move as fast or leap as high as Spence.Thanks for letting me ramble. You guys know how this goes... Please send him healing, calming thoughts and prayers. I never stop hoping for recovery, but he doesn't look good. Thanks for always being there,Nina
