11/21 Butthead anniversary, Donovan update - LYMPHOMA

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Re: 11/21 Butthead anniversary, Donovan update - AT ANGELL

Angell is one of the best veterinary clinics in the country. Donny couldn't be in better hands. Cyn/Cosmo knows the clinic well. (Unfortunately, she's out of the country until tomorrow or Mon.) I know she likes Dr. B but I have no doubt, they will figure out what's going on with Donny.

You both are in my thoughts.

(((MJ))))
 
Re: 11/21 Butthead anniversary, Donovan update - AT ANGELL

Sending healing thoughts to Donny. It's nice to know that Butthead is looking after him.

Our kitties are really amazing and know when we need them most.
 
Re: 11/21 Butthead anniversary, Donovan update - AT ANGELL

I will keep Donovan in my prayers today and hope that the doctors can figure out how to help him. (((MJ))).
 
Re: 11/21 Butthead anniversary, Donovan update - AT ANGELL

Donovan is in great hands at Angell :YMHUG: Squishy had the best vets there taking care of him when he was sick in the ER. Sadly, though, Squishy was too sick and became a GA depsite all the efforts of the vets. Cyn and Cosmo can also tell you what a great place Angell is. Even for routine care, like for Leroy and Emma, Angell is great :-D

Do you have a vet assigned to Donovan's care? I'm not too familiar with all the ER vets and their residents and interns. When Squishy was there, I insisted that Dr. B manage his care. With Squishy being an odd case, Dr. B let his resident Dr. P manage most of the treatment for the learning experience, with his overisght of course.

I'm going to be at Angell later today, just dropping off donations at the shelter. I'll think of you and Donovan while I'm there ((Hugs))
 
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Oh MJ.....bless your heart.

It sounds like Butthead is watching over Donny. And you as well. We are all rooting for a good report on Donny and keeping you in our thoughts. I hope you can get some sleep. Sounds like you need it.
 
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(((((MJ))))) thinking of you and Donovan today and sending lots of snowflakes and healing vines
 
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Hoping for a good update today--We love Donny & Pray for his recovery!! Watching for uodate-
 
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(((MJ))) I'm sending prayers, white light, vines and snowflakes to Donny. I hope they can figure out what's going on today. I agree with Marjorie that those numbers don't sound that bad, but they could account for his not eating. Blackie was on mirtazapine for appetite and he did well on it. Get some sleep and please take care of yourself too.
 
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(((Donovan & MJ))) Saying a million prayers for Donny today...and for you too MJ...
Positive vines and thoughts for him...holding you both close to our hearts.....
 
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Sending many prayers for a good report.....something easily treatable.

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Awwww that is so sweet of little Butthead to watch after Donny. I'll be thinking of you and Donny today for an outcome that is easily treatable. He's in great hands.

Sending this snowcat for extra healing vines for Donovan.

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You and Donny are in my thoughts and prayers.
 
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:YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG: and :YMHUG: Big ones!

Keeping you close in our hearts and thoughts and hoping to hear good news today.

Ella & Rusty
 
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((((MJ and Donovan)))) I have 3 Siamese here singing their best Meezer songs for Donny. Angell sounds like a really fine place for him to be. I hope you'll get good news today.
 
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we are all rooting for you, gorgeous Cap'n D!

love, huggies, and heartfelt prayers...

celi, binks, and the girls
 
Re: 11/21 Butthead anniversary, Donovan update - AT ANGELL

Donovan is still at Angell, but vet called with an update. He got an initial exam by the opthamologist and had his ultrasound. They are very concerned about his eyes, claiming they look worse than yesterday, and think it could be painful for him - possibly glaucoma, or some involvement of C. I refuse to type out that word, but I think you know what I mean. Ultrasound showed abnormalities in his kidneys and they did a fine needle aspirate. Samples have not been examined yet. Again mention of C, possibly lymphoma. They want to keep him there longer and start on meds for his eyes. Vet will call again later with more info, and I can allegedly get Donny around 7-8 pm EST.

I am numb right now, but wanted to let you all know what's happened so far.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your prayers. I can't imagine why Donny would be taken from me so soon after Butthead :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
 
Re: 11/21 Butthead anniversary, Donovan update - AT ANGELL

Adding to the vines, snowflakes and healing light coming your way.

I think I posted just as you did. Just want you to know we are keeping you and Donny in our hearts, and hoping you can go to get him very soon.
 
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We are all keeping you and Donny in our hearts today. Butthead's message for Donny was so special. He is watching over his bro.

If youwant to read up on the tests to help you understand the test results and jeep you occupied while you wait, here is a page from Tanya's site that gives a lot of good information.

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Re: 11/21 Butthead anniversary, Donovan update - AT ANGELL

Awww MJ, I am so sorry the news hasn't been better. We are all pulling for Donovan and he is in good hands.

I never knew your Butthead because he was gone before I got here. I went back and watched some of his videos though and I can see what a special boy he was. The baby food one is great! Anyway, just wanted to say that I'm glad he is looking out for Donovan at this difficult time.
 
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Sending tons of snowflakes, white light, healing prayers for Donny and prayers of strength and comfort for you, MJ. And love.
 
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MJ, I'm thinking about you and Donny today and praying for a diagnosis that can be easily treatable. Many, many hugs!
 
Re: 11/21 Butthead anniversary, Donovan update - AT ANGELL

could his eyes be a bit odd to you due to dehydration? or could his eyes look different because after all he did have all those teeth removed, right?

i guess i'm grasping at straws here....i wish i was there to help you and to give you a hug...i know how difficult this is especially with Butthead having been thru so much.....but be positive....lots of us are praying that whatever Donovan has it is treatable and he will be back to his normal self.....

hang in there....yes...i know...easier said than done....i relate to it all too well.....

praying praying praying.....
 
Re: 11/21 Butthead anniversary, Donovan update - AT ANGELL

Going to pick up Donny now. Don't have much more info than before. Pathology won't view the samples until Monday. Opthamologist believes it is glaucoma, particularly his left eye, and he'll be on meds for that plus pain medication.

More later. Wanna go get my boy...

MJ
 
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WE ARE THINKING OF YOU...

big sloppy kiss to Donny from us.
 
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((((MJ and Donny)))) We are thinking positively and sending you lots of love and hugs.

Ella & Rusty
 
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Thinking of you and Donny. I know you can't wait to get him home. I know he'll be glad to sleep in his own bed too. Sending love from me and the gang. :YMHUG:
 
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WE will all be holding our breath until Monday when we can see the results. Vines and snowflakes for Donny tonight. More coming tomorrow!
 
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Many thoughts and prayers...the power of LantusLand is behind you!!
 
Re: 11/21 Butthead anniversary, Donovan update - AT ANGELL

I know it's hard to keep yourself from thinking the worst, but for tonight, Donovan is home, safe where he belongs. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Jason
 
Re: 11/21 Butthead anniversary, Donovan update - AT ANGELL

Sorry for the delay. It took quite a while to receive Donovan. Angell was very busy tonight. Then I had to get him settled in at home, syringe feed him, figure out his meds schedule, and give him a little sponge bath (peed in the carrier). And I'm sorry this condo has gotten so long, but for now it makes sense to keep everything in one place.

First, an old photo I found of Donny, one of his early "glamour shots" :cool: . Anyone who has ever shown cats probably knows the photographer, Chanan. He was probably 1-2 years old here.

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I am attaching a scan of the discharge letter from the vet rather than retype everything. The one thing I don't remember her mentioning on the phone is the possibility that he could lose his eye :shock:. In itself, I could come to terms with that, but in his present condition, would he withstand the surgery?

Once we were in the car, he started looking around and purring again. I'm beginning to wonder if he's doing it to try to soothe himself, and he is actually in pain. While the vets saw little evidence that he is in pain, given the condition of his eye, they said they can't imagine that he is not :sad:.

The next few days will involve eye drops every 4, 8, or 12 hrs, bupe every 12 hrs, appetite stimulant once a day. This will involve lots of napping in between I guess. I don't care - I'll do whatever I have to do. I should have biopsy results on Monday, at which time I will get in touch with the oncology dept if needed, and he has a re-check with the opthamologist vet on Wednesday. I am really hoping the appetite stimulant will help since he is weak from not eating.

Taking this one moment at a time. Donny is here now, and that is what I am focusing on.

MJ&Donovan
 

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Re: 11/21 Butthead anniversary, Donovan update - AT ANGELL

MJ, this must be so hard to read. It's good Donny is home with you.

Did you read in Sienne's condo that there is a longer acting Bupe, one that lasts 48 hours? Maybe it's something to ask about.

It sounds like you have spectacular veterinary support, and of course you have Lantus Land sending mountains of snowflakes and vines. I hope Donny rests quietly tonight, and that you get some rest too.
 
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:sad: (((((((MJ))))))))) (((((((((( Donovan))))))))) :sad:

I dont know much about enlarged kidneys...only shrinking one's. Sorry.

I KNOW (and know you know I know ;-) ) how drastic removing the eye can seem. Hopefully through Tippie's story you can find some hope and comfort. You have had Donny his whole life, so I can only imagine how the adjustment for you might be different. You may know of someone on the board and fb whose cat lost their eye site due to a hypo. Maybe you can find some hope in their story, too? I really do believe after going through what we have that it is more difficult for the human to understand than the cat. Cat's seem to adjust much easier. I don't know if I ever mentioned, but one reason to remove the eye under some circumstances is to reduce the potential for the 'c' word. If they are recommending it, I would go with what they suggest. Most vets don't recommend it on a whim. They actually avoid it as long as possible - I think mostly for the human.

This all seemed to happen so fast! Ive been absent from my computer for a few weeks. Did I miss something leading up to this?? :YMSIGH:

I hope the tests come back ok. I know Donovan is in the best hands EVER. And you... well you have some of the best people and kitties surrounding you with love and support.

Many smooches to one of my favorite boys, and a zillion hugs for you!!!
 
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MJ, I am so sorry this is happening :sad: I think you've got a good cocktail of meds though, to help him feel better. Sending good appetite vines to Donovan....
 
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Rereading:
Can you ask them why they may need to remove the eye in order to get a dx?
Also, other than pain is there a reason they would remove the eye before he lost sight?

An appt with an ophthalmologist is important before making any decisions, k?!

Also, Im sure you know to check his bg's with the pred on board. If you need some lev, I know where you could get some in a jiffy! ;-)
 
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The eye removal thing is a new one to me. Not sure where that came from. I wouldn't hesitate to do it if it's in his best interest, but again I can't see how he would tolerate the surgery if he's so weak. And I'm rather confused that there has been NO mention of CRF or FHL by the vets. The emphasis has been on his eyes. Yes, I realize that has become a serious issue that developed suddenly. But MY CAT DOESN'T WANT TO EAT. I don't get why they aren't more concerned about this. And I don't know if Donny is riding the bupe train or what, but he's very mellow and purry. That stuff turned Butthead into a nonresponsive slug.

I am still checking Donovan's BGs twice a week, but can do it more frequently.

Gotta get up in a few hours to give eye drops, so need to catch a few ZZZs.
 
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(((MJ)))) I'm so sorry for this possible dx. I hope they are wrong about it all. I don't even know what to say....all this lymphoma.....Teddi, Boris, Teddy, Donovan....when will it stop and why your
beautiful boy?

HIs picture is gorgeous (I know Chanon...he took Teddi's and Gus's pictures when they were that same age...great photographer but arrogant as hell). Such a handsome boy, your Donny.

Keeping you all in our prayers. I hope the bupe helps the pain.
 
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Oh, you saw Dr. Finn. I've only met her once but from that one experience, I thought she was a great vet :smile:

Did they do any tests for HL or CRF? Suggest anything to help Donovan eat? Can you get FortiFlora from your regular vet? Even unappetant cats will eat food with FrotiFlora sprinkled on top.

Have you seen the liver shake recipie? http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=30432 Some FDMB members swear that even the sickest cat will eat this.

((Hugs)) I hope Dr. Finn and the other vets can help Donovan.
 
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(((MJ))) I am sorry to read about the issues that Donovan is facing. I wonder if he might also be a bit nauseated, and that is why he is not eating? Maybe the vet could prescribe something for that. I am keeping both you and Donovan in my prayers as you wait for the test results.
 
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MJ+Donovan said:
... But MY CAT DOESN'T WANT TO EAT. ...
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I'm thinking that if his eye hurts, eating may pull on the muscles around it and aggravate it.

Maybe they think that if they reduce his eye pain, it'll improve his appetite.

{{hugs}}
 
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Saying prayers that the answers will become clearer very soon. Big hugs from us, MJ... for you and handsome Donny both!
 
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(((Donovan and MJ)))
Sometimes even humans have trouble eating again if they have been off food for awhile. Something like that liver shake might slowly encourage him to eat ....solids might be too much for him at the moment. I would definitely try that shake anyway MJ, if you can....
Thinking of you both today....and wondering how your night was. Hopefully they will have some answers for you on Monday rather than Tuesday. It's always so difficult to wait, right?
We are sending much love to you both....Try to eat something Donny Boy....you will feel a bit better with something in your stomach, okay?
Strength vines to you MJ...this is a lot to be going through...love and a blizzard of snowflakes to you both....
 
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MJ, just catching up on Donny and so sorry to read this with Donny. My heartfelt prayers and healing vines go out to you and Donny. Special thoughts and hugs for you.
 
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(((((OH MJ)))))

I wish I had any answers for any of this but as you know I'm suffering through something similar right now and I don't understand any of it either. I think maybe Donny isn't eating now because of all he had done. He needs to feel a little more normal and hopefully he'll come around. When he gets hungry he will come for food until then syringe it but you know that.
Sending you so much love and healing vines and snowflakes for Donny and huge hugs for you. As unhappy as it makes us and as much as we'd love to grab our boys and run away to a happier place, we have to trust our vets. It's all we've got.

xoxo,
C
 
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(((MJ & Donovan)))
I'm praying the Donovan will feel better soon and start eating. I tried the liver shake when Blackie wouldn't eat and it did not agree with him at all. If you try it, I would not use beef liver. When Blackie didn't want to eat, I found that he liked the fish flavors of fancy feast better than his old food. He also liked the FF Medley's. They're a little higher in carbs, but at this point we want Donny to eat.

You've gone through so much. My heart goes out to you, MJ. Hang in there and take care of yourself too. Lots of vines, snowflakes and healing energies coming your way.
 
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