MJ+Donovan
Member Since 2009
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Butthead had his 3rd radiation treatment in Boston yesterday. The civvies were again not thrilled to be deprived of fuds past midnight, but at least there were no thrown empty bowls or chewed-open bags of kibble in the morning. Donovan, always the suspicious one, eyed me carefully when I got up earlier than usual, and followed me to my bedroom and stared at me as I got ready. No traffic issues on the way to Boston, so we got there early and I let Butthead roam around the car in the parking lot and rubberneck for ~20 min. Lots of coming and going at Angell. They took Butthead as soon as I checked in and entered the waiting area, where there was a large 3-legged dog. She was just the happiest girl, and everyone was giving her lots of loving (and her giving it back). Not really sure why I chose to mention that; perhaps to remind us all to focus on *now*, like we needed any more reminders of that recently... :-|
When Butthead was returned to me, he was still slightly loopy, but as soon as he heard the *pop* of the baby food jar, he perked up and shoved his face into it (didn't even get the spoon out yet). Visions of Mannie sprinting across the yard when Michelle banged on the cat food can. He licked and gulped and purred while slurping it up, and then the oncologist came in to give an update. Trying to examine Butthead's lumps while he was highly focused on eating was amusing. She thinks the tumor has not grown, which is a good thing, I guess, but it is still large and concerns me. The fact that is hasn't grown as quickly as it had been is encouraging, but I just don't know how long it can stay that way. I have noticed more grunts and snorts when he's sleeping or breathing, depending on his position. Sometimes it's quiet. I can't help but wonder what that evil thing is doing to his throat. But he's eating, albeit it seems like smaller more frequent meals, which is not a bad thing - as long as he's eating, right? Don't know :?
He has one more radiation scheduled for next Thursday (4th treatment). We'll see if the vet wants to try a 5th. I realize this is only a temporary fix, but I still hope and pray that is a really really long temporary.
Gratefulness for all of you here, and prayers to those suffering with ill kitties or loss. My heart hurts for you.
Yup, crying at work again... :YMSIGH:
MJ&Donovan&Butthead
Butthead had his 3rd radiation treatment in Boston yesterday. The civvies were again not thrilled to be deprived of fuds past midnight, but at least there were no thrown empty bowls or chewed-open bags of kibble in the morning. Donovan, always the suspicious one, eyed me carefully when I got up earlier than usual, and followed me to my bedroom and stared at me as I got ready. No traffic issues on the way to Boston, so we got there early and I let Butthead roam around the car in the parking lot and rubberneck for ~20 min. Lots of coming and going at Angell. They took Butthead as soon as I checked in and entered the waiting area, where there was a large 3-legged dog. She was just the happiest girl, and everyone was giving her lots of loving (and her giving it back). Not really sure why I chose to mention that; perhaps to remind us all to focus on *now*, like we needed any more reminders of that recently... :-|
When Butthead was returned to me, he was still slightly loopy, but as soon as he heard the *pop* of the baby food jar, he perked up and shoved his face into it (didn't even get the spoon out yet). Visions of Mannie sprinting across the yard when Michelle banged on the cat food can. He licked and gulped and purred while slurping it up, and then the oncologist came in to give an update. Trying to examine Butthead's lumps while he was highly focused on eating was amusing. She thinks the tumor has not grown, which is a good thing, I guess, but it is still large and concerns me. The fact that is hasn't grown as quickly as it had been is encouraging, but I just don't know how long it can stay that way. I have noticed more grunts and snorts when he's sleeping or breathing, depending on his position. Sometimes it's quiet. I can't help but wonder what that evil thing is doing to his throat. But he's eating, albeit it seems like smaller more frequent meals, which is not a bad thing - as long as he's eating, right? Don't know :?
He has one more radiation scheduled for next Thursday (4th treatment). We'll see if the vet wants to try a 5th. I realize this is only a temporary fix, but I still hope and pray that is a really really long temporary.
Gratefulness for all of you here, and prayers to those suffering with ill kitties or loss. My heart hurts for you.
Yup, crying at work again... :YMSIGH:
MJ&Donovan&Butthead
It's hard though for us, knowing what we know. But, hey...we don't really know it all. Keep on loving that sweet boy.
