4/24 Bear Man and Teddy (OT) update

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Linda and Bear Man

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Bear Man has had better days the last few days. His appy is making an occasional guest appearance. Perhaps he is excited about the new pet stroller that we won as a door prize at my vet's open house! His numbers have undergone an improvement from yellow/blue to more blue/green. Maybe he was having an IBD/CP flare that has passed. The better numbers appeared after I had to skip a shot due to my work schedule. Since then, I have had to skip a shot due to low pmps, give BCS doses twice, and give HC once, all in the past five days. Today I reduced his dose from .75U back to .5U, hoping for more consistently shootable numbers.

In other news, tomorrow is Teddy's 11th birthday! Teddy was diagnosed with intestinal lymphoma in November 2004, and given a prognosis of 6 weeks to 3 months to live. In April 2005, in celebration of his making it to his 6th birthday, I threw a big party for him. He is still with me, and the annual celebration continues. On Wednesday (my weekend), all of his favorite aunties and friends will gather for cake and champagne. Teddy is always right in the middle of the festivities, eating cake, ice cream, and potato chips, drooling on the guests, opening his presents by himself, and playing happily with all his new toys.

Teddy came to me at the age of one day old as a foster kitten, after his Mom and littermates were abandoned in front of an appliance store. Here he is in the photo below with his Mom and siblings (Teddy is 2nd from the right). Teddy looks just like his Mom. Today I am also thinking of Teddy's brother, Truman (GA), whom I adopted, and lost a few weeks later to FIP.

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Well, Happy HAPPY birthday to your Teddy!! What a cause for celebration. The picture is terrific, it's great that you were able to post that.

I hope you and your furbies have a great weekend. Will Bear Man share his stroller? Has he had a stroll in it yet?
 
What an absolutely precious picture Linda! Mama cat looked so happy!

I'm glad to hear that Bear had a good week. Has he strolled around yet?
What an inspirational story on Teddy. It's amazing that he's defied his prognosis for so long.
I hope you are doing well too Linda. Have a very happy party. Maybe you'll have to post a few more pictures in this condo tomorrow.
 
That is awesome about your Teddy surviving so long. I had a 16 year old beloved kitty that passed away from intestinal lymphoma. He survived 7 months after the diagnosis which surprised the Vets, but he had other issues besides the intestinal lymphoma. I wish Teddy lots of Happy birthdays ahead, and way to go with a pet stroller for Bear Man. I've seen those strollers in the pet store, so cute!
 
What a great update Linda! It's so great to hear that Bear Man's getting some pretty good numbers, and I hope the dose suits him better now and his appetite decides to visit more often!

That picture is priceless! I am definitely looking forward to pictures of Bear Man in his new set of wheels; I can just see him now, sitting back, eyes closed hair soaking up the breeze of the ride.

I hope Teddy's big bash is all you wish and double that. I bet the Bear Man would be OK if Teddy even got a spin around the block in his fancy ride too!

I hope everyone has an incredible day and the party is a smash hit!
 
What a very sweet story Linda..Happy Birthday Teddy. Hes such a great brother to Bear Man. Glad to hear Bears appy is better and his numbers have improved. Yes, we need pics of him cruising in his stroller.
 
I just love an appearing appetite! Way ta'go Bear Man!

And OMG, Teddy just makes me cry, but in a good way.
party_cat HAPPY 11TH BIRFDAY TEDDY!! party_cat
 
Happy birthday Teddy!

There is nothing like party food to trigger appetite... right Bearman?

You are such a wonderful mamabean Linda! A toast to you too! drinking24
 
Loved the picture Linda!!! Since you are celebrating with a party on Wednesday, why not send the boys over to ours for the party for No Reason that we are having...we will get a cake for Teddy's 11th birthday and everyone can sing to him here. We all need a little boost so the kitties decided to just invite everyone over...no fuss....just Bear Man's seat at the bar and lots of blankets for them to relax....
It's so wonderful that you have had Teddy for all these years....after that totally wrong but upsetting prognosis....isn't that wonderful!!! so happy that both boys are doing okay this week....you are always doing so much for them...you are a great Mama!! HUGS to you all!!! :YMHUG:
 
Happy Birthday, Teddy! A great report, Linda. So happy to hear Bear Man is having some good days and good numbers. Hope they both continue! And it's so exciting to hear how Teddy defied the odds! It just goes to show you that vets don't always know - cats are so resilient and they're not going anywhere until they're ready. Hope the good health continues for him and he enjoys his birthday party!
 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TEDDY!! WE ARE SO HAPPY TO CELEBRATE THIS WITH YOU!
HAPPY 11TH AND MANY MANY MORE!! HUGS FROM ALL OF US~!!!!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TEDDY - what a great cake you received from Sienne. I love reading posts like this - kitties that are beating the odds - just goes to show that despite severe illnesses with care and heartfelt love, one can accomplish such wonderful things. Hats off to you, and Bear Man, and Teddy and all those kitties that are fortunate enough to have found you, and in you, a home. Way Cool!

Happy Birthday to the birthday boy. Keep on truckin' to bear man - a set of amazing kitties.
 
Happy birthday Teddy!

How very, very cool to see a picture of 1 day old Teddy. I love it! I didn't know any of my cats when they were kittens, it must be so special to literally have them for their whole life.

I'm happy to hear that Bear is doing better, he just keeps on going! What a good boy.
 
I always look forward to your Saturday report Lina.
I am so happy to hear good news for both Bear Man and Teddy.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TEDDY.
Thanks for sharing that picture. It is just beautiful.
Now you now we all want to see a picture of the babies in the stroller.
What a great prize.

Hugs to you Linda for being the amazing mama bean that you are.
 
Ooooh Happy Birthday Teddy! I remember last year's party. Hope you'll have a wonderful time and get lots of cool birthday presents!

Linda, has Bear gone out in his stroller yet? Am wondering if it'll disorientate him.
 
HAPPY BIRFDAY TEDDY!!!

How wonderful it is to hear Teddy's story. It certainly is a story of inspiration and hopefulness for everyone to read.

I'm glad to see that Bear is doing well also. Happy to see appy is coming along and numbers are getting better!!

Happy Caterday!
 
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Ooooh Happy Birthday Teddy! I remember last year's party. Hope you'll have a wonderful time and get lots of cool birthday presents!

Linda, has Bear gone out in his stroller yet? Am wondering if it'll disorientate him.

pm+2 = 85 nailbite_smile

Thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes and kind words!

Choy Foong - he hasn't been out in it yet as the weather has turned cold again. I am sort of worried about how he'll do in it as well. I'm concerned he'll think he's in his carrier and cry like he does all the way to the vet. I may bring it inside and introduce him gradually to it indoors (IF it fits through the door - it's a huge stroller big enough for the whole family).
 
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