Callie Mae

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totallybeachin

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Hi everyone.
I haven't posted in a long time, but I wanted to come here to say, without all of you, I would never have learned how to regulate my baby and get her OTJ.
She is managing her diabetes fine,( she just tested 81 a few days ago :mrgreen: ) and has not had any problems in that department.
However,
I just found out yesterday she has cancer. She has a tumor a little smaller than an orange in her abdomen that is pushing her stomach up towards her spine. It has also spread into her lungs. The vet said she "maybe has a few months."
I am so sad by this, but I got to have her in my life for 9 years, and for that I am grateful.

I just wanted to share that with all of you because I know how you (we) all love our sugar babies like our children and I am grateful to all of you for your help with her diabetes.

If I would have known earlier, it's possible we could have removed the tumor, but because it has already spread to her lungs, they said there is not much that can be done but to try and make her comfortable.
I am to expect her to wither away as the tumor gets bigger causing her to eventually not want to eat because of the way her stomach is being pushed, and her breathing will get harder because of the cancer in her lungs that is spreading fast.

I hate knowing I have to literally watch her wither away and die. I can't stop crying.
Last night, I dumped the whole bowl of freeze dried salmon out for her to have! It's her ABSOLUTE favorite!

Again, thank you all for everything you do. You help so many people everyday, and you helped me.
Please keep us in your prayers.
 
Oh no! I am so very sorry to hear this news and imagine it must hurt you so much. You must take great pride in getting her into remission and feeling well after her diabetic diagnosis. Think of how many sun filled days she had OTJ and feeling good.

I never know how comforting it is to people, but I like to consider how many poor kitties in this world never get to know a loving touch, delicious salmon treats, a warm snugly bed and a parent who truly, deeply loves them. You have given all those things to Callie. What a love filled life she has had.

And you'll do the right thing now. You'll continue to love and care for her until she needs to leave. And then you'll let her go, with love. What a gift!

Take care of yourself while you care for Callie. Come on anytime you need a cyber hug or need to vent and cry. You're part of our family, and it's a lifetime subscription.
 
I am so so sorry to hear the news :sad: It must be so difficult for you to accept, but thru your love for Callie I am sure you will do what she needs when she needs it.
I agree with Sue, you have been a great kitty momma and given Callie a great life. Celebrate the good times, cherish the time you have left together.
Hugs and prayers going out to you and Callie :YMHUG:
 
Thank you both, so much, for your kind words.
There are many people around me who feel it's no big deal. It's just a cat.
They have never felt the unconditional love and joy from an animal.
 
I saw this on Health and posted there, but I just wanted to say once more how sorry I am to read this.
 
First, a BIG LOOOOOONG HUG. I'm so sorry Callie now has cancer. It's so hard to know what to do for them. I have a drooler with lymphoma so understand so completely the pain it leaves in us Bean's hearts. You'll do what you need to do for her when the time comes because you DO love her so much. Celebrate her LIVING, not her leaving....extra thoughts and prayers will be going up daily from here as you walk this path together.

Another big hug,
 
I am so sorry to hear this big :YMHUG: to you and Callie Mae those people who tell us its just a cat ( I feel sorry for them) they will never know the kind of love we share with our fur babies cat_pet_icon and just what a special love that is !! you are in our thoughts and prayers !! much love to you and Callie Mae !
 
I know the pain of watching a terrible disease you can do nothing to stop. I, too, had many tell me 'it's just a cat' or 'why don't you just get another one.' I don't think people mean to be hurtful, but those types of sentiments certainly DO hurt.

I am so sorry you and Callie are having to go through this. I pray you will have many more happy days together and for strength to face whatever the future holds.

Libby (and Hershey, too!)
 
Thanks for all the hugs and support.
The vet has her on prednisone (sp) to try and shrink the tumor a little, but I remember reading in the past that prednisone is not good for diabetics, but there was something else with a similar name that was better, and perhaps more suitable. I think it was predlaniosne? or something. Does anyone know what I'm talking about, and if so, is that something I should consider for the same attempted results. Meaning, does it do the same thing, basically, as the prednisone is supposed to do?
 
I am so very sorry to hear this terrible news...
I cant imagine how you must feel...
I am so very sorry
 
Although I had not followed Callie's diabetic history and going OTJ, I am so sorry to hear that a tumor was found and now there is lung involvement. I know you must be heart broken. We become so extremely close to our pets that anytime they become ill, it can be devastating. I hope that whatever time you have with Callie are wonderful ones that you will always have great memories to remember.

As for your Prednisone question, Prednisone and prednisolone are very similar (both in the glucocorticoid hormone family) and used as a chemotherapy sometimes to help reduce tumors. It is felt that Prednisone/prednisolone is less toxic in cats. The only difference between the two really is that prednisolone may be better tolerated in some cats than Prednisone [prednisolone is created from Prednisone through the liver]. Using prednisolone may not have the same degree of side effects as Prednisone in cats, especially a diabetic cat. Discussing it with your vet so that you can weigh the pros and cons might help you decide how to go.

I believe our precious pets do know how much we care, and I am sure Callie knows that you will always do the best thing for her and love her even more with each day you have together. I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers.

Lori
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I am so sorry you have to share such bad news about Callie Mae.
You have been such a good mom to her and did such a great job getting her into remission.
Our animal companions are gifts to us from God and teach us so much about how to love and to enjoy life.
Take one day at a time and enjoy and celebrate all the time you have left with sweet Callie Mae.
I ditto everything Sue said.
Sending prayers, reiki and big hugs to you and Callie Mae.
Each day is a new one to enjoy and bond with her and you will know when its time to let her go home but until then be happy through your tears and give Callie M. all the love in your heart; she understands and will help you through this final journey.
(((Big Hugs))) :YMHUG:
Angela & Henry
 
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