Splitzie, back from vet...

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Zinda

Zinda

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Well, where to start...The vet said there is a possibility Splitzie is not diabetic because of other things going on. I'm not sure which way to go, but will keep testing her. If it's not Diabetes, then it's possibly cancer in the pancreas. I'm hoping for the diabetes. He said he would have to have full day of testing to find all the things wrong with Splitzie. He is supposed to be emailing everything they've found out between today and last visit. I will pass it on when I get the email.
 
Oh, no. Please not cancer. Diabetes is way better. Maybe Splitzie just needed a little help with insulin for a short time, that happens a lot. You didn't say what 'other' things were going on. I hope the vet was just mentioning the worst possible case and there is only a slim chance it might be that.

(((Hugs to you))))
 
I am going to copy everything once he emails everything to me. He found a couple masses, one about where the pancreas is, that is about golf ball sized. He said if it's that, it could be messing with her sugars. So, still hoping she's a diabeticat. I'm not even sure what else at this point, got to the golf ball sized mass and not sure how much else I heard.
 
i relate too well how you are feeling right now....let's hope it's not cancer in the pancreas....if you see in my signature...Rocket has that...

will be praying for a diabetic outcome....
 
I just heard that you were at the vet. I'm sending you and Splitzie big hugs and wishing that it isn't cancer. I will keep you in my thoughts.

((((((((((Splitzie))))))))))
 
Thank you everyone for the positive thoughts, definitely need them all right now.
I'm not sure I even want to get any tests done. She has been getting weaker, so not sure if she would do too well with it. And not sure if I want to put her through it. Maybe that is not thinking right... I don't know. Any opinions?
 
Sending Healing vibes to Splitzie & I so am praying the vet is wrong!!
Let's see what the tests show--Never give up Hope OK?--Big comforting Hugs from us!
 
You will find a lot of inspiration on this site and others. I say you do what you would do if it was you. If Splitzie is still wanting to be around you, and not suffering (manage pain), I'd fight through. You'll gather more information as you know more. Sending big hugs.
 
(((((Kathy and Splitzie)))))
We are thinking positive thoughts that the masses are benign. Also sending lots of snowflakes and healing vines for whatever may be the problem.
Kathy, only you can weigh the pros and cons and make the decision about whether or not to continue tests. In any event, I presume that the blood work has been done (you are waiting for results) and you are thinking here about the more "invasive" types of tests. You have to take your cues from Splitzie and you are the one who knows her best. There is no "right" or "wrong" way of thinking. You will have the utmost support from everyone here whatever you decide is the best way to deal with Splitzie's health issues. We all know that your decisions will be made out of love and based on what is best for Splitzie.
For now, just try to think positively,
Hugs,
Ella & Rusty
 
i feel the need to chime in here....

as you can see, Rocket is a multiple illness kitty.....it has not been easy and frankly at times it's been challenging but i've been rewarded with his forever unconditional love....that said....

our latest journey began in Nov 2010 when things didn't seem quite right with him....he had lost weight....after ER visits and vet visits....bloodwork did not show a thing wrong with him....but he had made the tub his place to be 24/7 soon after Christmas....many here know our journey all too well....

fast forwarding to Feb 2011 and things still not well....he had an ultrasound which showed a mass in the pancreas...they aspirated it and it came back as "cancerous"....at 17 y/o i was not about to put him thru a biopsy (too invasive) only to get an actual diagnosis of the suspected cancer....that in itself would not change the outcome...the cancer will progress....

then 2 weeks later thru a follow up apt with the neuro an xray was done...it confirmed the cancer is spreading...

so after being in utter shock and many here will tell you....it was upsetting....many tears were shed and prayers have been said.....

my goal became to ensure Rocket has good quality of life (QOL)....and in order to do so...i opted to give him some sort of treatment....i promised him one more....so he has been on prednisolone and buprenorphine (along the long list of other meds for his other illnesses)....the first is to help with inflammation and the latter with pain....the time frame i was given was 2 to 6 months....

it has been challenging...not gonna kid you there....many more tears have been shed at the inevitable....but it will be 4 months on Jun 2 from his diagnosis....he gained weight and continues to have QOL....yes he does have good/bad days.....each day i have with him i thank God for that blessing....Rocket is a gift to me....and though the treatment he is on will not cure the illness....the main goal has been to give him the best QOL i can possibly give him....

i'm not telling you what to do...you know Splitzie more than anyone else on earth....i'm just telling you our story...our journey....

praying you will do what is best for Splitzie.....
 
you have our prayers here as well, with a special one going out to St Francis (patron saint of animals) and St Peregrine (patron st of cancer).
 
My 2 cents...

I would want to know what I was dealing with. Whether or not this is cancer will dictate what the treatment options are. You may want to discuss what is or isn't invasive and what's to be gained by each or any of the tests your vet may propose. This gives you the knowledge to make informed choices. Obviously, we will do what we can to help you think your decisions through or simply be here for support. Also, remember there are a few vet techs that hang out on the Health board. They can also provide you with information.

This has got to be difficult. We're here for whatever you decide you need.
 
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