kingtermite Posted June 23, 2014 Share #1 Posted June 23, 2014 She was in for annual checkup a few weeks ago and all seemed well. Our cat, Maggie has been having odd behavior, vomiting and lack of appetite the last week or so. My wife was planning on taking her to the vet (getting a last minute appointment) last Thursday or so, but in the middle of the night my wife said she was acting strangely enough that we took her to emergency vet. Probably a good thing. Her temp was almost to the point of dangerously high. Basically a generic diagnosis (apparently not uncommon) of FUO (Fever of Unidentified Origin). They gave her some fluids, nsaids for the fever, antibiotics to fight infection that 'may' be the cause of fever. So my wife still schedules appointment with our regular vet for Friday. They looked at her and decided that maybe an x-ray to see if anything looked amiss (more of a long-term issue)...like a tumor or something cancerous. The appointment was late Friday afternoon so they weren't able to get a read on it from a radiologist until this morning, but they definitely think something looks amiss and want to do an ultrasound now. They are fearing cancer. Please keep happy thoughts for Maggie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted June 23, 2014 Share #2 Posted June 23, 2014 Hang tough little kittie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Karen_Cooper_Incident Posted June 23, 2014 Share #3 Posted June 23, 2014 You got it, brother. Couch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzieQ Posted June 24, 2014 Share #4 Posted June 24, 2014 Happy thoughts and vibes for Maggie! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted June 24, 2014 Share #5 Posted June 24, 2014 Vibes to your kitty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted June 24, 2014 Share #6 Posted June 24, 2014 Cool kitty there, KT. Kitty vibes headed your way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingtermite Posted June 25, 2014 Author Share #7 Posted June 25, 2014 Cancer - Lymphoma We'll be making an appointment with veterinary oncologist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tude Posted June 25, 2014 Share #8 Posted June 25, 2014 awwww sorry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted June 25, 2014 Share #9 Posted June 25, 2014 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopped Liver Posted June 25, 2014 Share #10 Posted June 25, 2014 Cancer - Lymphoma We'll be making an appointment with veterinary oncologist. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team scooter Posted June 25, 2014 Share #11 Posted June 25, 2014 awww 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf Posted June 25, 2014 Share #12 Posted June 25, 2014 I am very sorry to hear that. We lost one due to lymphoma ourselves --it went so fast we didn't get a chance to treat it. Best wishes for a much better outcome. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingtermite Posted June 25, 2014 Author Share #13 Posted June 25, 2014 I am very sorry to hear that. We lost one due to lymphoma ourselves --it went so fast we didn't get a chance to treat it. Best wishes for a much better outcome. Yeah...in some ways that's actually better. We will see what the oncologist says. It maybe somewhat treatable with a decent quality of life for a few years. Then again...there may be nothing but strong chemo and poor quality of life for a short time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted June 25, 2014 Share #14 Posted June 25, 2014 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted June 26, 2014 Share #15 Posted June 26, 2014 Sad to hear this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingtermite Posted June 30, 2014 Author Share #16 Posted June 30, 2014 Appointment with the veterinary oncologist this Wednesday to see what our options may be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr8hed Posted June 30, 2014 Share #17 Posted June 30, 2014 Sorry man. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingtermite Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share #18 Posted July 3, 2014 We went to see the veterinary oncologist today. She has lymphoma. There are two types, a mild type (treatable) and a more aggressive type. Guess which one Maggie has? It seems our treatment plan with the best possible outcome will cost over $6000 and give her a survival rate of 6-8 months. She REALLY HATES trips to the vet...so even if her 'quality of life' would be OK, it would be a VERY STRESSFUL day for her one day every week over that time. It usually takes her days to get over a stress like that as it is. Options aren't looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted July 3, 2014 Share #19 Posted July 3, 2014 :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzieQ Posted July 3, 2014 Share #20 Posted July 3, 2014 Sorry KT, and Maggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted July 3, 2014 Share #21 Posted July 3, 2014 Sending all of you hugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted July 3, 2014 Share #22 Posted July 3, 2014 Sorry to hear this, KT. Scratch Kittys ear for me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf Posted July 3, 2014 Share #23 Posted July 3, 2014 Have they given any advice on how to make her happy while you go down the decision-making process? Best wishes, KT and Maggie. No words for me to describe the suckitude involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted July 3, 2014 Share #24 Posted July 3, 2014 Make her comfy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingtermite Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share #25 Posted July 3, 2014 Have they given any advice on how to make her happy while you go down the decision-making process? Best wishes, KT and Maggie. No words for me to describe the suckitude involved. They gave her something yesterday (a shot, forget the medicine) that should kinda be a first treatment. It would help her feel better and give us time to think. Essentially we need to decide by next week. To me, it doesn't seem worth paying $6-7K to extend her life for only 6-8 months, especially if that that time will require weekly treatments. Trips/vet freak her out so much that it takes her a few days at least to recover....so all that life extension would be a pretty stressful time for her. I think we're going to have to opt for no treatment and make the decision when she starts being in too much pain. Possibly before it gets that far so that she doesn't have to suffer much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted July 3, 2014 Share #26 Posted July 3, 2014 Spoil her rotten. Will be praying for you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted July 3, 2014 Share #27 Posted July 3, 2014 Give her tuna fish from the can every day, with the juice. My cats love the tuna juice, oddly they won't eat the tuna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted July 3, 2014 Share #28 Posted July 3, 2014 When our dog got that we opted to let her leave peacefully. Treatments were in Medford (60 mile one way drive), and the cost was similar to what you were told. Prognosis with treatment was still grim. She was 12 when we let her go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingtermite Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share #29 Posted July 10, 2014 Chatting with the wife right now.....debating whether to make Maggie's 'final' vet appointment tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentonMakes Posted July 10, 2014 Share #30 Posted July 10, 2014 so sorry to hear this, KT. I made one of those appointments 10 years ago and it still makes me sad to think about it - but I know my cat went to a better place. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Karen_Cooper_Incident Posted July 10, 2014 Share #31 Posted July 10, 2014 I'm so sorry, KT. Couch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingtermite Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share #32 Posted July 10, 2014 Appointment scheduled. 10am tomorrow morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted July 10, 2014 Share #33 Posted July 10, 2014 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf Posted July 10, 2014 Share #34 Posted July 10, 2014 My heart cries with you, my friend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted July 11, 2014 Share #35 Posted July 11, 2014 This is sad news. We have four cats, they are all very different. Sorry for the loss of your friend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingtermite Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share #36 Posted July 11, 2014 It's over. Mycroft is now an only child. Thank you all for your vibes, prayers and well wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted July 11, 2014 Share #37 Posted July 11, 2014 Sorry for your loss. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted July 12, 2014 Share #38 Posted July 12, 2014 Sorry to hear this, KT. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team scooter Posted July 12, 2014 Share #39 Posted July 12, 2014 Aww, sorry to hear. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted July 12, 2014 Share #40 Posted July 12, 2014 Sorry, KT. I guess Mycroft will be getting extra hugs for a while now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted July 12, 2014 Share #41 Posted July 12, 2014 Soooo hard to make that decision. Soooo hard to lose a furry friend. Sorry for your loss KT. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzieQ Posted July 12, 2014 Share #42 Posted July 12, 2014 {{{hugs}}} 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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