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[meezergal]

I just took my 16-year-old Siamese cat to the vet because he had what I thought was an inflammation of the gums. Not so unusual in an older cat, he needed his teeth cleaned. But the vet told me it's actually a growth and might be cancer! I almost fainted, I'm not kidding. Solomon means so much to me; he was there for me 24/7 when my mom died in November, constantly sitting in my lap and doing his best to comfort me. I don't know what I'd do without him! He's my little boy and I love him so much! He's a very cuddly, affectionate cat and this was such a huge surprise; it was a tremendous body-blow and I'm in shock. I can't bear the idea of losing my baby kitty. Please, send us good thoughts, prayers, good vibes; we can sure use them!

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[herminia.livejournal.com]

*hugs tightly* Here's hoping and praying for all the best, then :-/

[meezergal.livejournal.com]

*hugs you back* Thank you. He's such a darling cat; I can't bear the idea of losing him so soon after my mom.

[pullthestars.livejournal.com]

Oh no :( good kitty vibes headed your direction.

[meezergal.livejournal.com]

Thank you, sis. I got him home a little while ago. My little baby boy!

[sajazz.livejournal.com]

(((((((((((((((((((GOOD THOUGHTS))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

You got'em

[meezergal.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Jazz. I just love my little Siamese boy!

[superbeffie.livejournal.com]

Not only will I send you prayers and well wishes I'll send you some thoughts from a vet tech.
He's 16. Odds are they won't do much as far as treatment. They might be able to sauter it off and keep it from bothering him. Even if it is cancer that doesn't mean that he will drop dead. You'll know when it's gone too far, and as long as he is happy and comfortable then don't let it trouble you. I know it's no great solution, but don't assume cancer just b/c the chance exists. Wait for some bloodwork. (says the trained vet tech who burst into tears when her own dog had a lump, which is totally benign BTW)

[meezergal.livejournal.com]

Thanks, I really appreciate it! She removed all the tissue with a laser, and said she thought she was able to get all of it. Now we just have to play the waiting game for the pathology results to come back. I'm a nervous wreck--I wish I'd noticed it earlier, so I don't have to wait the whole weekend. :( He was a bit groggy when he came home, but ate with a good appetite, and is keeping it down. He's on an anti-inflammatory and antibiotics, too.