Saturday, Willow did really well. She slept soundly on one of us for most of the day. She ate generally well, was perky - it was a big change from Friday.
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Dec 30, 2017 |
We got everything ready so I could just put her in the carrier and run out the door. She was laying on a fleece blanket, looking miserable, out of it, and breathing hard. I just bundled her up in the blanket and placed her in the carrier. I completely freaked when she flopped over backwards in the carrier with no attempt to correct. She was like statue that had just fallen over. This was one of the scariest moments of my life, I feared she might be dead. I immediately closed up the carrier and literally ran as fast as I could to the emergency vet across the alley.
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Dec 30, 2017 |
We made it to the specialty clinic ER without problem and they immediately took her back to stabilize her. Meanwhile, two good friends met us there for emotional comfort, as we waited many hours to be seen. So grateful to have such good friends. The general ER vet was fantastic, she had amazing ability to convey a lot of complex information with great clarity, kindness, and compassion. We elected to have Willow seen by the neurologist who suggested we start with a MRI, to find the origin of the seizures.
A few hours later we got the call - Willow had done well with the MRI and was waking just fine from the anesthesia. That was the good news, the bad news is, she has a non-cancerous tumor on her brain, a meningioma. The neurologist noted there are several treatment options that we can discuss more extensively once Willow is more stable. For now, we focus on getting her stable using steroids to reduce the tumor inflammation and some anti-seizure medication. If we just go the palliative care route (which would be just using those medications), she said we might have 6-9 months of quality life left. The other options that we'll discuss more when we pick her up, are surgery, radiation, and chemo.
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Dec 29, 2017 |
Hold your furry family members extra tight, each day with them is a precious gift. We are grieving this New Year's eve and soaking up the love of the other cats and friends. Peace.
I am so, so sorry. You will make the best decision possible for her Highest Good, and whatever that is, know it's OKAY. Sending Love and Light and purrs. ♥
ReplyDelete"All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well." -Julian of Norwich (anchoress, 1342-1416)
We send our purrs and prayers for Willow and you that things do turn out well for her!
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I, and most of us here know that devastation for varying reasons in our fur babies lives and welfare. I am totally with you all in this period of deep concern and waiting.
ReplyDeleteHow absolutely horrible and we're so sorry you and Willow are dealing with this. We send purrs and special prayers to both of you.
ReplyDeleteI've had Willow on my mind after your last post. I'm so glad she is still with us but so sad to hear her diagnosis! I'm praying for Willow and you! This is so hard. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteThis is heartbreaking! Wondering if Willow might be a candidate for non-invasive laser surgery, or a similar non-invasive treatment?
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This is heartbreaking! Wondering if Willow might be a candidate for non-invasive laser surgery, or a similar non-invasive treatment?
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I am sorry you ended the year with such bad news. I will be praying for your sweet Willow and hope you can find a treatment to give her more quality time with you. XO
ReplyDeleteSending you POTP and love. Sending prayers of positive energy. Please, ignore what they are saying about how much time she has left. When my Angel Bobo was ill they had told me he may have days, weeks, months.........he ended up living two more years. Think positive. (I know that is hard) (((hugs))) catchatwithcarenandcody
ReplyDeleteI know the feeling, Kit was so young as well. It is devastating to get this kind of news. I am so glad you had friends who came to the ER with you.
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