tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89616058500257423932024-03-15T21:11:43.514-04:00fourwhitepawsfeline inspired reflections on life <br>and all things catThe Cat Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17862401517530290759noreply@blogger.comBlogger1308125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961605850025742393.post-24167339351573119422024-03-02T20:14:00.001-05:002024-03-02T20:14:57.935-05:00Ms. Lucy BearI must apologize, I've been hogging all the Lucy cutes, not sharing with you all. I will try to make up for my selfishness...<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></div><div>She's a tiny bundle of fluffy love. </div><div><br></div><div>She goes to specialist on Tuesday, and I'm hoping we get a plan to cure her urinary issue. </div>The Cat Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17862401517530290759noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961605850025742393.post-66019559018163843662024-02-28T21:38:00.001-05:002024-02-28T21:38:57.915-05:00Theo love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br>I cherish every day with him. ❤️<br><br></div>The Cat Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17862401517530290759noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961605850025742393.post-47830353104175115142024-02-26T20:10:00.001-05:002024-02-26T20:10:57.771-05:00Theo heart <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></div><div>Since then we have been watching him slowly go downhill. These last few days he's not been wanting to eat much, moving around slower. Then today he had some episodes of incontinence and being out of it. We rushed him to vet, who did blood workup.</div><div><br></div><div>We learned his potassium was super low and his kidneys were not doing well. About a week ago, his cardiologist had, switched his diareutic to Torsemide, noting this is getting closer to end of the road. That big jump in diareutic really did his kidneys in. </div><div><br></div><div>For now we have him on a potassium supplement and went back to the other, less potent diareutic. Our vet will consult with cardiologist to see what we do going forward. </div><div><br></div><div>Meanwhile, I'm loving him up as much as possible. It feels like we might be losing him soon, which is so heartbreaking. I'm taking the day off from work to be with him all day, keep, eye on him and love him lots and lots. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></div><div>She's a 4 year old, long furred tortie. Very soft, affectionate, and playful. And tiny, only 7 lbs! </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></div><div>She was very stressed in her home, with big dogs (one being aggressive toward her) living in basement, a baby and a new baby due today. Her kitty BFF passed away last spring and now her humans were needing to travel a lot to take care of aging parents. So, they didn't have the time to give her to help her through her stress. </div><div><br></div><div>Her people were very sad to give her up, but they recognize with everything going on in their lives right now, Lucy would be better off in a calmer home situation and preferably with other cats. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></div><div>Every new day with him is a gift. All extra time. I'm so grateful for him and his big, lovey personality. </div>The Cat Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17862401517530290759noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961605850025742393.post-20172150835763040732023-10-30T16:47:00.001-04:002023-10-30T16:47:57.277-04:00fly free sweet Oliver <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div></div><div><br></div><div>I've been trying to imagine life without being able to cuddle him, without his soothing purr, without his physical presence. So hard to imagine. My heart is breaking. How will I ever say that final goodbye? </div><div><br></div><div>Cancer sucks. Grief sucks. </div>The Cat Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17862401517530290759noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961605850025742393.post-59542159061911242072023-09-17T18:11:00.001-04:002023-09-17T18:11:27.003-04:00Oliver update <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br>It's so hard to know how he's doing by looking at him. I keep thinking his abdomen looks bigger and bigger (tumors growing) but then I wonder if I'm just imagining it. That's one of the reasons I'm taking him to vet weekly, to get more objective exam. </div><div><br></div><div>One thing I know, is that I'm so not ready to lose him. I'm really struggling to imagine life without him. He's such a joy, a gift. </div><div><br></div><div>I've been trying to work from home as much as I can, so I can spend every possible moment with him. He loves the extra attention, always wanting to be with me. </div><div><br></div><div>Our vet and the oncologist said his prognosis is grave, they estimated 4-6 months. That was in mid-July. Two months of that down, leaving 2-4 months. My heart is breaking anticipating what is coming. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></div><div>Those who have followed my blog know that since I have known Oliver, I have done everything within my power to keep him safe and healthy. In this moment, I feel so powerless now, as there is nothing I can do to protect him from this threat. </div><div><br></div><div>Please purr and pray for all of us as we love on him and grieve what is coming. ❤️</div>The Cat Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17862401517530290759noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961605850025742393.post-42871707574843346302023-07-18T12:02:00.000-04:002023-07-18T12:02:05.386-04:00Oliver and the C-word<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOZQWmchLydRfgCRA77Ty9FrI5Sf1vZ4Er6VyBm9fLmqAaK35WFEInrNEXFoTQ7ERgJI-55zHL8qQ-wbCBwlnpReehF3R5LtFba98pm8xuUuyd6fOx0Eq0p_sdx1ZO9l_S1vH7bD1L0N497-P-iZ_wW-fJeVUtuTBRahda5QL-JJA93uKxXPZVS53ih6uN/s800/Oliver2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOZQWmchLydRfgCRA77Ty9FrI5Sf1vZ4Er6VyBm9fLmqAaK35WFEInrNEXFoTQ7ERgJI-55zHL8qQ-wbCBwlnpReehF3R5LtFba98pm8xuUuyd6fOx0Eq0p_sdx1ZO9l_S1vH7bD1L0N497-P-iZ_wW-fJeVUtuTBRahda5QL-JJA93uKxXPZVS53ih6uN/s320/Oliver2.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>I took Oliver to the vet last week because he had lost his interest in eating and seemed off. At the vet we discovered he had lost 2 pounds and the vet felt some odd things in his innards. He was scheduled for an ultrasound for this past Monday (yesterday).</p><p>The ultrasound revealed cancerous lesions on his liver and pancreas. I am heartbroken. He has always been so healthy, this feels like it came out of nowhere.</p><p>Now we are awaiting the pathology reports and then will seek an oncologist to discuss options. Prayers and purrs for sweet Oliver would be much appreciated.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJmq8h9H4xbAg5f2zZDiiOUEVkSUVQnPA9UdsRjV6kY3V45UIxLDo442OElI5EhWCG4e1A4nGy17YTNtS05QetomhbPE8DrAvLjEowUSR4nxLodMn2-lULM6OFYXTMheqV7p9WZNe9H8r6p3yrLvyjgSF423XsbK7wzEN7CNPNuCKcTYAWun9sDrkrWuYp/s800/Oliver1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="571" data-original-width="800" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJmq8h9H4xbAg5f2zZDiiOUEVkSUVQnPA9UdsRjV6kY3V45UIxLDo442OElI5EhWCG4e1A4nGy17YTNtS05QetomhbPE8DrAvLjEowUSR4nxLodMn2-lULM6OFYXTMheqV7p9WZNe9H8r6p3yrLvyjgSF423XsbK7wzEN7CNPNuCKcTYAWun9sDrkrWuYp/s320/Oliver1.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>I can't say enough of how much I adore this cat. He is a tremendous gift of love and joy.</p>The Cat Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17862401517530290759noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961605850025742393.post-19890623631395456772023-03-27T22:11:00.001-04:002023-03-27T22:11:43.324-04:00endless FluffsSweet Nahum...<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><div><br></div><div>Theo had his second brain surgery, where another tumor was removed. This tumor was smaller. </div><div><br></div><div>He's recovering well. And I'm super grateful to have extra-extra-time with him. Amazing gift!</div><div><br></div><div>❤️</div>The Cat Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17862401517530290759noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961605850025742393.post-17494359995580881222022-10-25T16:52:00.001-04:002022-10-25T16:52:49.833-04:00more Theo We learned this afternoon that Theo's brain tumor has returned. It was almost exactly two years ago that he had a large meningioma removed. This tumor is smaller and in same place.<div><br></div><div>It has affected his left side, not allowing his legs or face to function properly. </div><div><br></div><div>We have elected for another round of brain surgery, to have the tumor removed. His heart disease is a little more advanced than it was back then, so that adds a complicating factor. </div><div><br></div><div>We are not sure the date of surgery yet, either tomorrow (26th) or next Tuesday. Hoping for tomorrow. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><div><br></div><div>Hello friends. </div><div><br></div><div>Life has been good here, although this morning Theo was acting odd. His left side doesn't seem to be functioning well, we fear stroke. He'll spend day at vet.</div><div><br></div><div>Prayers and purrs appreciated. </div>The Cat Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17862401517530290759noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961605850025742393.post-30678169469217017172022-08-10T09:13:00.001-04:002022-08-10T09:13:23.642-04:00communication There are so many things about cats that I find amazing. Every so often something they do really strikes me as delightful.<div><br></div><div>This morning, it's waking to this... </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></div><div>A neat little pile of poop in the center of Pierre's cat bed.</div><div><br></div><div>Everything about this is intentional. It's not hidden somewhere, or just a little hang on piece that dropped somewhere. This is a full on poop in a prominent spot.</div><div><br></div><div>I'm sure the cats know who the message is from. With my nose, all the kitty poops smell the same. I can rule out Oliver, not because he's above such forms of communication, but because his poops are much bigger. </div><div><br></div><div>With the poop being in Pierre's bed, he's the only one who really frequents that bed, I, wondered if a cat was leaving him a message. And then I wonder, maybe Pierre is leaving me a message, him placing it in his bed as a signature of sorts. </div><div><br></div><div>As soon as I saw the message I knew what it meant. I was too tired and lazy yesterday to empty the litter boxes and they haven't been cleaned in a while. I'm thinking Pierre, who grew up pooping in the great outdoors, doesn't like a dirty bathroom.</div><div><br></div><div>OK, Pierre! The litter boxes are now all empty and clean! But your bed is now out of service waiting to be washed.</div><div>- - - </div><div>Tuna and Tuffy from work also communicate well. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></div><div>Healing purrs make everything better. </div>The Cat Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17862401517530290759noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961605850025742393.post-48515927569855605302022-07-24T17:07:00.001-04:002022-07-24T17:07:02.745-04:00Sunday sleepy dayIt's sleep Sunday!<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></div><div>Best friends enjoy hanging out together. </div>The Cat Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17862401517530290759noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961605850025742393.post-43996745695444985002022-06-19T19:07:00.001-04:002022-06-19T19:07:27.714-04:00Father's day! It's that day again, the day to celebrate Oliver! He's the only father here. And he's a fantastic papa!<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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