So we're now 3 days into administering the herbal and vitamin remedies. The two items that were ordered in the mail still have not arrived. On top of that, no matter how delicious I make Weasel's meal, he will not touch it when Milk Thistle has been added. His little nose is quite precise and he can smell it's presence no matter how much gravy, fresh chicken breast and other goodness has been added. I may have to purchase small gel caps to stuff it into and hope that his teeth don't penetrate it should he bite in.
On a plus note he hasn't vomited since last Thursday - a week has passed which is a good sign.
In addition to this good news, I now have an appointment with the holistic vet in Newmarket for tomorrow at 2 pm. I'm taking both cats for a full evaluation, physical, diet recommendation, herbal and vitamin recommendation as well as acupuncture. It's an hour drive, but I believe that it's well worth it. I will update this site with the diet I'm asked to serve them in the event that it can be of use to others. I will also confirm if the doses I've been providing them on the herbal/vitamin remedies is correct.
Today is a better day, watching Weasel and his brother Gabriel (who also received a nickname - Goober, as he drools quite a lot when he's getting a good cuddle), snooze together on the couch. :)
This is a blog that documents the alternative and holistic treatment regime provided to a cat suffering from pancreatic cancer. Our kitty was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer but managed to remain strong and live a surprisingly healthy life for an additional two years. The information on this blog is intended to provide people not only with hope and affordable treatment ideas, but insight as well into how to manage this serious ailment.
More about my cat
My cat's name is Gardener, this is the name we adopted him with, but as we learned more about his funny little personality, he quickly adopted the name 'Weasel' as a representation for his crafty, curious and mischievous demeanor. Weasel made it to 13 years old. As of Feb. 22nd, 2013, his world and ours would change drastically as we learned the news of his pancreatic cancer.
My Inspiration
Since Feb. 22nd, 2013, I've been frantically trying to find answers to this terminal illness, trying to deliver the best solution I can, always hoping for a positive turn. I've found through discussions with vets and online research that the information out there is frustratingly vague. I've started this blog to document our progress on this in the hopes that it helps others.
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