I don't have any new news to report which is great! The remedies we use have not differed from previous posts. Weasel also still gets cooked chicken liver occasionally to address the fact that he was anemic a couple of months ago, which I believe is under control now.
The holistic vet is interested to do another ultrasound in January to mark the 'year' since diagnosis. Although we discovered it in February, Weasel likely had the tumour for quite some time prior to that. My issue with this is that it's incredibly cold outside right now and I don't particularly like shaving his belly to do the ultrasound which will leave him chilly haha. I'm very relieved that that's my largest issue with him at this stage.
I thought you might get a chuckle out of the Christmas Card below that I created for the Holistic Vet, which shows Weasel in the background sound asleep while his brother poses for the camera (I used their formal names). And don't worry, I put the hats on afterward in Photoshop.
I will also send this card virtually out to all of you, wishing not only for a wonderful holiday season, but great health for your fur babies, and newfound happiness when hopefully seeing positive results to your actions.
I'm so glad Weasel is doing so well :) Unfortunately, my Snowball passed away in my arms on the 5th of December. Her cancer had spread to her brain and there was nothing I could do to stop it. Hope you have a Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteHi phoebe666, your story of Snowball brought tears to my eyes. I was really hoping that all of your efforts would show a return of his health. I know you did everything possible. This is truly upsetting. It's heartbreaking that this occurred in your arms..as I imagine it must have crushed you; however, Snowball couldn't have been in a better place. Thank you for being someone who cares so much about the wellbeing of our furry little friends. I'm sure you made Snowball's life absolutely wonderful xo
ReplyDeleteThank you. She was doing so well and then within a couple of days, she just deteriorated. She wanted to be with her mummy in her final moments and while it did crush me,I wouldn't have wanted it any other way, I doted on my princess and she made my life complete. I'm a mess. I don't know how I'm supposed to live the rest of my life without her,
ReplyDeleteAwww, phoebe666, my heart breaks reading this as I would feel exactly the same as you... it truly is awful to figure out how to move on. These are family members. The grief is as real as in losing someone else when one bonds as so many do with our fur babies. You'll get through this tough time but it will be a while, and let yourself go through the emotions, the grief..don't rush it. You've likely learned a lot through this experience so perhaps it's not all for naught. We never want our kitties or pups to develop horrible diseases; however through that process we do learn quite a bit and perhaps it will help others in the future. Big hugs :).
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