Geoffrey Small Cell Lymphoma

[Kwik]

I'm like that with so many things, Cindy, and I know how difficult it can be, especially as concerns our loved ones in our care.
Wishing Geoffrey continued good reports and decreasing dosages! and you, peace of mind.

 

[iPappy]

Thinking of you and Geoffrey artiemom . I hope all is well.

 

[artiemom]

Thanks for thinking of us, and asking......
I guess it is time for a Geoffrey Update.
He is doing good. ---shush-- fingers crossed

At the moment, he is sleeping under my new top sheet. I changed the sheets this morning, and he could not wait until I completed it.
Geoffrey is now weaned from all the extra meds due to the pancreatitis. I tried cutting back more on the mirataz dose; but found that it is too much of a decrease. His appetite really drops when I give 1/4 dose EOD.

He still periodically vomits-- about once a week now; due to him losing his winter coat. He loves to be brushed. Actually, he feels hurt when I have to leave the house, early, without brushing him.
I am now giving him a bit of daily miralax for his stools. I find it helps. It seems that if he does not have a daily BM, then his stools get hard, small, and he will vomit.. Kind of like a back-up. Laxatone is also occasionally given.
He is so good taking medicine. Never had a cat this good..

Artie was great at his Sub-Q's... But Geoffrey is better about all the other meds.

Such a sweet boy.

Tuesday, I had a cortisone shot in my hip. He was all over me. Geoffrey even tried to lie on my right hip. I had to put my hand over the injection spot. He moved, but did not leave my lap. He was the same way Wednesday, when I was having the flushed face, hot and cold body temps, etc. We cuddled all day. He is my nurse. I will say his comforting, his purring was really wanted-- it felt so good to have him around, and with me.

I tell him; in the morning, while cuddling in bed: "Mama loves you so Much! Do you know how much Mama loves you?"
And he purrs, looking at me, as if he understands. He is always brushing his face up against my hand, and me...

It is so strange. I can spend hours, just lying on top of the bed, cuddling with him.. it is so peaceful, so comforting.. almost like meditation. His warm body is tucked right up against my belly (when on side) or up against my arm-- using my wrist or cupped hand as a pillow-- putting his chin in my cupped hand.. Peace-- nothing else matters during that time.. just love. He is as much of a love junkie as I am.

We still play every morning.. It is part of our daily routine! He has a new favorite wand toy from Chewy. A shiny, crinkly butterfly! While he does not jump up to grab it, he still loves it. Geoffrey pretty much stays in one spot, swatting at it, lying down, grabbing it.. sometimes he does a jump and grab.. He is a ground hunter.
Sometimes I can get him to give a good chase to the butterfly.
I took out a Yeow catnip banana for him. It is next to his cardboard scratcher, in my bedroom. Oh, how he loves that.

All in all, he is a very happy boy. It is almost 2 years since his diagnosis.. man, time does fly. I cherish each day I have with him. and are so grateful.

A couple pics of him helping me put my laundry away:


And when I was looking all over for him-- I thought he may have run out of the apartment:




Trying to keep me from leaving. He does this all the time. Always lies on my clothes, while I shower. He wants me home with him!!


I just love this little boy.. He is the best guy.. with such a crappy diagnosis. Such a sweet kitty.

I have had him since November 2018--- 6 years. I estimate his age to be 9 at this time. In November, I will say it is his b-day and he will be 10 years old. Now a senior cat.. WOW.. time flies. He is such a love to me. Such a comfort. Yes, I spend too much money on him, with meds.. but, he gives me so much joy, and love back in return. How can you put a price on that?? Using up my savings to pay for him-- and all the other expenses which have dramatically increased, especially this year.

Thank you so much for asking about Geoffrey.. and us...

 

[fionasmom]

And he purrs, looking at me, as if he understands.

He does understand.

 

[tarasgirl06]

Thanks for thinking of us, and asking......
I guess it is time for a Geoffrey Update.
He is doing good. ---shush-- fingers crossed

At the moment, he is sleeping under my new top sheet. I changed the sheets this morning, and he could not wait until I completed it.
Geoffrey is now weaned from all the extra meds due to the pancreatitis. I tried cutting back more on the mirataz dose; but found that it is too much of a decrease. His appetite really drops when I give 1/4 dose EOD.

He still periodically vomits-- about once a week now; due to him losing his winter coat. He loves to be brushed. Actually, he feels hurt when I have to leave the house, early, without brushing him.
I am now giving him a bit of daily miralax for his stools. I find it helps. It seems that if he does not have a daily BM, then his stools get hard, small, and he will vomit.. Kind of like a back-up. Laxatone is also occasionally given.
He is so good taking medicine. Never had a cat this good..

Artie was great at his Sub-Q's... But Geoffrey is better about all the other meds.

Such a sweet boy.

Tuesday, I had a cortisone shot in my hip. He was all over me. Geoffrey even tried to lie on my right hip. I had to put my hand over the injection spot. He moved, but did not leave my lap. He was the same way Wednesday, when I was having the flushed face, hot and cold body temps, etc. We cuddled all day. He is my nurse. I will say his comforting, his purring was really wanted-- it felt so good to have him around, and with me.

I tell him; in the morning, while cuddling in bed: "Mama loves you so Much! Do you know how much Mama loves you?"
And he purrs, looking at me, as if he understands. He is always brushing his face up against my hand, and me...

It is so strange. I can spend hours, just lying on top of the bed, cuddling with him.. it is so peaceful, so comforting.. almost like meditation. His warm body is tucked right up against my belly (when on side) or up against my arm-- using my wrist or cupped hand as a pillow-- putting his chin in my cupped hand.. Peace-- nothing else matters during that time.. just love. He is as much of a love junkie as I am.

We still play every morning.. It is part of our daily routine! He has a new favorite wand toy from Chewy. A shiny, crinkly butterfly! While he does not jump up to grab it, he still loves it. Geoffrey pretty much stays in one spot, swatting at it, lying down, grabbing it.. sometimes he does a jump and grab.. He is a ground hunter.
Sometimes I can get him to give a good chase to the butterfly.
I took out a Yeow catnip banana for him. It is next to his cardboard scratcher, in my bedroom. Oh, how he loves that.

All in all, he is a very happy boy. It is almost 2 years since his diagnosis.. man, time does fly. I cherish each day I have with him. and are so grateful.

A couple pics of him helping me put my laundry away:
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And when I was looking all over for him-- I thought he may have run out of the apartment:

View attachment 476003View attachment 476004


Trying to keep me from leaving. He does this all the time. Always lies on my clothes, while I shower. He wants me home with him!!
View attachment 476005

I just love this little boy.. He is the best guy.. with such a crappy diagnosis. Such a sweet kitty.

I have had him since November 2018--- 6 years. I estimate his age to be 9 at this time. In November, I will say it is his b-day and he will be 10 years old. Now a senior cat.. WOW.. time flies. He is such a love to me. Such a comfort. Yes, I spend too much money on him, with meds.. but, he gives me so much joy, and love back in return. How can you put a price on that?? Using up my savings to pay for him-- and all the other expenses which have dramatically increased, especially this year.

Thank you so much for asking about Geoffrey.. and us...

What a great UPdate and how sweet are those pix?!! Sounds like Geoffrey is doing really well and you have a wonderful routine/ritual going. You undoubtedly know that cats DO give us many health benefits -- strengthening our bones with their purrs, keeping our blood pressure down, helping our hearts, increasing our happiness and decreasing our stress. They are the BEST, TRUE health care we can possibly have.
Geoffrey's new butterfly sounds great and interesting. Could we see a pic of it/him playing with it? I've seen an automated butterfly wand toy that looks great.
There's no such thing as "spending too much money" on a loved one. Unconditional loyalty, love, and joy are priceless!

 

[Kwik]

Thanks for thinking of us, and asking......
I guess it is time for a Geoffrey Update.
He is doing good. ---shush-- fingers crossed

At the moment, he is sleeping under my new top sheet. I changed the sheets this morning, and he could not wait until I completed it.
Geoffrey is now weaned from all the extra meds due to the pancreatitis. I tried cutting back more on the mirataz dose; but found that it is too much of a decrease. His appetite really drops when I give 1/4 dose EOD.

He still periodically vomits-- about once a week now; due to him losing his winter coat. He loves to be brushed. Actually, he feels hurt when I have to leave the house, early, without brushing him.
I am now giving him a bit of daily miralax for his stools. I find it helps. It seems that if he does not have a daily BM, then his stools get hard, small, and he will vomit.. Kind of like a back-up. Laxatone is also occasionally given.
He is so good taking medicine. Never had a cat this good..

Artie was great at his Sub-Q's... But Geoffrey is better about all the other meds.

Such a sweet boy.

Tuesday, I had a cortisone shot in my hip. He was all over me. Geoffrey even tried to lie on my right hip. I had to put my hand over the injection spot. He moved, but did not leave my lap. He was the same way Wednesday, when I was having the flushed face, hot and cold body temps, etc. We cuddled all day. He is my nurse. I will say his comforting, his purring was really wanted-- it felt so good to have him around, and with me.

I tell him; in the morning, while cuddling in bed: "Mama loves you so Much! Do you know how much Mama loves you?"
And he purrs, looking at me, as if he understands. He is always brushing his face up against my hand, and me...

It is so strange. I can spend hours, just lying on top of the bed, cuddling with him.. it is so peaceful, so comforting.. almost like meditation. His warm body is tucked right up against my belly (when on side) or up against my arm-- using my wrist or cupped hand as a pillow-- putting his chin in my cupped hand.. Peace-- nothing else matters during that time.. just love. He is as much of a love junkie as I am.

We still play every morning.. It is part of our daily routine! He has a new favorite wand toy from Chewy. A shiny, crinkly butterfly! While he does not jump up to grab it, he still loves it. Geoffrey pretty much stays in one spot, swatting at it, lying down, grabbing it.. sometimes he does a jump and grab.. He is a ground hunter.
Sometimes I can get him to give a good chase to the butterfly.
I took out a Yeow catnip banana for him. It is next to his cardboard scratcher, in my bedroom. Oh, how he loves that.

All in all, he is a very happy boy. It is almost 2 years since his diagnosis.. man, time does fly. I cherish each day I have with him. and are so grateful.

A couple pics of him helping me put my laundry away:
View attachment 476001View attachment 476002

And when I was looking all over for him-- I thought he may have run out of the apartment:

View attachment 476003View attachment 476004


Trying to keep me from leaving. He does this all the time. Always lies on my clothes, while I shower. He wants me home with him!!
View attachment 476005

I just love this little boy.. He is the best guy.. with such a crappy diagnosis. Such a sweet kitty.

I have had him since November 2018--- 6 years. I estimate his age to be 9 at this time. In November, I will say it is his b-day and he will be 10 years old. Now a senior cat.. WOW.. time flies. He is such a love to me. Such a comfort. Yes, I spend too much money on him, with meds.. but, he gives me so much joy, and love back in return. How can you put a price on that?? Using up my savings to pay for him-- and all the other expenses which have dramatically increased, especially this year.

Thank you so much for asking about Geoffrey.. and us...

What a great update- I love you and Geffy artiemom - the photos are wonderful,he's the cutest,sweetest,love bug with the best Mom one could ever have
Happy Mothers Day( Love G)

 

[iPappy]

I got tied up this weekend, but I am so happy to read this update. Seeing Geoffrey all tucked in his favorite spots and hearing your stories about him and you makes me smile
I hope you and Geoffrey got to spend Mother's Day together. Give that sweet boy a pet for me.

 

[artiemom]

Well, that good spell did not last long.. Geoffrey is sick again.. Yesterday very off. Ate a good breakfast, then nothing else the rest of the day and night. No pee...He vomited early morning. Geoffrey did not even cuddle with me last evening or in bed. He is hiding in his 'corner'. No breakfast this morning.
Gave him a dose of Cerenia.. He kept that down.
Will try taking some food over to him, soon..
He needs his zofran and budesonide this morning.. It is a chemo day, but that may not be....

Called Vet, he is aware.

Dam.. poor baby,, He is very sick.. you can see it. He was meatloafed on my bed, all day.... and then in the corner..
Gotta check for more vomit. sigh.. and give him a pat on top of his head... poor thing.

 

[Kwik]

 

[tarasgirl06]

Well, that good spell did not last long.. Geoffrey is sick again.. Yesterday very off. Ate a good breakfast, then nothing else the rest of the day and night. No pee...He vomited early morning. Geoffrey did not even cuddle with me last evening or in bed. He is hiding in his 'corner'. No breakfast this morning.
Gave him a dose of Cerenia.. He kept that down.
Will try taking some food over to him, soon..
He needs his zofran and budesonide this morning.. It is a chemo day, but that may not be....

Called Vet, he is aware.

Dam.. poor baby,, He is very sick.. you can see it. He was meatloafed on my bed, all day.... and then in the corner..
Gotta check for more vomit. sigh.. and give him a pat on top of his head... poor thing.

Adding my *PRAYERS* and hugs to Kwik 's and hoping Geoffrey will soon feel much better.

 

[iPappy]

I'm hopeful this is a short bump in the road for Geoffrey and he will be feeling much better very, very soon.

 

[IzzysfureverMom]

I am so sad to hear of Geoffrey"s SCL diagnosis. My orange tabby was ok until 17. Unfortunately or maybe not we don't have a clue what they or us will get. I am hoping for the best for Geoffrey. I will be thinking of you both.

 

[tabbytom]

Well, that good spell did not last long.. Geoffrey is sick again.. Yesterday very off. Ate a good breakfast, then nothing else the rest of the day and night. No pee...He vomited early morning. Geoffrey did not even cuddle with me last evening or in bed. He is hiding in his 'corner'. No breakfast this morning.
Gave him a dose of Cerenia.. He kept that down.
Will try taking some food over to him, soon..
He needs his zofran and budesonide this morning.. It is a chemo day, but that may not be....

Called Vet, he is aware.

Dam.. poor baby,, He is very sick.. you can see it. He was meatloafed on my bed, all day.... and then in the corner..
Gotta check for more vomit. sigh.. and give him a pat on top of his head... poor thing.

Geoffrey,

 

[tarasgirl06]

Adding ours to yours, tabbytom , iPappy and IzzysfureverMom

 

[neely]

Just catching up with your thread and was overjoyed to read all the good news from Friday, But saddened to hear G is not feeling well since yesterday. I hope the latest news is an off day and he will rebound soon. He's such a comfort to you and visa versa.

 

[artiemom]

I am hoping we dodged a huge bullet, and that I started treatment in time. He has had 2 days of Cerenia, 2 days in a row of mirataz, delayed his chemo until today; along with giving him some miralax. His stools were very tiny and hard yesterday. Today a bit more, but still hard and small. Saturday they were fine-- and a lot.. So strange how he changes overnight.

I also syringed a good amount of water into him, yesterday. By last evening, he was slowly coming around.

This morning he had his second dose of Cerenia.. got the chemo this afternoon, along with another small dose of mirataz. He ate good this morning.. normal amount; slowly sibling on his dry...

No cuddling, but, it may be too hot for that. He is still insistent on his 'corner'.. That is fine. I can keep an eye on Geoffrey, without disturbing him.

fingers crossed.



Thank you for all your kind words, thoughts and prayers....

 

[iPappy]

The more I read about Geoffrey, the more I feel emotionally attached to him. I'm glad he's coming around, even slowly, and hope that he's back to himself in no time.

 

[tarasgirl06]

I am hoping we dodged a huge bullet, and that I started treatment in time. He has had 2 days of Cerenia, 2 days in a row of mirataz, delayed his chemo until today; along with giving him some miralax. His stools were very tiny and hard yesterday. Today a bit more, but still hard and small. Saturday they were fine-- and a lot.. So strange how he changes overnight.

I also syringed a good amount of water into him, yesterday. By last evening, he was slowly coming around.

This morning he had his second dose of Cerenia.. got the chemo this afternoon, along with another small dose of mirataz. He ate good this morning.. normal amount; slowly sibling on his dry...

No cuddling, but, it may be too hot for that. He is still insistent on his 'corner'.. That is fine. I can keep an eye on Geoffrey, without disturbing him.

fingers crossed.



Thank you for all your kind words, thoughts and prayers....

Your brave little warrior is rallying, Cindy! I think everyone has changes in their digestive system according to what they eat and drink, or don't eat/drink. At least I hear a lot about this.
Keep on putting the food in the cat, Geoffrey!

 

[Kwik]

artiemom sending Blessings to G with continued prayer in Great Expectation
Love,Kwik

 

[rubysmama]

Just catching up here. Sending loads of healing vibes to Geoffrey.