Just seeing this now Laurie. Oh my goodness, l bet that's a relief for you!
Ive been checking my emails regularly for this update.Susan, we're pretty confident at this point it was plastic, but we're going to make sure. The vet and the radiologist both think it's very possible it was plastic.
We are running behind, but Lazlo's follow-up ultrasound is scheduled for the 26th.
I think the reason Diago is doing it is because he LOVES string.. seriously- the look on his face when you swing something string like is very intense. If there is a string toy around he will find it wherever hidden.. one time he ripped a string out of the carpet and I was in the other room and heard him gagging. I ran out and found him gagging with a string hanging out his mouth .. I pulled it out and it was like one of those clowns with the colourful hankies tied together.. it just kept coming out lol. (we taped all the carpet edges after that). Kay ill stop hijacking your thread now!Aprilprey has a kitty chewing on all kinds of things - she bought him lamb pizzles. I think I'm going to try that for Lazlo.
Okay, Laurie - nothing in the stomach - this is what we were all pulling for! YEA!OK, we were back for the follow-up ultrasound this morning.
There was nothing in his stomach, it was empty. So we all guess that what Ken saw last time was a piece of plastic.
But now that it was empty, he could compare it with the last US. But he could see thickening of the stomach wall without the comparison, and his pancreas looks "distorted." These are "normal" for a kitty with large cell lymphoma (the key word there being "with".).
Lazlo is not being officially declared out-of-remission. Not "yet."
But Ken thinks that whether or not we decide to do another round of chemo or not, to give us the option if it comes to it, then we need to get more aggressive about keeping tabs on what's going on inside of Laz.
We take him back for an x-ray in a month.
<---- Happy face on.
One day, one step at a time, right?
What matters is that at least right now, Lazlo feels great. He's still getting his kitty crazies, actively reminding everyone he's alpha; demanding brushes and attention (and we still "brush away" the cancer [for those not here during his chemo, I sit in the bathroom with Lazlo on my lap and sing to him about how we're brushing away the cancer. The modified song while in remission is that we're brushing away to keep the cancer at bay]. He LOVES brushes, and the bathroom is the only place in our home where a kitty can be alone with one of us); and he doesn't like eating his food all at one time at meals, so I let him finish when he wants. Yes, Lazlo is very, very spoiled, and loving every minute of it.
We soldier on.
Thank you so much, sweetie. And my song hasn't been, but I can include that! :lol3:As for the cancer watch - this is agonizing. You're not "soldiering on" by yourself - thank you for allowing us to share in your and Lazio's experience.
Is your song melody set to "We shall overcome"?
I notice that when I brush them without the furminator, it can leave a bunch of loose hair behind. And maybe it pulls out some of the undercoat but leaves it in place, so they ingest more when they clean? :dk:Bathroom Brushes: Amazing - this is the place some of ours come for their brushes, too! I have a towel ready to place on my lap and then it's first come, first served.
I can't resist them, even when I'm in a hurry, when they come asking - I almost always give them some time because I do believe that this is a very healthful thing I can do to help assure their well-being, physically and emotionally. One thing I have noticed, though - sometimes after they receive a good brushing I'm not surprised when they throw a fur ball soon thereafter or the next day. Go figure?
This is good news, in a way, and I will remain positive!! Lazlo has been such a trooper and a fighter for you and for himself because of that aura of light and love you give off. :sun: He is basking in it everyday and he is, in a way, "spoiling" you with the glorious gift of time. The spoiling is much deserved and goes both ways. :heart3: I am in awe of the deep bond we develop with these furry little creatures!!! I almost feel like laughing :lol3: and crying all at the same time because of such great love and COURAGE!!!! WE ALL ARE in this "squad" together, with you, with Gary and with Lazlo, side by side, and will be here through it all. :rub: :grphug: ALWAYS!!!!!!!!!! :heart3: And, keep on brushin' and singin' that song !!! :music: :music2: :music3: :winkblue:Yes, Lazlo is very, very spoiled, and loving every minute of it. :rub:
We soldier on.
So last time he was showing definite signs that something was wrong, wasn't he? And right now you aren't seeing any signs?
AT least he's not being officially declared "out of remission". Oh man! It still sucks that the second US wasn't perfect.
Many vibes that your very special boy keep going for years to come. Are you going to change anything for now? More chinese herbals or anything?