New Here, Could Use Some Feedback If You Be So Kind.

[Kenwoodjens1]

Took in a young stray, after 1 year found out she had Hemangiosarcoma, removed a golf size in Tack Tumor, long story short it never came back, though now found out 3 weeks ago she
has GI Lymphoma, Large cell in Abdominal, she was drained 3 day’s ago, the vet gave her steroids in the hope to slow down the filling of the Abdominal with fluids, she filled up with fluid again and seems very weak, can not jump up on things and has not much strength,
it’s so so hard to see her just laying there, Vet feels she is not in pain, just uncomftible,
the Chemo meds are suppose to arrive on Monday, it is extremely hard to see her going through this :-(. I understand this is a personal decision, do not know if we should take her out of this misery? How have other cats acted who have or had this, please note she is only 2 1/2 years of age. Also giving her fluids every 2 day’s.

Be so kind, would love your feedback.

 

[Furballsmom]

My heart goes out to you. Poor baby, talk about being dealt a rough hand!
Do you want to wait and see how she feels after the meds on Monday?

 

[Kenwoodjens1]

Yes I would Love that, Vet say’s she will drain her again and give her the Cemo pill, my Vet is Amazing she even comes to my house to do all this, to keep her stress level down.
My Vet has been more amazed of the Hemangioma has not returned as in the 21 years of her practice has never seen it in Cats. My dilemma is as it brings tears to my eyes seeing her this weak...... Took her with a Cat stroller outside today, I think she Loved it, she actually meaued a little, which she has not done in 4 weeks. I just feel like she is looking at me and saying put me out of this misery:-(

 

[Furballsmom]

Can you have a conversation with your vet (she sounds incredible!!) where you ask her what she would do if this were her cat?

 

[duckpond]

I have not delt with this. But it sounds like you have an awesome vet. I would trust the vet. If she thinks the treatment will work, will give her longer and better quality of life then i would do it. It sounds like your vet will be honest about what is best for the cat, and help you make the decision on whether to treat, or let her go?

My heart, and best wishes go out to her, and you. Do keep us updated.

 

[Kenwoodjens1]

So far today she texted me she feels sad she had no idea the fluids would fill back up so quick and to keep her informed how she is doing.

 

[Kenwoodjens1]

My question is, who has seen there Cats so weak before please?

 

[Furballsmom]

@Kitten70 @abby2932 Plumeria would you have a moment to help the poster?

 

[Furballsmom]

I don't know if this thread below will help you.

Also, there is a search function at the top of this page. If you want to, hover your cursor over it, take the checkmark out of 'search this forum only', click on the More... at the lower right hand corner. Then type in large cell lymphoma for keywords, scroll down and click in the Recent box and you'll see some other threads

Edgar's Experience With Lymphoma

 

[Plumeria]

Hi there, I just lost my cat to large cell lymphoma of the GI and Central Nervous System yesterday. It was the aggressive CNS lymphoma that didn't respond to Chemo, destroyed my baby's sensory system, and took him away from me. Which chemo drug did your vet prescribe for your cat? Since it's large cell, I assume it's a strong drug. Is she eating and drinking on her own? If not, I advise you to start syringe feeding her Hills Urgent Care canned food immediately, so she has the energy to handle the hard chemo drugs. I would also include some of the below in your cat's diet if you don't already:

PetWellbeing Life Gold Cancer support for Cats
Virbac Rebound Recuperation Formula for Felines
Wysong PDG Supplement for Undernourished/Debilitated Dogs & Cats
Forti Flora Probiotics
Salmon Oil
Olive Oil (if your kitty is constipated)
NHV ES Clear

If you go the chemo route, her beating the cancer ultimately depends on how well her body responds to it. I do find it concerning that she sounds very weak already. If you want, you could give her one dose to see how she responds, then decide whether to continue or not. Many cats DO have side effects, so make sure your vet prescribes anti-nausea medication (Cerenia and/or Ondansetron) and Mirtazapine for appetite stimulation. You want to be prepared and have these handy when the side effects occur.

 

[Kenwoodjens1]

I don't know if this thread below will help you.

Also, there is a search function at the top of this page. If you want to, hover your cursor over it, take the checkmark out of 'search this forum only', click on the More... at the lower right hand corner. Then type in large cell lymphoma for keywords, scroll down and click in the Recent box and you'll see some other threads

Edgar's Experience With Lymphoma

You are to kind thank you

 

[Plumeria]

Just wanted to add, you can try meat baby food if she doesn't have appetite. Avoid canned foods with gravy like Fancy Feast Gravy Lovers because they contain starch, which fuels the cancer. If you want to give her FF, since many cats love it, stick to the Classic flavors as they have less or no starch.

 

[Kenwoodjens1]

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Hi there, I just lost my cat to large cell lymphoma of the GI and Central Nervous System yesterday. It was the aggressive CNS lymphoma that didn't respond to Chemo, destroyed my baby's sensory system, and took him away from me. Which chemo drug did your vet prescribe for your cat? Since it's large cell, I assume it's a strong drug. Is she eating and drinking on her own? If not, I advise you to start syringe feeding her Hills Urgent Care canned food immediately, so she has the energy to handle the hard chemo drugs. I would also include some of the below in your cat's diet if you don't already:

PetWellbeing Life Gold Cancer support for Cats
Virbac Rebound Recuperation Formula for Felines
Wysong PDG Supplement for Undernourished/Debilitated Dogs & Cats
Forti Flora Probiotics
Salmon Oil
Olive Oil (if your kitty is constipated)
NHV ES Clear

If you go the chemo route, her beating the cancer ultimately depends on how well her body responds to it. I do find it concerning that she sounds very weak already. If you want, you could give her one dose to see how she responds, then decide whether to continue or not. Many cats DO have side effects, so make sure your vet prescribes anti-nausea medication (Cerenia and/or Ondansetron) and Mirtazapine for appetite stimulation. You want to be prepared and have these handy when the side effects occur.

Thqnk you very much, yes been forfeeding her, just did it and she just lays there like to did something bad to her and looks away :-( This is in the Abdominals our Vet said, the pill she wants to try and just as you stated, let’s try one first is,
Lomustine, it is new and lasts 3 weeks.

You are to kind for all this advise, may it be rude to ask, how long did you try, before you said Good By?

 

[Kenwoodjens1]

Just wanted to add, you can try meat baby food if she doesn't have appetite. Avoid canned foods with gravy like Fancy Feast Gravy Lovers because they contain starch, which fuels the cancer. If you want to give her FF, since many cats love it, stick to the Classic flavors as they have less or no starch.

Thank you, giving her Baby Food :-)

 

[Plumeria]

Is your girl literally just laying there? Can she walk at all? Does she drink water on her own? Is she cooperative when she is being syringe fed? Leroy was a highly independent cat and almost impossible to syringe feed. He fought so hard he made the syringe fly across the kitchen. GI lymphoma is the most common type of cancer in cats and Leroy had it too. He got an intestinal resection and had a prognosis of 2-3 years with chemo.....until we discovered the lymphoma was also in his brain. He was only diagnosed 3 weeks ago, but the brain cancer progressed quickly, killed his appetite, gave him heart arrhythmia, and he became too weak to jump on Monday, after his second dose of chemo, which was Lomustine. He was still able to walk up and down the stairs, but then he lost his eyesight and began having difficulty swallowing. Every couple of days there was another decline in his health. He was never going to get better, and was in pain. So yesterday, we helped him cross the bridge.

 

[Furballsmom]

to both of you

 

[Kenwoodjens1]

Xo I’m so sorry to hear that about your Baby:-(

Regards to your questions, no she will not eat on her own,
she will sip on water if placed in front of her, the Vet feels the reason she rather lays around is because of the fluid build up in her abdominal, as for coherent, yes she is extremely coherent and likes it to be petted under her chin, matter affect, took her in a cat stroller outside and I believe she loved it, as she perked up and actually had a little meau, as I have not heard her meau in weeks, this was diagnoset less then a week ago when the Vet removed the fluid on Friday.
She laid by the front door, that is why she was taken in the cat stroller, no she has not been an outside cat for 2 years.
She is extreemly emotional, when I force feed her, she will give me her butt side for a little while, but she always has done such actions, she also was never a very hier cat, always laid back and laying a lot.

 

[Kenwoodjens1]

Xo I’m so sorry to hear that about your Baby:-(

Regards to your questions, no she will not eat on her own,
she will sip on water if placed in front of her, the Vet feels the reason she rather lays around is because of the fluid build up in her abdominal, as for coherent, yes she is extremely coherent and likes it to be petted under her chin, matter affect, took her in a cat stroller outside and I believe she loved it, as she perked up and actually had a little meau, as I have not heard her meau in weeks, this was diagnoset less then a week ago when the Vet removed the fluid on Friday.
She laid by the front door, that is why she was taken in the cat stroller, no she has not been an outside cat for 2 years.
She is extreemly emotional, when I force feed her, she will give me her butt side for a little while, but she always has done such actions, she also was never a very hier cat, always laid back and laying a lot.

Ps she walks with a wobble, the Vet will remove her fluids on Monday as she has an emergency with her Husband this weekend and the med will be in on Monday, she wants to try this med, if we do not see with in 3 weeks it is helping her, we will help her over the rainbow, Love animals the last tumor removed cost $1200 but so far never came back and that one is unheard of in cats.

 

[ej x]

You are awesome for not giving up, and doing everything you can. And it is incredibly humane to let her go if she is suffering and does not get well. Sending you both, prayers and good vibes.

 

[Timmer]

From what I read here, it sounds like in your heart and the communications between you and your baby, you feel it is time to let her go. If that is the case, it's fine. I'm not there to see this. Only you and your kitty know.
I lost my cat to IBD and possible GI cancer in January. The GI specialist wanted me to keep him going but I didn't think it was the right thing to do. He was suffering, couldn't move his bowels anymore. My regular vet told me think about his quality. He was not responding to the chemo I gave him at home or any other drugs. He was still eating and walking around fine but I would see him close his eyes like "this hurts." We have no way of knowing how the chemo makes them feel. I never felt right about giving it to my cat because I wasn't sure if I had cancer if I would want it! And here I was shoving it down his throat. I cried every time I gave it to him. And in the end, it didn't work.
I'm not telling you want to do, I'm only telling you what I went through. It broke my heart and I will never get over losing my Timmer.

My heart goes out to you and what you are going through, feeling alone, scared, frustrated, anxious and above all else, the love you feel for your little one.