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Cat Health & Behaviour => Health & Behaviour General => Topic started by: Huge on May 31, 2013, 13:48:14 PM

Title: Peggy
Post by: Huge on May 31, 2013, 13:48:14 PM
Well I suppose I should start off with an apology for not being more active on here.

Basically, back in October (I posted about it then), Peggy was diagnosed with pancreatitis. Well the symptoms never really went away, and 3 weeks ago, they found a lump right where her stomach meets her small intestine (near her pancreas). Since then, she's been on stronger anti-sickness meds but she's still throwing up and losing weight fairly quickly. The odd thing is, she seems remarkably happy most of the time. Just a bit wobbly because of some arthritis in her joints (esp her back legs).

I really don't think she's going to last very much longer, which is a bit pooey.
Title: Re: Peggy
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on May 31, 2013, 13:53:10 PM
Thats very sad and hope her remaining time with you is happy and full of love  :hug:  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Peggy
Post by: Dawn F on May 31, 2013, 13:54:47 PM
oh no that is horrible   :(
Title: Re: Peggy
Post by: Liz on May 31, 2013, 14:18:46 PM
Sorry the news sounds sad, as for the loosing weight I have 2 on supplements from the vet a teasppon or 2 pumps of each one and I have got half a kilo back on each of them one Hyper T and a tad numbers all over the place and the other has Calichi and vet gave me the stuff as a last resort but seems to be working I also liquidise their food - the supplememnts are equal to what an adult cat eats in a day calorie wise and added to liquidise food its a win win

Stay strong :hug:
Title: Re: Peggy
Post by: Lyn (Slugsta) on May 31, 2013, 15:37:55 PM
I am so sorry to hear that  :hug:
Title: Re: Peggy
Post by: Huge on May 31, 2013, 15:59:12 PM
Sorry the news sounds sad, as for the loosing weight I have 2 on supplements from the vet a teasppon or 2 pumps of each one and I have got half a kilo back on each of them one Hyper T and a tad numbers all over the place and the other has Calichi and vet gave me the stuff as a last resort but seems to be working I also liquidise their food - the supplememnts are equal to what an adult cat eats in a day calorie wise and added to liquidise food its a win win
Didn't understand much of this, but I take it your cat is just losing weight through not eating? This is something different. Her appetite is fine on the whole.
Title: Re: Peggy
Post by: Liz on May 31, 2013, 16:59:00 PM
Clio had all her teeth removed and it sent her Hyper T in to over drive so the supplements are extra calories and she is putting the weight back on and my Calichi boy Wispa has ulcers on his throat making eating not nice so he gets the supplements for the extra calories in his liquid diet and had put on over half a kilo much to the vets surprise, he is also on Vit B injections and Covenia once a month and Metacam as and when needed

Title: Re: Peggy
Post by: Huge on June 02, 2013, 07:12:00 AM
Ah ok.
Title: Re: Peggy
Post by: blackcat on June 02, 2013, 10:11:05 AM
Sorry to hear your news Huge. It is always sad when we have to face that final phase of our beloved pets' lives ...  :hug:
Title: Re: Peggy
Post by: sheilarose on June 02, 2013, 14:07:22 PM
Sorry to hear Peggy's not doing well, Huge.  :(
I hope you find some good advice and real comfort from these pages, we know what you're going through.  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Peggy
Post by: Huge on June 03, 2013, 08:21:14 AM
Thanks. She's not eaten for 24 hours, and she's refusing treats. Including dreamies :-( off to the vets today.
Title: Re: Peggy
Post by: sheilarose on June 03, 2013, 17:13:49 PM
Oh Huge, I'm hoping she can pull through this. :care:  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Peggy
Post by: Huge on June 03, 2013, 17:22:23 PM
This is more to do with making her more comfortable than anything else.
Title: Re: Peggy
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on June 03, 2013, 17:45:02 PM
Sending  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: and hope that the vet can help
Title: Re: Peggy
Post by: Huge on June 03, 2013, 19:08:49 PM
Well now she weighs over 1 kg less than she did 8 months ago (more than 1/4 of her body weight). Tumour is twice as big as the last time we saw the vet (he said he's not seen one grow that fast in a very long time). This is the end. She's had a couple more steroid injections (longer lasting this time) to try and get her eating again, but yeah.

I'm sad, but she's had a lovely 5 1/2 years with us.
Title: Re: Peggy
Post by: Lyn (Slugsta) on June 03, 2013, 19:18:11 PM
I am so sorry  :hug:
Title: Re: Peggy
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on June 03, 2013, 19:44:34 PM
So very sad and am sure you will give every ounce of love  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Peggy
Post by: sheilarose on June 03, 2013, 21:44:23 PM
I hope you can make the most of your remaining time together, Huge. I'm so sorry but glad she had a lovely few years with people who really love her.

Just remember when the time comes, better a week too early than a moment too late. We'll be here for you.  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Peggy
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on June 03, 2013, 21:46:40 PM
So sorry to hear this  :hug: I do hope that you have some final quality time together  :hug: Please give a gentle :care: to Peggy
Title: Re: Peggy
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on June 04, 2013, 06:51:40 AM


Huge, am so sorry.  My heart goes out to you, and to Peggy.   :hug:
Title: Re: Peggy
Post by: Jiji on June 04, 2013, 13:37:46 PM
So very sorry to hear this  :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Peggy
Post by: Lyn (Slugsta) on June 04, 2013, 14:39:57 PM

Just remember when the time comes, better a week too early than a moment too late.

I don't want to hijack this thread, just to tell you how much your words have helped me come to terms with the way I lost my darling Chivvy. Thank you.
Title: Re: Peggy
Post by: alisonandarchie on June 05, 2013, 07:56:24 AM
Very sorry to hear about Peggy and sending her a gentle hug :hug: