Topic: 2 of mine off colour today. Willow poorly now. (Read 23007 times)

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #79 on:** August 05, 2009, 09:57:45 AM »

Glad the Metacam helped him eat, and fingers crossed for today

clarenmax · « **Reply #78 on:** August 05, 2009, 08:48:17 AM »

Best of luck at the vets today, hope all goes well

Mark · « **Reply #77 on:** August 05, 2009, 08:45:56 AM »

Thanks - He had a comfortable night

It was obviously mouth pain stopping him eating and there was no nausea as he ate for England last night. He also came down for a drink of water this morning. (even though he has a bowl in the bedroom)

Janeyk · « **Reply #76 on:** August 05, 2009, 08:32:45 AM »

Just to say, hoping all goes well today Mark

Jasmine · « **Reply #75 on:** August 04, 2009, 23:12:34 PM »

So sorry to hear about Clapton.
I hope that it's not the dreaded C.

Mark · « **Reply #74 on:** August 04, 2009, 22:20:02 PM »

OH refuses to believe it is cancer. One of the problems is the vet said the Metacam jab was a one-off - so it's a case of quality of life. I trust James so will follow his lead.

LesleyW · « **Reply #73 on:** August 04, 2009, 21:03:42 PM »

I know everyone else has said it, but try not to worry. When Jerry Maquire first came to me he had to have a lump removed from his mouth that was cancerous. That was probably three years ago and he has been fine ever since, no re-occurrence and the only sign he is slightly different is that his right top fang shows more than his other teeth.

Will have everything crossed for Clapton.

Liz · « **Reply #72 on:** August 04, 2009, 20:00:22 PM »

Mark

to you Dennis and the crew

Our Miss G had a tumour and vets said a couple of weeks she went a whole further 9 months - she was 18 and we gave her steroid injections on a weekly basis this kept her appatite going and she had a lot of liquidised food but had a happy lfe till she looked at us and then we knew

Lets hope its just an infection and the Clapton will be ok

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #71 on:** August 04, 2009, 19:58:16 PM »

Don't you just love Metacam.

I can add my name to the list of those told by the vet that their cat had mouth cancer (Gandolf). He lasted another 3 years on ABs for mouth problem with pain meds on and off as required and died age 19. You are wise to say Ruth is wise Mark. I really don't know why vets feel forced to worry the life out of us by giving worse case scenario before tests are carried out. Having said that, I think I always ask what the worse case is

Obviously sending all good wishes for Clapton for tomorrow

but meanwhile am so happy that he has had pain relief

pappilon · « **Reply #70 on:** August 04, 2009, 18:59:04 PM »

Mark, Phoebe had to be sedated many times and i was always told not to feed her after midnight as for GA its after 8pm.
Hope is not too serious and they can treat him .

x

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #69 on:** August 04, 2009, 18:36:50 PM »

They should do yes, as there is still the risk of being sick with the sedation. Might not need to be starved for as long though. Poor Clapton, his mouth is obviously why he has been looking unhappy, and I do hope it is just a nasty infection - Sam has mouth ulcers despite having no teeth at all, so maybe it is a nasty ulcer.

Mark · « **Reply #68 on:** August 04, 2009, 18:27:41 PM »

He didn't mention it. Do they need to starve for sedation as well as GA?

btw - he is back in the litter tray

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #67 on:** August 04, 2009, 18:10:11 PM »

Fingers crossed the vet is wrong, and once he has had a proper look it is something treatable. I hope you can get him to eat a decent amount tonight, did the vet warn you about starving him for the sedation?

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #66 on:** August 04, 2009, 17:58:10 PM »

I know this is a bit rich coming from me, but do try to be positive and not to think the very worst. I was told Swampy had fibrosarcoma from a vet feeling a lump and he didn't, he just had a lump. It could just be an infection in Clapton's mouth and antibiotics will work and I hope so very much that it is. My vet once told me Swampy maybe had a cancerous lump in his mouth and he didn't - it was an infection from his horrible teeth.

Give my friend Clapton a big cuddle. He is so beautiful, that's the world's greatest moustache

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #65 on:** August 04, 2009, 17:03:08 PM »

sending lots of good wishes for clapton tomorrow and hope that there is nothing very serious wrong

Janeyk · « **Reply #64 on:** August 04, 2009, 16:43:03 PM »

Hope it is nothing so serious Mark, vets will always say the possible worst scenarios just in case. I hope that OH can come with you, I always get Steve to come with me if I'm unsure of the outcome. Tons of get well wishes heading Clapton's way xx

Dawn F · « **Reply #63 on:** August 04, 2009, 16:29:49 PM »

having a full stomach will make him feel better I'm sure - sounds like oh will want to come with you

Mark · « **Reply #62 on:** August 04, 2009, 16:25:26 PM »

Quote from: Dawn F on August 04, 2009, 16:22:20 PM

was clapton yours or oh mark, I can never remember

Originally OHs but only for a few months before we met and that was 6 years ago. I am the one that feeds, medicates and does trays though!

Mark · « **Reply #61 on:** August 04, 2009, 16:23:20 PM »

Just to report before I have my nap that I went looking for Clapton and he was in his food area in the hallway

- He ran into the kitchen and was hovering and started to hide until I went to the cat larder. He couldn't get to the bowl quick enough to have his RC with lots of water added

- I know it is the metacam helping him but I'm sure he will feel better with a full belly and a nap

Dawn F · « **Reply #60 on:** August 04, 2009, 16:22:20 PM »

was clapton yours or oh mark, I can never remember

Leanne · « **Reply #59 on:** August 04, 2009, 16:21:26 PM »

to you Clapton and OH

Mark · « **Reply #58 on:** August 04, 2009, 16:12:45 PM »

Thanks

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #57 on:** August 04, 2009, 16:06:59 PM »

Will be thinking of you both tomorrow

Bazsmum · « **Reply #56 on:** August 04, 2009, 16:01:04 PM »

Mark · « **Reply #55 on:** August 04, 2009, 15:55:47 PM »

I think so - especially if we do have to say goodbye.

Bazsmum · « **Reply #54 on:** August 04, 2009, 15:53:41 PM »

It would be nice if OH could do a re-shuffle then and be with you both! A nice relaxing stroll would do you both good Im sure!

Mark · « **Reply #53 on:** August 04, 2009, 15:45:19 PM »

I will try to chill but it is totally not in my nature anyway

I will try to remain positive and focus on things like the fact that the vet asked if I am OK to hang around for a few hours.

I suppose there are worse ways to spend a Wednesday afternoon than at the seaside (the vet is a 3 minute walk from Herne Bay seafront)

Just to add that I had considered it being cancer since yesterday morning but didn't want to be premature with my amateur diagnosis.

clarenmax · « **Reply #52 on:** August 04, 2009, 15:25:56 PM »

As the Queen of worrying recently, I can honestly say try not to worry

Wait to see what the vet says tomorrow once they have Clapton sedated, then see what you're dealing with.

I know its easier said than done

Mark · « **Reply #51 on:** August 04, 2009, 15:16:38 PM »

He has a bit of a funny shaped chin anyway so it could be that. This was 5 years ago but may have been soon after his first dental.

**TINA** · « **Reply #50 on:** August 04, 2009, 15:14:56 PM »

Thinking of you

Millys Mum · « **Reply #49 on:** August 04, 2009, 15:12:19 PM »

Quote from: Mark on August 04, 2009, 15:06:48 PM

I'm hoping it is something treatable but also think that the vet wouldn't have mentioned C if he didn't think there was a possibility?

Theres always a possibility of finding a tumour but theres every chance he could have a nasty infection, they say it to cover themselves i think.
When Lola went funny every vet i saw was going on about carcinoma, things can turn out ok

Mark · « **Reply #48 on:** August 04, 2009, 15:11:44 PM »

Quote from: Bazsmum on August 04, 2009, 15:09:44 PM

If they could tell by just looking Mark they would not need tests!

Wise words Ruth - thanks

Kay and Penny · « **Reply #47 on:** August 04, 2009, 15:11:16 PM »

my siamese once had a huge ulcer on her tongue, which stopped her eating completely

Mark · « **Reply #46 on:** August 04, 2009, 15:10:56 PM »

I am trying to zone out. Whatever happens I don't want him to suffer

Bazsmum · « **Reply #45 on:** August 04, 2009, 15:09:44 PM »

...And remember CC's Ollie, they were sure he had cancer and even wanted to pts!

If they could tell by just looking Mark they would not need tests!

Dawn F · « **Reply #44 on:** August 04, 2009, 15:08:09 PM »

try and stay calm Mark, when Amber cut her tongue they went on about doing a biopsy and cancer and I just asked to give it a week and pain relief to see if the tongue would heal up - it did

Mark · « **Reply #43 on:** August 04, 2009, 15:06:48 PM »

Is it possible for a cat with no teeth to get an absess?

I'm hoping it is something treatable but also think that the vet wouldn't have mentioned C if he didn't think there was a possibility? - its all so confusing. I know OH will phone soon to check so I will just say for now that he couldn't get a proper look. It's not fair for OH to face the journey home. He loves Clapton to bits. I might see if OH can clear his diary tomorrow and come with me.

James advised removing all food for now and just leave water out. He said if I reintroduce food tonight, there is a better chance he will eat than if the smell of food was around all the time.

I asked if Clapton was dehydrated. He said he is but not hugely so unlikely that he hasn't been drinking at all - he said he must have been having sneaky laps here & there

Bazsmum · « **Reply #42 on:** August 04, 2009, 15:02:26 PM »

Oh Mark hun that news does not sound too positive but at the moment until anything has been tested etc it is all hearsay!

Positive healing vibes to darling Clappers~~~~~~I hope the given meds can help him out!

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #41 on:** August 04, 2009, 15:02:01 PM »

Hope its not cancer Mark, hopefully it could be just an abcess?

Mark · « **Reply #40 on:** August 04, 2009, 14:55:40 PM »

James came with a nurse - I didn't ask any questions.

Clapton put up such a fight and I have never seen him so terrified. The vet said his heart is racing and he was obviously in a lot of pain. He said from the outside, you can see Clapton's mouth is swollen. He tried to open Clapton's mouth a few times but said it was upsetting and hurting him too much - he wants Clapton in tomorrow morning to have a proper look under sedation but he said he has a feeling it is a growth

- He said he will know for sure tomorrow but if there is one, he will take a biopsy but that mouth cancers are usually very aggressive and there isn't much they can do. He said I should know worse case as he doesn't have a good feeling although he would like to be wrong

So he has taken a chance and give Clapton a Metacam and an Antibiotic jab.

I am trying to remain optimistic and have asked for his claws to be trimmed while he is sedated.

Author Topic: 2 of mine off colour today. Willow poorly now. (Read 23007 times)