Topic: Ollie Bonga- My little Soldier (Read 19799 times)

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #83 on:** April 26, 2009, 19:50:58 PM »

Would I be able to get the vets to phone for the biop results? Cos if its not cancer and something can be done for him, it needs to be done quick!

He has the signs but Im in denial, obviously

I feel like I owe this to him, anything that can be done to help I will do, even if it means going to a specialist. Money means nothing to me right now as far as Ollies conserned

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #82 on:** April 26, 2009, 19:44:03 PM »

Judecat (Paula) · « **Reply #81 on:** April 26, 2009, 19:32:59 PM »

Sorry cc, my thoughts are with you. A difficult decision, but we have to consider our Furbabes rather than our needs unfortunately.

Kirst · « **Reply #80 on:** April 26, 2009, 19:26:22 PM »

so very sorry.

Debsymiller (Rufus' mum) · « **Reply #79 on:** April 26, 2009, 19:25:59 PM »

I'm so sorry

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #78 on:** April 26, 2009, 19:24:10 PM »

He's lost his meow and I think he is loosing weight. He just dont seem himself anymore

Millys Mum · « **Reply #77 on:** April 26, 2009, 19:14:56 PM »

Sorry CC

bonnielass · « **Reply #76 on:** April 26, 2009, 19:07:17 PM »

Oh CC i was so hoping that he was improving a little bit, and im so sad to hear this

my thoughts are with you and Ollie, you did your best by this little man and gave him so much love and kindness in his time with you and i know it will be hard but this will be your last act of love, to free him from pain and sickness

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #75 on:** April 26, 2009, 19:03:43 PM »

I think Ollie has made his choice

Debsymiller (Rufus' mum) · « **Reply #74 on:** April 26, 2009, 11:20:35 AM »

to you both

Janeyk · « **Reply #73 on:** April 26, 2009, 11:11:24 AM »

Big

to Ollie and you xx

JackSpratt · « **Reply #72 on:** April 26, 2009, 10:04:59 AM »

Thinking of you CC, and hoping you're OK. (And that Ollie is too.)

maryas · « **Reply #71 on:** April 25, 2009, 21:24:44 PM »

Ollie sounds to be having such fun and maybe our prayers are helping - I'll keep them going his way.

to both of you.

Mary

Susanne (urbantigers) · « **Reply #70 on:** April 25, 2009, 18:47:34 PM »

Sorry to hear about Ollie, cc

But if he seems happy enough now, then I think you're right to do what you have done and at least wait for the biopsy results. Keeping everything crossed that he continues to enjoy life.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #69 on:** April 25, 2009, 18:06:05 PM »

Fingers crossed for good biopsy results, and if you dont feel he is ready, then dont let them push you, it is hard, as vets look at the clinical side, but they arent the ones living with them and seeing their quality of life. Good luck

Roz · « **Reply #68 on:** April 25, 2009, 14:17:16 PM »

Hi again cc,

You may already have seen this site but I just found it and wondered if some of the info (re Oral inflammatory disorders) might help you to think about what else might be going on with little Ollie. It is quite comprehensive and might at least give you something to fire at the vet.

Here is the link: http://www.vetinfo.com/cteeth.html (it is the fourth question on the page - I think)

Poor little Ollie - I hope he stays happy...bless him.

Lots of love to you both

Roz

bonnielass · « **Reply #67 on:** April 25, 2009, 13:32:46 PM »

Im afraid i cant help with any advice but with regard to Ollie hiding under the bed maybe thats his way of saying hes not ready to go anywhere yet

im so hoping he continues to be happy with you and this can be given a positive outcome , and as Kate says just take each day as it comes, because every day is a bonus

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #66 on:** April 25, 2009, 13:29:46 PM »

Also if anyone could post anything they know about this, any meds that could be used to controll the swelling, just genral info so I can maybe get him sorted if all is ok, that would be much appreciated

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #65 on:** April 25, 2009, 13:23:08 PM »

Oh well Ollie is not going to the vets today...he has lodged himself under the bed

and they not even answering the phone so I can tell them

vets closes at 1.30 you see

I supose Im not stupid tho, If anything were amiss he would be straight there

Although I would need the strenght of superman to lift the bed up

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #64 on:** April 25, 2009, 12:10:45 PM »

Hiya Roz, no Ollie has never been bathed in his life, first time today and he was a good boy

but silly me didnt think of him grooming himself after so he's going to be sticky again

Yes Roz it does affect him swallowing, but the jabs were taking the swelling down, not anymore tho so I have to mush his food which is no bother really. He's never gone off his food really.

Im going to stay possitive untill I get the results back and go from there, its all I can do

Roz · « **Reply #63 on:** April 25, 2009, 12:05:30 PM »

Hi cc,

I'm so pleased to read that Ollie is continuing to enjoy his life and doesn't for the moment appear to be in discomfort. Does Ollie let you bathe him? He sounds a perfect little poppet.

When you say that his throat is totally 'closed over' doesn't that affect him swallowing his food? When an animal is still interested in its food, I always think it is a good sign.

Good luck at the vets. All fingers and paws crossed this end for the little babe.

Lots of love

Roz

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #62 on:** April 25, 2009, 11:21:52 AM »

Well it goes like this..... Ollie has had a jab about 4 weeks ago to stop the swelling on his throat, his throat was totally closed over. It did work and brought the swelling down- Ollie was fine for about a week. Then back to the vets for another jab of the same- I took him back 10 days later and the jab hadnt worked, this is when my vet said his suspicions. Then rushed in for the biopsy. It was the vets at the other branch who says pts now!

Im going to the vets today so they can check him over.

OH OH OH AND............................................... Last night a major break through with Ollie... He enjoyed his first tummy rub in his life

No claws or anything, not even once

So that was fab for us both

Im going to bath him so he looks a little better for the vet

blackcat · « **Reply #61 on:** April 25, 2009, 07:25:05 AM »

CC only you can make the decision - if Ollie is happy in himself and living a good life, then it seems premature to consider euthanasia at this point, even if it is only the medication that keeps him that way. I have only had one cat with cancer, and by the time the vet made his diagnosis he was already in the final stages of liver failure and it had metastasized throughout his body. The decision was easy as he clearly had no future and was unhappy in himself. With Ollie that is not the case, and I would suggest you celebrate his life as long as he is continuing to enjoy it, which he clearly is. Tell the vet to go to

and find another one if they keep leaning on you to PTS ...

Janeyk · « **Reply #60 on:** April 25, 2009, 07:14:11 AM »

Quote from: ccmacey on April 24, 2009, 20:14:38 PM

Well Ollie is just...Ollie really. He's not showing any signs of anything major, he's eating, walking about as usual, gave Macey a big headbutt when he saw her. I would say in body and mind he's not at the pts stage yet (I dont think, thats also what makes it so hard). Although I know its going to be the outcome of the biopsy that could possibly change that.

I hope its a good outcome and he doesn't have cancer, maybe there would be drugs to shrink the growth? Anyone know of anything like that?

There is for humans so there must be something for animals.

He's sat here on his cat mat, per usual

I'm so sorry CC

Regarding shrinking the growth, Schui had a growth down the back of his nose, possibly malignant and that is why he had nasal problems all the time, couldn't smell and and kept stopping eating. He was on long acting steroids all the time we had him firstly for his terrible mouth problems (which improved when all his teeth were removed) and then to try and reduce this growth - until they stopped working.

I hope there is something that can be done for that dear boy but from what you and Baz's mum say he sounds to be a happy little chappy right now so I would go with the fact that he doesn't sound in discomfort right now xx

pappilon · « **Reply #59 on:** April 25, 2009, 07:05:21 AM »

Sending lots of positive vibes for Ollie and

for you.

Do you know when the result is back?

Bazsmum · « **Reply #58 on:** April 25, 2009, 05:30:48 AM »

Well I went over to CC's yesterday and I do see her point of view where Ollie is concerned! I seen him come straight from the vets, eat, drink wanting head rubs and being really happy to be home!

I know the vet can see whats happening on the inside but I too would hold on til at least the biopsy result as there is just so much life in him!

Glad I seen you yesterday Ollie Bonga...your our little star and Im sending you all the positive vibes I can muster up~~~~~

CC~~~~~~Here's a mummy hug for ya!

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #57 on:** April 25, 2009, 01:28:40 AM »

If you are paying a vet to treat Ollie then you are the one to decide when treatment stops, not them, they can only advise and you know Ollie best

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #56 on:** April 25, 2009, 01:19:25 AM »

Thats the problem tho, with the vet already suggesting pts I dont know if they will carry on treating him. If they think that would they agree with me keeping him comfortable as he is still himself, although they dont see that. All they see is an ill cat.

I really hope its not cancer and something can be done for him.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #55 on:** April 25, 2009, 00:23:46 AM »

if ollie is his normal self and having a good quality of life the result of the biopsy isnt gonna change that cos ollie doesnt know. its only you that will know and have such a war with your feelings. so until ollies life changes so he is no longer himself, you just know that you maybe have less time with him than you hoped. this gives you time to spend as much time making ollie feel good and happy.

I hope that ollie has lots and lots of time with you but you just take every day one by one and even if the biopsy is not a good result , you then count every extra day with Ollie as a fabulous bonus and so many times cats have proved the vets to be wrong cos a few weeks can be a few months and a few months can be a few years

Gwen · « **Reply #54 on:** April 25, 2009, 00:05:16 AM »

CC have only just read this

Heres hoping the vet is wrong and that Ollie is going to be ok *big hugs*

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #53 on:** April 24, 2009, 23:53:44 PM »

everyone

swampmaxmum · « **Reply #52 on:** April 24, 2009, 23:21:57 PM »

prayers and positive positive positive vibes for Ollie and for his mum.

It does sound like he's doing ok at the moment. I was told on here to take each day as it comes. It sounds so obvious but it's the hardest thing to do when they are ill.

Zenith (Liz) · « **Reply #51 on:** April 24, 2009, 22:42:19 PM »

I am so so sorry

Just each hour as it comes if he seems ok and wait till the vet gets the results

Baggy · « **Reply #50 on:** April 24, 2009, 21:14:01 PM »

Am sorry to hear this CC

. It doesn't sound like you're being at all selfish as he sounds ok in himself at the moment, and if you do need to make the difficult decision then you have some time to spend with him. You've fought so hard for him.

Let's hope there is something that can be done, your vet sounds as if they will be a good guide.

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #49 on:** April 24, 2009, 20:14:38 PM »

Well Ollie is just...Ollie really. He's not showing any signs of anything major, he's eating, walking about as usual, gave Macey a big headbutt when he saw her. I would say in body and mind he's not at the pts stage yet (I dont think, thats also what makes it so hard). Although I know its going to be the outcome of the biopsy that could possibly change that.

I hope its a good outcome and he doesn't have cancer, maybe there would be drugs to shrink the growth? Anyone know of anything like that?

There is for humans so there must be something for animals.

He's sat here on his cat mat, per usual

Kirst · « **Reply #48 on:** April 24, 2009, 20:06:04 PM »

I'm so sorry CC -

bonnielass · « **Reply #47 on:** April 24, 2009, 19:48:32 PM »

All my prays are with you and Ollie at this dreadful time

its a horrible situation to be in and my heart goes out to you and i know that no matter how hard it may be you will do whats best for Ollie

JackSpratt · « **Reply #46 on:** April 24, 2009, 16:57:44 PM »

It's such a difficult situation to be in, CC. I know you'll always do what's right for him, whatever it is.

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #45 on:** April 24, 2009, 16:29:53 PM »

He's home, feelling a little confused I think but ok in himself, thats what makes it so hard. He's just having some chicken now.

Millys Mum · « **Reply #44 on:** April 24, 2009, 16:17:50 PM »

Sorry CC

How is he in his self?

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