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I'm sorry, I'm such an idiot! I know you know I meant that helping Buddha cross WAS the most loving thing you could do for him. N Nina wrote: Chandra and Julian, I'm so, so sorry to hear about Buddha passing. The week of him being back to his old self was such a wonderful gift for all of you! I know that you cherished every minute of it. My sweet little Molly, the second of my felv litter to pass also had a tumor behind her eye that caused it to bulge. She wasn't with me, she had been adopted out before we knew of her status. The family she went to had been struggling so hard to help her get well and were on their way to the vet's when her eye burst from the pressure of the tumor. I only tell you this so you won't ever feel that your decision to help Buddha cross was the most loving thing you could have done for him. Everyone on this list knows that it doesn't matter how long, or short our time together is, we are never ready to say goodbye to our sweet loved ones with fur. You three have such a strong connection, it lives on still. I have no doubt that Buddha will somehow make his presence known to you to let you know that he's once again, healthy, happy and has never left you. Keep your heart and mind open to the signs that he continues to love you and that someday you'll be together again. Don't be surprised if another needy angel shows up at your door. I'm betting Buddha is bragging about you in Heaven. Much love to you in your sorrow, Nina
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Nina, Thank you so much. I am very thankful that you shared Molly's story. It makes me feel so much better about the difficult decision we made to not let Buddha get to that point. Chandra --- Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chandra and Julian, I'm so, so sorry to hear about Buddha passing. The week of him being back to his old self was such a wonderful gift for all of you! I know that you cherished every minute of it. My sweet little Molly, the second of my felv litter to pass also had a tumor behind her eye that caused it to bulge. She wasn't with me, she had been adopted out before we knew of her status. The family she went to had been struggling so hard to help her get well and were on their way to the vet's when her eye burst from the pressure of the tumor. I only tell you this so you won't ever feel that your decision to help Buddha cross was the most loving thing you could have done for him. Everyone on this list knows that it doesn't matter how long, or short our time together is, we are never ready to say goodbye to our sweet loved ones with fur. You three have such a strong connection, it lives on still. I have no doubt that Buddha will somehow make his presence known to you to let you know that he's once again, healthy, happy and has never left you. Keep your heart and mind open to the signs that he continues to love you and that someday you'll be together again. Don't be surprised if another needy angel shows up at your door. I'm betting Buddha is bragging about you in Heaven. Much love to you in your sorrow, Nina chandra simms wrote: Michele and all the wonderful members of this group, I am sorry I have not written in a while, but it was a very hard holiday and I haven't really had the emotional strength to post until now. The last time I posted, Buddha was having his best week since being diagnosed with lymphoma at the beginning of December. He was back to his old self and acting as if he was feeling fine, however four days before Christmas he took a serious turn for the worst. The tumor behind his eye quickly began to cause the eye to bulge and protrude out of the socket and the pressure it put on his little brain began to effect his other neurological functions. He completely lost his appetite, the ability to see in either eye, and to walk. Although he was conscious, he was fairly catatonic and had pretty much completely checked-out by that point. We talked to the vet and she said that there was no getting better from that point and also that the eye would soon either pop out on its own, or we would have to have it removed, which we did not want to him to have to go through. So on the 23rd we made the excruciating decision to help him let go. My mother lives about 45 minutes away in Denton, so we buried him in the yard at her house and decided to just spend the week there. Neither Julian or I were anxious to get home and begin the process of packing away Buddha's things. Having all the visiting family in town really helped to provide a slight distraction, especially since I couldn't go much more than five minutes without crying for the first 2 days. Although I knew this time would eventually come and I was able to gather so much strength from all the advice and good wishes from this group over the past month, I was completely unprepared for the amount of grief I felt. Since he lived so long without any symptoms I think I was in denial that the day would ever actually come. I am almost ashamed of how lucky I feel to have had him in my life for 14 years, and my heart truly bleeds for those of you who lost your friends sooner and didn't have as much time together as we did. I will be forever grateful to all the members of this list and honestly don't think I could have endured the pain that the last month brought without you. I don't know how to go about it or if it is too late, but I would like for Buddha's name to be added to next Monday's candle light memorial service. If it is still possible that is. Could someone please tell me who I should contact for that. Once again, on behalf of Buddha, Julian and myself, thank you all so much! --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thinking of him and hoping he is still feeling better. Please give us an update when you get a chance. Having been through the rollercoaster of lymphoma several times, I really feel for you and Jen, who has Ewok, and think about Buddha and Ewok multiple times throughout the day. I hope he is still feeling well, but know there are so many ups and downs. Please let us know how he is when you get a chance. Thinking of the two of you, Michelle Love is not necessary to life, but it is what makes life worth living. __
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Goodnight, sweet Buddha... =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, and 6 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec Salome' =^..^= Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/My Personal Page: http://www.geocities.com/ruthiegirl1/terrispage.html?1083970447350 - Original Message - From: Nina To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Friday, January 06, 2006 1:47 PM Subject: Buddha, Chandra and Julian Chandra and Julian,I'm so, so sorry to hear about Buddha passing. The week of him being back to his old self was such a wonderful gift for all of you! I know that you cherished every minute of it. My sweet little Molly, the second of my felv litter to pass also had a tumor behind her eye that caused it to bulge. She wasn't with me, she had been adopted out before we knew of her status. The family she went to had been struggling so hard to help her get well and were on their way to the vet's when her eye burst from the pressure of the tumor. I only tell you this so you won't ever feel that your decision to help Buddha cross was the most loving thing you could have done for him. Everyone on this list knows that it doesn't matter how long, or short our time together is, we are never ready to say goodbye to our sweet loved ones with fur. You three have such a strong connection, it lives on still. I have no doubt that Buddha will somehow make his presence known to you to let you know that he's once again, healthy, happy and has never left you. Keep your heart and mind open to the signs that he continues to love you and that someday you'll be together again. Don't be surprised if another needy angel shows up at your door. I'm betting Buddha is bragging about you in Heaven.Much love to you in your sorrow,Ninachandra simms wrote: Michele and all the wonderful members of this group, I am sorry I have not written in a while, but it was a very hard holiday and I haven't really had the emotional strength to post until now. The last time I posted, Buddha was having his best week since being diagnosed with lymphoma at the beginning of December. He was back to his old self and acting as if he was feeling fine, however four days before Christmas he took a serious turn for the worst. The tumor behind his eye quickly began to cause the eye to bulge and protrude out of the socket and the pressure it put on his little brain began to effect his other neurological functions. He completely lost his appetite, the ability to see in either eye, and to walk. Although he was conscious, he was fairly catatonic and had pretty much completely checked-out by that point. We talked to the vet and she said that there was no getting better from that point and also that the eye would soon either pop out on its own, or we would have to have it removed, which we did not want to him to have to go through. So on the 23rd we made the excruciating decision to help him let go. My mother lives about 45 minutes away in Denton, so we buried him in the yard at her house and decided to just spend the week there. Neither Julian or I were anxious to get home and begin the process of packing away Buddha's things. Having all the visiting family in town really helped to provide a slight distraction, especially since I couldn't go much more than five minutes without crying for the first 2 days. Although I knew this time would eventually come and I was able to gather so much strength from all the advice and good wishes from this group over the past month, I was completely unprepared for the amount of grief I felt. Since he lived so long without any symptoms I think I was in denial that the day would ever actually come. I am almost ashamed of how lucky I feel to have had him in my life for 14 years, and my heart truly bleeds for those of you who lost your friends sooner and didn't have as much time together as we did. I will be forever grateful to all the members of this list and honestly don't think I could have endured the pain that the last month brought without you. I don't know how to go about it or if it is too late, but I would like for Buddha's name to be added to next Monday's candle light memorial service. If it is still possible that is. Could someone please tell me who I should contact for that. Once again, on behalf of Buddha, Julian and myself, thank you all so much! --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thinking of him and hoping he is still feeling better. Please give us an update when you get a chance. Having been through the rollercoaster of lymphoma several times, I really feel for you and Jen, who has Ewok, and think about Buddha and Ewok multiple times throughout the day. I hope he is still feeling well, but know there are so many ups and downs. Please let us know how he is when you get a chance. Thinking of the two of you, Michelle Love is not
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Nina, you have such a way to express the feelings and I love it I feel so totally agree with Nina, Chandra and Julian - Buddha's soul is still right besides you and have not left you -- so don't be too lonely... I know it's painful to not to be able to hold him anymore.. but in a way, he is probably much closer to you. I still talk to my Garfunkle every day like he is still there.. for some reason, I feel his presence as he is still here.. and I know that he is.. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of chandra simms Sent: Friday, January 06, 2006 12:51 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Buddha, Chandra and Julian Nina, Thank you so much. I am very thankful that you shared Molly's story. It makes me feel so much better about the difficult decision we made to not let Buddha get to that point. Chandra --- Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chandra and Julian, I'm so, so sorry to hear about Buddha passing. The week of him being back to his old self was such a wonderful gift for all of you! I know that you cherished every minute of it. My sweet little Molly, the second of my felv litter to pass also had a tumor behind her eye that caused it to bulge. She wasn't with me, she had been adopted out before we knew of her status. The family she went to had been struggling so hard to help her get well and were on their way to the vet's when her eye burst from the pressure of the tumor. I only tell you this so you won't ever feel that your decision to help Buddha cross was the most loving thing you could have done for him. Everyone on this list knows that it doesn't matter how long, or short our time together is, we are never ready to say goodbye to our sweet loved ones with fur. You three have such a strong connection, it lives on still. I have no doubt that Buddha will somehow make his presence known to you to let you know that he's once again, healthy, happy and has never left you. Keep your heart and mind open to the signs that he continues to love you and that someday you'll be together again. Don't be surprised if another needy angel shows up at your door. I'm betting Buddha is bragging about you in Heaven. Much love to you in your sorrow, Nina chandra simms wrote: Michele and all the wonderful members of this group, I am sorry I have not written in a while, but it was a very hard holiday and I haven't really had the emotional strength to post until now. The last time I posted, Buddha was having his best week since being diagnosed with lymphoma at the beginning of December. He was back to his old self and acting as if he was feeling fine, however four days before Christmas he took a serious turn for the worst. The tumor behind his eye quickly began to cause the eye to bulge and protrude out of the socket and the pressure it put on his little brain began to effect his other neurological functions. He completely lost his appetite, the ability to see in either eye, and to walk. Although he was conscious, he was fairly catatonic and had pretty much completely checked-out by that point. We talked to the vet and she said that there was no getting better from that point and also that the eye would soon either pop out on its own, or we would have to have it removed, which we did not want to him to have to go through. So on the 23rd we made the excruciating decision to help him let go. My mother lives about 45 minutes away in Denton, so we buried him in the yard at her house and decided to just spend the week there. Neither Julian or I were anxious to get home and begin the process of packing away Buddha's things. Having all the visiting family in town really helped to provide a slight distraction, especially since I couldn't go much more than five minutes without crying for the first 2 days. Although I knew this time would eventually come and I was able to gather so much strength from all the advice and good wishes from this group over the past month, I was completely unprepared for the amount of grief I felt. Since he lived so long without any symptoms I think I was in denial that the day would ever actually come. I am almost ashamed of how lucky I feel to have had him in my life for 14 years, and my heart truly bleeds for those of you who lost your friends sooner and didn't have as much time together as we did. I will be forever grateful to all the members of this list and honestly don't think I could have endured the pain that the last month brought without you. I don't know how to go about it or if it is too late, but I would like for Buddha's name to be added to next Monday's candle light memorial service. If it is still possible that is. Could someone please tell me who I should contact for that. Once again, on behalf of Buddha, Julian and myself
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I was a little hesitant to post anything this morning. I am a bit afraid that you might all be getting irritated by me posting so many LONG emails about Buddha everyday, but I am just so happy and really wanted to share a our good news, since I am POSITIVE we wouldn't have this good news without all of the happy thoughts, positive energy and healing prayers that have come from this group. Yesterday after I posted my last email, Buddha walked over to his food dish and ate almost the entire bowl of his hard cat food. The vet put him on special kitten food because he refuses to eat soft canned cat food (don't know why, but he always has his whole life) and she said that he needed high protein food because Carbs. feed tumors. He didn't really take to it last week and then he stopped eating all together, but now he can't get enough of it. I was actually worried at one point that he might make himself sick he was eating so fast. Later in the evening he walked into our bedroom where I was reading and sat on the floor next to the bed until I picked him up and put him on the bed next to me. He laid on my chest and stomach purring and sleeping for almost 2 hours. Then when he finally woke up and wanted down, he walked to his water bowl in our bedroom and drank for 5 solid minutes. I guess it might seem excessive but I have 4 water bowls placed around our house for him because after starting his Prednisone 2 weeks ago he was ALWAYS thirsty and I didn't want him to have to walk all the way to the kitchen just to get a drink of water. By the end of the night he had finished off his bowl of food and ate another 48cc of the liquid food from the syringe. I called the vet tech. this morning and she said that since he had consumed so much water and food on his own that he didn't need to come in for fluids, which is so nice because that saves us a 2 1/2 hour round trip in the car, which he hates and really stresses him out. His cough sounds horrible, but it doesn't seem to be getting any worse or bother him too much and he is breathing through his nose again. There is a vet who will be taking over at my vet's office 3 times a week starting on Monday. I can only assume that this vet has the same philosophy as my vet so I will give them a call on Monday. I didn't know this until recently, but Dr. Ballard has a sort of FeLV hospice in her home. She cares for anywhere from 10-15 cats at a time. Some of them she even gives blood transfusions to, when the cancer spreads to their bones. Learning that made me feel a lot better about trusting her suggestion not to give Buddha chemo. Evidently it would be somewhat similar to giving chemo. to a 85-90 year old human diagnosed with cancer. I have been told that the side effects would be harsh and make what little time he has left miserable. Thank you again for your words of support and good thoughts. Chandra, Julian and Buddha --- wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good morning Chandra, I hope Buddha is feeling well this morning. You might be feeling a little lost without your vet for two weeks during this crucial time. And right now, two weeks is too long to be without a vet. Can your vet or the tech recommend another vet to care for Buddha while your regular vet is away? You really need a vet available as Buddha needs the constant care. Cricket had two vets the month he was sick. Depending on the procedure, I went with the one I was most comfortable with. I wish I could recommend one for you by personal experience, but unfortunately, I don't know one that I would actually recommend. I do know there is an excellent oncology clinic at 12101 Greenville Avenue, I think close to the Forest Ln. intersection, called the Animal Cancer Center. The number is 214-437-9499. I would NOT wait until your regular vet comes back. Two weeks is a lifetime where Buddha's health is concerned. I like to call and talk directly to the vet so that I can get a feel for whether I like them, get a feel for their regular course of treatment for the particular illness, and also to find out if they are open to alternate or unorthodox care before I spend money on an office exam. Since this is Saturday, you may want to just take Buddha's records in because they most likely will be really busy like most vets are on Saturday. Although I am not sure if they are open on Saturdays at all. I've never been there; just heard great things about it. I'm glad to hear Buddha is eating better. I can't believe he was taking the food from a syringe! That's not force-feeding, which is what a lot of people have to do with sick kitties. That's true assist-feeding, which is so much less stressful on both of you! It's such a blessing that you both are able to be there for him right now at all times. When Cricket was sick, I had to go to work during the day, and it just killed me to be there while he was at home. All I
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Chandra, Please don't ever hesitate to post about Buddha. We've all been following your story and are sending prayers and good wishes to him. We want to know how you guys are doing. Such a wonderful post too! What a nice warm feeling thinking about your sweet Buddha sleeping on your chest. And I sighed with relief to hear how well he's eating and drinking! Very good indeed. Wonderful too, that he doesn't have to go in for fluids. If/when he does, please consider giving them yourself, so much less stressful at home! You can do it, everyone is concerned about it the first time, it gets easier. Thanks for the good, good news. Prayers and continued good thoughts coming to you, Buddha and Julian! Nina chandra simms wrote: I was a little hesitant to post anything this morning. I am a bit afraid that you might all be getting irritated by me posting so many LONG emails about Buddha everyday, but I am just so happy and really wanted to share a our good news, since I am POSITIVE we wouldn't have this good news without all of the happy thoughts, positive energy and healing prayers that have come from this group.
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Chandra, never worry about writing. We especially like hearing good news anyway. Long may Buddha enjoy his food, health and life! Kerry - Original Message - From: chandra simms [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2005 2:14 PM Subject: Re: Buddha I was a little hesitant to post anything this morning. I am a bit afraid that you might all be getting irritated by me posting so many LONG emails about Buddha everyday, but I am just so happy and really wanted to share a our good news, since I am POSITIVE we wouldn't have this good news without all of the happy thoughts, positive energy and healing prayers that have come from this group. Yesterday after I posted my last email, Buddha walked over to his food dish and ate almost the entire bowl of his hard cat food. The vet put him on special kitten food because he refuses to eat soft canned cat food (don't know why, but he always has his whole life) and she said that he needed high protein food because Carbs. feed tumors. He didn't really take to it last week and then he stopped eating all together, but now he can't get enough of it. I was actually worried at one point that he might make himself sick he was eating so fast. Later in the evening he walked into our bedroom where I was reading and sat on the floor next to the bed until I picked him up and put him on the bed next to me. He laid on my chest and stomach purring and sleeping for almost 2 hours. Then when he finally woke up and wanted down, he walked to his water bowl in our bedroom and drank for 5 solid minutes. I guess it might seem excessive but I have 4 water bowls placed around our house for him because after starting his Prednisone 2 weeks ago he was ALWAYS thirsty and I didn't want him to have to walk all the way to the kitchen just to get a drink of water. By the end of the night he had finished off his bowl of food and ate another 48cc of the liquid food from the syringe. I called the vet tech. this morning and she said that since he had consumed so much water and food on his own that he didn't need to come in for fluids, which is so nice because that saves us a 2 1/2 hour round trip in the car, which he hates and really stresses him out. His cough sounds horrible, but it doesn't seem to be getting any worse or bother him too much and he is breathing through his nose again. There is a vet who will be taking over at my vet's office 3 times a week starting on Monday. I can only assume that this vet has the same philosophy as my vet so I will give them a call on Monday. I didn't know this until recently, but Dr. Ballard has a sort of FeLV hospice in her home. She cares for anywhere from 10-15 cats at a time. Some of them she even gives blood transfusions to, when the cancer spreads to their bones. Learning that made me feel a lot better about trusting her suggestion not to give Buddha chemo. Evidently it would be somewhat similar to giving chemo. to a 85-90 year old human diagnosed with cancer. I have been told that the side effects would be harsh and make what little time he has left miserable. Thank you again for your words of support and good thoughts. Chandra, Julian and Buddha --- wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good morning Chandra, I hope Buddha is feeling well this morning. You might be feeling a little lost without your vet for two weeks during this crucial time. And right now, two weeks is too long to be without a vet. Can your vet or the tech recommend another vet to care for Buddha while your regular vet is away? You really need a vet available as Buddha needs the constant care. Cricket had two vets the month he was sick. Depending on the procedure, I went with the one I was most comfortable with. I wish I could recommend one for you by personal experience, but unfortunately, I don't know one that I would actually recommend. I do know there is an excellent oncology clinic at 12101 Greenville Avenue, I think close to the Forest Ln. intersection, called the Animal Cancer Center. The number is 214-437-9499. I would NOT wait until your regular vet comes back. Two weeks is a lifetime where Buddha's health is concerned. I like to call and talk directly to the vet so that I can get a feel for whether I like them, get a feel for their regular course of treatment for the particular illness, and also to find out if they are open to alternate or unorthodox care before I spend money on an office exam. Since this is Saturday, you may want to just take Buddha's records in because they most likely will be really busy like most vets are on Saturday. Although I am not sure if they are open on Saturdays at all. I've never been there; just heard great things about it. I'm glad to hear Buddha is eating better. I can't believe he was taking the food from a syringe
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Awesome news! Thank you for sharing! Terri in NJ =^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, Travis, and 6 furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec Salome' =^..^= Furkid Photos! http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7sgqa/My Personal Page: http://www.geocities.com/ruthiegirl1/terrispage.html?1083970447350 - Original Message - From: chandra simms To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2005 3:14 PM Subject: Re: Buddha I was a little hesitant to post anything this morning.I am a bit afraid that you might all be gettingirritated by me posting so many LONG emails aboutBuddha everyday, but I am just so happy and reallywanted to share a our good news, since I am POSITIVEwe wouldn't have this good news without all of thehappy thoughts, positive energy and healing prayersthat have come from this group. Yesterday after I posted my last email, Buddha walkedover to his food dish and ate almost the entire bowlof his hard cat food. The vet put him on specialkitten food because he refuses to eat soft canned catfood (don't know why, but he always has his wholelife) and she said that he needed high protein foodbecause Carbs. feed tumors. He didn't really take toit last week and then he stopped eating all together,but now he can't get enough of it. I was actuallyworried at one point that he might make himself sickhe was eating so fast. Later in the evening he walked into our bedroom whereI was reading and sat on the floor next to the beduntil I picked him up and put him on the bed next tome. He laid on my chest and stomach purring andsleeping for almost 2 hours. Then when he finallywoke up and wanted down, he walked to his water bowlin our bedroom and drank for 5 solid minutes. I guessit might seem excessive but I have 4 water bowlsplaced around our house for him because after startinghis Prednisone 2 weeks ago he was ALWAYS thirsty and Ididn't want him to have to walk all the way to thekitchen just to get a drink of water. By the end ofthe night he had finished off his bowl of food and ateanother 48cc of the liquid food from the syringe. I called the vet tech. this morning and she said thatsince he had consumed so much water and food on hisown that he didn't need to come in for fluids, whichis so nice because that saves us a 2 1/2 hour roundtrip in the car, which he hates and really stresseshim out. His cough sounds horrible, but it doesn't seem to begetting any worse or bother him too much and he isbreathing through his nose again. There is a vet who will be taking over at my vet'soffice 3 times a week starting on Monday. I can onlyassume that this vet has the same philosophy as my vetso I will give them a call on Monday. I didn't know this until recently, but Dr. Ballard hasa sort of FeLV hospice in her home. She cares foranywhere from 10-15 cats at a time. Some of them sheeven gives blood transfusions to, when the cancerspreads to their bones. Learning that made me feel alot better about trusting her suggestion not to giveBuddha chemo. Evidently it would be somewhat similarto giving chemo. to a 85-90 year old human diagnosedwith cancer. I have been told that the side effectswould be harsh and make what little time he has leftmiserable. Thank you again for your words of support and goodthoughts.Chandra, Julian and Buddha--- wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good morning Chandra, I hope Buddha is feeling well this morning. You might be feeling a little lost without your vet for two weeks during this crucial time. And right now, two weeks is too long to be without a vet. Can your vet or the tech recommend another vet to care for Buddha while your regular vet is away? You really need a vet available as Buddha needs the constant care. Cricket had two vets the month he was sick. Depending on the procedure, I went with the one I was most comfortable with. I wish I could recommend one for you by personal experience, but unfortunately, I don't know one that I would actually recommend. I do know there is an excellent oncology clinic at 12101 Greenville Avenue, I think close to the Forest Ln. intersection, called the Animal Cancer Center. The number is 214-437-9499. I would NOT wait until your regular vet comes back. Two weeks is a lifetime where Buddha's health is concerned. I like to call and talk directly to the vet so that I can get a feel for whether I like them, get a feel for their regular course of treatment for the particular illness, and also to find out if they are open to alternate or unorthodox care before I spend money on an office exam. Since this is Saturday, you may want to just take Buddha's records in because they most likely will be really busy like most vets are on Saturday. Although I am not sure if they are open
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way to go, buddha! thanks for letting us share the good news, chandra.-- MaryChristineAIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCatsMSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED]ICQ: 289856892
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I am so, soglad to hear he is feeling better! Please do not ever feel hesitant to post-- especially good news! But even bad news. When my Simon had lymphoma and was up and down for 2 months I think I posted almost every day, and when things were really bad I think I posted almost hourly at times. I needed to, and people were so kind and helpful. Please do not hesitate. I think it is fine you are not doing chemo. The steroids seem to be making him feel better. Occasionally a cat with FeLV and lymphoma will get a remission of a year or more from chemo, but in truth that is rare and it is usually more like 2 months to 6 months, and sometimes not even that, and sometimes you can get that much from steroids alone. I think that deciding either way is ok. People on this list have many different opinions about chemo. Michelle
