Keep a good thought for Sophie, please! - MyCorgi.com2024-03-29T01:21:37Zhttp://mycorgi.com/forum/topics/keep-a-good-thought-for-sophie-please?commentId=1150197%3AComment%3A1895250&feed=yes&xn_auth=noOne of my friends had a cat w…tag:mycorgi.com,2014-12-12:1150197:Comment:18965462014-12-12T03:56:44.312ZBethhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Beth306
<p>One of my friends had a cat with cancer and did chemo. The cat never even missed a meal, and cats tend to go on hunger strikes if they don't feel well. That was a year ago and the kitty is still doing well.</p>
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<p>We had a not-so-good experience with our much-loved Alice the Cat and chemo. But Alice was nearly 17 and the chemo was a long shot. </p>
<p><br/>Best of luck and hopefully she will continue to feel well for some time.</p>
<p>One of my friends had a cat with cancer and did chemo. The cat never even missed a meal, and cats tend to go on hunger strikes if they don't feel well. That was a year ago and the kitty is still doing well.</p>
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<p>We had a not-so-good experience with our much-loved Alice the Cat and chemo. But Alice was nearly 17 and the chemo was a long shot. </p>
<p><br/>Best of luck and hopefully she will continue to feel well for some time.</p> Chris....she definitely sound…tag:mycorgi.com,2014-12-12:1150197:Comment:18962852014-12-12T03:07:21.975ZLindahttp://mycorgi.com/profile/LindaFeldbin
<p>Chris....she definitely sounds down to earth and more concerned with how well Sophie will feel than just trying to make her live longer. Many prayers that whichever treatment you choose gives that sweet girl a lot more time to live and love and for you to love her.</p>
<p>Chris....she definitely sounds down to earth and more concerned with how well Sophie will feel than just trying to make her live longer. Many prayers that whichever treatment you choose gives that sweet girl a lot more time to live and love and for you to love her.</p> Well, we just got back for th…tag:mycorgi.com,2014-12-12:1150197:Comment:18964422014-12-12T01:10:42.242ZChris Payerlhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/ChrisandSophie
<p>Well, we just got back for the oncologist consultation. While we are still upset that Sophie has the Dx that she does, we left her office feeling better than when we went in. She was very nice and down to earth and started off by saying that her number one concern is quality of life (including pain management) and not prolongation of life just to get more days. She outlined three different treatment protocols and explained prognosis, side effects, benefits/detriments, costs and time…</p>
<p>Well, we just got back for the oncologist consultation. While we are still upset that Sophie has the Dx that she does, we left her office feeling better than when we went in. She was very nice and down to earth and started off by saying that her number one concern is quality of life (including pain management) and not prolongation of life just to get more days. She outlined three different treatment protocols and explained prognosis, side effects, benefits/detriments, costs and time commitments of each.She didn't feel the need for extra tests. We are thinking about our options but know we will try something since Sophie is still feeling sassy and eating like a piggy! Thanks again to all who sent good wishes and healing thoughts to Sophie; please keep 'em coming!</p> Holly...yup Christmas Eve, th…tag:mycorgi.com,2014-12-11:1150197:Comment:18962222014-12-11T02:51:15.768ZLindahttp://mycorgi.com/profile/LindaFeldbin
<p>Holly...yup Christmas Eve, that's why I have been going to him for 35 years.</p>
<p>Holly...yup Christmas Eve, that's why I have been going to him for 35 years.</p> Christmas Eve? That man or wo…tag:mycorgi.com,2014-12-11:1150197:Comment:18964332014-12-11T01:29:45.369ZHollyhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Holly128
<p>Christmas Eve? That man or woman is a Christmas Angel who got into the business for all the right reasons. I sliced the top of my finger off on a vegetable slicer on Thanksgiving morning. The doctor on call called back immediately and apologized several times when her babies cried during our telephone consultation. I was fine, but my family insisted I call or head to the ER due to the chaos that ensues following a really bloody cut. I have so much respect for pediatricians, on-call Docs, and…</p>
<p>Christmas Eve? That man or woman is a Christmas Angel who got into the business for all the right reasons. I sliced the top of my finger off on a vegetable slicer on Thanksgiving morning. The doctor on call called back immediately and apologized several times when her babies cried during our telephone consultation. I was fine, but my family insisted I call or head to the ER due to the chaos that ensues following a really bloody cut. I have so much respect for pediatricians, on-call Docs, and vets (not to mention police, Fire fighters and EMTs) who work day and night to keep us, and our loved ones safe at all hours!</p>
<p></p> Holly...I also had a mental p…tag:mycorgi.com,2014-12-10:1150197:Comment:18962672014-12-10T23:49:34.221ZLindahttp://mycorgi.com/profile/LindaFeldbin
<p>Holly...I also had a mental picture of bridesmaids carrying corgis down the aisle like bouquets of flowers. I would love to see one of them carrying my 37lb fluffy down the aisle.</p>
<p>Holly...I also had a mental picture of bridesmaids carrying corgis down the aisle like bouquets of flowers. I would love to see one of them carrying my 37lb fluffy down the aisle.</p> Holly...I have to say my vet…tag:mycorgi.com,2014-12-10:1150197:Comment:18962202014-12-10T23:46:57.878ZLindahttp://mycorgi.com/profile/LindaFeldbin
<p>Holly...I have to say my vet is truly kind and caring for pets that are facing the end. He doesn't subject them to painful or expensive test, he pretty much already knows what is going on. He has been comforting to us when a decision had to be made but he also knew when to let them be in their own home. He has always assured me that they are not in pain, to just love them and let them be at peace. But if I do need him I can call him at any day and at any time and he is has been there for…</p>
<p>Holly...I have to say my vet is truly kind and caring for pets that are facing the end. He doesn't subject them to painful or expensive test, he pretty much already knows what is going on. He has been comforting to us when a decision had to be made but he also knew when to let them be in their own home. He has always assured me that they are not in pain, to just love them and let them be at peace. But if I do need him I can call him at any day and at any time and he is has been there for us. 7am on a Sunday morning, 11pm at night and even a Christmas Eve. For that I have always been grateful.</p> Is there a Hospice type progr…tag:mycorgi.com,2014-12-10:1150197:Comment:18963392014-12-10T23:10:24.985ZHollyhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Holly128
<p>Is there a Hospice type program for pets? My neighbor's nearly 20 year old cat was not feeling well last week and she sensed he was taking a turn for the worse but she didn't want to subject him to pointless tests and x-rays, as well as expensive and uncomfortable tests at his age. She had a couple of days that were hard for her because he stopped moving around much and he stopped eating, but he died in less than 48 hours at home in his sleep. I am glad she didn't have to watch her cat…</p>
<p>Is there a Hospice type program for pets? My neighbor's nearly 20 year old cat was not feeling well last week and she sensed he was taking a turn for the worse but she didn't want to subject him to pointless tests and x-rays, as well as expensive and uncomfortable tests at his age. She had a couple of days that were hard for her because he stopped moving around much and he stopped eating, but he died in less than 48 hours at home in his sleep. I am glad she didn't have to watch her cat endure much intervention but it is hard to know when the intervention is a good idea. It would be good if there were some practitioners that could help pet owners figure out how to manage care, but maybe there are or perhaps the vets are good at that? Either way, I am sorry you have to deal with such a hard situation. I hope Sophie is still having happy days and you are as well.</p> Please know that my prayers a…tag:mycorgi.com,2014-12-09:1150197:Comment:18961942014-12-09T23:59:22.594ZLindahttp://mycorgi.com/profile/LindaFeldbin
<p>Please know that my prayers are with Sophie that the vets have some good answers. Sophie doesn't understand the illness stuff but she does understand all the fun and loving things you are doing now, she lives in the moment. She is having the best times with the people she loves the most. My hope is that they continue for a long time.</p>
<p>Please know that my prayers are with Sophie that the vets have some good answers. Sophie doesn't understand the illness stuff but she does understand all the fun and loving things you are doing now, she lives in the moment. She is having the best times with the people she loves the most. My hope is that they continue for a long time.</p> As the day of Sophie's appoin…tag:mycorgi.com,2014-12-09:1150197:Comment:18962402014-12-09T23:43:55.520ZChris Payerlhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/ChrisandSophie
<p>As the day of Sophie's appointment draws near, I am feeling mixed feelings stronger than ever. On the one hand, I want to know if there is something to be done for her, but on the other, I fear and don't want to hear that there is nothing to be done for her. The epilepsy was tough to deal with in the early days, but at least we got it under control. Cancer sucks raw woodpecker eggs --- big time (as one of my friends from way back when used to say).<br></br> Sophie has been in pretty good spirits…</p>
<p>As the day of Sophie's appointment draws near, I am feeling mixed feelings stronger than ever. On the one hand, I want to know if there is something to be done for her, but on the other, I fear and don't want to hear that there is nothing to be done for her. The epilepsy was tough to deal with in the early days, but at least we got it under control. Cancer sucks raw woodpecker eggs --- big time (as one of my friends from way back when used to say).<br/> Sophie has been in pretty good spirits and the antibiotic for the UTI seems to be working. We went to the neighborhood Christmas tree lighting last Friday night and she got tons of rubs and ear scratches from all and sundry --- she LOVES that! Especially from teenage girls who squeal and "awww" over her. Saturday she helped choose our Christmas tree, much to the delight of the 12 year old granddaughter of the man who runs the lot. We could barely get Sophie to get back into the car with the girl petting her the whole time! She marched right into the warming hut with the girl. This weekend we will head over to one of her favorite dog supply shops, which will be closing in January :-(. She can always count on some lovin' and some treatin' from the women who work there. I'll be sad to see them go; it is a great little place.<br/>
I will post again after the appointment. Thanks for all your good wishes and healing thoughts.</p>