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Re: My shadow - always by my side
« Reply #31 on: December 28, 2015, 17:52:03 PM »
Sending out lots of good vibes for Lilli and  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: for you.
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Re: My shadow - always by my side
« Reply #30 on: December 28, 2015, 17:08:52 PM »
I'm just so relieved that I'm actually gonna see her again, as I was beginning to think I might not. I get back to England around 2 on New Year's Eve. Much cuddling will be had!!! I would fly back now if I could afford to!!!
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Re: My shadow - always by my side
« Reply #29 on: December 28, 2015, 16:09:56 PM »
Thanks for the update, I bet you can't wait to see Lilli again!  :hug:

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Re: My shadow - always by my side
« Reply #28 on: December 28, 2015, 15:39:44 PM »
I hope you are back home soon cos I am sure just seeing you again will help....................both of you  :hug: :hug:

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Re: My shadow - always by my side
« Reply #27 on: December 28, 2015, 15:39:15 PM »
Keep the vibes coming everybody, there's been an improvement!!! She's now eating well and they're planning to take her off the IV fluids & antibiotics. She'll be getting oral antibiotics instead. Apparently she's really bright and is asking for fusses. Lilli has always been a cantankerous  :censored: with everyone apart from me, but since she's gotten older, she's less cranky!!!
I know what you mean about Bonnie, I think we all felt like we'd lost her so for you it was heartbreaking. 
I get back to England on Thursday lunchtime and the vets will probably have her there til then. I'm not back to work until Jan 4th, so I'll be able to keep an eye on her myself.
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Re: My shadow - always by my side
« Reply #26 on: December 28, 2015, 14:56:50 PM »
Nothing nuts about it and never think that way  :hug: :hug:

She is in the best place for her and getting the treatment she needs.  When are you back home?

I think we have all got or had a cat that shadows us and we feel lost without them.  I know when I had to make the big decision with Bonnie in April it was like having my right arm chopped off.

You know we all understand and we are all sending healing vibes to Lilli  :hug: :Luv2: :hug:

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Re: My shadow - always by my side
« Reply #25 on: December 27, 2015, 23:19:01 PM »
My petsitter Jess, took Lilli back to the vets today as her digestive issues have worsened and she was hiding away. The vets have kept her in and are giving her IV fluids & antibiotics. It's even harder for me to deal with  because I'm away in Belfast. I hate to think of her wondering where I am  :'( :'( 
Jess and her mum have been amazing though. I'd recommend them in a heartbeat.
I'm glad I have food in my freezer and plenty of baked beans because January is likely to be very cash poor............but we do anything we can for our babies.
 I'll have her 14 years in February if she makes it and she's literally my shadow.   :Luv2:
Thanks peeps. It's great to know you are all like minded and not thinking I'm nuts to be so upset.
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Re: My shadow - always by my side
« Reply #24 on: December 27, 2015, 15:44:45 PM »
Any news?  :hug:

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Re: My shadow - always by my side
« Reply #23 on: December 25, 2015, 15:34:06 PM »
Thirded!
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Re: My shadow - always by my side
« Reply #22 on: December 24, 2015, 17:12:07 PM »
S*D her, she's not a Purrs Family Member  :censored:

If you do need to pts we can all help you get through it BUT as long as she is still having a good life, you can give her love and strength to carry on some more happy years with you  :hug: :hug: :hug:

Talk to us, not her  :Luv2: :hug:

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Re: My shadow - always by my side
« Reply #21 on: December 24, 2015, 13:56:38 PM »
S*D her, she's not a Purrs Family Member  :censored:

If you do need to pts we can all help you get through it BUT as long as she is still having a good life, you can give her love and strength to carry on some more happy years with you  :hug: :hug: :hug:

Talk to us, not her  :Luv2: :hug:

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Re: My shadow - always by my side
« Reply #20 on: December 24, 2015, 12:58:42 PM »
Thanks Mary and everyone. Am currently in Belfast with my mother who is advocating PTS without trying anything!!! Aaaargh. Xx
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Re: My shadow - always by my side
« Reply #19 on: December 24, 2015, 12:08:50 PM »
I'm late reading this and so sorry for you and your dear Lilli.  At least some of the news from the vet was good, it's just the unknown that's the worry as we all know.

No info here I'm afraid.  You might be better off sending PM to Liz with all her experience of all sorts of stuff or post in Health section.

GOOD LUCK  :hug: :Luv2:

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Re: My shadow - always by my side
« Reply #18 on: December 24, 2015, 11:24:19 AM »
Well, the results are in and I'm not much further on!! Kidneys and thyroid are ok. The vet now seems to be leaning towards IBD. She has recommended a paste and B12 shots for 4 weeks and then a scan if no improvement. Anyone familiar with this?
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Re: My shadow - always by my side
« Reply #17 on: December 24, 2015, 00:26:29 AM »
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Re: My shadow - always by my side
« Reply #16 on: December 23, 2015, 22:24:01 PM »
I've been travelling home to Belfast today and haven't gotten any results yet. I'm planning to call tm. Thanks everyone. Xxx
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Re: My shadow - always by my side
« Reply #15 on: December 23, 2015, 19:49:33 PM »
Is there any news on Lilli? Hoping no news is good news  :hug:

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Re: My shadow - always by my side
« Reply #14 on: December 22, 2015, 11:23:51 AM »
So sorry to hear this. Thinking of you both  :hug:  :hug:

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Re: My shadow - always by my side
« Reply #13 on: December 22, 2015, 01:21:56 AM »
Sending lots of positive vibes and  :hug: :hug: :hug: to you both.

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Re: My shadow - always by my side
« Reply #12 on: December 21, 2015, 19:54:24 PM »
sending loads and loads of good vibes for Lily  ;D ;D

She is very beautiful and hope for a negative result  :hug: :hug:

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Re: My shadow - always by my side
« Reply #11 on: December 21, 2015, 19:35:31 PM »
Sending lots of  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: to you both.
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Re: My shadow - always by my side
« Reply #10 on: December 21, 2015, 15:37:48 PM »
Thinking of you both  :hug:

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Re: My shadow - always by my side
« Reply #9 on: December 21, 2015, 15:01:21 PM »
Sending lots of healing thoughts to Lilli.

On a side note I had a dog with a bowel tumour and he lasted a good year after diagnosis without any operation.  The Veterinary put it down to our feeding him chunky chicken (chicken in white sauce from Asda), chicken soup and the occasional ginger biscuit (melted in soup), as well as my healing hands.

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Re: My shadow - always by my side
« Reply #8 on: December 21, 2015, 13:30:34 PM »
I'm sorry to hear this- really hope tests prove negative  :hug:

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Re: My shadow - always by my side
« Reply #7 on: December 21, 2015, 12:48:22 PM »
Thinking of you both  :hug: Really hope it's a false alarm  :hug:

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Re: My shadow - always by my side
« Reply #6 on: December 21, 2015, 12:36:39 PM »
Aw, poor Lilli - I  hope the blood tests are clear and she's better soon.
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Re: My shadow - always by my side
« Reply #5 on: December 21, 2015, 12:03:50 PM »
My thoughts very much with you both.    :hug:

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Re: My shadow - always by my side
« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2015, 11:43:20 AM »


Hope Lilli will be ok  :hug:


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Re: My shadow - always by my side
« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2015, 11:34:43 AM »
So far they're doing a hefty blood screen. I won't know what's likely to be next until the results are in from that. TBH, at her age, I don't think she'd survive surgery.
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Re: My shadow - always by my side
« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2015, 11:26:39 AM »
I'm sorry to hear that, our Oscar had one last year, is she having a scan?

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My shadow - always by my side
« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2015, 11:16:22 AM »
Had her at the vet this morning for some old lady checks (she's 16 and a half) and the vet reckons she might have an intestinal tumour. Obviously the prognosis, if this is the case, would not be good. I'm a bit of a wreck now as you can imagine.
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