roseepting Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Tumba, our 20yr old who stopped talking recently went back for a recheck today. He has gained back all of the weight he lost since he has been home on pain meds and anti-inflammatory meds. The biopsy report showed no cancer, but the vet thinks that is because he couldn't get to the tissue under the bone and cancer may still be the cause of his problem. On a positive note, he is doing better, not worse and we will continue to give him the medications until his weight "tops out" about 500 gr the vet thinks is good. He only wants hard food, not the soft the vet said we should offer. The Dr. says that is good and means he is not in pain. It would not be possible to operate again to get more of the mass or a better biopsy sample because the bones would have to broken to get to it and then Tumba would not be able to eat. He is doing lots of that now and dancing. There is no way of knowing how long he will live, but we got a scale because the vet want us to weigh him every day at about the same time and note any changes. We can call any time we are unsure and he will mail refils for medications since it is a 110 mi round trip to the vet. I am very pleased to think we will have more time with him. We spent a lot of money trying to find a cause which we weren't able to do, but we did find a confident, caring vet and Tumba will be kept comfortable as long as his quality of life is positive. Thanks again for all your concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusCAG Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Even though Tumba is not 'out of the woods' yet per se, I am so glad he's doing better now and eating a bit. I hope that things continue in this positive vein for all of you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray P Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 All my best to Tumba and to you for loveing him so much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywings Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Thank you for letting us know of his progress and so happy he is doing much better, good care and love will always help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 That is so sad about Tumba but it is good he has gained weight and is eating hard type food, enjoy every day with him now and who knows, miracles do happen, thanks for keeping us updated on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Thank you for the update on Tumba. I wish all the best for him that his life will be happy and healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelseaB Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Thank you for filling us in on Tumba. It sounds like he is happy & feeling well, that is a blessing. I hope he continues to feel well & maybe he will feel like talking again! He sounds like a real trooper! Please do keep us posted, and if you can post a picture of Tumba. We would love to see this wonderful grey friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roseepting Posted July 23, 2011 Author Share Posted July 23, 2011 (edited) I tried to post a picture, but it was too big. I mananged to figure it out tonight. You can see the lump on the left side of his neck. Edited July 23, 2011 by roseepting add more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelseaB Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Such a beautiful fellow!! Yes, that lump is very noticeable. Hope he continues to feel well! Thanks for sharing the photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 I'm happy to hear you will have more time with him. Has he started talking again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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