The shock of Loki's cancer diagnosis has passed... sort of

[anysia]

We can't go reading more than what is normal cat behavior as something nefarious.

Yes, we knew at 16 years old, our time with Loki is limited, but we didn't expect the time to be so cruelly pushed forward in such a manner. The thing is, he doesn't know he's ill. And for as long as he is not in pain, still doing all things a cat does, he will be loved and cared for.

Anyone with a pet knows that someday, that pet will break their hearts. I even said it to "Arty" (his name before he earned his name) when I first cradled him in my arms. "One day, you're going to break my heart." Not broken yet, but there are cracks. And they hurt.

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[luscious_purple]

My cat Boy-Boy had oral squamous cell carcinoma too. Liquid prednisone (prednisolone?) helped keep him going. He was diagnosed in January 2007 and was euthanized in November 2007, when he finally got to the point where he couldn't eat.

It's a tough diagnosis, to be sure.

Boy-Boy actually got used to the notion that he would get a squirt in his mouth before the morning and evening meals.

[anysia]

Thank you for this information. If it gives Loki 6 good months, I'll be happy (as happy as one can be knowing her pet is terminal, but I'm pretty sure you know what I mean)

I've made appointment with his vet for tomorrow morning to discuss this.