We got Gifties!

We received a package and inside were gifties from our friend KC and her family! There were postcards and a magnet from Texas! And a HUGE red heart with nip! And that's not all - the biggest, hugest bag of Temptations on earth! They are right that everything is bigger in Texas, cause we've never seem such a large bag of T'ations.

Here Squish is inspecting the loot.


The Temptations are Creamy Dairy flavor and Bubbles LOVES, LOVES, LOVES them. We can't believe our Mom never got us this flavor. They are yummie!


Trouble claimed the red heart. He looks like a tough guy, but his just a big old lover boy.


Thank you very much KC, Mom ML and your whole family. We appreciate it very much. We think Bubbles is now addicted to this flavor of Temptations! He already ate nearly half the bag!

Another sunny Sunday with Bubbles

We've had a rainy week, but today is a lovely sunny day. Bubbles had a tough week, but sitting outside in the sun always seems to perk him up a bit. Although he is still eating, he is getting terribly thin. We'll enjoy the sunny days in the garden together while we can.

Easy like Sunday - Bubbles

We are having nice warm weather and all the cats are enjoying the garden. Bubbles found a comfy spot and is napping and watching the birds.

He is doing reasonably well, although he is a lot less active. He spends most of his time napping, but is still eating well and wakes me every morning by jumping on the bed and poking me in the eye with his paw (as he's done for the last 9 years). And he is still just as sweet as ever.

Easy like Sunday

Wordless Wednesday

Bubbles - The conclusion

The histopathology confirmed that Bubbles has lymphoma. There are not many treatment options. Chemo can be done but I've decided against it. There is no cure and I have decided to concentrate on making whatever time he has left as pleasant as possible. Towards that end we will try some medication to make his breathing easier and alleviate his symptoms. At best it will give him a few additional weeks/months of quality time.

He is still eating very well, and enjoys getting as many Temptations as he wants. And he wants a lot!

Bubbles - Ultrasound

Bubbles had a good weekend. It was warm and sunny and he spent most of the time in his favorite sunny spots (supervised of course!)

He went for his ultrasound today. He has a large mass, that the vet thinks is lymphoma and she agrees with my own vet that it probably spread to his lungs. She also did a needle aspiration biopsy and we should get the results some time tomorrow. So far it pretty much confirms what we already suspected.

Bubbles got a sedative for the biopsy and is a little high right now, so all is right in his world. Generally he is doing pretty well all things considered. He is eating well, and still following his usual routine (except for the narcotics today).

Bubbles - Update

Thank you for all your good thoughts, and many purrs and hugs. We are truly overwhelmed with all your well wishes.

Bubbles' blood work came back normal. Kidney function, red and white blood cell counts are also normal. It seems that the main problem is his breathing, and unfortunately if it is indeed cancer metastasized in his lungs there is not much to be done, despite the normal test results.

On Tuesday he will go for an ultrasound and a biopsy. This is the least invasive way to get a definite answer. If the current diagnosis is correct, there is not much point putting him through major surgery, so that is why I chose this option rather than immediate surgery.

Bubbles is doing reasonably well. He is eating, drinking, using the litterbox, etc. He is going up and down the stairs without trouble, but is a bit winded when he gets to the top. He spends most of his time dozing, but does not seem in pain (although it is difficult to know for sure). He seems more irritated with his breathing than anything else. Right now he and Squish are both sleeping on me as I lie on the sofa. Here is a picture.


You can also see Trouble's ears sticking out behind the sofa armrest. And that he has been playing with the blinds!

Once again thanks for all the support.

My sweet Bubbles

I took Bubbles to the vet today because he's been loosing weight and seemed to be breathing very fast. The vet took some x-rays and he has a large growth in his body cavity. His lungs also look abnormal. It is the opinion of my vet that the growth is cancer and that it metastasized to his lungs. We are doing further tests to confirm the diagnosis.

As you can imagine this is devastating news. Of course I hold out some small hope that we will find with the further tests that there is something to be done. At the moment I'm concentrating on giving him as much love and attention as I can.

Christmas Eve snuggles