1/4 & 1/5 Jupiter -chemo&not feeling well..update & PICS!!!!

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(Starting this 1/4 condo tonight … a little early…its midnight so technically 1/4 though…. we will be leaving here at 6:30am and I don’t know that I will have time to post then.)


Well in a few hours… we will be taking Jupiter to his chemo treatment. This is his 5th and final treatment. Although I am excited that this is his last treatment, I am incredibly scared and worried. I am praying the side effects don’t get any worse as they have with each treatment. I want this to be an easy treatment with little side effects so he can get back on the road to feeling better. Once again, I ask you , my LL family….to keep my sweet baby Jupe in your thoughts and prayers today and over the next few days as he recovers from this chemo.


Thank you all so much for your thoughts and prayers, vines and support. This week has been a rough week for Jupiter and I am so thankful I have you all here to support us.





Sending healing vines to Lucy and all other kitties who need them

Sending comforting thoughts, vines, and prayers to Janet. Fly free Izzy

 

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:YMHUG: holding you and Jupe in my heart, jamie. So glad it's the last one - i hope it's the easiest!

 

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Sending prayers for you and Jupiter. :YMHUG: :YMHUG:

 

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Sending prayers that this chemo treatment is easier on Jupiter, and prayers that he is back to his old self quickly after it.
Drive safely.

 

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Jamie,

Sending prayers today for Jupiter. Hope all goes well and he is feeling better soon.

Terri

 

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We are here now (posting from my phone) and they have already taken him in the back for his treatment. He did pretty good with the car ride today and really hoping he does well the rest of the day.


Thank you all so much

 

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Sending tons of prayers your way, and much celebration that this is the last one!!

 

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Sending lots of love and feel good vines your way today. I hope all goes well and I'm glad to hear his bloodwork was better yesterday. Soon this will be all done with and Jupe will be feeling better and back to his old self. Keeping you in my thoughts today. Looks like it's pretty cold up there so stay warm too.

 

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Hi Jamie,
We are thinking the very best thoughts for Jupe's chemo today. May it go well and may he recover quickly from it! I am so glad that the course of chemo will be over.

:YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG:

Ella & Rusty

 

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Paws crossed that all goes well and no side effects.

Yippee! The last treatment! Let's keep focused on that and that 2014 will be a wonderful year for Jupe!

 

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Jamie,
Sending comforting vines to you and feel better vines to Jupiter. Now that the chemos done you and Jupiter can just focus on his recovery. Hugs to you both.

 

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(((((Jamie, Dane and Jupe)))))
Glad you made it there fine and I hope all goes well.
Sending vines that Jupe recovers very quickly and can finally gets this behind him so he can start feeling better again and for good ♥

 

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Sending vines and prayers to all of you on this big day. Big big prayers that Jupe doesn't have any terrible side effects. I would love this to be your easiest one yet. Travel safe :YMHUG:

 

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Finally! Hoping the procedure goes smoothly and then we'll pile on the vines in the coming days to help Jupe recover and put this all behind us. Baby steps to good health (the hard way, in this case) :YMHUG:

 

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Prayers and healing vines to Jupiter. Hope all goes smoothly and you can put this nasty experience behind you finally.
:YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG:

 

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We are home! Will post an update in a bit

thank you all

 

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BIG HUGE HUGS Jamie/Dane...headbutts sweet Jupe...

 

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I'm glad you're home safe, I hope it all went well for Jupiter :YMHUG:

 

Re: 1/4 Jupiter - chemo-not feeling well. ?-pet grass-?

Jupiter is sitting at the door again and crying. He wants to go outside to eat grass... He did this after his last chemo treatment too.

Petco is all out of cat grass.... The locally owned small pet store doesnt sell it. I am not sure what to do...

Does anyone have any ideas of alternatives?

 

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Jamie,

Dang if its anything like here you can`t see the grass. He must be nauseous? I sure do hope he gets to feeling better. Do have anything to give him for nausea?

Terri

 

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There is snow outside still on the grass... (because of the snow... the grass will be nasty and dead......and theres no really like... open fields......and the salt trucks get the salt everywhere and i dont want him eating that.... sure that would probably make him really sick)

They gave him a cerenia injection today. And we have cerenia for him but we dont give til tomorrow since he got the injection today.

 

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Glad to hear you and Jupiter are home and that the chemo is over!!

All of lantus land will be keeping you guys in our prayers and sending tons of healing vines to help Jupe get through this last treatment.

I know you have to be relieved that it's over!

Hope you enjoy what's left of your Caturday

 

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Glad you made it back safe and sound. ;-)
I wonder if he could eat parsley? You could get that at a grocery store. Here's an article to read. http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?C=32&A=1315
I think I would call the pet stores around and ask them if they have cat grass. Sometimes it's hard to find in the big ole store, and maybe you just didn't see it when you went there.
I buy these and grow them when needed. The grow fast.

 

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I went to the site of the manufacturer of the pet grass : http://bellrockgrowers.com/index.html

I searched the store locators and called every store that sells it within an hour and 20 minute drive from here.

apparently the supplier was closed for 10 days for the holidays.....all the stores have said they are out of stock.

 

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What other stores do you have around you? I would think a lot of stores that have pet sections, may have cat grass for sale.
Even some live catnip to nibble on may help his tummy.

 

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no ideas on the grass, but glad he's done with the chemo and glad they gave him cerenia.

:YMHUG:

 

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Another thought on grass - there are some juice shops in town here that sell custom blended fruit/veggie juices. They usually have some oat grass growing for people who like that added to their drink. Maybe they would sell you some?

I think we've only got one supplier of pet grass around here too, cause I know the stores have run out before. That's when I started buying the seeds but that's still a few days of growing.

I'm so happy Jupiter is home and DONE with chemo! :YMHUG:

 

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I feel dumb because I didnt think of this earlier... Jupiter likes lettuce. When I buy a bag of salad I usually give him a piece and he likes it.

I think we will try that first...

I did call around to many stores that have pet sections and none sale live grass. Not even the nursery that grows and sells plants has any kind of grass.

 

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I'm sorry that Jupiter feels yucky. Hopefully the lettuce will help. Another place to try for the cat grass is the grocery store, I can usually find cat grass in the floral section at our Price Chopper grocery stores. Good luck!

 

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checked the local grocery store and no grass but did get some fresh parsley and a bag of salad for him

 

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I hope the parsley and the salad help Jupiter feel better. :YMHUG: :YMHUG:

 

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Hope the salad does the trick for Jupiter. Whoo hoo on NO more chemo!! Sending quick recovery vines for him, Jamie. Hugs for you and Dane, you guys have done a wonderful job

 

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How is Jupe doing this evening? I know these treatments are rough on all of you...I hope the salad and parsley helped settle his tummy. A huge hooray and sigh of relief that this is the last treatment!!!!

 

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maybe some green beans may help too??? I don't know if it's an old wives tale, but I heard that the reason why dogs eat grass is because their bodies need the chlorophyll and green beans would help if there was no grass....but I hope he like parsley and the salad and it helps settle his tummy.

Ralph and I want to thank you guys again for stopping by and giving Ralphie (and he other furbabies) all those specials! I am sure that he will enjoy them as the days go on!

 

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I hope the lettuce and parsley have helped Jupes tummy to feel a little better tonight Jamie.
And what a big relief to know that this is the last time he has to go thru this.
Hang in there everyone...everyday he will get a bit better.
You guys have come so far and done such a GREAT job with him.
You should be proud, I know LL is proud of the job you and Dane have done with Jupiter ♥
:YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG:

 

1/5 UPDATE

Just wanted to post a quick update...

Seems like Jupe is feeling pretty crappy today. Atleast hes not meowing for grass today though....Hes hasnt eaten more then a few bites all day so will be offering him some iams maximum calorie food next... He seems to like this food and will atleast take a few bites on his own... so if hes not going to be eating a lot of quantity today, probably best to give him food with lots of calories.

Yesterday they gave him 5mg of the chemo instead of the regular 6mg. His oncologist reduced the dose in hopes of a little less side effects especially since the side effects seem to be getting worse with each treatment.



an update from last night too...
"jupe would lay down and keep moving like he couldnt get comfy......and i know its a little chilly in here.....so....i used the last of my money and i went to dollar general and got him a little pet bed... was $5.75.... best couple of bucks i couldve spent!!

i got home put some catnip in it.... showed it to him... put him in it.....he immediately took a nap finally

he fits inside of it sooo perfectly so i think it keeps him warm too... i think his sisters are going to steal it from him though lol hopefully i can get them one too......im just so happy it helped him to rest easier

i could just tell he was having a hard time getting comfy... and when he laid down and fell asleep i started to cry cause i was so happy!!!"


I will try to post a pic of him laying in it... hes so cute!!!! if he was any bigger he wouldnt fit!



thank you all so much for visits and support

 

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Good news on the cat bed! And I hear you on the size. I was looking at the cat beds in Petsmart the other day and I don't think either of mine would fit in them, they look so tiny.

Sending more feel better and appy vines for Jupiter today. :YMHUG:

 

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I'm glad Jupiter liked his bed. Did he eat the MaxCal?
Sending strong feel better vines to Jupiter.

 

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Wonderful to hear that Jupiter loves his cozy new bed and he was finally able to get some rest. Continued prayers sent to you and Jupiter. I hope you get some rest too! :YMHUG:

 

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Sending more prayers...eat up, Jupe!!! You're all done with chemo - yay!!!!!

 

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It is very sad that Jupiter is having such uncomfortable side effects, and I am very sorry that this is happening. Per your comments above made in Sept., I thought that cats tolerate chemo well and don't have side effects but it seems that Jupiter is not tolerating it very well. I am curious because I know someone who is considering chemo for their cat and I don't want to mislead her by telling her the wrong information. What does your vet say about the side effects now that Jupiter has them? I thought she said she wouldn't use chemo if the effects were bad. Thanks for the advice. My friend is very concerned about moving ahead and I really want to help her. Do you still recommend chemo now that Jupiter is finished? Thank you so much and I hope Jupiter feels better soon.

 

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i'd love to see a pic of jupiter in his new bed. how sweet that it makes him feel better. we're sending our best to the little guy!

 

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Jupiter, warm and cozy in a new bed =
Mega appy vines on their way too!

 

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Jamie,
I am so sorry to hear that Jupiter is still not feeling well. That was quick thinking on your part to go out and get him that bed. Hopefully he'll get some really good healing time sleeping in it. I'll be watching for that picture. Can't wait to see it. My heart goes out to the little fellow. Continued healing vines to Jupiter.

 

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We will be praying for Jupiter to feel better. I am glad that is able to get some rest in his new bed.

 

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Jamie, we are thinking of Jupe snuggled into his new little bed and hoping that it will make him feel lots better. Isn't it neat the way big kitties love little beds and little boxes? Rusty is way too big for his little bed, but it's his favorite place to sleep during the day. Stu used to cram himself into tiny boxes, the smaller the better (he was a big, 17-lb. cat).

Thinking of you tonight and praying that Jupiter will get over the chemo side effects quickly. Sending some eating vines, too.

:YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG:

Ella & Rusty

 

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Here are a couple pictures of Jupiter all snuggled and cozy in his new bed. Is he just too cute or what???

 

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One more cozy kitty picture!

 

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Fits like a glove!

 

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Looks like it's a PURRfect fit to me!!

Hang in there Jupe...we're all praying for you and sending all the vines we can! Feel better soon!!

 

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Sending feel-better vines to Jupe.
I agree, Jamie, that indeed is $5.75 well-spent.
I'm sure your sweet boy is feeling comforted by his new hug-bed.

 

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wonderful pics! he does look like he fits it perfectly - and so cozy. it's so nice to be able to do something to help when they feel crummy, isn't it?!

 

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Great pictures!
He look so cozy and comfortable, and Jupiter fits into his bet soooo perfectly!!!

I am sending tons and tons of healing vines to Jupiter.
I hope he'll be feeling and eating better tomorrow.

 

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I'm so glad that was his last treatment and sending prayers that he will have a full recovery and never look back. We send the strongest wishes that he will get stronger and stronger every day.

I love the photos of him in the bed. It makes him look little.....

 

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So happy to know that Jupe is D O N E with the chemo. And the dumb and awful side effects. When he gets over this round of side effects that's it!!! (My ex bf's kitty went through chemo and had the same side effects Jupe is having. They totally went away when it was over)

Sending appy vines and feel better vines to Jupe and just keep in mind that there is finally a light at the end of the tunnel!
YAY Jupe, Jamie & Dane ...you did it!

Hugs to you all!!!

LOVE THE PICS AND THE BED

 

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Jupiter is so cute. Hang in there Jupiter. we are praying for a complete recovery.

 

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I am posting this in response to the post yesterday from Jess and MrCat

I was hoping to type up a better worded response to post.... but still on pain medicine so instead will just copy the message I sent her... just in case anyone else interested in the questions I responded to.



"Okay, I am also going to post this response in my condo later. But will probably do a better job of explaining it later... I am on pain medicine and cant think clearly but wanted to answer your question a little now. I also ask that you read my response later when I can think a little clearer :lol:

They did tell me to expect him to be sleepy for a few days. After the first 2 treatments although he seemed out of it and sleepy... the side effects werent all that bad since those were the only side effects... and since they only lasted a few days.

To be honest with you, I think the HARDEST part of all this for Jupiter has been his anxiety and the constipation issue.

Knowing what I know now... (like knowing how Jupe responds to chemo).... had I known this before the chemo treatments... I still would have opted to get the chemo done. Although it really sucks seeing him likes this, the chemo greatly increases the chances of him living a long and healthy life. He only had 5 treatments and I am really hoping since this was the last one.... he will start feeling much better.

Quality of life is so very important to me... and I took that into consideration before doing the chemo. I figured we could get through a few rough weeks in order to reach the goal of him being healthy and happy again. If it was more then 5 chemo treatments, I cant say that I would have gotten the chemo. If chemo was a longterm plan (as in... if he would keep needing it for months or years.... I think that would have changed my mind about getting the chemo).

And remember, this is only MY opinion. Every cat is different and I dont think a longterm chemo treatment plan would work well for Jupiter but for some cats maybe it would. I think when considering chemo, every cat is different and it depends on the cats personality too. Jupes a fighter... even with his bad anxiety. He is so determined. When he had his leg amputated I thought it was going to slow him down... I was so worried about him. Hes so determined nothing slowed him down. For me that helped to prove that he could handle chemo.... (However if the side effects were ANY worse... for example him constantly vomiting or something.... at that point I would chose not to further continue the chemo treatments). It took me a long time to consider and think about this decision... its something that needs a lot of thought and consideration... and must be prepared for whatever happens. "

 

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Jamie, love the pic of Jupiter. He is so loving that bed. Rest up Jupiter. It will do your body good.