3/16 Tori Vet Update- Very Grave- Need 1 More Miracle

Yesterday's Post: viewtopic.php?f=9&t=39010

Hi everybody. Thank you all for your continued support and prayers. Last night after I signed off for the night Tori let me syringe feed her again before I went to bed. She didn't like it but I managed to get another 30cc in (minus what went into her fur and the towel so probably 20cc). She spent the time cuddled up on Ayanna's bed with her very best friend in the world.

This morning she took a few nibbles of food and that was it for breakfast. I tried finger feeding her with a bit more success and then gave her some medical by syringe. The same was repeated at lunch. The syringe feeding is very stressful for both of us. Hard to tell who it is harder on (maybe me).

This afternoon at 530 we are going to see Dr Doug to discuss what are options here are. Is the inappetence salmonella infection related or is it caused by a spreading lymphoma? The type of lymphoma Tori has usually does not spread throughout the body. Does Doug feel that she has a change of recovering from this or is this the beginning of the end? Would changing antibiotics or any other med changes help? Is a feeding tube a practical and reasonable step to take? So many questions. I hope he can help me decide what to do from here. If he does recommend the feeding tube my daughter is in agreement with it. My son will be another matter I think. I don't want WWIII to break out in my home but I will do what is best for Tori.

Whatever Doug has to say Tori will be coming home tonight. I don't think Tori is ready to go anywhere yet.
Please keep us in your prayers this afternoon. You have no idea on how much I count on them. You folks keep me marginally sane I think. Please share any comments you have on what I'm doing here. They help me in my decision making.

I hope everybody is having a good day. I'm going to visit condos now for a while.

Re: 3/16 Tori AMPS 265; +6~268 Vet Appintment at 530 today

will be waiting for an update on Tori....((((((Barb and Tori))))))

continued prayers for you two!

Re: 3/16 Tori AMPS 265; +6~268 Vet Appintment at 530 today

Me too Barb. I know you'll update us, as soon as you can.
In the meantime. I'm continuing with my prayers for your sweet Tori.

Thank you for visiting Checkers' condo, with all that you have on your plate, Barb

Re: 3/16 Tori AMPS 265; +6~268 Vet Appintment at 530 today

You are on the paw prayer list here.

Let us know what the update is...

Re: 3/16 Tori AMPS 265; +6~268 Vet Appintment at 530 today

sending you and beloved Tori all the strength we have, barb!

held so closely in our hearts...

celi & binks

Re: 3/16 Tori AMPS 265; +6~268 Vet Appintment at 530 today

continued prayers and thoughts! i hope doug has some insight and positive things to say..
will check back for updates....

Re: 3/16 Tori AMPS 265; +6~268 Vet Appintment at 530 today

Continued prayers for Tori. I'm glad she has a great mom like you to take care of her.

Re: 3/16 Tori AMPS 265; +6~268 Vet Appintment at 530 today

I'm so sorry to hear about your terribly rough time. My prayers are with you, your precious Tori and to guide Dr Doug.

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Re: 3/16 Tori AMPS 265; +6~268 Vet Appintment at 530 today

praying for good news and peace . . .

Re: 3/16 Tori AMPS 265; +6~268 Vet Appintment at 530 today

As always you are in our thoughts, hopes, prayers. I think your path is true - that speaking with Doug is a good choice now. I hope that between the two of you you should be able to reach a decision and figure out what is going on with Tori. I often wondering if its the AB's that are causing the lack of appetite. I wish you luck - I am sure you went with your questions. Please update when you can. Hugs for you both!

Re: 3/16 Tori AMPS 265; +6~268 Vet Appintment at 530 today

Hoping the appt. went well and that Tori is feeling better now.

Re: 3/16 Tori AMPS 265; +6~268 Vet Appintment at 530 today

Hi Barb & Tori, We are looking for your update and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. I hope that Dr. Doug will be able to help.

Hugs, many hugs,

Ella & Rusty

Re: 3/16 Tori AMPS 265; +6~268 Vet Appintment at 530 today

Sending good luck vibes for you. I'm so glad you have a vet who you trust to help you make difficult decisions. I wish that for me, and I wish that for everyone here. I wish I was closer and could lend a hand.

Re: 3/16 Tori AMPS 265; +6~268 Vet Appintment at 530 today

Prayers & Snowflakes to you Barb & Tori--That she will come home better then she went and improving--
Comforting Hugs from us!

praying for a miracle...

We are also praying so hard for a miracle for your Tori. (((Barb)))....if anyone can help besides Him, it will be Dr. Doug.

We are all here for you Barb - thoughts and hopes and prayers for a miracle.

Deeply praying for you...

MJ&Donovan&Butthead

Hi guys sorry I didn't get on earlier to update you. We got home about an hour or so ago and to be honest I've been trying to get my head around everything that was said. The news is very grave and if you've ever prayed for a miracle for my sweet baby girl please do so tonight.

So let's start at the beginning. When we got there and I told him about her lack of appetite he agreed that baring any other problems the feeding tube would be the way to go but of course he wanted to do a CBC first. When he examined her he found he gums to be quite pale ( a sign of anemia). The rest of her exam was OK except her Temp was up again. As soon as he said that my heart dropped. I knew I just knew. They drew the blood and we waited for the results. I had to Ayanna with me to the appointment which maybe was a good thing because it gave me something to focus on and kept me together.

Her blood results are very bad. SHe is very anemic. Her hematocrit is very low and she has almost no platelets. Her WBC is up and she has many immature cells. He said that she is pretty well at the point of needing a blood transfusion which may or may not help. His differential diagnosis is an autoimmune disease process, the salmonella infection taking over or possibly something going on with her bone marrow. Whatever way you look at it its very bad.

What we essentially decided to do is to try a Hail Mary Pass to see if we can get the anemia to turn itself around. He gave her an injection of Prednisolone ( twice her dose now), injectable Baytril and Cyclosporin an immunosuppresent. Tomorrow morning I will come back to the office at 930 and we'll see what her blood is then and decide what to do. We could try a blood transfusion ( If there is even any blood available in town).

While we discussing the options I asked Doug the question I have never asked him before. "What would you do is she were your kitty?" He said he would go with trying the drugs but probably wouldn't go with the transfusion and I think I agree. She's tired so very tired. So tonight we pray for a miracle. Everyone at the office said that if ever there was a kitty who could pull off a miracle it's Tori. She has done it so many times before and her will to live is so very strong. It was so cute in typical feisty Tori girl fashion while I was waiting for her drugs and to pay the bill 2 big dogs came in and were looking in her kitty carrier. SHe stood up and growled and hissed at them. Boy did they back off in a hurry.

So please tonight before you go to bed and when you get up in the morning please say a prayer for MIssy Kitty. ALso if at all possible could as many kitties as possible join the KTSS and come and visit her tonight. It would mean so much to us.

Wow I'm amazed I got this all written. I've been trying to keep things straight in my mind. Please pray for Ayanna as well. Her and Tori are so close. She will be devastated if Tori leaves. How do you explain to a 3 year old. I just don't know.

Could somebody please connect this to Community for me ? I know there are some there who would like to know about this. Thanks again for all your love and support. It means so much.

(((Barb & Tori))) prayers in abundance for both of you :YMHUG:
I do belive in miracles & have it in my signature to prove it ;-)

Praying for your miracle! Healing vine and White light too!

(((Tori))) (((Barb)))

Vines and snowflakes and good thoughts and whatever else you need.

I linked your condo to Community.

Barb - I am so very sorry. She is a strong girl, I will pray for strength to be delivered to her tonight. All of us will be there for her during the night - thoughts and prayers, love and companionship.

Mannie and the KTSS are already on their way.

Prayers, positive thoughts, white light and snowflakes on their way. (((((Barb - TORI)))))

Tori, I'm on my way, too. You are so fine and strong and I want you to be well.
Love,
Rusty

Barb, we are praying for the miracle. Wrap Tori in your love tonight. Everyone here is thinking positively and sending prayers and hugs.
:YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG:

Ella & Rusty

{{{Barb and Tori}}} You are in my thoughts.

((((((Barb))))))(((((((Tori))))))))) I believe in miracles also.

That was a lot to take in at the vets. She is in the best hands possible with your love and care and Dr. Doug. Tori has shown time and time again that if she can pull through, she will. She is an inspiration to me, as are you.
I am hoping for a miracle for Tori so you have lots more time with your girl.

Barb,

I'm sorry that the news wasn't better. If anemia is Tori's only issue, then a transfusion might make sense, so my hope is that you can get the infection quickly under control so it could be an option. Belle had a total of 6 blood transfusions. They did end up giving me some additional quality time.

My cat family and I are praying for you.. :YMHUG: for Tori.

Jason

(((((Barb and Tori)))))
i'm sorry the news wasn't better. may white light surround and heal your little girl.
we're all pulling for her...

Goodness. Sending the best energy your way. C'mon Tori! Take the miracle, catch the pass.
(((Big Hugs)))

You, Tori and Ayanna continue to be in our thoughts. <3

we'll be holding you, Tori, and Ayanna very close in our hearts and prayers throughout the night, barb.

and this is how binks looked heading out the door to see tori-girl...
bet he's there with her already...

You're all in my thoughts and prayers tonight...

oh, barb... I am so sorry. ((hug)) send prayers, healing thoughts, vines, snowflakes... the whole works. cyclosporine/baytril combo was the miracle willie needed... hoping so hard it is for tori too. I hope you are able to get some rest this evening. ((more hugs))

I'z on mah way too, Tori. I'z give u nice, gentle cuddles so u can feel safe an' warm. see you soon. --Willie

All the Prayers and hopes for Miracle for our dearest Tori Tonite!!Please fight sweet girl, we are all holding you in our hearts!! May tomorrow bring renewed good health--Hugs & love from us!!! :mrgreen:

Just wanted to add my support and prayers for Tori...

many many many prayers for you guys tonight. (((Barb)))

((Barb)) I am over here so seldom anymore and had no idea this was going on - just happened to check community - thank goodness it was cross-referenced there.

I am so sorry to see your baby girl is so ill - will be sending abundant healing prayers and thoughts your way - hopefully the drugs (meds) will help her to turn this around - I had to chuckle when you described how she reacted to the dogs - love it. As if "don't mess with me. I'm sick."

I'm sending you hugs and holding you close in my thoughts. Will be watching for your post.

Hugs and Prayers,

Emmy & Dude (& Mittsi too)

Saying a huge prayer for Tori and her loving family tonight. I know she's wrapped in love.

Praying for Tori's miracle, Barb. (((Barb)))

(((Barb))), I'm sorry to read this about Tori.
Sending lots of good thoughts your way.

thinking of you and tori, barb, and praying she pulls through this. (((Hugs)))

Dear Barb
I think of you and your Tori so very often. You have both been thru so very much. Tonight especially there will be an extra special warm thought sent for you and your precious girl. I wish there was more we could do to make this time easier for you. Sending many warm hugs too!
xxx
patti and all my Wa gang!

(((((Barb and Tori)))))

Praying very hard for you guys o .

Thanks everyone for all the love and support. Ayanna and Tori had a lovely evening together.They cuddled on the couch for the longest time. ( I took a lot of pictures) After wards as they do every night Ayanna took Tori to bed with her and "read" her a bedtime story. Tonight it was one of her favourites- Chicken Little. They are now sleeping with their arms (paws) wrapped around each other.

Earlier this evening Tori went into the kitty carrier to be alone I guess. Rocky laid down beside her as best he could. I didn't know two kitties could remotely fit into it at once. Tori didn't object. She knows he loves her. She will always be his Mama kitty.

The KTSS have started to arrive. I don't think there will be any chicken soup taken tonight but I know Tori appreciates the paw holding and the sharing of stories and memories. I can smell the faint scent of lavender in the room. Now to spend some cuddling time.

Good night everyone . We love you all.

(( Barb )) so sad to read that Tori is not doing well..

sending healing wishes for Tori.

with hope,

(((((((((((((((((((((((((BARB)))))))))))))))))))))))))))

OH NO!! I am so very sorry Tori is so sick. I am sending all the healing white light I can. Wrapping you all in cyber hugs.

praying really hard for you Barb and for Tori too.....

(((((Barb))))))) ((((((Tori)))))))

awwww hugs. this just sucks. you continue to be in my prayers.