12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers pls

previous thread: viewtopic.php?f=9&t=27777&p=287187&hilit=butthead#p283167

I noticed another lump on Butthead last week, on the right side of his neck near his purrbox (same side as the tumor in his ear). Vet could not see him until today. She aspirated the lump, and saw some abnormal cells. The lumpy remains of his ear also seem to have enlarged. Tomorrow morning he gets both lumps removed, and additional biopsies will be done. Don't know yet what will happen, but vet is going to consult with an oncologist regarding chemo/radiation.

Please, send prayers/vines/snowflakes/blizzards or whatever you've got for Butthead, and for me too. I'm already in a rather fragile emotional state, and this is a tough blow. But I will do whatever I can for Butthead.

MJ&Donovan&Butthead

 

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AAAh MJ....I'm so sorry to hear this news about your beloved Butthead. I hope the report is not what she thinks and I'm so sorry you are not up to your normal shenanigans that we all love. (((MJ)))!!! We are sending tons of healing vines and prayers for Butthead and extra ones for you. You do so much for so many in this group with your amazing sense of humor.

 

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Hoping for a clean path report!!

Some good-ish news: Cosmo's IM vet told me that kitties respond to chemo very differently than humans. Most only need a short course of treatment and most do not have the nasty side effects.

Sending all sorts of vine and snowflakes for a safe and successful procedure tomorrow for Butthead.

(((MJ)))

Edited to fix super bad spelling.

 

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I'm so sorry about Butthead having more lumps, MJ. Sending blizzards of snowflakes, tons of healing vines and lots of positive thoughts for Butthead and you. Please update us when you can. :YMHUG:

 

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((((((((((Sending lots of hugs))))))))))

 

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(((((MJ))))) sending all the prayers/vines/snowflakes/blizzards for (((Butthead)))

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

MJ,

So sorry to hear about Butthead. I know how you must feel. Am sending this snow cat along with wishes that this will be nothing.



Sending you strength vines to help you get through these next few days. Butthead is a lucky cat to have you on his side.

Thinking of you.

jan and sara

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

I am sending lots of healing thoughts to (((Butthead))).

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

Hi MJ - I am sorry to hear about Butthead. I wish him well, that lump removal goes well. You and Butthead will be in our thoughts. many many healing vines from Mannie and me.

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

Hi MJ: Hope the path reports are good. Sending healing vines, white light and positive thought. Chin up.

 

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(((MJ))) (((Butthead)))


Tons of vines and snowflakes for Butthead. I hope all goes well and the surgery and recovery are quick.

 

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Awwwww MJ,

Sorry to read about this. There is nothing worse than when our babies are sick. I'll be sending blizzards and blizzards of snowflakes and healing vines Butthead's way and holding him and you in my thoughts and prayers.

Big hugs for you my friend :YMHUG:

Love,
Caryl, Alex & Jackson

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

Prayers and Snowflakes and healing white light for Butthead. And hugs for you, MJ.

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

(((MJ))) just seeing this, lots of positive vines and vibes and all that!

 

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MJ&Donovan&Butthead....will keep you in my thoughts and prayers....for the surgery to go well....for a speedy recovery...do keep us updated on Butthead....

 

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Lots of snowflakes up here and I'm sending a bunch of them to Butthead tonight. MJ I hope that all will go well with the surgery and that follow-up treatments, if they are needed, will be successful. Think positively, as we will. Butthead is in our prayers.
:YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG:

Ella & Rusty

 

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MJ, I'm sending prayers and healing vines for Butthead and prayers for peace and comfor to you. I know this is hard on you, but we are all here for you. (((((((MJ)))))))

 

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Thank you all so much. I may not be posting much, but I am here lurking and reading and thinking about all of you and your babies too.

 

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I'll be thinking of you all tonight and tomorrow. Sending so many positive thoughts that we could inflate a blimp. Be strong, Butthead. You are very loved!

 

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My Mighty-est Prayers & Blizzard of Snowflakes to your sweet Butthead and that he may have a full recovery!
Hope path report & surgery will be a complete success!! (((((MJ Butthead)))))

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

Oh no! Lots of healing vines, snowflakes, positive energy coming your way MJ!

 

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Butthead is at the vet now, probably already in surgery. I'll let you know as soon as I hear anything.

MJ&Donovan&Butthead

 

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Thanks MJ. We'll be looking for an update and sending lots of positive energy to you both.

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

healing vines and snowflakes for Butthead today hope things go well for him post a update when you can

 

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sending tons of prayers and snowflakes for Butthead

 

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Butthead is out of surgery. I should be able to take him home tonight.
Vet removed the enlarged lymph node, and felt it looked abnormal, but there will also be a biopsy done.
She consulted with a vet at Angell Memorial in Boston and recommended making an appointment with her to begin chemo. She mentioned the drug, but unfortunately it has slipped my mind. It's a pill he'll take every other day for the rest of his life? confused_cat I think it began with an "L", but not Leukeran. Anyway....

ah, already got a callback.
Appointment on Dec. 30.
Just gotta keep moving forward, right?
Anyone here who has experience with this sort of thing, please contact me.

Thanks for your support.

MJ&Donovan&Butthead

 

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MJ,

Glad to hear that Butthead is out of surgery and he'll be home soon. Focusing on one day at a time will help you and Butthead. I know you can't wait to get him home. Let us know when you find out more.

Sending you hugs and remember you are never alone.

jan and sara

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

Thanks for the update, MJ. I'm glad Butthead is out of surgery and coming home today, sending healing vines for a fast recovery. Moving forward is good, sending prayers for a good response to the chemo. (((MJ)))

 

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Hi MJ and Donovan! I'm just checking out your condo and see that Butthead came out of surgery and should be home with you soon. I'm glad to see that! I have no experience with this what so ever, so no suggestions or information from me. Just loads of healing vines for Mr. Butthead! Yep, taking it one day at a time is a good thing!

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

I'm so glad he is out of surgery and will be home in your arms soon.



I don't have any experience with feline cancers. I know there is an active lymphoma group on yahoo. A lot of members on the feline assisted feeding group are members (have feeding tubes or assist feed through chemo). Maybe someone in the health forum has some suggestions also. Wishing for a speedy recovery.

 

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Just FYI: Kasha was being treated for nasal lymphoma when I lost her. She responded unbelievably well to the chemo - her nasal blockage was reduced dramatically by 18 hours after her first chemo treatment! Our only issues with the chemo were some loss of appetite after some of the drugs - the only oral one she took was the leukeran for a week, but she dealt with it very well. In the end, I lost her to another type of cancer - just felt it was too much to try to tackle both (and possibly a third) cancers at once (which my vet said was very unusual).

But kitties really do handle chemo very well. And, should it turn out to be lymphoma, I have done a lot of research and know that lymphoma responds very well to chemo... Like I said - we had dramatic and positive results very quickly in our case.

Thinking of you and Butthead (it feels strange to type that)...

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

I'm glad you'll have your furry baby home. How is butthead doing after the surgery? Lots of love to you.

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

They said I can pick him up after 7 pm (about an hour from now).
If it is lymphoma, it's unrelated to his ear tumor, says the vet, and she doesn't think lightning would strike him twice like that. But it seems whatever was in his ear is still lurking in him, so theoretically the chemo drugs will keep it at bay.

Will update later. THANK YOU everyone for your good thoughts. I really needed it.

MJ&Donovan&Butthead

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

Aww, MJ. I'm just seeing this. Please give Butthead a little gentle hug from me too.
I will keep you both in my prayers and have faith that the chemo will work wonders for Butthead.

In your situation, I know I'd be a nervous wreck so I'm sending you lots of calming thoughts and wishes.

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

We got home a little after 8 pm EST. He was still quite dopey, and kinda grumbled a bit when he was being handled, so I gave him his bupe as soon as I could. He spent about half an hour zonked out on my lap sitting on the floor, and then I peeled him off me and placed him into a cat bed nearby. He got up briefly a few times, but doesn't seem to know what to do with himself. That's just as well since I don't want him to kick at his stitches. No funnelhead since some of the stitches are along his neck :-|. I also sat with him for a while with a cold compress on his neck to help with the swelling, as recommended. Everyone else is sniffing the bejeebus out of him, though I don't detect much of a vetty smell on him. They tend to stink much worse when they return from our regular vet, but this place where Butthead went for his surgeries leaves him smelling pretty darn good. I just checked him again a few minutes ago and he's sleeping on the floor in the spare bedroom, which is where he often hangs out anyway. When I touched him, he did a little bit of Happy Feet and purred softly. I was very glad to see that.

No further antibiotics (he had IV during surgery), just bupe every 12 hrs if needed. Biopsy results expected in a week or so. Will try to post a photo soon.

I will now try to catch up on everyone else's condos....

MJ&Donovan&Butthead

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

YAY! He's home and making happy feet!
Great update, MJ.

As for experience... I dont' remember Cosmo's oncologist's name, but if you're considering having Butthead seen by a vettybean at Angell, you know I highly recommend Dr. Brum. I know of other cat owners who love Dr Duddy. Both are IM vets, I believe. Dr. Brum's team does a terrific job of coordinating care when your cat needs to see multiple specialists (radiology, oncology, cardiology, etc).

If you go and you want someone to keep you distracted while you wait, let me know!

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

MJ, you must be so glad he's back home... Happy Feet and soft purr is good... ;-)

 

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I was referred to Dr. Carrie Wood.

Butthead normally has a thunderous purr. I was happy that he felt good enough to give a low rumble. But I do want him to lay low for a while and not get into trouble....

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

YAY! Butthead is home. Love the happy feet.

 

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I hope you all have a calm, restful weekend waiting for the report, MJ. We're all sending tons of healing vines for Butthead.

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

So glad that Butthead is home. Love the happy feet! More vines for a speedy recovery being sent.
Have a nice weekend MJ.

 

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(((MJ))) I am so sorry you are going through this with Butthead....but i hope that he will have a speedy recovery from this surgery and good news ahead...
Thinking of you both and send healing vines and tons of snowflakes for your boy. (((Butthead))) Get better real soon!

 

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I hope Mr. Happy Feet is feeling more like himself today. (( MJ ))

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

Keeping Butthead in our thoughts and prayers today! Healing vines and white lights are on their way!!!
GOOD LUCK BUTTHEAD!!!

 

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Hey Butthead! We're so glad you're home! You be sure to get lots of rest today and be careful of your stiches. Lots of healing vines are on their way to you.

MJ: Yes, one day at a time. We are thinking positive thoughts. It is so good that Butthead is home with you, where he will be comfortable. Get some rest yourself, OK?

Many hugs,
Ella & Rusty

 

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oh, mj...i've been offline and just saw this.

binks and i are sending all our positive thoughts, prayers, chanting, and everything else we can muster to you and Butthead, and a "help him hang in there" request to Donny!

celi & binks

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

MJ, sorry I did not get to post sooner but you and Butthead
have been in my prayers.
I am glad the surgery went well and that his is home with you.
Still praying for good results from the biopsy

 

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This is a quick pic I took right before I left this morning. He's still very sleepy, but he peed and he's eating (note the baby food still stuck to his lips :roll. He tends to lay down wherever he is and fall asleep, so I put him on the sofa next to Donny and covered him with a blankie.

MJ&Donovan&Butthead

 

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recovery and healing vines sent for Butthead today :YMHUG: cat_pet_icon

 

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Awwwwwww the picture of him just melted my heart!!!! What an absolute sweetheart!!!!!! How did you guys decide on his name lol.
Maverick has a nickname - well term of endearment (spelling) which is along similar lines. Wishing him a speedy full recovery.

 

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His breeder registered him as Linanci's Gen'Earation neXt.
His vet records say "Bailey". But he's been my Butthead since he was a kitten. His dad's unofficial name is Bubba, so it's not that weird, I guess. Butthead's Foldie brothers are Beluga (black and white) and Bear (longhair red tabby).
photo breeder sent me of baby Butthead with his dad (can't remember if I posted it before):

 

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IS a cute picture! he looks like daddy is telling him he done something wrong... lol
Hugs to the kitties, am so happy he is home, and on the up and up..

 

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The picture of him as a kitten made my day!

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

oh, Butthead! looks like you were getting the "talkin' to" from dad, there, guy!
awesome pic, mj!

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

Butthead would like to thank the KTSS for their exceptional services today.
When I came home, Butthead was purring like a motorboat :mrgreen:
Now he is in that happy dopey place known as Bupe-land.
Boy does that stuff make him stoned.... physically there, but mentally somewhere else.

Thanks, and *hugs* to anyone else here who could use a trip to Bupe-land.
My internetz has been rather constipated, so am having problems reading and posting.
Hopefully I can catch up this weekend.

MJ&Donovan&Butthead

 

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How cute!! he looks like his dad...

 

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Butthead's latest fashion accessory (I bet Binks is jealous):

 

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What a cutie. How is he doing? All sorts of vines, snowflakes, white lite and positive thoughts coming your way. All 4's crossed here (total of 40 that is) for a quick recovery. (((HUGS TO YOU BOTH)))

 

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recovery vines sent for Butthead today hope he keeps on doing well and that pic of him as a baby is just precious :mrgreen:

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

oh, butthead...dat scarf iz marvy! you be lookin' Macgregor, dude!!
binks

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

The scarf is very fashion forward. It's far better than the "cone of shame." How's he doing, MJ?

 

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I am So Praying for sweet Butthead & hope the chemo works & he will be well real soon--
I know how much you love him--Blizzards of snowflakes & green Healing vines to Butthead today!! Thnking of you!!One Big HUG!!!

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

Hey Butthead, You are such a cute guy and we hope that you are feeling better and better. More healing vines for you today!

Ella & Rusty

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

Very nice fashion accessory, Butthead. You like that bupe-land, huh? I'm glad he's doing better, MJ. I'm still sending healing vines and prayers for a negative biopsy.

 

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continued healing vines sent for Butthead :mrgreen:

 

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Butthead is bandana-less today. It wasn't tightly attached to him, and it kept getting wet when he drank from the water fountain, so he probably thought "Screw this" and wiggled out of it. When I left, he was curled up snoozing inside a kitty condo, and I couldn't bear to disturb him. He's been behaving nicely, so I'll take my chances. I didn't send him to Bupe-land this morning either. He really doesn't seem to need it. He's a happy purry Butthead. Actually, it sounds like removing the lymph node in his neck made his purr LOUDER :shock:

I don't have biopsy results yet, so don't really know what's going on there, but the vet thought it looked suspicious. It's not her specialty, though, hence her recommendation that I meet with an oncologist. Can't start any treatment until he heals from surgery, so he gets his stitches out on Dec 29, and appt with oncologist is Dec 30.

Thanks for all of your good thoughts. This has been a really sucky situation on top of other crap I've had to deal with.... trying to catch up with FDMB and all your condos, but either this PC or the internetz is painfully constipated. Everything takes forever :?

love and hugs to you all (and giant purrs from Butthead)
MJ&Donovan&Butthead

 

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I love the scarf. Wish I had of thought of something like that when Tori had her neck biopsy done. From your photo it looks like his lump was slightly higher up than Tori's was. When are you expecting the biopsy results back? I know the week I waited for Tori's seemed to last forever. I'm glad you have a good team for your baby. If chemo is the route that you wind up taking just remember that Tori is almost at the 6 month mark since diagnosis and she's still going strong. I'm holding your baby in my prayers for sure.

 

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Vet removed the lymph node in his neck, plus leftover remnants of his ear (that hard bump in the back). The main fear is that while the original tumor was not lymphoma, it may have moved to his lymph system and can travel to other nodes, so allegedly chemo treatment will help keep it in check (?)

 

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c'mon, butthead...all of the forum is with you on this! we lubs you, donny, and your bean. you can do this!!!

celi & binks

 

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Taking Butthead to the vet this afternoon. Lots of swelling at the incision site. Poor thing looks like a poster child for goiter. He seems oblivious to it all, thankfully - happy and purring. More later.

MJ&Donovan&Butthead

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

MJ, Poor baby... sending more healing vines for your (((Butthead)))

 

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Sending lots of hugs. I'll be watching for updates.

 

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sending continued hugs and healing vines

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

I'm sending more prayers and healing vines for Butthead. I hope the vet can fix him up and send him home with another fashionable scarf. :YMHUG:

 

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We're back. He has already resorbed some of the fluid, and vet says it's OK. She's hesitant to drain it and introduce a site for infection. Just need to keep an eye on it.

I let him walk from the car to the house and he got covered in snowflakes

MJ&Donovan&Butthead

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

Did the vet say if a warm dry compress (ex wrapped in plastic) might help circulation to clear the buildup?

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

Yeah, his take-home instructions after surgery were several days of cold followed by warm compresses. He'd probably enjoy the warm one better than the cold.

 

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(((MJ))) prayers & strength from Baby, Sadi & I to you...
Hoping that the surgery was successful & that everything turns out better than what you might be thinking... take care of you too :YMHUG:

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

I would maybe call the vet and ask if warm is okay with the swelling. I think they would be assuming that it wouldn't be swollen like that.

My husband had surgery and applying warm instead of cold to his swelling caused a nightmare. I'd ask first.

Edit - the warm was applied a week after the surgery after the post op instructions had ended.

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

MJ ... Glad you are back and the vet said all is OK More healing vines for your (((Butthead)))

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

more recovery vines for Butthead (((((MJ)))))

 

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so, i know i sound like a dunce...but does that mean the labs are good? PLEASE say yes!!

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

No biopsy results yet.
Butthead had some excessive swelling yesterday, but today vet said all is well. As long as he acts OK and doesn't show signs of infection, some fluid buildup is not unexpected.

MJ&Donovan&Butthead

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

then we're still focusing our energy on good biopsy results for Der Buttheadmeisterman!

fingers, paws and eyes crossed too...(guess we'll find out whether they'll freeze that way like mama told us)

 

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I hope your results come soon with lots of good news and that Butthead is feeling fine!!!!!

Jenny

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

Butthead baby - we are sending you all our good wishes & thoughts for all you are going thru. Such sweet, adorable pictures. All our Christmas prayers are for you and a speedy recovery. Hang in there friend. Love, Susan & Lanky

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

Thanks everyone.
All things considered, Butthead is a pretty happy pickle.
Now we play the waiting game.

MJ&Donovan&Butthead

 

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positive thoughts and speedy recovery vines coming his way...

 

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Hi, Donny, Butthead, and our good friend MJ!!

Just want to wish you happy holidays, and may there be many things blessing you and yours in the new year...
and still holding focus on positive thoughts for Butthead's results.

thank you for all your support...we think the world of you!

celi & binks

 

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:lol: :lol: :lol: That made me laugh so hard! Thank you!!!!

Im just catching up to speed here and sorry to hear what is going on. It sounds like you are on top of things, and have very good vets to help figure out what is going on and make the best decisions. Im sending TRUCK LOADS of snowflakes to butthead. We have a never ending supply here, so consider them yours for the taking if you feel the need for more.

The happiest of holidays to you, MJ! :YMHUG:

ps- i have a new computer and can now see Donny EVERYTIME you post!!!!! (had to fix settings to no avatars on old computer because it slowed it down so much, so rarely saw photos of other's cats). OOOOOHHHHH, I just wanna skritch his little ears and give him a big smooch! Maybe rub his belly and tell him if I was a girl kitty, I would be stalking him :lol:

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

any news on his biopsy yet, MJ?

celi...the nosy one...

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

What Celi said. Inquiring minds want to know.

 

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Nothing yet :-|
But the swelling/fluid has gone down dramatically since last week. Stitches out Wed afternoon, oncologist appt late Thursday morning. Butthead gets to take a road trip to Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston

MJ&Donovan&Butthead

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

Glad to hear the swelling is down. At least by reputation, there are few places better than Angell. I'm sure Butthead will get excellent care. Please update when you know more.

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

((((((Butthead))))))) Sending lots more hugs. Glad to hear the swelling has gone down

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

Sending all positive thoughts and prayers for Butthead's appointment with the oncologist tomorrow. Vines are on the way, too. And snowflakes (do you need any??).

Hugs,
Ella & Rusty

 

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I'm glad the swelling is down and paws crossed for the oncologist appt tomorrow. I bet he'll be happy getting the stitches out this afternoon. Sending vines and white healing light, I don't think you need any more snowflakes out there.

 

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I'm sending little Butthead an air kiss for the top of his cute head. Best wishes for today's visit and tomorrow's appt with oncologist. I've thinking of you guys. Loved the photos and seeing him as a kitten with his daddy was so cute. Your description of his loud rumbling purr makes me smile.

Lots of hugs to you MJ.

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

I'm thinking positive thoughts and saying a prayer for your precious little Butthead. I hope all goes well today and tomorrow's appts. Hang in there Butthead!

 

Re: 12/15 more surgery for Donovan's buddy Butthead -prayers

good news on the lessened swelling...and sending a vineyard full of healing vines for butthead (and wine for you, if you like!)

celi

Buttheadz...buddy...road trip?? Sweet...an more Angells to help u? u gots a great brudder an a angel-bean...an lotsa lubs from ur LL pals...
binks