Chubba (GA)
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After much research and tears, we have decided not to seek any further treatment for Gizmo’s cancer.
@Tricia Cinco(GA) & Harvey - yes the diagnosis was from his regular vet office, but they are an emergency vet also. So they have a bit more experience than a regular vet practice (at least more than I have experienced with our previous vets). However with that being said, I do understand they are not cancer experts and told us as much.
Gizmo has several small masses throughout his liver. So from what I understand, it would not be easily removable. Everything I’m reading is leaning towards small cell being easier to treat, unless it is one single large mass in the liver and then surgery is usually successful. However, with his BG dropping lower, we are concerned with a different type of cancer and the vet did say she would treat with steroids if he dropped dangerously low (just to keep his BG in a safe range). We were told that lymphoma would be best case senario and I’m just not positive treatment would even help him based on what I’m reading. And if it did, average remission is a year and then he has to go through all of this sickness again.
He has been very distant the past few days. He hasn’t wanted his sugar checked for several days now and has actually started to shy away when I try to pet him. Since we have made the decision to just let him enjoy life and quit all the pokes and prods ... he has actually starting coming around more and purring again. He is enjoying extra treats, outside time, and extra attention. He loves to be outside, so the kids and I are are going to try to take him for a walk everyday and just enjoy spending time with him on his good days.
The irony of it all is we having been talking about taking the kids to visit Niagara Falls (we have been there, but they never have). We decided this summer would be a perfect time to visit since (1) Gizmo went into remission and we would be able to take a vacation and (2) it just seemed like the perfect time to visit (since Gizmo is enjoying life at the falls). However that is all on hold now, but we will visit sometime and when we do it will be extra special and bittersweet. And of course, we will make sure to give head butts and chin scratches to all the kitties!
I will continue to provide updates on Gizmo. Eventhough Gizmo is off of insulin, everyone on this forum is our extended family.
After much research and tears, we have decided not to seek any further treatment for Gizmo’s cancer.
@Tricia Cinco(GA) & Harvey - yes the diagnosis was from his regular vet office, but they are an emergency vet also. So they have a bit more experience than a regular vet practice (at least more than I have experienced with our previous vets). However with that being said, I do understand they are not cancer experts and told us as much.
Gizmo has several small masses throughout his liver. So from what I understand, it would not be easily removable. Everything I’m reading is leaning towards small cell being easier to treat, unless it is one single large mass in the liver and then surgery is usually successful. However, with his BG dropping lower, we are concerned with a different type of cancer and the vet did say she would treat with steroids if he dropped dangerously low (just to keep his BG in a safe range). We were told that lymphoma would be best case senario and I’m just not positive treatment would even help him based on what I’m reading. And if it did, average remission is a year and then he has to go through all of this sickness again.
He has been very distant the past few days. He hasn’t wanted his sugar checked for several days now and has actually started to shy away when I try to pet him. Since we have made the decision to just let him enjoy life and quit all the pokes and prods ... he has actually starting coming around more and purring again. He is enjoying extra treats, outside time, and extra attention. He loves to be outside, so the kids and I are are going to try to take him for a walk everyday and just enjoy spending time with him on his good days.
The irony of it all is we having been talking about taking the kids to visit Niagara Falls (we have been there, but they never have). We decided this summer would be a perfect time to visit since (1) Gizmo went into remission and we would be able to take a vacation and (2) it just seemed like the perfect time to visit (since Gizmo is enjoying life at the falls). However that is all on hold now, but we will visit sometime and when we do it will be extra special and bittersweet. And of course, we will make sure to give head butts and chin scratches to all the kitties!
I will continue to provide updates on Gizmo. Eventhough Gizmo is off of insulin, everyone on this forum is our extended family.

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