Well as strange as this may sound we still do not have a completed picture. The specialist called me about 30 minutes ago and the only thing she confirmed is that Abby has HCM. So it is heart disease. She said her lungs were clear (good thing), but she is still in the oxygen tent (bad thing). She was sending her to the ER again tonight with instructions to try to wean her off the oxygen. She also said that in the first set of X-rays she saw a "mass", she repeated the X-ray and didn't see it. So she is sending that out to be read by a radiologist. I either forgot to ask, or she told me and I forgot but I am uncertain when that information would be back to her. I was surprised at the word "mass" and didn't understand her until she said tumor. Because in our consolation today she mentioned cancer. But then this Vet practice specializes in oncology. So again we are in a holding pattern. If anyone has had an feline who was diagnosed with HCM and needed oxygen please email me. Right below my Header is my contact information. So the final thing was she told me she would call me in the morning and let me know how overnight went and that s where we are at.
Still waiting...and still praying.
Hug your kitties tight tonight and whisper to them you love them.
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Thanks for the update. We are so worried about your precious Abby too. We are all purring anfd praying for that dear girl.
ReplyDeleteSending you and Miss Abby love and purrayers. We are glad you have kitties there to love and comfort you tonight. So love to Ping and Miss Boo and Gracie and Jinx, too. We hope they're all purring on you! XOXOXOXO
ReplyDeleteWe are still sending big purrs to you and Abby and the rest of the crew. Big hugs to you from Mom too. She knows how hard it is to have a sick kitty that you love so much.
ReplyDeletede C werd iz knot a loud.....noe noe noe...N we tripull doubled tripulled R requestz ta St Francis az we just lurned boo iz knot good either...him is gonna put in all he has as far as blessings go for ewe abby, N ewe az well boo.... God's strength ta yur mom & dad...they hasta bee insane with worree rite now...hugs N loves frum uz ~~~~~~
ReplyDeleteWe are purring extra hard for Abby!
ReplyDeleteWe especially purr for good news.
Purrs and headbumps to you Mom and Dad.
Purrs Tillie and Georgia,
Treasure,Tiger,JJ and Julie
Thanks for the update - we are nearly as worried about Abby as you are. Nobody here has had to deal with HCM, so all I can do is continue to send purrs Abby's way.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the update. We don't have any experience with HCM. But we do understand being sick and not knowing how to fix it. So, we are hugging all you guys as we hug each other tonight. Our purrs and prayers are nonstop for each of you, especially Abby and Boo and Mommy too. Hugs and love to you dear Friends.
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Sending you all purrs and hugs
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We's keeping up the purrs too, but have no advice on the HCM.
ReplyDeleteNo advice on HCM but we are sending big time purrs for you both.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the update. We are so worried for sweet Abby. Purring and praying with all our might, and sending much love and positive energy to you all.
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ReplyDeleteWe don't have any helpful info but are continuing our purrs and prayers.
The Florida Furkids
We've got our motors revved for you, beautiful Abby! ((HUGS))
ReplyDeleteWe are purring like crazy.
ReplyDeleteOur only experience with HCM was with our dear Nimue who left us in the late 80's. By the time we knew anything was wrong it was too late. We have not had a kitty who had it and needed to be treated.
Thanks for updating us. I do have experience with HCM, though I never did home oxygen. My Rhett was diagnosed with HCM after radioactive I-131 therapy for hyperthyroid. I didn't have to do home oxygen for him, though. I can't find your contact information, but you should be able to see my email address with this comment, I think. If not, I followed you on Twitter (@FelineHerdsCats) and you can DM me there to get in touch if there's anything I can help with. Big hugs. I know this is overwhelming!
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ReplyDeleteI've had a dog with CHF but that was years ago and medicine changes so much. She did not have to be on oxygen at all, so we are no help. I have had a cardiomyopathy cat, but once again his presentation was very different from what you are going through with Abby. Hopefully the radiologist will be able to have an opinion for you soon about whether there really was a mass or if there was something else going on. Our purrs to you and to Abby and know that we have been thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update. Hope Abby weans off the oxygen tonight and things look up for her tomorrow. I know it's a scary time for you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update.
ReplyDeleteContinuing to send healing purrrrs.
We are still purring. Please email us at tcerecke AT gmail DOT com, we had a CHF kitty and Mommy wants to tell you about him.
ReplyDeleteOh no, I am so sorry to read this. I hope tonight turns out well for Abby. We all three kitties are going to purr all we can for Abby.
ReplyDeleteThe humans send hugs too.
We continue to have you and Abby in our thoughts and prayers. Sending healing energy and light to beautiful Abby.
ReplyDeleteWe are purring and praying for sweet Abby!!! We hope tomorrow brings you some good news!!!
ReplyDeleteI am still here with you , my sweet tuxie princess. Purrsssss m mosekissies your worried meezerman Sammy
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting an update. We're so worried about you and Abby...and yes, we will all whisper to one another how much we love each other. Tonight and always.
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Thank you for the update. We've still got you all in our purrayers and we are sending you lots of purrs and positive white light of healing energy.
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I have not had a kitty with HCM but know that others have within our community and you will get the best insights and vet care available for sweet Abby; big purrs to her sibs, Grace, Ping, Boo and Jinx, Paw pats, Savannah
ReplyDeleteWe are purring & purraying our hardest for Abby! Mama's sending lots of love & prayers too!
ReplyDeleteI've only just "met" your crew tonight but I'm praying for that beautiful Abby.
ReplyDeleteMewdy Blue was diagnosed with HCM very early in life and with treatment lived a very long, active life. Though I miss him immensely I'm glad that still has a lot to give the world.
I encourage you to get a board certified cardiologist involved in
Abby's care if at all possible. They would be the best at getting her the right treatment. Please hang in there and know that you have the support here.
merci pour toutes ces nouvelles, nous
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We know how hard this is for you and sweet little Abby. We send you love and so many rumbly purrs that Abby can be helped. We have no recent experience with feline HCM that would be helpful. We are thinking of you all and have all our paws, eyes, legs and tails crossed that the results show hope and way forward with treatment
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Luff from
Geryr, Mungo & The Apes xx
We are thinking of all of you and keeping Abby (Boo and you too) in our purrayers.
ReplyDeleteStill sending loads of purrs and prayers for sweet Abby! It is a scary time for you and her. Wishing the best for her xox
ReplyDeleteWe are purring for Abby.
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