Gracie in the car on the way to the ER
Chest Xray
Those smallest dark areas is only area of breathable space in her lungs.
Gracie Xray
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This afternoon around 2:00EST I noticed Gracie was not breathing normally. Fade to black, this is what started Abby's demise on July 28th last year. So, I was very well aware of the urgent need to seek medical attention when there is abnormal breathing. So I gathered her up and took her to the ER. The Vet that treated her is one of our Vets at the Practice we go to. So he knows me and has treated at least Abby, and I think he saw Jinx too. Anyway I felt a great sense of relief seeing him. From the xrays you can see that Gracie's lungs are very small, that is because there is so much fluid in her chest area. I did not take in every thing he told me except that he does suspect there is cancer. Now, I hope he is wrong, but right now that is the thing that is sticking out in my mind. Gracie is in grave condition right now and needs round the clock attention. They are planning on pulling some of that fluid out of her to give her some relief but also send it out for study to find out what it is. He is supposed to call me later tonight with results of the blood work and let me know who will be taking charge of her care tomorrow. It may be that the same Specialty Vet that has treated both Boo and Abby will also now be looking at Gracie.
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I am beyond exhausted and my mind is just not absorbing information. I feel very afraid.
But Gracie needs your purrs and prayers.
She is the one I would have least expected to ever have anything wrong. But that's the way it is sometimes, the least expected, brings the most surprises.
Poor Gracie, we hope that removing some of the fluid helps her breathe easier. We'll be purring and praying that it is NOT cancer and that she'll be okay.
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The Florida Furkids and Mom Sharon
We are all purring for Gracie! It's so hard when things pile up on upon the other. Rest and think of Gracie, the world will keep turning and hopefully you'll know more.
ReplyDeleteWe are thinking about all of you and revving up healing purrs....
ReplyDeletePurrs for Gracie, but also for you.. She is in good hands, so right now please take care of you
ReplyDeleteI love you and the fur babies. VERY much and trust that I will do MY part for you, their Daddy and certainly for them.
ReplyDeleteSending love & purrs from all of us at Purrchance To Dream.
ReplyDeleteAnd great big (((HUGS))) to you because I know how stressful this is for you.
We want to say we're sorry over and over. How very sad to discover this development with Gracie. We are hoping and praying for the best, sending healing purrs for her and strength for you. (((hugs)))
ReplyDeleteOh poor Gracie. And poor you. I don't blame you for worrying. The Hotties will send their best purrs and I'll send my best healing energy. *hugs*
ReplyDeleteSending you lots of love and purrs XOXOXOXO
ReplyDeleteWe're sending healing vibes and purrayers for Gracie. It's awful that you are going through this so soon.
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm so sad to hear this. Of course, we never want this to happen to Gracie (never ever), but with you also caring for your husband and his shoulder surgery is just even harder I'm sure. I wish I could be there to help you. I am so hoping for good news for Gracie.
ReplyDeleteOh no! We are so sorry to hear this.
ReplyDeleteWe are sending our strongest purrs to Gracie and hoping for the best!
She is in good hands.
We send comforting purrs to you as we know you have a lot on your plate right now.
Purrs and Hugs,
Georgia and Julie,
Treasure,JJ
and Angels Tiger and Tillie
and mom Nancy
Oh, dear me. Sending Gracie and you both prayers and purrs from me and the Gs. xoxo
ReplyDeleteAw, gees....Crappity crap crap crap. We've got our purr motors revved into overdrive for Gracie and you and your hubby too (for everyone, but especially Gracie right now).
ReplyDeleteWe hope for the best possible outcome, are sending up purrayers to the Goddess/God/Universe/Whatever.
Lots of hugs and universal Light.
Kim and the boys
Dear God, I hope not! We are purring and praying for you and Gracie! I hope things are better than they look at the moment, and a bout of antibiotics will do the trick. Sending positive thoughts and comforting hugs your way.
ReplyDeleteHugs & kitty kisses,
The TTT gang and mom Paula
Oh no! I am sending my strongest purrs for Gracie. Mum sends love and (((hugs))) for you.
ReplyDeleteOh noes! We are sending the best purrs possible for Grace, and Sly is standing by with his Doctor's bag, ready for bedside duty. Mommy sends you a big warm e-hug...feel it?
ReplyDeleteOh dear we are so very sorry Gracie
ReplyDeleteBless your sweet little heart. Mom and I have you and your peeps in our hearts and prayers.
Many hugs
Madi your bfff
We are purring our biggest purrs for Gracie, and are glad she's with a familiar vet. And we're sending big hugs and lots of love for you. You have more on your hands than you have hands right now. <3
ReplyDeleteWe're purring for Gracie and for you.
ReplyDeleteSending purrs to Gracie and all the family.
ReplyDeleteOh dear friend, this is awful news. I'm starting to purr right now and M will have Gracie in her thoughts and prayers. She just has to get well. M feels so bad for you too Deb, you have your hands full with your hubby. Big HUGS from M.
ReplyDeleteOh no! Poor Gracie! We are keeping her in our purrs, prayers and thoughts.
ReplyDeleteOh my Dear Lord not again!!! We are praying and purring for Gracie...it is so hard when one of our friends become ill! Be Strong My Dear Friend!
ReplyDeleteHugs & Purrs,
Loretta & The Girls
We so hate to hear that and we are all sending our very best purrs and prayers to dear Gracie.
ReplyDeleteSending our best comforting purrrrrrrss and healing purrrrayers to Gracie. We hope she recovers soonest.
ReplyDeleteoh Gracie!!! we hopes you feel better soon. we are sending all our purrs and love to all of you. mine sweet Angel Abby, please watch ofur your sisfur and help her feel better.
ReplyDeletepurrrsss n nosekissies - Sammy and Miles and Billy and Nicky
We're sending lots of purrs for Gracie to get better soon!
ReplyDeletePurrs,
Angel & Isabella
We are praying and purring for sweet Gracie.
ReplyDeleteTons of purrs and purrayers and headbutts and hugs to Gracie!
ReplyDeleteHang in there, Mom!
Luf, Us and Maw
Oh my Cod I am so sorry! We are sending our purrs and hugs to you!!!
ReplyDeleteWe're keeping our paws crossed and purrayers said for Gracie. (and you) Thank you for keeping us updated. XOXO
ReplyDeleteDebra, we know this must be devastating for you. We cannot believe that you are going through this similar situation with Gracie as you did with Abby. We are already purring and Mom is praying super hard. We are happy you aren't dealing with a strange VET. Prayers for the kitties' dad as well. It must be a very difficult time with so much happening. We hope for a better tomorrow, and pray the Gracie does not have cancer. Purrs and paw-pats, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
ReplyDeletewe are sending double dosage of healing purrs to dear gracie. and double dosage of head butts to you cat mama, we know you have been through enough.
ReplyDeletehugs from our human too.
emma and buster
I am so sorry that Gracie is having such problems. I hope that removing some of the fluid will help her breathe and that it is NOT cancer. I send you my hugs and love and the kitties are purring like mad for Gracie.
ReplyDeleteSending mega mega healing purrs for Gracie. Stay strong for her. I’m sorry that 2014 isn’t starting out any better than 2013.
ReplyDeleteOh no, we are so sad to hear this! We are sending our biggest purrs, prayers and good healing thoughts to Gracie. We are also sending our prayers and good thoughts to Dad and Mom.
ReplyDeleteWe were gone when we saw this on the Woman's FB page on her phone and our heart just breaks for you to have to go through this when it has not been very long ago since Abby left you so suddenly. We are purring hard for Gracie (long ago and far away we had our own special Gracie Girl) and that perhaps this is not what it looks like at first glance. We would hate for you to have to deal with this again. Our thoughts and many purrs and headbumpies.
ReplyDeleteOh Deb, we are so sorry to hear this! We are purring and praying for Gracie, and for you!
ReplyDeleteOh no! We are purring like crazy for Gracie...and you too, Miss Debra. We can't imagine what you must be feeling.
ReplyDeletePurring very hard that she will be okay.
ReplyDeleteWe're pulling all our best comforting purrs out in hopes they help sweet Gracie. PURRS.....
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry Gracie isn't feeling well. We hope she will breathe easier once the fluids are removed and we are purring and purring and purraying that it is NOT C and is something treatable.
ReplyDeleteSending much love and hugs to Mom Debra to with extra soft headbutts and gentle kisses from Tutu. xoxo
Oh no...not again. Loads of prayers and purrs headed your way.
ReplyDeleteWe have no words so all we can do is send our love, purrs and hugs.
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Ms Stella O Houligan
oh no! this can't be, I sure hope it ends up being something minor and very treatable - your heart has already been through too much. Many prayers and purrs for you and Gracie.
ReplyDeleteOh no! I am purring LOTS for Gracie. I hope there is better news ahead for her.
ReplyDeleteit's the middle of the night, I just saw this and I'm too stunned to sleep so I'll pray for you and Gracie for comfort, grace and miracle.
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry, sending lots of purrs and prayers to Gracie.
ReplyDeleteSharing our purrs and our prayers, for Gracie, for you ... and for all.
ReplyDeleteI am sending my best rumbly purrs and love to Gracie and to you and your family. You have been through a tough time, but I know you are very strong and Gracie will get the best care any cat could.
ReplyDeleteMy ape is sending you love too
Luff from
Mungo
& The Ape xx
Oh my goodness! :-( Awwww Gracie. Please please be ok. We are so so sad to read this. We send you many many many many purrs and hugs. Please take care
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I send A ton of my purrs to Miss Gracie.
ReplyDeleteI really pray for all the BESt for you I hope everything turn to be good for Miss Gracie.
Lots of love and hugs
xoxo
Puddy & Mom
Poor little Gracie! This is horrible for you and your humans! Sending so much love and purrs and prayers to you. Please be better soon xoxoxoxox
ReplyDeleteSending lots of prayers and POTP to Gracie. Hope you're feeling better real soon.
ReplyDeleteSending massive amounts of super strong Maine Coon purrs fer Gracie to get better!
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Oh my we have the whole family purring for dear Gracie. Nurse Dad says that she will breath much better when the fluid is removed, just like human patients. Our dear furs are so good at being stoic we do not see these things until they get quite serious. Much love from all of us.
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Timmy Dad Pete and Family
This is just beyond unfair. How much more can one person take? I am praying they can get rid of some of that fluid and help Gracie breathe....I am also hoping that the initial "diagnosis" is wrong. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteWe just got this news and are sending big big purrs your way, Gracie. Please get well very soon. We send hugs to you mama, too, and more purrs. Jobi and Fisher
ReplyDeleteWe are purraying so very hard for your sweet Gracie! We are sending you lots of comforting vibes as well.
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Maggie May and The Creek Cats
We are all purring our most healing and comforting purrs for Gracie...and of course Grete is wagging her tail because she believes it will help.
ReplyDeleteCory and family
We've ramped up our purrrrrrrrs and prayers for Gracie. We're also sending virgual {{{{hugs}}}} too.
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Grace
Audace
Ruse
We'll be thinking of Gracie this week. Please let us know how she does. I hope there is every improvement in her condition.
ReplyDeletePurrs and prayers and infinite love to you and Gracie.
ReplyDeleteKeep hoping, spend lots of time Gracie, as much as you can, and tell her you love her with all your might. She'll know it, and it'll help her feel better. Promise. Please keep up updated. Our purrs are coming your way. -Crepes.
ReplyDeleteI hope they can help her. We will be thinking of you.
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JC and The Purr and Fur Gang
We cannot express how very sorry we are that you're having to go through this. Purring for Gracie, and hoping the fluid removal eases her breathing and that test results come back clean. {{{hugs}}}
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, we sure are thinking about you and Gracie. We are sending many many purrs and prayers to her and to you too. And some mighty big hugs to you too. It is just so so hard when they get sick. You sure are in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeletePoor sweet Gracie, Purrz and prayer coming your way from all of us. We are sure pretty lil Angel Abby will be watching lovingly, over her sister.
ReplyDeleteWarm huggz, theCatStreetBoyz and ICE, and Mom Holly
Oh, Debra, I'm so sorry you're going through this with Gracie. We get so scared when they're so sick. Praying for you and Gracie. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteOh we are so very worried about Gracie. We will be sending our very best healing purrs to her and comforting purrs to you both. Our paws are crossed that it isn't cancer and that whatever is wrong is easily treatable and she makes a 100% recovery. Socks is living proof that miracles do happen. <3 & Hugs
ReplyDeleteWe are thinking of Gracie and you...of you both right now that you each have the strength you need to pull through this difficult moment. We send lots and lots of purrs and are saying big purayers for Gracie that there is no C. We don't want to say or spell the word, but you know what we mean. We are glad Gracie is in good hands now and hope that the doctors can make her all better so that she can come home soon and once again be like she was before. We are thinking positive...it can do wonders!! C'mon Gracie!!! Purrs and headbutts from us to ALL of you.
ReplyDeleteWeezDaBadCats (& DaMeenDawgs)
We just read about Gracie! We will purray our hardest that Gracie will feel better and we are sending you strength!
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Nellie, Kozmo, The Hairy Slobbery Sisters Bob and Cinnamon and Mommy and Daddy
We just read about Gracie! We will purray our hardest that Gracie will feel better and we are sending you strength!
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Nellie, Kozmo, The Hairy Slobbery Sisters Bob and Cinnamon and Mommy and Daddy
So sorry to hear that Gracie is ill. Purrs and prayers are heading your way. Hope she feels better soon. Hugs from SS and kitty kisses from me, Charlotte.
ReplyDeletegracie....we bee troo lee sorree...N ta yur mom two, we noe her iz reddy ta looze it...De blessings oh St Francis N them sum for ewe, God's strength ta yur mom...we hope de nastee azz C werd never comes up in conversation again
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We are so sorry for this news. We will have Gracie in our purrs and prayers - along with keeping those for Manx Daddy too. Hugs and kitty kisses.
ReplyDeletePoor Gracie and poor you. We send you both our best purrs. And we're hoping for good news soon.
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry to hear that Gracie isn't doing well. We are putting extra powerful purrs in motion to help during this tough time...
ReplyDeletewe're purring hard for Gracie. and so so so sorry because we just know about sweet angel Abby
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and catlings
The Meow Meow Family
Lots of Prayers & Purrs for Gracie!! WARM hugs to all the family, too!
ReplyDeleteYour TX furiends,
Samantha & Clementine
Sending lots and lots of prayers and hugs for sweet Gracie. xo Chloe and LadyBug
ReplyDeletePurring and praying for Gracie. I hope she's home and more comfortable.
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Maggie, Tommie, and Mickey Mouser