Friday

[ksmith]

The surgeon called me with the test results, which confirmed what we feared. King does have hemangiosarcoma, which likely migrated from his spleen. The first consult with the oncologist is next Friday–the surgeon told me that he had already discussed King with him.

King had a decent day today. His appetite has improved by leaps and bounds since Tuesday–he ate three meals of rice, cooked chicken breast, and some of his dry & canned food. He’s still drinking a fair amount of water. Sleeping/dozing a good part of the day. He seems comfortable.

Mirrored from Kristine Smith.

Comments

[thebluerose.livejournal.com]

"I don't want him to hurt. I don't want him to be afraid."

*nods* Yes I understand, when you have animals and they can't tell if they are in pain or where it hurts, its the most invidious torture I know.

Having lost a pet last year from a wasting disease, I got to have about 6 more months which are precious memories to me, and I know just how you feel. My boy was only 4 1/2 when I had to let him go, its no consolation at all, but you had so many good years with your King.

Its a horrible and heartwrenching situation and you have absolutely ALL of my good thoughts right now.