Zoey

[Shannon's Mom]

Thank you for your support. I remember when Noodles had cancer and I opted not to do chemo because he was already terminal. Someone posted that if I couldn't afford a pet I shouldn't have one. That hurt so much. I think you all know how much I love my pets. I feel that way now with Zoey. I have decided to ask my vet to do the bloodwork and the Oncologist do the ultrasound and biopsy.

It is not a university hospital but is an emergency and specialty hospital where Shannon was treated for the I-131 and her accupuncture. The new hospital just opened and is supposedly state of the art. The oncologists are board certified.

If it is low grade cancer and she has a chance of remission, I will see what I can afford to do. If it is high grade cancer and has spread, I would not want to put her through anything that would hamper her quality of life and would let her live out her life in peace and comfort until the decision has to be made. Please keep Zoey in your prayers. I will do the best I can.

[slvrwhispr]

Peg, follow your heart. It sounds like you're considering all the right factors. If Zoey can have a good prognosis and it hasn't spread and her quality of life can be good, then we support your fight. If it's just going to prolong her suffering, we'll get you through that.

[Shannon's Mom]

As of now, Zoey has no other symptoms other than low weight which she always had. With the weight they gave today, she has only lost 3 ounces and not a half pound. At least I was told the options and have to make decisions pro and con. Just one question...have any of you done a needle aspiration with ultrasound? I'm sure there are risks. I would be so upset if anything happened while undergoing this procedure. I just want Zoey to live her life in comfort and with quality. I just hope I am strong enough to make the right decisions for her.

[Traci]

I hope the comment you were referring to was not on my forum, we are very careful to try to choose words carefully, unless such a person deserved a wake-up call (and there have been a few who really did not deserve a pet based on their behavior and actions). You would not have been among them, Peg, we know how it affected you when Noodles was diagnosed, I remember how difficult that time was.

There are no right or wrong decisions, you will decide what is best for Zoey and we will support you and Zoey, we're all in this together, as we always have been for each other.

Know Zoey remains in our thoughts and prayers and I am praying for as favorable an outcome as can possibly be, as we all are. Hang in there, and know we're always here for you!

[Cleo]

Whoever said that is an a$$ and clearly doesn't deserve the love of an animal. We are all on your side and no matter what, you have our support. We love you Zoey!!

[Traci]

Yes, with the ultrasound-guided needle biopsy. It requires sedation of course, and I would strongly recommend a blood-clotting factor test done prior to the procedure. The procedure doesn't take very long, and recovery should be just as most any recovery from anesthesia. The oncologist will shave a small area for the ultrasound gel and probe (and for antiseptic purposes for the needle insertion), but it is a relatively quick procedure. The longest part is the sedation/anesthesia and recovery from anesthesia. Zoey will be under monitor equipment the entire time and her vitals will be checked throughout. You can ask the onco to call you both before and after the procedure (when she's waking up) for an update. Ideally, she should be able to go home late that day once recovered from anesthesia.

[Shannon's Mom]

I hope the comment you were referring to was not on my forum, we are very careful to try to choose words carefully, unless such a person deserved a wake-up call (and there have been a few who really did not deserve a pet based on their behavior and actions). You would not have been among them, Peg, we know how it affected you when Noodles was diagnosed, I remember how difficult that time was.

There are no right or wrong decisions, you will decide what is best for Zoey and we will support you and Zoey, we're all in this together, as we always have been for each other.

Know Zoey remains in our thoughts and prayers and I am praying for as favorable an outcome as can possibly be, as we all are. Hang in there, and know we're always here for you!

No, Traci, it was not. I was new to posting in those days and was on many forums. Yours was the only one I stayed with. I agonize over pets that aren't even mine. I read the posts of others and sit here crying my heart out because I know how that feels. This is the greatest group of people I have ever posted to and I have made several friends from your forum. I am so greatful you are there.

[Shannon's Mom]

Thank you all. Zoey is a very loveable little girl and I am so glad you all have taken her into your hearts. Thanks, Traci, for explaining the procedure. That makes me feel better about it. I may be able to wait for her instead of taking the long drive home and back. I like to wait and take them home when I can. I really hate leaving them anywhere.

[Traci]

I feel the same way, if possible, I'm always there. Even spays and neuters, I just HATE overnight stays.

Call your onco in advance, if you can get an early appointment early morning for example, you might be able to take her home sometime in the afternoon, if the onco doesn't have a ton of cases on that day.

Do you already have an appointment scheduled?

[Tina B and crew]

I agree, that person should never had said that to you. Never. It is obvious you love your pets dearly.



Zoey is in my thoughts. Keep us updated and give her snuzzles for me. Doc, Lucy, and Chunk - especially Doc - are pulling for her!! Do fret over making the right decision, just ask a lot of questions and know that you will do whatever is right for Zoey. And Zoey knows you love her.