Just Hanging out and a question

Julie: I agreed to pose as mum seems to like 

taking pictures of me.

See...sometimes I will co-operate!

 

This is a really nice place to relax. It is soft and comfy and 

nicely lit in the evening.

I just like to hang around, keep mum company

and relax. Life is pretty good.

 Question from the mum:

 The Vet called to say that the  lump removed from

Julie is cancer. The Vet says

"removing her other mammary chain or doing chemotherapy 

can dramatically increase her survival time."

The chemotherapy that is used for this is doxorubicin and I have used this several times in dogs with lymphoma. It is given by placing an IV catheter and slowly infusing the medication. We usually keep them in the hospital for the day and monitor an ECG. This is done once every 3 weeks for a total of 5 treatments. Cats and dogs tolerate chemotherapy better than humans and don't tend to have as many side effects.

Any thoughts or advice if anyone has gone through this?

Julie is about 13 and I am not ready to lose her.

I also so not want her to be stressed.

I want her to be happy with whatever time she has.

Friday with Julie

Julie:  So, here is my scar. The stitches are out so

I just need to wait for things to heal.

Mum is happy that I do not bother the incision.

I am super happy that is over and I can get back

to doing important things...

                                          like snoozing!!

We have gad a busy time in the yard .

Fall means a lot of food sources dry up.

The ducks know mum puts out seeds and 

they come to enjoy them.

We also had a visit from this very fine looking deer.

Good thing I was safely indoors!!!!!

Getting used to missing furs.

Julie: Oh no, you have that camera again!

I'm not ready!

Mum: Julie, you look just fine!

Julie: Really! Even with the furs missing from my leg?

Mum: Yes Julie. Your pals know you had an operation.

It won't take long before your furs grow back.

Maybe we can show a picture of your incision

soon.

Julie: Ummmmmmmm, maybe next time.

Friday Sunshine!

Julie:  There is nothing quite like having a treat

on the windowsill with the morning sun shining.

I guess I will have to enjoy the sunshine today

as it will be rainy on the weekend.

There is even a possibility of a few snow flurries!

I hope not because that means cold and I

do not like the cold.

Mind you, I do not go out so much because it is cool

and the grass is not as tasty...darn!

I am not looking forward to the Winter

coming as that means COLD!

Mum, how many days until Spring?

Getting ready to have my stitches out!

 

Julie: We are back in our home.

On Wednesday I go back to my Vet and hopefully

I will have my stitches removed!

I will really like that as it is pretty hard

not to want to lick that area.

Good thing they do not bother me and I 

did not need the cone or any other deterrent!

Mum was surprised.

Really mum?

                                                                            I am a good cat! 

                                                                   I  only licked at them  a bit.

        I did not bother them as I did not

want to go back to the Vet!

However, if it means getting the stitches out

I will gladly go!

Then maybe some furs will grow on my belly again! 

                                                 

                                                        

                                                    OK Mum...how about a few treats!!!

Indoors watching the Rain!!!!

Julie: Hi friends. Mum and I are back in our home. 

I  have to go back to my Vet this week to

have my stitches out. I hope I am well healed as I am not

crazy about these things in my belly.

Good thing I don't lick too much or I might have to wear the

dreaded cone!

                                                                 

                                                             It is really rainy today.

                                               This is the remnants of Tropical storm Nicole.

Needless to say, I will not be going outside to

search for tasty blades of grass. Phooey!!

                                                       Oh well. I would be cozy indoors than 

                                                   outside getting soaked! I can get lots of scritches

                                                    too. I think that sounds best. I purr you are all 

                                                    having a pawsome Saturday too!!!!

I had a big operation!

Julie: Hi friends. As you can see I am home.

Last Wednesday I was at the Vet for

another operation! Yup, I had another lump 

on my belly. This lump wad on the other side.

The Vet decided to remove the"mammary

chain". It was called a unilateral mastectomy.

All I know is that I did not feel the best

for a few days and I have  a belly full of stitches!

Mum is happy I am doing well and eating!

That means a lot to humans. I am happy too.

I go back to the Vet next week at have the stitches out.

I am already licking at them  and mum watches to make sure

I do not bite  or chew them.

So far so good.  I feel well and enjoy my scritches.

I will be glad to have the stitches out though!!

                                                                   

 

A picture of the full moon through tree branches.

Julie Purrs for Peace

Julie: When you look around the world, you see 

that there is conflict  among humans in many

places. That is very sad.

My wish for the world is for everyone to

be kind  to each other and to understand and

accept their differences.

To quote Jimi Hendrix and others: When the power of love

overcomes the love of power, we will know

PEACE!

 Yup!  Peace...and bellyrubs!