Jacob Update.

[hopita]

He's still in the e.r., and will probably stay there for a while. The X-ray didn't show as much heart failure as they'd expected, but it did show a mass in his abdomen which is most likely cancer. Adding tests and a potential tumor-removing surgery is going to up the price to the $7,000-$8,000 range. They're talking to me about euthanasia. He was

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[scarybaldguy]

How this happens is, the furry little bastards cover up and compensate and appear to be perfectly OK until, suddenly (as far as we know), they're not.

Best wishes for a good resolution, one way or the other. :(

[sabotabby]

Oh hell. I'm so sorry.

[furious_mold]

I don't know what to say. I'm sorry this is happening.

[badrahessa]

I'm feel horrible for you both. Unsuspected illness is horrid. *hugs*

[ratphooey]

Oh, no.

Cats can be very good at soldiering on despite problems (dogs are crybabies!).

I know you love him. But please don't vet-bill yourself into penury. You've given him a wonderful kitty life.