Fun With Felix

From Felix's Mom

October 13th 2012 6:47 pm
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I am doing this entry for myself rather than for Felix because it's easier.

Felix has been not been feeling well for almost a couple of weeks now. He was having diarrhea and vomiting, and was losing weight, in spite of having a voracious appetite. I took him to the vet on Oct. 4, and after running complete bloodwork and other tests, she couldn't find what was wrong, except possibly an infection. He took antibiotics for almost a week, but there was no improvement in his symptoms.

We went back to the vet on Wednesday, Oct. 10, and she had him stay there to get fluids (he was dehydrated) and take some x-rays. The x-rays didn't give a definitive answer, only that there was something that was either a mass or inflammation. She referred him to a specialist in Houston (about 45 miles from where we live) where they could do an ultrasound and more x-rays.

The results were not good. The ultrasound revealed multiple tumors in his lungs. Today I went back to Houston and discussed with the vet where to go from here. They could do a biopsy and determine whether to do chemo or some other treatment, but there are risks involved with that surgery. More importantly to me, the vet told me frankly that his prognosis was poor, and that any such treatment would prolong his life by only a few months at best. At Felix's age (almost 13) I don't believe it would worth putting him through the stress this would cause him.

So after much prayer and agonizing, I've decided that it's best to help Felix make his journey to the Bridge. I've brought him home to spend his last couple of days with me, and will make arrangements with his regular vet (for 12 years) on Monday to help me with this.

I want to thank all of Felix's wonderful Catster friends for your rosettes, gifts, messages, and prayers. It means a lot to me and to Felix. God bless you all.

Felix's mom (Lisa)

 
Purred by: Marmelade DB #98 (Catster Member)

October 13th 2012 at 7:38 pm

We are so sorry to hear this news. Our thoughts and purrs are with Felix and with you.

Marmelade and Family
Purred by: Skylar db#39A (Catster Member)

October 13th 2012 at 8:18 pm

We are sorry to hear this too. We will purr for a good weekend together and a peaceful journey when that time comes. Keeping Felix and your family in our thoughts , purrs and prayers. Skylar and family and Mom Michele
Purred by: Athena (Catster Member)

October 13th 2012 at 8:27 pm

We are so sorry to hear what has happened to our handsome, distinguished furriend. . . . We wish peace to both of you.

Athena and mom Andrea
Purred by: Ka - zar The Aussie Meowster (Catster Member)

October 13th 2012 at 11:44 pm

I'm so sorry to hear this. Sending purrs of comfort to you and Felix. You are both in our thoughts.
Purred by: Bitu ✎ (Catster Member)

October 14th 2012 at 4:31 am

Felix is one of my oldest Catster friends. I hate to see him go, but I hate that he's suffered so much already. My people and I send our sympathies.
Purred by: MILO BLUE EYES DB# 73A (Catster Member)

October 14th 2012 at 5:09 am

We all were waiting to hear the outcome with the Vet 'n wanted to hear all was well. What we feared was the worst. I can't tell you how sad we all are. We're so sorry Felix's results came back like that. It's always a difficult decision to make. I made it too with our own Smokey Joe. He was only 5. I knew he was always telling me to please just make the pain stop. I knew then. Our love for our babies will continue. Please savor your weekend together. My sympathies to you, as I wipe away my tears....

Love 'n light,
MILO, MALLEE, Smokey Joe 'n families 'n Mommy Kathy
Purred by: Anna Dreamgirl #20 (Catster Member)

October 14th 2012 at 5:17 am

Mom Lisa, please know you have our prayers and our hearts are with you. it is so hard saying goodbye but what a lovely life you have given Felix. May your memories always be sweet of your time together. love and purrs Anna and mom
Purred by: Tully (Catster Member)

October 14th 2012 at 5:39 am

We're very sad to hear this news, Lisa. Sending our purrs and prayers to you and to Felix.

Love, Tully and Mommy Kelly
Purred by: Tate (Catster Member)

October 14th 2012 at 6:39 am

So very sorry to hear about Felix:(, please give Felix a big hug for us. Its never easy making this decision but you dont want him to suffer either. Please take care of yourself during this difficult time. You are in our thougths and prayers. Love, Tate and momcat Sandi
Purred by: Kaci Sunshine - Dreamgirl #3 (Catster Member)

October 14th 2012 at 7:53 am

Mom Lisa, we're so very sorry to learn this devastating news about Felix. Mommy has tears pouring from her eyes. You had to make a very difficult decision and our thoughts and prayers and purrs go out to you and Felix during this sad time. Your final weekend together as you say good-bye will be the most special time you've ever spent together and you'll always cherish the memories. Felix is one of our oldest Catster friends and we'll miss him dearly.

Godspeed Felix and may your journey be a peaceful one.

xoxo
Kaci & mom Teri
Purred by: Percy (Catster Member)

October 14th 2012 at 8:21 am

My family and I are so devastated and sorry! We are purring for a peaceful journey to the Bridge, and purring for your mom, too. Love and hugs, and headbutts, my friend.
Purred by: Alex (sweet angel girl) (Catster Member)

October 14th 2012 at 8:49 am

We're so very, very sorry to hear this. Please know our thoughts are with you through this very difficult time. Purrs to you and your wonderful Felix. Peaceful journey sweet boy.
Purred by: Phantom -- Dreamboat # 113 (Catster Member)

October 14th 2012 at 8:52 am

Sending purrs and prayers to you and to Felix as you go through this difficult time. Such a hard decision to make but it seems like it is the one best for him, though hardest for you.

I pray that his journey is peaceful and keep you in my thoughts as well.

Phantom, Spice, Angel Patches and Mom, Lori
Purred by: Jasper (Catster Member)

October 14th 2012 at 9:23 am

Sending our purrs and prayers to you and Felix at this sad time. You are a wonderful mom, and Felix is lucky to have you. We, too, hope for a peaceful journey and pray that your last few days together are wonderful ones.
Purred by: Timmy Tomcat DB #122a (Catster Member)

October 14th 2012 at 12:23 pm

This is such a difficult decision we all wanted to say we are here to support you and Felix in this difficult time.
Purrs from our family
Purred by: Ashlynne (Catster Member)

October 14th 2012 at 1:52 pm

We're so sorry. Purring for a peaceful journey for Felix as well as comfort for you.
Purred by: Pumpkin (Rainbow Bridge) (Catster Member)

October 14th 2012 at 2:09 pm

I am so sorry to hear about Felix. He is such a handome little man! My Pumpkin had lung cancer. His diagnosis was such a shock. We had his lungs tapped twice to remove the fluid and that seemed to help him, but the fluid kept coming back. We had to do the right thing and let him go. My heart goes out to you and Felix.
Purred by: Baby Girl (Catster Member)

October 14th 2012 at 6:29 pm

Lisa,
You and Felix will are in my thoughts tonight. I am sending you much love and very big hugs.
Claire (Baby Girl's Momma)
Purred by: Baby Girl (Catster Member)

October 14th 2012 at 6:29 pm

Lisa,
You and Felix will are in my thoughts tonight. I am sending you much love and very big hugs.
Claire (Baby Girl's Momma)
Purred by: Penelope (Catster Member)

October 14th 2012 at 9:36 pm

So sorry you're going through this, and sending lots of purrayers and hugs that the transition will be a peaceful one, and comforting purrs to you and your family. Our hearts are with you in this difficult time.
Penny & Minnie
P.S. Angel Bliss will be there to meet Felix on the Rainbow Bridge with lots of love and hugs.
Purred by: Mouse, Precious Angel Kitty (Catster Member)

October 15th 2012 at 4:09 am

We are so, so sorry to hear this. Our hearts ache for you and Felix. We know this is the toughest time in our loving friendships. We will be thinking of you and wishing you peace and comfort.
Purred by: Misha Angel (Catster Member)

October 15th 2012 at 5:36 am

Awwww, Felix and mom Lisa,
I am so sad to hear what you are going through. I left my mom because of cancer too. I am purring for both of you and will be keeping my eyes open for you at the bridge Felix.
Your furty angel friend,
Misha
Purred by: ♥Buddy♥ My Angel (Catster Member)

October 15th 2012 at 9:02 am

Angel hugs to both Lisa and Felix...it's hard to let go, but we angels are never far away, there is a silver cord attached to us furbabies and our pawrents that can never be severed. Meowmy Mary sends thoughts and prayers to Lisa today and I will be there to welcome Felix along with the greeting angels. Felix I will show you how to go to your Meowmy and visit in dreams and how to send your Meowmy special messages just for her!! We are sad that you will be leaving for the Bridge and my furmily is purring for both Lisa and Felix...for Felix to have a peaceful jouney and for his Meowmy, Lisa, to know that Felix is whole and healthy once again.
Purred by: Twix (Forever Missed) (Catster Member)

October 15th 2012 at 12:15 pm

I'm sending you so many hugs, Lisa. I hate this so much. Felix has captured so many hearts and will never be forgotten. I'm praying for God to comfort you during this sad, horrible time.. I'm so sorry, my friend.

(((Hugs)))
~Rebecca, Twixy, and Preston
Purred by: Tigger ♥ Angel DB #33a (Catster Member)

October 15th 2012 at 6:45 pm

We are thinking of you today Lisa.

With love,
Tigger and Family
Purred by: Felix - In Loving Memory (Catster Member)

October 20th 2012 at 8:14 pm

Thank you all so much for your thoughts, purrs, and prayers. Mom misses me terribly, but I'll always be with her in spirit and we'll see each again one day.

Love to you all,
Angel Felix & Mom Lisa
Purred by: Tigger ♥ Angel DB #33a (Catster Member)

October 20th 2012 at 8:33 pm

(((Mom Lisa and Angel Felix)))

 

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