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I have some sad news about Casran I’m afraid. His condition is not curable and, sadly, I’ve been told he only has a few weeks to live (Casran might prove them wrong yet).

Before I tell you what is wrong with Casran, I’d like to share a conversation with my own vet last week.

Vet One (last week)

Me: “Do you think there is any fluid on his lungs?”

Vet: “No. They sound fine to me.”

Looking at an x ray of his lungs: “No, I’m happy with the way his lungs look.”

Me: “What about his heart?”

Vet: “Sounds strong and healthy. Can’t see anything amiss on the x-ray.”

TODAY

Sarah at Animates. X-rays under GA

Casran has a mass in front of his chest. Whatever that mass is, the only way to remove it would be to open up his chest which Sarah said she wouldn’t be willing to do (I agree). Casran’s heart is very enlarged and is surrounded by fluid. His lungs are so full of fluid, there is only a tiny space left for him to breath. He also has phenomena.

I don’t know how he has been hiding all this for so long … still eating, drinking, running around! I wish he hadn’t hid it quite so long, if he had shown me sooner, maybe…

Casran cannot be cured. However, he’s such a fighter and if the drugs work he may fight on for longer.

He’s going to be on lots of drugs.

Please don’t be sad.

It seems like his time and you can’t fight nature.

I love him and he loves me, that's all I need.

I just feel so honoured he's been in my life. He has been my best friend for just over a year, and I will cherish that forever.

I’m going to kiss him one million times a day from now until…
 
I pressed 'like' but I'm not liking his situation.
I wonder if the fluid situation was much less at the last vet visit? Either way, it is what it is right now and he will tell you when he's ready to be helped to move on.
It is sad that he couldn't have longer with you, and you with him, but you have cherished every moment with him, and he's blessed you with his trust and love back. No matter how long that lasts, it's a precious thing to have at all.

Huge hugs to you. :hug:
 
Oh I'm sorry to hear this news - big hugs to you both x
 
Oh Dawn, I am sorry. Been logging on often for an update. Absolutely gutted for you. Casran has had so much love lavished on him in his time with you, remember what we spoke about when you lost you boys and I lost Cookie. Life is measured by love and he has had so much of it.

I hope you get as much time with Casran as you can and he is comfortable and happy. Massive hugs and love mate, here whenever you need to chat x
 
I'm deeply sorry about this, he is such a fighter...
Lots of hugs to both of you.
 
I am so sorry to read your news :( Casran is a fighter and I am sure that you will both enjoy every minute that you have left together.

I agree with @Critter and I too wonder if the fluid wasn't as visible last week as I don't know how a vet would miss that.

Massive (((hugs))) and thinking of you both xx
 
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It's possible if it was a conscious x ray it might not have been picked up then. Sarah prefers to give them a small whiff of gas so she can take several x rays from various angles xx
 
So sorry :( make the most of every day you have, he's still here and hasn't gone yet. I'm still coming to terms with BonBon's death, she passed away yesterday morning. I knew it was going to happen eventually, still doesn't make it any easier to accept when it does happen.
I took each extra day with her as a blessing, we never did find out what ailed her, but she never lost her interest in food, and I knew once she did, she wouldn't be here much longer. It took 5 hours from when she stopped til she passed, but I know she wasn't in pain, she just wanted cuddles. I miss her so much.
 
Oh Casran. You, Casran and Jemima have had a brilliant life together. There will be lots of treats at the piggy bridge. So sorry to hear the result x
 
BonBon2010 said:
So sorry :( make the most of every day you have, he's still here and hasn't gone yet. I'm still coming to terms with BonBon's death, she passed away yesterday morning. I knew it was going to happen eventually, still doesn't make it any easier to accept when it does happen.
I took each extra day with her as a blessing, we never did find out what ailed her, but she never lost her interest in food, and I knew once she did, she wouldn't be here much longer. It took 5 hours from when she stopped til she passed, but I know she wasn't in pain, she just wanted cuddles. I miss her so much.
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HUGS X
 
BIG HUGS

Thanks for the update and for your willingness to make Casran's last days happy ones, as much as you can.You are the best mum he could have!

Fluid can build up very quickly in the body, and once the defenses are down, so can a mass grow; I have seen tumours triple in size in 24 hours. With a failing heart, fluid either builds up in the chest cavity or in the lungs. You usually need a scan rather than an x-ray, but heart problems are a lot more difficult to diagnose for any vet that is not quite as practised. :(

At least now you know what is going on and that even had Casran been fully diagnosed last week, it would not have changed the ultimate outcome. I hope that that is giving you the peace of mind that you need (and that we all crave), even though the news are as about as bad as they can be.

You will find that as heart-breaking as it is, being able to share the last precious days is in some ways a gift, and not necessarily just a sad one! Some things transcend time; being able to share love is one of them.
 
I am so sorry. I'm devastated for you and hope you can take comfort in the fact you gave him a wonderful home. Sending You, Jemima and Casran hugs.
 
I am sorry it is not the outcome you were hoping for but am glad you finally know what the situation is. What medication has Sarah put him on? diuretics? or heart meds? sometimes they can help to delay the inevitable. Zitromax can also help with Pneumonia.
 
I am so so sorry to hear this. I am going through something similar with my little girl and I was amazed that she lasted until Christmas. She is still with us but I don't think its long now as she worsens by the day. She has heart disease and a bad eye (she is blind) and just on medication to keep her comfortable. The day she stops eating is the day we will help her across the bridge.

Its so so sad, but the point of my post is that they can surprise you with the right medication and can last a little longer than you expect. I also thank god (i am not religious but there is a small part of me hopes someone is looking down on her) that I have had lots of time to let her know how much I love her and every night I tell her that as well. When she passes, and when Casran passes, they will know that they were so very loved, and thats what counts. Maybe they will be best buddies over the bridge as well?!

Take care and lots of hugs x
 
I'm so sorry to hear this. I am sure you will continue to make every day a special day for Casran
 
So sorry to read this - big hugs to you both xx
 
Very very sorry to read this - not the news you wanted, but I know you will fill every moment of Casran's days with love, and know that he loves you in return.
 
Poppy'sMum said:
Casran is now on his way home with his Mummy, hopefully he gets home in time to watch his favourite tv programme :)
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We are just doing all the meds... Casran is not impressed with the amount of syringing!

His breathing is actually worse than it was 24 hours ago, which shows how quickly these things deteriorate.

Thank god I got him to Sarah when I did.

x
 
helen105281 said:
I am sorry it is not the outcome you were hoping for but am glad you finally know what the situation is. What medication has Sarah put him on? diuretics? or heart meds? sometimes they can help to delay the inevitable. Zitromax can also help with Pneumonia.
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Hi Helen, all of the above. We've just got back and done tonight's mammoth medicine round. Ha. He's not impressed.

Finger's crossed they help.

x
 
Guinea Slave said:
I am so so sorry to hear this. I am going through something similar with my little girl and I was amazed that she lasted until Christmas. She is still with us but I don't think its long now as she worsens by the day. She has heart disease and a bad eye (she is blind) and just on medication to keep her comfortable. The day she stops eating is the day we will help her across the bridge.

Its so so sad, but the point of my post is that they can surprise you with the right medication and can last a little longer than you expect. I also thank god (i am not religious but there is a small part of me hopes someone is looking down on her) that I have had lots of time to let her know how much I love her and every night I tell her that as well. When she passes, and when Casran passes, they will know that they were so very loved, and thats what counts. Maybe they will be best buddies over the bridge as well?!

Take care and lots of hugs x
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Here, here! Hugs x
 
I'm so sorry that you didn't get the answer you wanted, but at least you know what you're facing. I find the not knowing far more difficult than the knowing. You have a wonderful chance to spend some real quality time with the handsome Casran and to kiss and snuggle him til he pleads for mercy!
Hugest hugs to you Casran and Jemima x
 
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