I say yes, you say no, OR People are Strange

Yorkie - sounds like we are going down similar paths with our babies. Hugs for you. Ultrasounds shows lots of fluids in Ms Boo's abdomen. "Could be diffuse cancer." As bad, FIP, which is also fatal. A slighter chance it could be Pancreatitis, though not presenting that way. I hope it is not FIP, as my other cat has been exposed. These two guys are all I have in this world. She is getting marvelous care though. I'm going to the Vets tomorrow to spend as much time as I can with her. Won't know anything, probably, until biopsy and some enzyme test done and it's the weekend. This particular cat is as much a mother to me as I am to her. She is such a beauty too and only 7. Hoping for Pancreatitis, please.

Have no idea what's going on with the government right now. Not sure it would even distract me at this point.

Kam, I had a very young Siamese, dear sweet Coco, develop FIP (he was less than a year old when he died). The vet told me that FIP is (considered) genetic and usually affects cats under 2 years of age. Toffee the burmese was his playmate and I was a bit concerned about him developing it too -- but he did not, and is right now sleeping in his little bed beside me! While the abdominal fluid is the primary symptom of FIP, there could be many other possibilities and we'll all be keeping fingers crossed that Ms Boo will soon be returning to good health.

Oh dear, I thought Ms Boo was a much older kitty. Well then, my toes are crossed too. The way we noticed that Coco was not well was that his stomach became extended and he wasn't as active, although he never lost his appetite.

Yorkie -- I think I must be mixing up your Chloe with Ms Boo. Sending hugs to all kitties and kitty mamas.

Kam, everything crossed that it turns out to be pancreatitus for Ms Boo. I know how difficult it is when you're facing a terrible diagnosis for one of your furbabies. I lost my belovedcat, Mozart, a beautiful Nowegean forest cat, and my two German Shepherds to cancer.

Love the pictures Blue. First one was so calming. Certainly something needed. Reading just a couple of articles this a.m. So mind boggling. http://www.addictinginfo.org/2013/10/12/low-can-idiots-go-popularity-republican-party-takes-dramatic-plunge/ How far down into total destruction do you have to go. Piece on t.v. last night about Boehner willing to fulfill what the will of the people indicated. Well, he hasn't yet and there are not many good signs still.

I think as well the Repugs have put themselves in a position ( minus points in ratings ) where very little if ANY bargaining is necessary. They have done what they have done and I don't see that they have anything left. Such a huge, HUGE risk to take.....to end up with nothing and so much ill will. Dems are not blameless, but I don't know of anything so maximally dysfunctional right now. They have nothing.

Jackie

GG, regarding the Democrats attempting to give the Republicans so much of what they want...In family and group dynamics the group or family is usually only as mentally healthy as the least mentally healthy of the group because the healthy members try so hard to keep the unhealthy member "happy," "not angry," etc. This throws the entire dynamic into an unhealthy interaction. The GOP in my opinion is like crazy Uncle Jack who everybody tries to keep from going off at the family gatherings.

just got home from vet (60 mi away). Boo was eating well (out of my hand) and good energy. Talking to the doctor was more depressing. She doesn't think it is pancreatitis and shook her head at ibd, but not fully committing to cancer. Waiting for cytology test that should be back tonite or tomorrow. I'm bracing myself. Such a wonderful hospital. They all loved my Ms Boo. Life is not the same at home. A big part of my family is missing.

A little more light-hearted than most, but fairly true anyway.