Very sad news. Kanaka has moved on to his next adventure. We had him scanned in September and everything looked good. He was due for another scan on the 11th of this month. He had been getting around pretty well as a tripawd with the help of ramps to his favorite places.
About a week ago he started having trouble breathing. We took him to our vet and they said to get him to emergency right away. He spent two days there getting fluids and having fluids removed. Turns out the sarcoma had spread to his chest and was causing fluid build up around his lungs and heart. We brought him home yesterday and called Dr. Beth from Compassionate Care Services (Oregon City, OR). She came to our house to help ease his transition to the next adventure. Thanks to all who posted responses. It helped a lot through those early days.
He was a great friend and we will miss him very much. A very brave and loving creature. Aloha.
Oh no! I’m so sorry! It’s such a rare thing for this to happen in cats, my heart goes out to you.
Kanaka was so fortunate to have such a loving family always looking out for his needs. So many kitties only dream of having people like you. Thank you for being there to ensure he was surrounded by love right up until his last breath.
The bond you shared can never, ever be broken. Although he is an angel now, I know in my heart that he will always be by your side in one form or another. Watch, listen closely, he’s never far.
With many condolences from our pack to yours…
Thanks!