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Handhold for GingerCat (and me) please

49 replies

JenaWren · 28/10/2024 10:55

I’ve just had to rush the ginger one down to the vets. He was pawing at his mouth and bleeding.

They’ve found a mass in his mouth and are doing a biopsy this afternoon. It’s not looking good.

His dad is on the way back from the US and doesn’t land until later.

Can I have a handhold please? He’s the loveliest of cats.

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Breadcat24 · 28/10/2024 11:04

Best wishes for your Ginger!

JoanOgden · 28/10/2024 11:27

Ah poor GingerCat. Thinking of you both

murasaki · 28/10/2024 11:43

As another Ginger cat slave, all my best wishes. Consider your hand held.

Toddlerteaplease · 28/10/2024 12:33

Paw hold from us. X

Icequeen01 · 28/10/2024 12:34

Another handhold from me and my two ginger ninjas.

JenaWren · 28/10/2024 12:35

Thank you all very much.

The house seems very empty right now.

Pic for cat tax.

Handhold for GingerCat (and me) please
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murasaki · 28/10/2024 12:36

He's a beautiful boy x

EmpressaurusDelleGatte · 28/10/2024 12:36

Paw holds from my tabby girl & me.

Frenchfemme · 28/10/2024 13:39

What a gorgeous ginger boy! Hand and paw hold from Hazel (🐈) and me 🐾💜

JohnPrescottsPyjamas · 28/10/2024 14:33

Thinking of you all today. I’m a total cat slave and get it completely. Please let us know of any updates for the handsome chap, we’re here for you. Xx

Cattery · 28/10/2024 14:40

Oh bless you! Hand hold from me and The Cage Rest Kid x 🐈‍⬛

TheShellBeach · 28/10/2024 14:41

He's a lovely boy.

Allthecatseverywhereallatonce · 28/10/2024 14:55

All here holding your hand and sending healing thoughts for your beautiful cat.

JenaWren · 28/10/2024 15:10

Well he’s recovered well from his anaesthetic and getting plenty of cuddles at the vets.

My lovely vet has managed to remove most of the visible part of the mass which should make him more comfortable.

It does look like there is spread into his tongue and jaw and another small spot on the other side of his mouth. Biopsy results should be back towards the end of the week.

On the plus side, he’s still well in himself. He hasn’t lost any weight and is still eating and moving quite happily. Both the vet and I think the mass was annoying rather than painful.

It looks like we won’t have as much time with his as we thought. I genuinely thought he’d go on into his twenties - demanding dreamies and cuddles for lots more years to come.

It would be amazing if the biopsy results were more positive but I’m not expecting it.

Thank you all so much for the hand - and paw - holds. You’ve all been amazingly kind and it’s been a very difficult day.

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Dinodrivingacar · 28/10/2024 15:11

Aww he is very cute. fingers crossed for good results.

User122456 · 28/10/2024 15:12

He’s a beauty xxx

Cattery · 28/10/2024 15:16

Keeping everything crossed for some good news xx

murasaki · 28/10/2024 16:13

My friend's cat had something that sounded very similar, she thought that was it. They did a partial removal as they couldn't get it all, he has drugs, and seems as happy as ever 9 months on. It doesn't seem to bother him at the moment, and he's out and about living his best life. Still hand holding for the results, but there can be positive outcomes even without full removal.

Iamacatslave · 28/10/2024 16:20

He’s a very handsome boy.

Toddlerteaplease · 28/10/2024 18:13

What a gorgeous boy!

Mumsgirls · 28/10/2024 18:52

Handsome boy, love from me and my big boy Ernie. Lost Eric last year to a tumour . Hope you have better luck and he has a few cat lives left

JenaWren · 28/10/2024 19:14

Big love to all the cat slaves out there. And thank you for sharing your stories.

I’m so sorry you lost your lovely boy Mumsgirls. They leave a big hole.

And I hope the ginger one is as lucky as your friend’s cat murasaki

And that your lovely kitty is recovering well Cattery

The ginger one is home and stoned off his tits. He’s eaten 2 pouches of food (one at the vets) and is currently mesmerised by Corrie.

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JenaWren · 28/10/2024 19:15

Look at those pupils!!

Handhold for GingerCat (and me) please
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JohnPrescottsPyjamas · 28/10/2024 19:23

JenaWren · 28/10/2024 19:15

Look at those pupils!!

Oh gorgeous boy! He’s got such a choochy face! Glad he’s home and surrounded by love - and his adoring slaves xx

Icequeen01 · 28/10/2024 19:33

Oooh he's so gorgeous. I love his face so much I could eat him 😊 (obviously as I haven't eaten my own cats he's actually quite safe!). I will keep everything crossed for his results.