The news from Luna’s checkup this Friday was not good. After a couple of months where the cancer seemed to be in check, it has increased again. And she has lost considerable weight. This was itself pretty distressing, though I decided that we should continue the medication in the hope that is slowing cancer down. Over the weekend, however, she has seemed to go downhill. She has become very lethargic, and she has mostly stopped eating crunchy foods – though she still devours her wet food with a fair amount of enthusiasm.
On Saturday night, she seemed to be in a bad state, lying down next to me and refusing to budge – it almost felt that she was saying goodbye. She has rallied a bit since then. Under the theory that her eating problems and lethargy might be caused by nausea, I reintroduced the nausea medication on a regular basis. It will take a few days to know if nausea was in fact an issue. But it seems there is more going on that that – since mid-day today, she has started to walk with a bit of a limp. Though she does get up and move around, and even reasserted herself on her throne. And she can still project that modern elegance.
I have to prepare for the realization that we are in the twilight of Luna’s life. It could be a few months, it could be a few days. The goal is, as it has been all year, to give her the best quality of life I can for as long as I can. But I do feel somewhat powerless in that regard. I care for her, talk to her, and comfort her, but can’t fully understand what she is experiencing. And my own health issues over the past month – recovering from major surgery and its effects – have left me wondering if I missed warning signs that could have helped her because I was so focused on myself. I know Luna has been invaluable to me during this, even up through today providing love and comfort.
Through all of this, she hasn’t stopped purring loudly, giving me head buts, and kisses, and lending a paw like she did in the picture above.
We at CatSynth are not really the praying type, but we are the purring type and welcome your purrs and healing vibes for Luna. ❤️
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11 responses to “Purrs Needed for Luna”
Stay strong folks. Love and hugs to you all and kisses n strokes for Lovely Luna! <3
We’re sending loads of purrs and prayers to Luna. We hope it’s just stomach upset and that she’s better soon.
The Florida Furids and Mom Sharon
Yo, girlfriend!
We are sending purrs and purrayers your way.
I am so sorry to hear Luna is not doing well. I will be praying for her, I hope she can have more time with you.
Keep those loving/good vibrations happening between you. Sending all the very best wishes for speedy & complete recoveries for you both…
We are sending all the purrs and healing vibes we can for sweet Luna. Lots of love and head bumps to both of you.
Mindy, Mike & mom Nina
We are sad to hear this news.
Thinking about you always dear Luna.
We send you both lots of purrs and love.
Purrs Georgia and Julie,
Treasure and JJ
and mum Nancy
We are so sad to hear that Luna is not doing well. Please know that you are in our thoughts, and that we send much love, purrs, and all good thoughts for you both.
We are so sorry to hear Luna isn’t doing well. We has our paws crossed for her and are sending healing purrs and positive vibes.
We’re glad you’ve been able to be there for each other through health trials, but sorry Luna isn’t doing as well as she was. We know this is a great concern and hope she perks up. And that you are doing better.
Many purrrrrs your way. I’ve been out of it lately because my husband had surgery in late August — he’s fine now and healing well, but it has taken most of my attention.