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MIButterfly

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Fri Aug 22, 2025, 09:11 AM Aug 22

Martini Update [View all]

I'm afraid the news is not good. Martini has a spot on her right kidney and it's probably cancer and even if it's not, it's probably something just as serious. As soon as the vet said cancer, I started crying and didn't hear another word she said.

The next step is x-rays and ultrasound to see if there are more spots. Then the vet said possibly surgery and chemo, which I'm negative about.

Yesterday after my conversation with the vet and crying, I laid down on the couch and Martini came and laid on top of me with her head on my shoulder and her paw on my neck, like she was giving me a hug. Oh my sweet baby cat. She fills my heart everyday. When my previous cat, Boots, died, I swore I'd never get another cat because I didn't want to go through the pain of losing one ever again. And yet, here I am.

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Martini Update [View all] MIButterfly Aug 22 OP
I know exactly how it feels. I'm so sorry. Walleye Aug 22 #1
Thank you, Walleye. MIButterfly Aug 22 #5
Well, maybe you'll have to get a kitten for Holly. Walleye Aug 22 #13
So sorry vet had bad news about sweet Martini SheltieLover Aug 22 #2
Thank you, SheltieLover. MIButterfly Aug 22 #6
Maybe additional tests will yield more favorable results. SheltieLover Aug 22 #7
Fingers crossed! MIButterfly Aug 22 #10
All fingers & paws crossed here! SheltieLover Aug 22 #11
I understand the, "yet here I am." Polly Hennessey Aug 22 #3
Thank you, Polly Hennessey. MIButterfly Aug 22 #8
So sorry. I was hoping you would get good news, or at least something hopeful. 70sEraVet Aug 22 #4
Thank you, 70sEraVet. MIButterfly Aug 22 #9
I'm so sorry MIButterfly, JMCKUSICK Aug 22 #12
Thank you, JMCKUSICK. MIButterfly Aug 22 #14
Sending vibes for best possible outcome for your precious little girl. niyad Aug 22 #15
Thank you, niyad! MIButterfly Aug 22 #16
I'm so sorry the diagnosis wasn't better. Don't ever give up sinkingfeeling Aug 22 #17
Thank you, sinkingfeeling. MIButterfly Aug 22 #18
gentle hug 🫂 to you and Martini. mwmisses4289 Aug 22 #19
Thank you, mwmisses4289. MIButterfly Aug 22 #20
A second opinion is always a good thing Nigrum Cattus Aug 22 #21
Thank you, Nigrum Cattus. MIButterfly Aug 22 #22
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