April 1st, 2016

Happy Birthday Boogar! Boogar turns 20 today. He's recovering from surgery and doing well. Other than having hemangeosarcoma (surgically removed with likelyhood of  re growth and spread) he is happy, healthy and looks half his age.

On April first, 2016 Boogar turns 20...

Age.
For a paralyzed cat age brings extra challenges. Boogar is a very old man, although he looks good. He no longer gets around much, using his front legs to walk with has worn out his elbows, they are fused now. He spends his days napping, watching TV and getting love.
He has pain meds now when he needs them, buprenorphine and cannabinol. He has Leaf, the last kitten he will ever raise.
The end....
He also has cancer. He had cutaneous hemangeosarcoma, very rare in cats. It's an ugly cancer, the only good thing was that there were not many cells identified with active mitotic bodies, which suggests a less aggressive form of this very agressive cancer.  Two weeks ago he had a rear leg amputated, and next week he starts low dose, clean up chemo.
Many people will not agree with me choosing to do this for or to him, but hear me out. He lost a leg he can not feel, and can not use. It doesn't matter to him. But removing it removed the cancer. It saved his life for a while more. How long I do not know.
The chemo I am choosing for him is usually well tolerated, it may buy him several more good months to a year or so. It may not.
This is the hardest post I have written so far...the very hardest will also be the last, the good bye post.
I will still answer letters, still help others...but I may not post anymore.
So if you come by this post, light a candle for me and Boogar.
Peace to all of you fellow travelers.
Love to you all.
I've got to go pee Boogar now, brush him and make his food. May he see 21...
And may he live forever in all our dreams,







Kadeth