Thursday, February 04, 2016

Poor Alex!

Poor Alex... I found an odd lump on his neck this week, and he's lost a bit of weight, so Gordon took him to the vet last night. Today they took the lump out and sent it off to pathology. The vet said the lump was basically half his thyroid, enlarged.  So, it may be cancer, and he may be hyperthyroid, They are keeping him in tonight to make sure his calcium levels are okay and he should be able to come  home tomorrow.



Refusing to look at the camera!



Poor Alex was at the vet's last September with a complete urethral blockage.



Gordon said he was pretty relaxed and mellow tonight. Here's hoping it's not cancer and he'll be okay. We adopted Alex from the OSPCA in 2007. He'd been found in a leghold trap six weeks earlier. They amputate his hind leg and put him up for adoption. We went into the shelter that September to look at dogs, and came home with a cat instead! :)

29 comments:

  1. What a tough little cookie. Hope he feels better soon after lots of cuddles.

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  2. Aw ...poor little Alex. I'm hoping and praying he will be ok. He still has lots of life in him so we want him healthy and happy. Sending all a hug. Deb

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  3. Our Miggs has a a few lumps we got them checked out and the vet said they are fat deposits thank goodness we were worried . We will pray everything will be ok !

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  4. You've had this guy a long time!

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  5. Wishing the best for this little guy!

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  6. Healing wishes to Alex!

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  7. Oh Alex, what a stoic attitude you have. Here's hoping the tests prove negative and you're home soon. Prayers and hugs. Jo

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  8. Poor boy; I have a particular liking for Tabbies, let's hope the outcome is good.

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  9. Keeping my fingers crossed x

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  10. Keeping good thoughts for Alex... and you and Gordon! Our nephew and his wife have a three-legged rescue cat they call Trooper -- because she is. She's one of 13 rescue cats at their house. You'd like each other. Wishing good things for your little trooper.

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  11. We are praying for you dear Alex! You've been through a lot in your life . Even if it is thyroid cancer, you'll be treated and carry on as usual. Sending you all of our lover and purrs. God bless you.

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  12. Oh I do hope Alex will be fine and it's not cancer. His has had his share of problems, but so lucky to have you and Gordon.

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  13. purrs for Alex....he sounds like a fighter

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  14. My heart goes out to everyone's favorite tripod kitty. Whether the culprit is hyperthyroidism or cancer, I hope he recovers soon.

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  15. Best wishes to sweet Alex. And to you, Nurse Natalie!

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  16. Sending lots of healing thoughts to Alex.
    Poor Tux had a bad night last night, and I'm still fighting the flu, so we are spending today in bed.

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  17. Sending lots of good thoughts to Alex. Hope he is at hone now.

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  18. I will add Alex to my prayer list.

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  19. Definitely praying with all of my might........praying, praying, praying!! xoxo catchatwithcarenandcody

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  20. Poor Alex. We purr that he is okay.

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  21. Sending Alex gentle headbumps, purrs and prayers from all of us. Hope that everything is okay for the poor boy. He needs to tell the vet enough is enough.

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  22. Poor guy, we hope he is home by now. Purrs.

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  23. my heart goes to you, and, of course, Alex...hoping for a clean recovery...bless his little kitty heart...

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  24. Oh poor thing, I hope he is OK...

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  25. Keeping good thoughts with sweet Alex!

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  26. The kitties send their purrs for Alex. Boy, he's sure gone through a lot in his life, I hope whatever ails him can be remedied quickly.

    Happy belated birthday!

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  27. Come on Alex, you will be fine. Puuuurrrs from Dutchie and Herman

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Thank you for all your comments, which I love to read!