Vet appointment tomorrow; Stressful for me.

Tomorrow my 2 feline boys and I are making the hour long trip to the vet for vaccinations. This is a very nerve-racking experience for me.

Apollo was diagnosed with cancer one year ago. He has had 2 surgeries to remove cancerous tumors. I am happy to report he is doing remarkably well and not showing any signs of illness. When he received the diagnosis, we were told months and here we are one year later.

The vet's office has been a place of both sadness and happiness for us. And worst of all fear I think. I tell myself I should be getting used to this trip, but it gets harder every time. Initially Apollo was seeing the vet monthly, but since he has been doing great we make the trip about every 2-3 months now.

Well tomorrow is just routine vaccinations for both of my boys, but I am still so scared. It's fear of the unknown. What am I going to learn? The worst moment for me is when the vet listens to Apollo's lungs. I can imagine her saying they are not clear, but hearing it is something I cannot plan for.

Apollo has salivary gland cancer, and so far we are not aware of it spreading to any other areas. However, the lungs are a potential target for the disease.

Sorry you are having a rough time with your cats. Hoping everything goes well for you.

Airway, i'll be sitting on the edge of my seat all day waiting to hear how everything went. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and good thoughts that everything goes perfect tomorrow.

Love ya cher'
chalmette

Airway, i really really know where you are coming from, and i am keeping all my fingers and toes crossed that all is positive for you and the kiddies tomorrow. I will probably be in chat around noon eastern standard, or shortly after. please come in when you get home and let me (us) know how it all went and that you are all ok after the long trip and vet inspection.

keeping you all in my thoughts

your fellow feline lover,
pyewacket

(((((((((((((Airway))))))))))))))

((((((((((((Kitty cats))))))))))))))))

Hope all goes well.

Apollo, Triton, and I thank you all for your good wishes and support. Apollo has spent some quality time cudding with me in bed this morning. I think it's his way of saying, 'Mommy, don't worry so much.' I actually am not as nervous as I was last night.

I will definitely let you know how things turn out later today.

This is Apollo.

All is well. Triton got a clean bill of health. Apollo was looking and doing better than doc expected. We're very happy.

((((airway)))) i know exactly how you felt. i can tell you of my experiences, but it's a really long story. so i totally know where you're coming from. glad to hear that the cats are doing well, especially apollo. i'm amazed that he's doing so well since the cancer diagnosis.

Way to go Apollo & Triton. I know how worried one gets with our babies....especially when dealing with things like cancer.

Glad all turned out well. Apollo looks just like the kitty I had for 18 years growing up. Beautiful Macrel Tabby.

Debbie

Glad everyone went well. I understand how you feel. My pets are my babies. My at-home therapy. I have had a few instances of sadness at the vet's office, too... so it will always bring that those memories.

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Glad everyone went well. I understand how you feel. My pets are my babies. My at-home therapy.

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Thanks pink! Mine are my therapists too. Aren't they great for that?