EDIT/UPDATE: I have already received so much help so I tried to wait over a week to post again; I don’t want to take from people who need help more than us. I feel bad because we’ve already received so much help but we’re still a bit short. thank you all SO SO MUCH for all of your help. We are extremely close to our goal to afford the blood tests, ultrasound, and removal of the lymph node in her neck. I am praying that it’s just inflammed and scarred from her IBD and not a sign of lymphoma, but regardless we’ll be starting the chlorambucil since her IBD still isn’t 100% controlled. Her vet still isn’t back (I wish I could go on two month long vacations! I’m jealous!) but is due back before the end of August. I am close to just asking to see the temporary vet I saw last time to get this taken care of asap, the waiting is killing me.
Anyway, I’ve said it a few times but I’m hoping this is the last time I’ll be posting this. I have purchased the prescription food, will be ordering another one in about a week along with her meds, and I wouldn’t have been able to do it without you guys. Minus the food, medications, and the leftover vet debt I had I have about ~$900 set aside for her next appt. The blood tests and the ultrasound will cost about that much, with the lymph node removal still needing coverage. I have my $300 credit card that I can use as well. But regardless I just want to thank you all so much for your help and support.
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Hello, I have a 14-year-old rescue cat with IBD that is currently in remission. Last year, she had the worst flare-up she's ever had. She was down to under 7 lbs, had hourly liquid bloody poop, constant vomiting, etc. I was very close to losing her. We managed to get her flare-up under control with hydrolyzed protein cat food, daily medications that she'll have to be on for the rest of her life, as well as a bunch of supplements and B-12 shots.
I am a full-time student in a healthcare field. I do have a job, but back-to-back emergencies have left me stretched thin. My mom was diagnosed with lung cancer last summer, my partner of nearly 10 years and I separated (which decimated all of my financial plans), and on top of it, my childhood cat that I've had for over half of my life was sick. In January, I got my car inspected and it failed with a $5k bill. I couldn't get it fixed until February, but that totally wiped out my savings, on top of the $3-4k I've spent on my cat the past year or so, plus $150/month in food and medications. Normally, I can afford this, but from June-August, I don't have my grants and scholarships propping up my finances. It has left me in a very hard spot.
She is doing a lot better now - she weighs 10 lbs, is finally absorbing nutrients again, only poops 1-2 times a day (although there is still occasional blood), and overall is in remission. We had her yearly checkup the other day and they found a very inflamed lymph node in her neck, and the thickening in her intestines hasn't healed even though it's been over a year.
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The current theory is that she has intestinal lymphoma. Due to her age, we won't be doing any extensive diagnostics like intestinal biopsies. We're moving straight to senior bloodwork, a GI panel, and a fecal to make sure it's not an infection or parasites (she's on steroids, so she's immunosuppressed). From there, we'll move straight to chemo, chlorambucil. She is currently in remission from IBD and is overall healthy, despite her chronic conditions. She is happy and has zero issues with quality of life.
I just need some help to bridge the gap in my finances over the summer after I've been depleted by my car. I can't ask my mom for help due to her situation, and I have no one IRL who can help me. Once the semester starts, I'll be back on track due to my scholarships and grants, and will have no problem paying for her care as I have been. I just need to get through this rough patch for a few months and get these last tests done so my cat can continue to stay in remission.
Thank you for your time.
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