Buddy, The Mighty Lizard Hunter - Suspected Pituitary Macro Tumor

Kathy:
I hate to say it, but for some I think that is a long time coming. I am attached at the hip with Tipper so I can only imagine what you have been going through. I think when you have one of these babies and they are your world, the devastation is so great, that it almost impossible to come back from that place. Every time a baby passes on here it just tears my insides up. I think you are doing a good job with your loss, you are a strong woman Kathy. Blessings
Patti

Sending you BIG HUGS Kathy!!

Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Dear Kathy
Want you are going through is normal. We love them so much that when they die a part of us dies with them. Write to Buddy, hold his things, talk to him.
It is a little over a year since my Apollo died and it still hurts. I can now talk about the love and memories he left me. The pain is still there and it can creep up at any time. I just let it happen.
Love Sonja and Angel Apollo

(((Sending huge and loving hugs)))

Kathy,
5 months is not that long, of course you still feel the sting. Everyone here still misses hearing about Buddy...I know I do!

Barbara

Kathy,
we can't hep but think of those who have left us - especially with the holidays so near.

It's normal sweetie.

Awwww Buddy is still there, maybe not physically but when you close your eyes he materialises hunting his lizards and keeping you company. I am sure all the pups that pass are still close to us in some way. Big Hugs Sweet xxxx

Kathy:
Sending you hugs and love from Tipper and I. I am so sorry that you are feeling blue. I wish I could help some way. Just know I care and know what you are going thru. Blessings
patti

Aww Kathy, a year after my kitten died, I was taking a bath and just started sobbing. There is no time limit for grief. Buddy was huge in your life. This time of year can sometimes make things even harder.

Big Hugs

I still cry at times for babies that are long gone, decades gone. But that simply tells me how very much love I still hold for them and the impact they had on my life. I wouldn't trade that for anything....except to have them all back again. ;)

Kathy:
I was just thinking of you and Buddy this morning. I know this Christmas will be a hard one for you without Buddy. Just know I think of you both often, and always hope for the best for you. Blessings
Patti

Yes, thank you Patti. This is an emotional holiday season for many of our angels. :o My thoughts, prayers and loving hugs go out to all of you. We will all push forth cradled in the circle of love our fur angels have so lovingly created for us.

Thinking of you and yours and sending hugs and love:):)

I just love Buddy's Christmas photo and the star frame!! He has his smile on this photo!! The season can bring on a range of emotions, that's for sure.

Barbara

Kathy:
Very appropriate frame for Buddy's avatar as he sure was a star! God Bless you and Buddy
Patti

Kathy:
I hope you and your family along with Rosie have a great holiday season. I am sorry you have to be sick, so please take care of yourself so you are feeling better when school starts up again. I hope you can get thru this first Christmas, as I know Buddy will be looking down on you. Blessings
Patti

Kathy:
So sorry you were so sick for Christmas. I hope you got to enjoy some of it. Did you get that little monkey girl some new toys? I hope you are better by now. It's a shame your whole break from school was spent being sick. Blessings
Patti

Bumping up for those asking about the Prednisone/Trilostane combo for treating probable Pituitary Macro-tumors. This treatment is designed to reduce swelling around the tumor to buy a little more quality time. It is not a cure. The tumor will continue to grow and eventually take over. It allowed Buddy to do what he loved a little longer. The specifics of his treatment are detailed in this thread.

I don't mind PM messages. However everything that you need to know about Buddy's treatment is in this thread. I logged everything! The good, the bad and the ugly.

Kathy

It is with a heavy heart that I ask you to change the title of this thread and close it for read only. Buddy's journey and struggle ended over 13 months ago. Although he remains in my heart and every waking thought, Our mighty lizard Hunter has moved on and so must I. He will always be loved, cherished and remembered on his very special memory thread.

Please change the title of this thread so that those searching for information on macro tumors, will have a place to start. I do hope that others are able to learn something from Buddy's journey. He was such a loving and giving little guy. I'm sure that will make him very happy.

I would like the title changed to....

Buddy, The Mighty Lizard Hunter - Suspected Pituitary Macro Tumor

Thank you so much,