#cpeeps
hey all. peepers had his mri today.
they found a mass at the base of his skull which is invading his optic nerves. due to the location it is not surgically removable, and we aren’t really able to biopsy it to figure out what we’re working with. they did an ultrasound too, and at least there’s no evidence of any spread to his other body systems.
if we proceed with treatment we’re looking at radiation therapy. right now i’m waiting to hear back from the oncologist to find out what specific type of therapy might be good for him and if it’s something that we want to pursue. right now he’s on palliative steroids to reduce the pressure on his brain and help him feel better. they don’t think it’s likely that he will regain his vision.
this isn’t the news i wanted to hear, but i knew since a week-and-a-half ago that it was a possibility.
peepers is my heart-cat so this is taking a pretty big toll on me. please keep both of us in your thoughts/prayers/vibes
i might be opening a donation page and/or advertising commissions to help pay for his treatment costs at some point so keep your eyes peeled for that
hi all, i haven’t kept this blog very active lately, but i felt like i should update you all on our beloved peepers.
on thursday, may 20 2021, i noticed that peepers’ eye was fully dilated and was not constricting in response to bright light (which is not normal.)
i took him into his regular vet on friday, who referred me to an ophthalmologist, which he saw yesterday (tuesday.) the eye doctor carried out a few tests and determined that peepers’ eye is perfectly healthy and is creating and sending electrical signals to his brain in response to light like it’s supposed to. unfortunately, the ophthalmologist also determined that peepers has developed a near or complete loss of vision, and that because his eye is functioning normally, the cause of this is that his brain is no longer properly receiving or interpreting the signals sent from his eye.
this means that peepers has some sort of neurological condition that is preventing this. it is unclear what the cause is, but some of the causes could be from either trauma, inflammation, a tumor, or potentially an infection. i am waiting on input from his regular vet, but i am likely going to take him somewhere to get a CT scan (again) and/or to see a neurologist to determine the underlying cause of the problem.
i am hoping and praying for the best possible prognosis for my sweetest boy.
peepers is otherwise doing okay right now. he is still eating, drinking, using his litterbox, and demanding love the way he always has. he is a bit disorientated from his sudden loss in vision and sometimes gets lost, but he is managing finding his way around our home okay overall.
legge
There seems to be some melty ice cream on my chair.
all pillow. is for peepers.
gib pat
he ignored his bed for the longest time, then i turned it upside down and suddenly it’s the most comfortable spot in the house
❌ become ❌ ungovernable ❌
apple boy
It appears that I have gravely underestimated the effects of Peepers’ lack of teeth on his abilities because I just came home to find that he caught and killed a m.ouse while I was at work
water?? ? ??? ?? how.
a kindred spirit
i have very talented friends who send me peepers edits and i’m living for it
(these edits made by @ahlsi) <3 <3
The (Real) Creation of Adam
Give ‘em the ol’ Razzle Dazzle
“Simba! I’m a little surprised to see you
… alive.”
forbiddėn mïlk
munche
