Hmmm
Kozmo ponders more treats. These days his favorite treat is a few handfuls of corn. We get unsalted canned corn for him. Nom nom nom.
Kozmo’s biopsy results came back today, and unfortunately there were no magical surprises. He is indeed on borrowed time. He has a very large seminoma tumor that is already affecting his other organs. The vets don’t recommend trying to remove it or treat it, because it’s too involved and too far gone. But… at least he’s done with vets poking at him. And after almost 3 months of various tests, treatments and ideas, the biopsy results were conclusive this time. So he lasted long enough for them to find out what’s killing him.
I mentioned to the vet that his one staple and many stitches could come out today and the vet said “I like to see surgery patients for a follow up to make sure they’re doing well.”
I replied, “Well we already know he’s not doing well, right? So you don’t really need to see him again.”
I don’t want to drag him back to the vet anymore. He’s had enough of them. So I removed the staple and some stitches myself. I left 2 stitches for another day or so… they didn’t look quite ready to come out. Kozmo had a great time splashing in the pond tonight and ate some extra corn treats as well as his normal duck crumble dinner.
He seemed happy as could be this evening, and didn’t even want me to preen his face for him because he wanted to do it himself. I feel like I’m kind of dragging out his long goodbye… but I don’t want to see him go yet. He’s not in pain right now and he seems pretty happy. So while it may be sad to see him go soon, let’s all try to enjoy the time we have left with him, okay? We’ll save the goodbyes for another day.
Corn treats all around. And three cheers for Kozzy.
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So I guess no miracles from the vet? But he’s hanging on even in this tough time, that is a miracle in itself. I don’t want to see him go either, I can so relate to your feelings. It is a difficult decision, but you still have time. Good to hear that Kozzie is feeling well all things considered. Let him enjoy his last Summer for as long as he can, and better for you too I think. You will have good times to look back on when he’s no longer with us.
I wished I could do something to help ease the pain, it must be so diffcult to look at him knowing that he can’t get better.
If the time comes when you feel and Kozzie feels that it is better to let go, please tell me before the dreadful moment. I want to be there in spirit with you and my big friend.
But I hope it won’t be too soon.
Enjoy your treats Kozmo, you so deserved them:-)
Kozzy, enjoy your treats and be good to your grandma, ok? She loves you very much. And when you decide it’s time to go, she’ll have lots of happy memories of you.
You’ve got a couple of friends in New York who are thinking of you, buddy.
Oh KK – I”m so sorry to hear about your tumor. At least for now you are feeling good and getting lots of treats. Here’s hoping that you will be with us (pain free) for a while longer.
Blessings,
Carol
Tiff – I applaud your reply to the vet. You’re right, Koz is done with being pinched and stitched. He looks so peaceful and happy and resolved to accept his fate and embrace the short period of happiness he’s sharing with you. What a bravely little trooper. When he goes, I think he will want to go in his Duck Mommy’s arms and be remembered fondly by Flapper and his fellow duckies.
P.S. Thanks Dawn and Mr Moor for your kind condolences to Mr. Quack Quack. Our hearts are broken for him and now Kozzy…
He looks great!! I agree with you…it’s just not time yet. He’s happiest with you & the two of you together are handling this just fine for now. Your dedication to Kozzy is commendable. He looks very content. I hope he continues to do well & you have many more summer days together. -Julie-
i’m sorry about the bad news, but glad that you now know the whole problem, and that you are giving him a break from further vet visits. you’ll know when it is time. kozzy is very lucky to have you watching out for him.