Syria Sam withdraws her troops

Bush style democracy has been brought to the household. The Vet has already unilaterally decided to clip Sam of her dangerous weaponry but Sam's grip on the bedroom for the last two days was verging on a military coup ... with her food and bed within 100 cms of each other she has only ventured out for a visit to the bathroom.

So in a bid to get her out of her lethargic state I have proclaimed that she withdraw from the bedroom and her dinner plates be returned to their proper territorial positions out in the kitchen. Sam has responded very well to this and was certainly more active today and spent some time with Cream explaining her exact dietary requirements for the day.

As she has been such a good girl all day I did succumb to her demands and allowed her a midnight feast in the bedroom. The wheels of democracy need a bit of oiling on occasion!

Feline Squamous Cell Carcinoma

I have learnt more in the last few days about FSCC than I would like to know. Vet has confirmed our worst fears .. Sam has a type of bone cancer in her lower right jaw. The normal treatment is to remove the affected bone and blast what is left with radiotherapy or chemotherapy. We will be referred to a specialist who can give us a more accurate idea of what treatment is available and what the likely outcome will be.

Realistically the outlook is bleak. I have read some online diaries where people have lovingly cared for their pets to the end. Upsetting but reassuring nonetheless. We are not alone in the difficult decisions which we may have to make. Ultimately the question we must bear in mind is "what is best for Sam".

Does time fly???

Time really flies when you're having fun. Parents are celebrating their Ruby Wedding Anniversary today by cooking up a feast for the family ... its amazing to think that they have married for 40 years!! Dug out their wedding video for Cream who was astounded at seeing a very young version of Mum and Dad peering back through the TV screen.

Time seems to stand still whilst waiting for further test results for Sam. First smear came back "suspicious". In the meantime Sam is enjoying her newly acquired status as "she who can have anything she wants".