I leave in just a bit to take Alex to the vet. He is gaining weight, he came here weighing just over 4 pounds and now weighs 6.5 but the swollen gums stuck to the back of his throat is indicative of a viral infection. I hope he tests negative for the common viruses, but he leaves to be tested. I hope they can draw the blood, he is still so paper thin. I have had him on pain meds given to me by Dr. Vicki but he still grinds his teeth when he eats from pain, and giving him a pill is impossible because he screams if I touch his tongue or his throat with the pill popper. So hold your breath- say 10 hail mary’s or pray that he will be okay- I will let you know after the visit.

Alex has joined other wonderful, loved kitties. He tested positive for FeLV and I had him euthanized. Although I know that they can live a little while with leukemia with managed care, I also have seen first-hand the suffering this disease can bring and I chose not to extend his pain- Goodbye sweet boy-when we meet again, you can tell me all about where you were all these years and then we will spend the rest of our days together-