Hi

His name is Scrappy, because he was such a tiny little scrap when we adopted him.

At the moment, there are some very slight signs of improvement ~ very, very slight ~ so the current plan is to let him complete his course of treatment and see if, by some miracle, he improves substantially. I shall discuss it again with the vet tomorrow. (I have been going there so often, lately, that it has set off my allergies.)

I hate to see him suffer, and would not let him endure tests that cannot help him. He has already had quite a few that have provided some useful information.

He is currently sad and unwell, but has occasional brighter moments. If he were in pain, then that would be different and I would, reluctantly, agree to say goodbye. For now, we are just going to give him the opportunity to get better ~ if that possibility exists.

If it does not, after he has had all of the medication, then I know what we shall have to do ~ but none of us wants that.

im soooooooo sorry PDM honestly ...for the both of you this is surely NOT easy at all...im wishing the BEST possible outcome thru all of this and wishing it all turns around very quickly...

as ever prayers will be sent and my very best positive thoughts and regards ...

If there is still hope for recovery and quality of life..then we will continue to hope and pray right along with you PDM.
All the positive vibes I can muster up coming your way.
Hang tough Scrappy.

Thank you all

Yes, he is still fighting, and still bright at times, but he is definitely very poorly.

I spoke to the vet this evening and she agreed with me. He may improve enough to have a few days or weeks of decent-quality life. If he does, then great. If he doesn't, then we won't let him suffer.

A lot depends on how is is over the next day or two.

I hope Scrappy is doing better. By virtue of his name alone he should be a little fighter. Hang in there with all your love bathing him, and I guess we will see what your vet says. Sending good thoughts your way.