Mamarat's Pierre

[jorats]

Poor little Pierre developed a large mass at his right shoulder. It felt like it was all around the shoulder blade as well. Our vet wasn't hopeful but decided to try surgery anyway. The tumour, most likely malignant due to how fast it grew was very invasive and extended into the neck and jugular vein. The surgery was long and meticulous. But Pierre survived the first part. He's now back home with mamarat, missing his right arm and shoulder. We are hoping his recovery will go well. He was put on buprenorphine and metacam as well. We are very concerned about pain management at this point. Pierre is eating well and sleeping lots which is to be expected. Please send healing vibes!

Here's Pierre with his tumour:

And after:

 

[mamarat]

Aww my poor baby.

 

[lilspaz68]

Much much better!! Poor dollface. How old is Pierre?

 

[Unepuce]

Ouch...!!! Poor baby!!! Sending tons of healing vibes!!!

 

[victoria]

That's so similar to Ginger's tumour... I wish my vet had not been so hesitant to amputate. My thoughts are with Pierre and mamarat :heart:

 

[mamarat]

Pierre will be 19 months on the 16th, still so young.

 

[dspch911]

:heart: :cuddle: Extra healing vibes from all of us :cuddle: :heart:

 

[temblabamomo]

Poor baby! he isn't old though, and we all know how resilient and strong our ratties are. sending lots of healing vibes to sweet Pierre.

 

[xcat]

:sad3: Poor wee sausage! So glad he's doing well though. Fingers crossed.

 

[raindrop]

Lots of healing vibes for Pierre. If Pierre's recovery is due to love from mamarat he will be healed in no time. Keep us posted on Pierre's recover. Take care mamarat.

Ann

 

[lilspaz68]

Ooh good young age, he should do well. What's his personality like? Confident or a bit unsure?

 

[Petunia]

what a nasty tumour! so glad he made it thru the surgery, sending healing vibes and wishes for a speedy uneventful recovery

:hugs:

 

[mamarat]

Ooh good young age, he should do well. What's his personality like? Confident or a bit unsure?

He's the alpha and Anna's "hubby" in that cage. He is looking pretty good this morning and got his "fix" earlier.
Thank you for all the healing vibes. So nice to have all your support.

 

[Godmother]

So relieved that he is doing well, after that complex surgery. Nasty tumour. Please give him a kiss from me.

Would your vet consider short term use of an opiate for pain relief?

 

[Petunia]

So relieved that he is doing well, after that complex surgery. Nasty tumour. Please give him a kiss from me.

Would your vet consider short term use of an opiate for pain relief?

isn't buprenorphine an opiate?
I think it's similar to torbugesic (or maybe the same thing with a different name?) that the vets use for cats

 

[mamarat]

Yes it is an opiate, Pierre is also on Metacam.

 

[lilspaz68]

he's got plenty of pain meds on board. Just watch for chewing. How is he adapting so far?

 

[Joanne]

I'm so glad he did well with the surgery. I considered surgery for my boy Dudley when he developed a tumour on his arm, but frankly I didn't think he'd survive the surgery. I'm glad you have such a talented vet on your side!

 

[Godmother]

Oh, sorry, didn't see that he was on buprenorphine. Hoping that he continues to recover well.

 

[Rachael]

Get well soon Pierre!

He looks well considering he's been through a big operation.