Fransurrey
Well-Known Member
Another update. No change in the tumour. Rosco is still hunting and acting normally. He did develop Horner's syndrome not long after the last vet visit, but aside from the droopy effect from that, he's still full of life. His last catch and eat that I know of was a few days ago and he only left the stomach, so I know he's ok eating! He's put on more weight, too and looks quite healthy.
I did find out that metacam is a cox-2 inhibitor. Recently this enzyme has been shown to play a role in tumour growth, so metacam can be used to modulate tumour progression as well as for pain relief. This, I assume is why he's still a bouncy kitty! So, I don't know how long this will last. I may go home today and find him struggling, I may get to love him for another month. Who knows?
How's Helby, PoR?
I did find out that metacam is a cox-2 inhibitor. Recently this enzyme has been shown to play a role in tumour growth, so metacam can be used to modulate tumour progression as well as for pain relief. This, I assume is why he's still a bouncy kitty! So, I don't know how long this will last. I may go home today and find him struggling, I may get to love him for another month. Who knows?
How's Helby, PoR?