UPDATE 5-16-08 6:00pm -- Our vet called with the pathology report. The mass is a benign granuloma possibly caused by trauma (like a foxtail, a cut, or the baby blue jay he ate last week poked him hard). It will not cause him any problems in the future. Cato is back at work on his catwalk contest. Look for an update on this soon! Cato and I are grateful for your thoughts and prayers,
UPDATE: Cato came through the surgery with flying colors. The vet feels that whatever the results of the pathology test, the mass was removed with clean margins. Now he must stay inside over night, which is a great trial. He is also having trouble eating. The pathology report is due on Tuesday. "Thank you for your concern about my health!"
Cato went in for a routine shot for his allergies. His vet discovered a small growth under his tongue. He is having surgery today to remove it. A sample will be sent to a pathologist at UC Davis and he will know the results in the next three days. Until then, he will be sitting in the lap of Bast the Egyptian goddess of pleasure, mustic dancing and joy.
The "I'm too sexy....Cato's Catwalk Contest" will be postponed for the immediate future.
UPDATE: Cato came through the surgery with flying colors. The vet feels that whatever the results of the pathology test, the mass was removed with clean margins. Now he must stay inside over night, which is a great trial. He is also having trouble eating. The pathology report is due on Tuesday. "Thank you for your concern about my health!"
Cato went in for a routine shot for his allergies. His vet discovered a small growth under his tongue. He is having surgery today to remove it. A sample will be sent to a pathologist at UC Davis and he will know the results in the next three days. Until then, he will be sitting in the lap of Bast the Egyptian goddess of pleasure, mustic dancing and joy.
The "I'm too sexy....Cato's Catwalk Contest" will be postponed for the immediate future.
hey Cato - i am singing very loudly for you indeed and hope all the tests done on the lump reveal that it is nothing at all to worry about...many purrs and hugs for you and your Bean xxxx
Posted by: Storm, The Furry Fighter | May 15, 2008 at 02:05 PM
Dearest Cato! I hope you will recover very quickly from your surgery and better than before in no time. We will purrrr for good results on the test my friend.
Much Love from Miss Peach
Posted by: Miss Peach | May 15, 2008 at 02:08 PM
Poor Cato, I hope the operation goes ok and the results are good xx
Posted by: Jane | May 15, 2008 at 02:09 PM
OUCH! That musta been a punch in the gut.
purrrrrrrrrrrrr
Radcliff, Allie, Luna, Ozzie, & the pirate girls
Posted by: Lee County Clowder | May 15, 2008 at 02:18 PM
Hey Cato,
Wishing ya the best furry little buddy!
Hopefully you just bit your tounge real hard when you were a wee kitty and left a scar :)
All our best meows
Bear, Shadow and Stewie
Posted by: Bear and Shadow | May 15, 2008 at 02:27 PM
Oh Cato, hope it's nothing and dat da surjeree goes well without any lingering pain.
Posted by: Zippy, Sadie & Speedy | May 15, 2008 at 03:07 PM
We sure hope it turns out ta be noffin serios! But we are purrin fer ya...
Posted by: Skeeter - LC - Ayla | May 15, 2008 at 03:45 PM
Best wishes for a quick recovery, Cato! If my vet examines my tongue that closely, I'll bite her.
Posted by: Bonnie Underfoot | May 15, 2008 at 04:50 PM
I am glad you have a comfortable place to relax while awaiting results. Purrs and good thoughts that all is well.
Posted by: Cheysuli | May 15, 2008 at 05:25 PM
Be well dear Cato...
Posted by: Maggy & Zoey at Zoolatry | May 15, 2008 at 05:36 PM
Cato we hope yoo get thru surgery well and get better soon.
Posted by: The Zoo | May 15, 2008 at 06:14 PM
Cato we are purring that all goes well with the operation and that it is nothing! Get better soon!
Your FL furiends,
Posted by: Samantha & Mr. Tigger | May 15, 2008 at 06:38 PM
I purray its nothing to worry about. Be strong Cato!
Posted by: Mr. Echo | May 15, 2008 at 06:55 PM
Glad your surgrry went well. Hope whatever it was has been removed cleanly and entirely.
ppuurrrrrrrrrr
The Clowder
Posted by: The Lee County Clowder | May 15, 2008 at 08:42 PM
Oh - we just heard - we are purring for you and hope the pathology report comes back with good news! Get better!
Karl
Posted by: The Cat Realm | May 15, 2008 at 10:04 PM
Hi Cato,
So glad fur tha good noos right affter learning you's had to haf surjery.
We's all purring and purraying fur tha report to be good.
Rest and heal,
Love,
KC
Posted by: KC | May 16, 2008 at 02:13 AM
Cato, we are very glad your surgery went well. We keep the purring up for a good pathology report. In the mean time, take it easy, stay inside and demand to be spoon fed.
purrrrrsssss
Posted by: The Meezers | May 16, 2008 at 02:22 AM
Cato, we are purring and praying for you!
Posted by: Dragonheart and Merlin | May 16, 2008 at 02:29 AM
Relax, get well, and demand LOTS of treats. Stinky goodness for a sore mouth and Temptations for going through all this :-)
Posted by: Victor Tabbycat | May 16, 2008 at 06:50 AM
You go, Cato! We knew you were much too powerful to let a surgery get the best of you! Relax and recuperate, my friend, and we'll all be purring for a good pathology report and super fast healing.
Purrs,
Rocky & staff
Posted by: Artsy Catsy | May 16, 2008 at 07:05 AM
Just heard of your health issues. We are glad you came through the surgery well. We are hoping and purraying for a good pathology report and will be purraying for a full, quick recovery for you.
Posted by: Junior | May 16, 2008 at 08:09 AM
I'm stopping by to wish you the best of luck with your recovery! Our purrs and purrayers are with you.
Posted by: Kilroy the Love Beastie | May 16, 2008 at 09:44 AM
hi Cato! we just read of your trials over at the blogosphere. we are very glad your surgery went well and are sending positive thoughts for a clean bill of health when the pathology report comes in.
it must be awful to not be singing right now. i'm not a Meezer, but i'll sing my beans to sleep tonight in honor of you!
Posted by: Hendrix | May 16, 2008 at 10:56 AM
I've never seen anything alike and creative compare to this one.
Mieeew - Like it very much
Posted by: TorAa | May 16, 2008 at 04:20 PM
Hi Cato, so glad the surgery went well!! We'll purr for a clean bill of health!
Your FL furiends,
Posted by: Samantha & Mr. Tigger | May 16, 2008 at 05:15 PM