Report on Dayhunter

DH is making an excellent recovery from the surgery to remove the tumor from his hind leg, and though we had 2 vets (one holistic) recommend immediate amputation, we decided to speak with one more holistic vet before scheduling that surgery.

We felt he was the best listener and observer of our cat and us, and DH turned to face this vet on his own, settled in, and seemed to like and listen to him, too. This vet said that his gut feeling was that we had about a 50/50 chance of remaining tumor free, and why not give DH's health a chance to do its work? - and that we would monitor the leg very carefully, and could choose the surgery if the tumor returns. Dayhunter actually turned to me with his eyes all big and glowing, as if to say, "There's your answer!"

So Dayhunter is back to his old life, happy and vital, and taking a custom blend of Chinese herbs for immunity support and healthy old age. I think that no matter what happens down the pike, this was the right decision. It's in line with my knowledge that the body can heal itself even from extreme illness, and it gave us all our quality of life back. I don't think DH was ready to face another big surgery and confinement. He loves the outdoors so much, and I think the fresh air, sunshine, and wide world are crucial to his healing. It would be to mine!

We are changing his diet over - more raw foods, and the store-bought will be improved. This vet prefers whole foods and wet foods over dry crunchy stuff. And if anyone every needs to give their cat Chinese herbs - the broth from canned salmon works like magic.

Thank you for all your good vibes, I love you all. I send them out to all your animal friends and family, too. Sundial - sorry I never got picture up. But your healing got here all the same.