Ares is my cat and my soul pet. He’s 10 years old and will be turning 11 in July. I got him when I was 19, and now I’m 30—he’s been by my side through every big life moment and change. He’s more than just a pet; he’s family, and I can’t imagine my life without him.
Recently, Ares started experiencing serious medical issues. His very first vet misdiagnosed him as prediabetic without doing the proper blood work. As his symptoms got worse, I sought a second opinion. After multiple ultrasounds and a sample sent to a cytologist, we learned that Ares most likely has irritable bowel disease. Unfortunately, things didn’t stop there. Ares continued to decline and was hospitalized for a week at CASE Hospital, fighting off a lung and kidney infection. While those areas improved, the doctors discovered his intestines were inflamed and he had a GI issue. After many assessments, they found a mass that’s blocking 90% of his intestines, and it’s most likely GI Lymphoma.
The doctor recommended hospice care to make Ares as comfortable as possible. While chemotherapy and radiation are options, due to his condition and age, the doctors believe these treatments might not be as effective or work as quickly as we would hope. The funds raised will go directly toward Ares’s many hospital and medication bills. He was at the vet every day from Friday, 3/27 to Monday, 3/30, and officially hospitalized from Tuesday, 3/31 to Saturday, 4/4. Emergency hospitals are not cheap, and this has been a huge financial strain. If his health continues to decline and he stops eating at home, these funds may also help with at-home euthanasia, so he can be comfortable and surrounded by love.
I would deeply appreciate any donations to help Ares. If you’re unable to donate, sharing our story would mean the world to us. Thank you for reading and for caring about Ares.
Recently, Ares started experiencing serious medical issues. His very first vet misdiagnosed him as prediabetic without doing the proper blood work. As his symptoms got worse, I sought a second opinion. After multiple ultrasounds and a sample sent to a cytologist, we learned that Ares most likely has irritable bowel disease. Unfortunately, things didn’t stop there. Ares continued to decline and was hospitalized for a week at CASE Hospital, fighting off a lung and kidney infection. While those areas improved, the doctors discovered his intestines were inflamed and he had a GI issue. After many assessments, they found a mass that’s blocking 90% of his intestines, and it’s most likely GI Lymphoma.
The doctor recommended hospice care to make Ares as comfortable as possible. While chemotherapy and radiation are options, due to his condition and age, the doctors believe these treatments might not be as effective or work as quickly as we would hope. The funds raised will go directly toward Ares’s many hospital and medication bills. He was at the vet every day from Friday, 3/27 to Monday, 3/30, and officially hospitalized from Tuesday, 3/31 to Saturday, 4/4. Emergency hospitals are not cheap, and this has been a huge financial strain. If his health continues to decline and he stops eating at home, these funds may also help with at-home euthanasia, so he can be comfortable and surrounded by love.
I would deeply appreciate any donations to help Ares. If you’re unable to donate, sharing our story would mean the world to us. Thank you for reading and for caring about Ares.
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