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35. I'm so sorry, Grim Chieftain...

Tue Jun 30, 2026, 01:30 PM

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I'll try to give you some encouragement...

Jona was diagnosed with bladder cancer one year ago. We chose not to treat him. He was given several weeks to live, because the vet predicted a blocked urinary flow shortly. He surprised us and lasted one year instead of several weeks.

Renal failure can be like that too. There's a good chance that he could beat that 6 months by a substantial period of time.

I appreciate your kind words. You hang in there...it might go better than you think it will. One day at a time.

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Thank you, 3catwoman3, that's a comforting perspective. LudwigPastorius Tuesday #62

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