We call Klyban our baby kitty because he has a cute meow that he uses when he wants something, and it’s usually food.

Last year, we took Klyban to see his regular veterinarian because he was vomiting more often than usual. The doctor put him on a prescription diet that calmed down his vomiting; he also warned us that if we noticed Klyban was vomiting more often, we should have him rechecked. Apparently cats should vomit once or twice a month. More than that indicates a serious condition.

Klyban was doing very well until a few weeks before May 6, 2019. May 4th and 5th he was vomiting several times a day. So, we took him Monday for a checkup as soon as our clinic opened. The veterinarian examined him, discovered fluid around his lungs,  and recommended that he should be taken to the emergency clinic on the south side.

May 6, 2019  we put him in the pet carrier and rushed to the emergency clinic. After many tests, the emergency doctor recommended that an oncologist should see him. More tests were performed.

Eventually, we learned that Klyban has lymphoma. The tumors are concentrated around his intestine. Surgery was not recommended because lymphoma spreads throughout the body. Chemotherapy was the best option. Klyban will undergo 25 weeks of chemotherapy.

Please pray, along with us, that he has a complete remission. We love Klyban and his brother, Marty. They love and care for each other as shown in the following picture.