UPDATE Post 26; BENIGN!!!!: Prayers for Sugar, please

[Freedom]

As you may remember, Sugar has been wheezing for 3 months now. She has been on Clavamox and Baytril, had chest and head x rays, and had a tooth removed. While there is improvement, nothing was solving the problem. Then it came time for her second cataract surgery and the surgeon won't work on her until we resolve this issue.

So today Sugar had an appt with the vet Ear Nose and Throat specialist. After the exam, he explained how they would proceed: under anesthesia, they put a scope up each nostril to see if they can find anything; scope up from the back of the mouth into the sinus cavity for the same thing. If they find any foreign matter, polyps or tumor, they deal with it. If not, then on to the MRI to see what shows up.

The intent was that today would be the exam and return for the work. Well, they had openings and so Sugar stayed and I came home. Depending when they can get to her I may pick her up today or she may stay the night.

All during the exam, I kept telling Sugar she was staying with me. Then suddenly, they whisked her off. She was NOT happy!! I LIED to her!

I always worry when they use anesthesia, and so I would appreciate prayers for all this to be successful; and also that they FIND something and can easily deal with it!!! I HATE these "exploratory" ventures, on humans OR my pets!

Sugar is 10.5 years of age. Thanks!

[moosmom]

Sandie,

Sugar will be in my thoughts and prayers. Hopefully, it's nothing serious. If it is, they caught it in time.

((((((HUGS))))))

Donna and crew

[pitc9]

{{HUGS}} and prayers sent for Sugar!

[lvpets2002]

Oh No Poor Wittle Sugar.. Get Well Soon Sweatie.. Sending Lots of Huggss & Prayers.. Keep us posted ok..

[kittycats_delight]

Lots and lots of good thoughts and vibes for Sugar. Please let us know what they discover if anything Sandie.


(((HUGS)))
Michelle

[Alysser]

Poor Baby I hope they finally find something. Prayers and (((hugs))) for you and Sugar!

[kallisto4529]

Poor Sugar and poor you, hopefully they will finally find out what has been causing this. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts. I know what you mean about the anesthesia I don't like it either. God will be with her though.
Let us know how it goes.

[chocolatepuppy]

Prayers headed out for Sugar.

[lizbud]

Don't feel bad because she had to stay. Hopefully you'll know how to
fix whatever the problem is. Prayers for Sugar from us too.

[Catlady711]

I'm sure Sugar will forgive you, because you didn't lie to her, you just didn't know she'd be staying. She'll understand.

I'm sure they will take good care of Sugar while she's there and give her lots of ear scratches and petting. I can't help but do that for the animals that stay with us at work so they don't feel so lonely being there.

I hope they find out what is wrong with her and get her all fixed up so she feels good as new again.

[dukedogsmom]

I'm sorry you had to leave her there but maybe they will be able to find out what's wrong and hopefully correct it. I know you hated leaving her there. It's hard to do. I hope things turn out well and she's all better soon. Fingers and paws crossed for dear Sugar.

[Freedom]

Sigh.

Well the surgeon has just phoned. Sugar has a tumor in the left nostril.

He removed as much as he could, did not get it all. Will send out to lab and we will have more info on Friday as to what this is and then how to treat it.

Sugar has to stay the night. I can phone after 11 AM tomorrow to set up a time to meet with him and pick her up.

Sandie

[Catty1]

Oh Sandie - scary news.

I hope the fact that is has been there for a while - with the wheezing staying the same and not getting worse (was it?) means that removing the tumour might fix the problem.

There's everything from cryogenics to lesser means.

PT Prayers that this is something treatable for your Sugar baby!

[dukedogsmom]

I know how scared you must be. I'm so sorry. We can only hope that it's not bad news. Poor Sugar and you. I wish our dear animals could be safe from the horrible things of the world. Just doesn't seem fair.

[Freedom]

Thank you. Since she arrived here Dec 9 2006, Sugar has worked her way into my heart and my life. This will be our first night apart since her arrival.

I've been sitting here crying since I spoke with the doc. He told me to get some sleep tonight, not much we can do until the lab results come back on Friday. He likely won't even start any meds when he sends her home tomorrow.