Oz has lymphoma

[ParNone]

Hi Guys,

Been awhile since I've posted. Interference of life and all. Not sure how many people are still around that remember me and Oz, but I thought I'd post to let'em know that Oz has lymphoma. It's a very aggressive cancer, but it seems like there's a high success rate with chemo, if certain factors don't exist. We're still waiting for some test results to ascertain that, but they went ahead and gave him a first round of chemo yesterday.

I can already tell a difference in the size of the lumps and his breathing. He was just outside, barking and chasing Gull all over the yard, and wasn't panting heavily, like he has been this last week. So that seems like a good sign. I'm trying to hold onto a positive outlook at this point, so I won't be a blubbering mess. He's only 7 and a half. Way too young for me to even have to be contemplating life without him yet. I'll try and post updates as they happen.

Couple of recent pics of Oz and Gull experiencing their first snow. Quite a rare occurrence here in Southern Texas, especially in Dec.







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[Karen]

Awww, poor Oz, but I hope the chemo helps, I know it can work wonders. Give him a hug from me, okay? And of course we remember you!

[Freedom]

As Karen says, Of course we remember you! My heart sank reading your thread title.

Lovely pics of Gull and Oz! Prayers for Oz and for you, from us here in Rhode Island.

[ParNone]

Hi Karen, Oz is always up for a hug. He sends a nose nudge back.

Hey Freedom, Thanks for the prayers!

[Cataholic]

Course we remember. Really sorry to hear this about Oz. As Karen said, chemo can be the super drug of all drugs. Here's hoping it works magic on Oz.

Keep us posted.

[Karen]

Hi Karen, Oz is always up for a hug. He sends a nose nudge back.

Hey Freedom, Thanks for the prayers!

Hee hee - nose nudge accepted, belly rub offered in return! Of all our family's dogs, Gracie the Great Dane was really the only one to nose-poke us!

[Cinder & Smoke]

*HI* back at'cha!

So sorry to hear that Oz is under the weather.
But the Feelin Better after the first chemo is a GOOD Sign!

We'll send some PrayerPup Prayers up to The Big Guy to help things along.

Tell Oz ALL the PT Buds are rooting for a great recovery!

[Genny]

Hee hee - nose nudge accepted, belly rub offered in return! Of all our family's dogs, Gracie the Great Dane was really the only one to nose-poke us!

You had a great dane named Gracie? So did we!! What color was your great dane?


And I'm sorry to hear about Oz. I think he's very pretty. I like collies... How is he doing now?

[shais_mom]

I'm so sorry to hear this.
They are so gorgeous!
((hugs))

[RobiLee]

I am so deeply saddened by this news. My heart aches for you. {{{HUGS}}}