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.







Les...

[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!

[K9karen]

As an *oldtimer*, I certainly remember you!
I'm so sorry that Oz is ill. I hope the chemo does the trick! He's still a good lookin' pup!!! I'll take my nose nudge please (sticks out chin)

[MonicanHonda]

What gorgeous dogs. I hope Oz does alright with Chemo. I hope he still has many years ahead of him.

[Bonny]

Good Thoughts & Prayers sent Oz's way. There has been so much improvement in the treatments of kemo for our pets of today along with humans.

[ChrisH]

I well remember Oz and Gull, dear McMurphy too, what a character he was.

So sorry to read Oz is ill. The result of the chemo he has had so far look very promising though. Prayers and positive thoughts on the way for your gorgeous boy.

Please give him a big hug from me and a hug to Gull too.

[ParNone]

Hi Everybody,

Thanks for all the prayers, positive thoughts and hugs for Oz. He sends nose nudges back to all of ya:

So far so good. Only side effect is some gas that could clear a room, but if that's the worst of it, we won't be complaining.

Les...

[lizbud]

I remember you & your pups too. I'm sorry that Oz has to go through
this, but as you said, chemo treatments can work miracles nowadays.
Prayers that he recovers fully. Hugs to all your gang .

[pnance]

Sorry to hear about Oz's diagnosis but glad he seems to be handling the chemo well. Nikka has a different cancer, but did 5 rounds of chemo, so I know how stressful it is..... best to you both....

[anna_66]

I was just thinking about you guys the other day and wondering how everyone was.
Very soory to hear about Oz, but so far it sounds like good news. I'll be saying prayers for him.

(((HUGS)))
Anna