Oh no! I've been gone for a few days and came to check on Sherman. I am so sorry. There's really nothing more I can say to you. Just take advantage of the remaining time you have together.
Oh no! I've been gone for a few days and came to check on Sherman. I am so sorry. There's really nothing more I can say to you. Just take advantage of the remaining time you have together.
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Checking in today and hoping that Sherman is feeling a little better at least. My heart is just breaking for your family... those pics are beautiful and just make the tears run down my face even more. Gentle hugs and kisses, Shermie, and to your mom and dad and sis, too.
I've been reading all of this from the beginning, haven't really known what to say.
I'm bawling over here as I just read about Sherman.
((((HUGS)))) to you and a big (HUG), belly rubs, and nose kisses to Sherm.
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Sherman, I hope you are feeling ok today and enjoying your family, love and attention. Be safe fella. You are one handsome dude. And you are loved, for sure.
(((((((((((((((((((((((((((Sherman)))))))))))))))) ))))))))))
Hugs and scritches to Sherman, and hugs to his humans.
The one eyed man in the kingdom of the blind wasn't king, he was stoned for seeing light.
I just feel like doingthis to my computer because of everything that has happend:
More coming your way!
Most cancer puppies have active or latent bacterial secondary infections at the point of diagnosis. Fungal would indeed be worst case. Ask the Vet what the probability is that they can pull him through the secondary bacterial(?) infection in his lungs. That will give you a good handle on decision making. With an impaired immune system it will be rough. Continued antibiotics along with the Predisone to help drain the fluid and decrease the inflammation in the lungs may help. The Prednisone may have some effect on the cancer, which with the infection is both good and bad.Originally Posted by cyber-sibes
If puppy can get through the infection, then Chemo might be an option afterwards depending on the type detected in the biopsy. Everything hinges on getting the infection under control and eliminated. Damn cancer.
If what Dragondawg says works out - I want to add this. When my mom's Golden Sandy had lymphoma a few years ago, the vet said chemo did NOT affect dogs the way it does humans, in terms of side effects. It was also surprisingly affordable.
In Sandy's case, the lymphoma grew like a fire with gasoline poured on it...and she was 11, nearly 12. She was sent to the Bridge.
But Shermie is young, so this might be worth a shot. Maybe print out DD's post for reference?
It may be a long fight, but if it is a good chance of winnable,
You know PTrs will help, too! Don't be shy to ask!
HUGS!
"Do or do not. There is no try." -- Yoda
Thanks, dragondawg & catty, we're still waiting to hear from the vet tomorrow, but in all honesty we aren't holding out much hope because of how quickly he's deteriorating, and how far spread the diseased cells are. I didn't read the hospital report thoroughly until this evening (I think was still in shock when I had to sign off on it). It was worse than I thought. They know that his lungs are full of tumors, the largest being 9 cm, about the size of a baseball. Numerous smaller nodules are scattered throughout his lungs. His left front leg & toes already show damage from the lesions. Both his regular vet and the specialists commented (about the xrays) about how rapidly it is spreading. In fact, this hospital is a teaching clinic, and they told us they took additional xrays of his legs to use for instructional purposes, because they so rarely see something like this.
If it was a case with an isolated tumor, we would consider treatment, but even the doctors didn't seem to think that he would survive that.
Last edited by cyber-sibes; 07-09-2007 at 12:29 AM.
Oh no....I am SO sorry...{{{{{hugs}}}}}
"Do or do not. There is no try." -- Yoda
I can not even begin to tell you and your family how very sorry I am for all of you!!!! My heart is just breaking for you all, it is so hard to go through this, it brings back memories I am sure for most of us who have lost a furkid in this way, but it is worse for you, because you are experiencing it right now. Please know that my family are sending lots of prayers to yours and lots of hugs, to try and help you through this. I am just so sorry.
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I'm still praying for a miracle for Sherman. It's not too late. Someone over on another board i go to, their son's chest cavity was something like 70% filled witch tumors. They got him in to a good hospital. It's a few months later and he's one of those miracle cases. Most everyone thought the kid was going to die. Now he's your regular healthy rowdy teenager. I've been praying for a miracle like that for Sherm.
Vela stated what i was thinking best "I can't believe it went from "kennel cough" to this. I am absolutely shocked by this. I have no words at all that will offer comfort but I am sending prayers and love to Sherman and all of you. I am just horribly horribly saddened by this."
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Let nature guide your actions and you will never have to worry if you did the right thing. ~ crow_noir
The pet world excels where the human world is lacking; sterilization and adoption. ~ crow_noir
Please, if your dog is arthritic look into getting it Elk Velvet Antler. Look up my posts on it, PM me, or look it up on a search engine; but please if you love your dog and want it to live many more years consider this option. I've seen so many posts on here about dogs needlessly suffering. I can't make a new post about EVA every time so this plea is going here. EVA also helps with other ailments such as anemia.
Oh no! Pat, I can't even begin to tell you how sorry I am that this is happening to you and Sherman. This brings back so many memories of what we went through with our Echo. I wish there was something I could say that could comfort you, but I'm at a loss for words. I'll continue to keep you guys in my thoughts. Once again, I am very sorry.
Pat - I'm so sorry this is happening to Sherman. Hugs and prayers for you, Sherman, Star and JoJoe.
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My heart goes out to you. Hugs.
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