One of my rescue pups could REALLY use some Lounge vibes today.

[flvegan]

One of our rescues that we've had for a long time was very lethargic this morning. Gums were almost white. So, e-mail work, and I'm off to the vet. Bloodwork. Could barely pull enough for a test. That's when the vet found it.

A squeeze on her belly determined that there was a very large mass. The xrays show that it is with the highest probability that this is a malignant tumor. If it is, and it is only affecting the spleen, the spleen will be removed and we'll be very happy. It could also be that the spleen has torsioned and that's the mass we're seeing. That could be repaired. The vet said it's unlikely.

They will do surgery tonight to determine the exact problem and the extent of the damage inside. If it is malignant and has spread to the liver or elsewhere, she won't be brought out of anesthesia.

And I will have put down my third dog in 7 months.

So if you would, she could really use them.

[Shell Beau]

1. Bless her heart!!

:hug:

[MonkeyFunk]

2. Sorry to heart that..

she has my best wishes.

[LeftyMom]

3. I'm sorry baby.

:hug:

[LeftyFingerPop]

4. Sending good vibes and prayers...

I hope everything works out for the best.

[SeattleGirl]

Good vibes to your girl.

:hug:

[Phillycat]

5. You got it.

The puppy gets all the vibes I've got. :hug: I hope she will be right as rain very soon!

[bicentennial_baby]

6. Oh man....You've got 'em...

x(

:hug: Best, strong vibes for the pup.

[Madrone]

7. I hate hate hate animal health problems.

:(

Vibes x Infinity!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. My dear flvegan...

Oh boy, that's tough...

My best vibes to her, and you...

And if those aren't enough...

Safe passage to her...

Hugs for you...:hug: :hug:

:cry:

[lost-in-nj]

9. Big dog hugs

and good thoughts for your baby.....

hope its good news.....




lost

[SPKrazy]

10. doggy vibes coming up

:hug: :hug:

[grace0418]

11. My Frankie sends kitty love vibes to your little girl.

I do too! Let us know how she'd doing.

:hug:

[auburngrad82]

12. Here's hoping for the best

We've lost too many of our companion animals these last few months...

[RebelOne]

13. My dogs and I are sending good vibes to your pup.

Hope it isn't malignant.

[FloridaJudy]

14. Good vibes on their way

I'm praying for the best outcome. And here's a

[LostinVA]

15. Vibes from us and furry vibes from furkids

[livetohike]

16. Sending positive thoughts that the news is hopeful

A big :hug: from me and an Arf! from Cindy and Murphy.

[Midlodemocrat]

17. Oh, sweetie. I'm so sorry. Of course you can have some vibes.

:hug: to you and your pet.

[Richardo]

18. Best of luck, flvegan...

...to you and your pup - you do good work.

[LisaM]

19. My two rescue pups and I are sending thoughts your way

I hope your baby pulls through.

[Blue Diadem]

20. Sending good thoughts and prayers for your girl.

Sometimes splenetic tumors can adhere to the liver, and even if it has penetrated, they may be able to do a resection. Be aware..sometimes splenetic tumors come back..yes without the spleen present. Our dog had two, first weighed 5-lbs..18 months-2 yrs later, he had a 2nd one. It was 10-lbs and as big as a basketball. His 2nd one ended up being adhered to the liver but they were prepared to resect if needed.

Wishing the best for her and you.

[sniffa]

21. Coming your way.

:hug: :hug:

[La Lioness Priyanka]

22. sorry, that sucks.

:hug:

[malta blue]

23. sending healing thoughts her way....

I really hope she pulls through.
:cry:

[BarenakedLady]

24. Best wishes for the pup.

:hug:

[Mz Pip]

25. Sending good thoughts

your way. HEre's hoping for the best.

Mz Pip
:dem:

[Critters2]

26. My first dog, a wonderful cocker named Lucie, had cancer of the spleen.

I'm sorry to hear that it might be this. But already it sounds like things are going better than it did for her. She died the day she was diagnosed with it. It seems like it progressed really quickly. She lost her appetite and seemed tired, so I took her to the vet. He found the mass, told me what it was and sent her home to await tests the next day. She died in her sleep that afternoon.

I'm sorry to share that, but again, it sounds like you're already further ahead of the game than I ever was. I hope it's treatable. I'll keep you in my prayers. :hug:

[EFerrari]

27. Good vibes to both of you.

:hug:

[lizziegrace]

28. You've got them

Poor baby girl...

:(

[LynzM]

29. Good vibes to her, and to you

I admire the work you do, and the emotional stress it must bring you. :hug: I will keep you both in my thoughts...

[China_cat]

30. I know what you're feeling.

As of last June we had lost 3 dogs and 2 cats in less than a year. Too much all at once. I'm sorry.

[Maddy McCall]

31. Good vibes your way.

Please keep us updated.

[applegrove]

32. Sending out vibes. Poor puppy.

[judaspriestess]

33. sending big huge vibes

to the baby.... I truly hope she will be ok.......

[LaurenG]

34. Vibes to your pup Flvegan

It is my deepest wish that all goes very well tonight. :hug:

[Wcross]

35. Serious vibes for your pup & for you as well flvegan.

I will be thinking good thoughts for her. You are my favorite dog person here on D.U. & it isn't right to have to say goodbye to two dogs in such a short time. Having to say goodbye to three would be awful.

I am glad she is in your care, she couldn't be in better hands.

[Blue-Jay]

36. Best wishes for the pup AND for you.

[SallyMander]

37. Vibes and hugs for the puppy

Elmo had a vet appt today, and the worst that came out of it is he should lose 3-4 pounds. :blush:

I am counting my blessings and thinking of you! :hug:

[GoddessOfGuinness]

38. Sending my best vibes...

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Heal quickly, sweet pup...

[stuntcat]

39. vyyyybes

She's lucky to have true love :loveya: :hug:

[PeaceNikki]

40. I am tearing up reading this

it's exactly how I lost my beloved first dog. He was the kindest, sweetest, best dog ever. He will always be my forever dog.

Hoping and praying that your pup has a successful surgery and a healthy prognosis.

Peace to you and yours.

[Fire Walk With Me]

41. And you as well.

[Grateful for Hope]

42. Oh my goodness

Your little sweetheart has positive vibes sent from me.

I so hope she will be ok.

:hug:

[flvegan]

43. *UPDATE*

First, thank you everyone for your kind thoughts, wishes and vibes for my sick dog.

She's on her way now to the e-clinic. She was doing much better than this morning, but a good fluid drip will do that to you. Her prognosis is still as bad as it was earlier, and the common opinion is that she's likely to be put down this evening.

For that reason, 20 minutes ago, I officially adopted her as my own dog from my rescue. If she dies tonight, she dies not as a rescue, but as someone's beloved dog. Which is what she always really was.

edit: spelling

[bicentennial_baby]

44. ...

:hug: I'm so sorry....But, you're my hero, and I hope that both she and you can find peace in the eventual result. Sigh...

Again, so sorry. :cry:

[malta blue]

46. Aw hell...

:cry::cry:

You are an amazing man. Thank you for making her yours.

[stuntcat]

47. good wishes for the good girl

I'm glad she's had someone caring for her, a lot of animals aren't as lucky.
It's sad right now but the good thing is just helping them through their lives :hug:

[OhioChick]

53. I'm So Sorry to Hear This...

:hug:

[Flaxbee]

54. What's her name?

I hope she pulls through, good vibes going her way. But if not, thank you so much for all you do for these pups, and most of all for adopting her so if she does not awaken, she'll have been someone's baby girl for a while. :cry: and :hug:

[flvegan]

57. When we rescued her

her name in the neighborhood was "mama" because she was constantly churning out litter to be sold to...well, to do not so kind things I don't think.

She's mine if she does pull through. With these problems, she's not really a dog I'd adopt to a family looking for a good companion animal without problems.

Our dogs come with a kind of CarFax. We don't hide anything at all.

[Flaxbee]

59. Sweet Mama.

I hope she pulls through so you can have some good times together.

We have our own "Momma" - "MommaKitty"; she brought us her babies and we kept them all, including Momma (I had intended to adopt out the kittens, but found I couldn't).

I have never understood why people lie about their animals - I'd think they'd want to find the best homes possible, but then again, so many humans just are not humane.

[harmonicon]

58. bless your heart

I hope for the best, and consider the good vibes sent. My girlfriend used to work at a dog rescue, and I'm so thankful for all of the good work that you folks do. I hope the pup pulls through, but if not, I'm glad that you've done so much to make her life as good as possible. I know it's rough, but I hope you're able to get enough joy out of the practice to make up for the sorrow - I don't think I could take it.

[LostinVA]

61. Aw man..

I'm sorry.

:hug::hug:

One is for you & one's for her.

At least you gave her love, and that's the most important thing a dog can have.

[LeftyMom]

63. Call me if you need to.

Don't worry about waking me up.

love to you both

[Mike03]

45. Oh no, I'm so sorry.

My good vibes are with you and your precious pup. I hope it's not lymphoma, which my last dog had. My heart is with you; it hurts like total hell to lose an animal companion.

Best wishes to you

[Cabcere]

48. Sorry to hear that, flvegan.

:hug: Sending good vibes to you and your dog. :hug:

[CJCRANE]

49. Hang in there buddy.

Whatever happens we're here for you.

[hisownpetard]

50. Love and good luck from me (and my 4 rescue dogs)!!!!

[warrior1]

51. vibes

on the way.

[Radio_Lady]

52. I'll be thinking of you and your pup today. She won't be in any pain, at least, when they make

the decision. But three dogs in seven months! That is so sad... just read your update. You are a very thoughtful and kind person to adopt her in this situation.

Years ago, when I lived in Miami in the early 1960s, my pet Boston Terrier, Dolly (Duchess of Dade), developed breast cancer. She had an operation, and we brought her back home. For a week, she just lay there in the sunlight, with her belly exposed, and looking at me with her sad eyes.

Dolly and I had come a long way since we bought her from Al Schindler 12 years before. She had borne seven male puppies, and then we completed her CD (Companion Dog) course in obedience.

I couldn't let her suffer any more. Dad and I drove her back to the vet hospital and she was put down. Later, I threw her collar and leash into Biscayne Bay, with tears in my eyes. I was hurt and angry. But she had lived a good life and I didn't know it then, but other dogs awaited my care later in life...

In peace,

Radio Lady in Oregon

[Whoa_Nelly]

55. Sending positive vibes for the best outcome possible

I hope the surgery is successful, and she comes home, and recovers.

Many :hug: :hug: :hug:

[Ahpook]

56. Everything will be fine

I appreciate what you do.

[ThomCat]

60. I'm definitely sending good vibes.

:(

:hug:
I hope it's either easily removable or easily repairable, and I hope she recovers fully.

[BreweryYardRat]

62. Aww, poor pooch. I'm sorry to hear that.

:hug:

[lost-in-nj]

64. How did it go???

on edit: I just saw your update
you ok?


:hug:

lost

[Tektonik]

65. Good vibes incoming

:hug:

[BobMorr]

66. good vibes and prayers

Coming your way! Hope everything is ok.:hug: :hug:

[terrya]

67. I'm sorry to hear that, flvegan.

Very good thoughts and vibes for your pup.

[flvegan]

68. *UPDATE II*

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x7396994