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Post by snowowl on Nov 7, 2008 14:24:53 GMT
This is my baby Charlie who a couple of weeks ago was diagnosed with Cushings Disease. But not only that he had a scan and it showed up a nodular mass inside his liver. I am devasted to say the least cushings can be treated but the mass is nothing i can do about. It may be malignant or not there is no way of telling without sending him to a specialist which will cost me thousands of pounds we havent got. I just have to hope and pray for the best.Last week was a bad week for me to i had a cancer scare that frightend me to death but it turned out to be a cyst. So if im not a happy join in the fun person you all know why. I dont like annoucing my problems online but i need a bit of support right now.   |
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Post by Ruthie on Nov 7, 2008 18:00:57 GMT
Oh Snowowl, how worrying for you. It is difficult but you have to take each day as it comes with Charlie and try to look on the bright side as you just cannot know what will happen. I've never heard of Cushings disease but I hope he can be treated so that he has a good quality of life. It's awful when they feel poorly because you can't explain things to them can you.
I know you will get the support you need from your friends on the board.
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Post by JennyWrenn on Nov 7, 2008 18:24:59 GMT
My little Yorkie, Mickey, aged 16, has been having tests for Cushings Disease - it appeared after many bloods tests he didnt have it
But I went down the road - What If He Has - and it can be controlled by medicine as you will have been told
Your little boy is lovely and am so sad he could be poorly and hope and pray he isnt and can be cured
How much would the op cost SO
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Post by Jasmine on Nov 7, 2008 18:29:37 GMT
Oh SO - I am so sorry - Charlie is a gorgeous, gorgeous dog. I am going to cross everything possible for you.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2008 21:08:52 GMT
Hi Snowowl im so sorry to hear about charlie and you.  to you both we are here if you need us. LOL Karen xx |
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Post by nightowl on Nov 9, 2008 15:01:42 GMT
Oh he's lovely SO, what a shame he's not well I hope everything turns out all right for him. |
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Post by blodau on Nov 10, 2008 10:48:41 GMT
I'm sorry to hear about Charlie. I hope everything works out in the end and the mass is not malignant after all. What a horrible week you've had (you and Charlie). Fingers crossed for both of you and a |
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Post by snowowl on Nov 10, 2008 13:53:16 GMT
Hi all thanks for your messages Charlie is going to the vets again this week for another blood test to make sure he on the right dose of tablets.
Hes not to bad in himself he is still eating and playing with his toys.
Jenny its not realy the cost of the op i worded that wrong the mass is deep within his liver and is not a viable option for operating realy it would probly kill him so i would rather have him with a good quality of life at the moment than loose him now.
I just try to convince myself the mass is not malignant it keeps me going.
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Post by bagpuss on Nov 10, 2008 14:06:44 GMT
Hi SO, so sorry to hear your news. What a beautiful dog he is. Got everything crossed for you.  |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Nov 10, 2008 22:04:48 GMT
Let us know how he goes on  |
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Post by cjhomebird on Nov 13, 2008 8:49:06 GMT
Sorry to hear about your lovely little boy. He looks so sweet. I hate it when pets are poorly.
Good luck and kisses to Charlie xxxx
CJ
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Post by MamIDdau on Nov 13, 2008 20:19:42 GMT
Oh no :-(
<big hugs n stuff>
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Post by snowowl on Dec 12, 2008 10:57:08 GMT
:'(Just a little reply on the update of my little boy.He had a blood test yesyerday to check on his liver and it came back with a dramatic change for the worse.
The vet hopes he will still be ok for christmas but the readings give him other ideas.
So i am so sad and typing through my tears.It looks like i will be weeks not years for my baby and i dont know what i will do.
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Post by bagpuss on Dec 12, 2008 13:35:10 GMT
SO I'm so sorry to read your update Thinking of you and sending you and  |
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Post by Amo on Dec 12, 2008 16:33:23 GMT
Oh huge hugs Snowowl. |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Dec 12, 2008 18:03:50 GMT
Oh am so sorry - I know how you feel |
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 12, 2008 18:56:23 GMT
So sorry SO - remember that he is having the happiest little dog life with you and hopefully you will be able to have Christmas together. Jxxx
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Post by Tig on Dec 13, 2008 14:27:53 GMT
Just keep giving him your love and affection for as long as you can Snowy - and be thankful that he doesn't know what is happening x Tig |
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Post by Ruthie on Dec 13, 2008 16:37:55 GMT
What can I say. I hope he doesn't feel too bad and that you can both enjoy yourselves together for whatever time he has left.
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Post by blodau on Dec 16, 2008 10:23:40 GMT
Oh SO, I'm so sorry.
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Post by snowowl on Dec 16, 2008 11:07:18 GMT
Thank you everyone i am totaly in shock and it will be a worrying time for me. At the moment he is ok and still eating he doesent seem to be in any pain yet. So hopefully he will be here in the new year fingers crossed. |
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Post by Essexgirl on Dec 16, 2008 13:23:11 GMT
Just caught up with this thread. Glad you're ok after your scare Snowowl. So sorry about poor Charlie though, you must be going through hell at the moment. Wish there was someway to help.  |
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Post by Susie Snowdrop on Dec 16, 2008 18:54:13 GMT
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Post by snowowl on Dec 24, 2008 11:43:29 GMT
Thanks everyone for your love and support. Its christmas eve and Charlie is doing OK he is proving all his blood results wrong and i will be giving him a lovely christmas dinner tommorow. I am so relieved he is still with us at christmas i feel much calmer for the moment.  |
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Post by Jasmine on Dec 24, 2008 12:43:01 GMT
That's brilliant news SO - hope you and Charlie have a lovely Christmas. |
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Post by Tig on Dec 24, 2008 15:22:12 GMT
Magic news Snowy (who says wishes can't come true?  ) xx Tig |
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Post by Ruthie on Dec 24, 2008 17:50:45 GMT
That's really good to hear S O. Hope you, your family and Charlie have a great time!!
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Post by JennyWrenn on Dec 25, 2008 7:44:19 GMT
Oh what good news for Christmas Day |
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Post by Ladygardener on Dec 30, 2008 19:34:35 GMT
Just catching up S.O. hope all is still well. Big hugs.
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Post by maggy on Jan 21, 2009 21:11:32 GMT
I am so sorry to hear about your lovely little dog  if you go on the MMM website and have a look on chatterbox there is a lady with a dog that has cushings and she gives updates all the time, like you she was in shock at first but they do seem to be managing it, I know the liver readings werent very good just before Christmas but I gather it is slowly improving. Love to you both and try to be posative.maggyxx |
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if you go on the MMM website and have a look on chatterbox there is a lady with a dog that has cushings and she gives updates all the time, like you she was in shock at first but they do seem to be managing it, I know the liver readings werent very good just before Christmas but I gather it is slowly improving. Love to you both and try to be posative.maggyxx