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Sammy Mommy · 03-23-2011, 11:44 AM

Sending hugs to Carlo and your family.

Mardelin · 03-23-2011, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by shodanusmc

The Vet called, (Not his regular Vet who is on vacation, but another one there) . Said his White Blood Cell Count from the CBC yesterday came back at 2000, and it has always been around 5500 a week after the pill. . She called the specialist who said to put him on Clavamox for 7 days, and another blood test next week. He has really slowed down after his last CEENU chemo pill, where as before he bounced back fast or it had no effect. I just ran over to the Animal Hospital and gave him the first does. The poor guy looks so old now.....

If any dog can pull through it's Carlo....he's beaten all the odds to date.

MauiGirl · 03-23-2011, 01:44 PM

Hugs and prayers are going out to Carlo and your family. Poor guy has been thru so much this last year, and I'm hoping he will fight his way back yet again.

shodanusmc · 03-23-2011, 01:51 PM

I feel bad for him. Everytime I put my coat on, he jumps up thinking I am going to take him for his mile walk. No walks until we get a bood retest next Monday. Hopefully the antibiotic will stop him from catching anything bad. I keep forgetting how old he is for his breed and what he has been thru this past year.

EarthAngel · 03-23-2011, 01:58 PM

Steve, give your big guy a hug from me, ok? Prayers going out to him to get stronger. I love Carlo.
Hugs, Dyan

lisaly · 03-23-2011, 02:24 PM

Carlo keeps defying the odds. I am counting on his fighting spirit and the love and care that you and Marge give him to keep him strong. My thought and prayers are with your family. I believe in Carlo.

teacup0819 · 03-23-2011, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by shodanusmc

I feel bad for him. Everytime I put my coat on, he jumps up thinking I am going to take him for his mile walk. No walks until we get a bood retest next Monday. Hopefully the antibiotic will stop him from catching anything bad. I keep forgetting how old he is for his breed and what he has been thru this past year.

Carlo has a lot of spunk for an "old" guy. Hopefully his white count will bounce back and he will start to feel more energetic. He has been through an awful lot, but he is a trooper.

I am very happy for the news your daughter received about her poodle...very encouraging!

RemydeHaviland · 03-23-2011, 04:59 PM

(((hugs))) to you guys & Carlo

All the best to him

margaritaville · 03-23-2011, 05:44 PM

Sending prayers and little dog slobbers to Carlo.

yorkieusa · 03-23-2011, 06:05 PM

I'm sending my best thoughts and prayers for Carlo. It really is easy to forget how old they are. They just seem like they are still "kids", but they're not.

ladyjane · 03-23-2011, 07:20 PM

Prayers for Carlo.

107barney · 03-23-2011, 07:38 PM

Keeping your family and Carlo in my prayers.

yorkiesincommon · 03-24-2011, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by shodanusmc

Just got off the phone with the Vet Cancer specialist. It is Mast Cell. 3 options.

1. Do nothing, keep him comfortable, will get worse, and he will live perhaps 2-3 months

2. Surgery, and Chemo. Vet does not recommend another surgery for Carlo due to his age, and since Mast cell is aggressive, and it is in the Liver.

3. Oral Chemo with Lomustine, 1 pill every 3 weeks, and then combine with a histamine and steroid. He believes that this is the best alternative, and may give him 6-12 months, but he said the shape Carlo is in, he would never bet against him.

I am going to go with the 3rd Option, and see how he does. Will pick up the Chemo Pill in a few days, and stopping the Prednisone to get is GI tract in good shape for the pill. Took him for a 2 mile walk today., He just seems to want to live. We will see what happens, but I will not let him suffer, and he has not told me to stop! He likes it here!

You know, I think Opt. 3 sounds just like his little spirit. 2 mile walk, what an inspiration you both are. Our oddest, Little Ole Man Bentley, 17, passed this past Monday & our grief has been tempered with the great memories and joy he has given us over the years. It is so canny how each of them have a personality that reaches into us & helps us guide our decisions & actions to best suit their particular needs. Our little rescue 5 month old Chad is testament to how listening to their spirits help us walk with them. Yorkies don't live with his condition, yet he is thriving. Each day is a joy to watch and he ceases every moment and savors everything. You are wise and have been a wonderful adviser, friend, and a compassionate YT community member. I tip my hat to your decision making process and commend you for your care. Your neighbor, Mary

yorkiesincommon · 03-24-2011, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by shodanusmc

I feel bad for him. Everytime I put my coat on, he jumps up thinking I am going to take him for his mile walk. No walks until we get a bood retest next Monday. Hopefully the antibiotic will stop him from catching anything bad. I keep forgetting how old he is for his breed and what he has been thru this past year.

His spirit will wan now and again but behind the treatments, you will see him again no matter the outcome. He knows you are doing your very best for him just as you always have. I think I have an inkling of what you feel when he jumps to go with you, I have seen that in one of mine under similar circumstances. Sometimes you can just carry them outside and sit them in the sunshine a few minutes on your lap and have a little talk. It is a change in his new routine and perhaps just the sun on his face will give him a "sweet sensation" even if it is not what he wanted. Bless your indulgence and vigilance.
Mary from sunny Florida

shodanusmc · 03-24-2011, 06:57 AM

Thank you, all of you. Today he looks a bit better, got his Prednosne, Pepsid, and now his Antibiotic. He just looked at his food bowl and walked away. Hopefully later he will eat. He is a strong guy, even when sick. We will do our part as long as he does his! So far, he has shown no signs of quitting. Hope his white Blood cell counts starts to climb.

03-23-2011, 01:44 PM	#228
MauiGirl Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 7,740	Hugs and prayers are going out to Carlo and your family. Poor guy has been thru so much this last year, and I'm hoping he will fight his way back yet again. __________________ SANDY, MOM TO TIKI , KAYLA , KARLEE , R.I.P. MEIKA

03-23-2011, 04:59 PM	#233
RemydeHaviland Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire Posts: 641	(((hugs))) to you guys & Carlo All the best to him __________________ Susanne and Remy

03-23-2011, 05:44 PM	#234
margaritaville Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: west long branch, n.j. Posts: 4,457	Sending prayers and little dog slobbers to Carlo. __________________ Joan, Bubba and Sissy-BEWARE OF PUPPY MILLS breathe in, breathe out, move on -jb

03-23-2011, 06:05 PM	#235
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	I'm sending my best thoughts and prayers for Carlo. It really is easy to forget how old they are. They just seem like they are still "kids", but they're not. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

03-23-2011, 07:20 PM	#236
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	Prayers for Carlo. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

03-23-2011, 11:44 AM	#226
Sammy Mommy Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Posts: 3,896	Sending hugs to Carlo and your family.

03-23-2011, 01:51 PM	#229
shodanusmc BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,603	I feel bad for him. Everytime I put my coat on, he jumps up thinking I am going to take him for his mile walk. No walks until we get a bood retest next Monday. Hopefully the antibiotic will stop him from catching anything bad. I keep forgetting how old he is for his breed and what he has been thru this past year.

03-23-2011, 01:58 PM	#230
EarthAngel Donating YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Posts: 18,134	Steve, give your big guy a hug from me, ok? Prayers going out to him to get stronger. I love Carlo. Hugs, Dyan

03-23-2011, 02:24 PM	#231
lisaly Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 5,892	Carlo keeps defying the odds. I am counting on his fighting spirit and the love and care that you and Marge give him to keep him strong. My thought and prayers are with your family. I believe in Carlo.

03-23-2011, 07:38 PM	#237
107barney T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 9,816	Keeping your family and Carlo in my prayers. __________________ T. Bumpkins & Co. Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy

03-24-2011, 06:57 AM	#240
shodanusmc BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,603	Thank you, all of you. Today he looks a bit better, got his Prednosne, Pepsid, and now his Antibiotic. He just looked at his food bowl and walked away. Hopefully later he will eat. He is a strong guy, even when sick. We will do our part as long as he does his! So far, he has shown no signs of quitting. Hope his white Blood cell counts starts to climb.