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capt_noonie · 05-03-2012, 04:50 PM

I'm so sorry to hear this. Sending positive thoughts to you and Baxter.

Sammy Mommy · 05-03-2012, 05:03 PM

Sending good thoughts, prayers and hugs for you and Baxter.

Lil Sis · 05-03-2012, 05:46 PM

Wow! I am so amazed that you just knew something was wrong. You saved his life! How powerful that must make you feel!

I know this is scary, but until you get the results you don't know what you are dealing with... So let's pray for the best! I am praying that it is the best case !

carmen in nj · 05-03-2012, 05:59 PM

so sorry, I feel for you and Baxter, sending lots of prayers your way ..
hugs,

Jacksmom052709 · 05-03-2012, 06:50 PM

Baxter is so handsome! I am glad that you went with your instincts and took him to another vet. If I were you, I would call the first vet and let them know what the diagnosis is! Saying lots of prayers for you and Baxter and hoping that this is benign. Please keep us posted.

DBlain · 05-03-2012, 07:22 PM

sometimes just getting the right diagnois is the hardest part of the battle, kudos to you for noticing the problem so quickly. The good news is it has not spread to the bone. How long do you have to wait for the results of the biopsy? Thoughts and prayers are headed your way. Baxter is sure a cute little fellow.

AllDogBoots · 05-03-2012, 07:54 PM

I am so sorry to read this about Baxter and am praying for better results.

Ahis_Mama · 05-03-2012, 08:23 PM

I hope the results are positive. You are being the best daddy you can be right now. I know it's hard not to worry. Prayers for you and Baxter. *hugs

kalina82 · 05-03-2012, 08:25 PM

I'm so sorry to here the news about Baxter. Hopefully its nothing serious to worry about and the worse thing that will need to happen is a toe amputation (which is not a big deal, honestly). Keep us updated.

After looking at your pictures I thought the one of you in the green shirt looked familiar. Didn't you used to be on here a long time ago before you got Baxter? Your SN was Mikey or something similar. I remember a picture of Baxter in an army green bag in your car. Is that you? If so its nice to see you back here, I just wish it were under better circumstances. Good luck with Baxter, I know how much you love him

Edit to add: Call that first vet and tell him what an A$$ he is for not being more concerned over the toe and that its a good thing you took Baxter to another vet right away, especially since you caught it before it spread.

zowiandnikasmom · 05-04-2012, 04:19 AM

michael, i am so sorry to hear baxter's diagnosis. how terribly scary. i completely understand that you're a basket case right now and we are here to talk to anytime you need us! my heart just breaks for you. i'm so happy to know that you have caught this very early and that will give you the best outcome possible. losing a toe (or even a leg) wouldn't be so bad if it means saving his life from cancer. baxter is very lucky to have you and he is such a cutie pie! thanks for sharing the pics of him and taking him in saving him from a life of living in a cage. you and baxter will most definitely be in my thoughts and prayers. i will be checking in on him so please keep us posted. depending on the type of biopsy it could take a couple days to a week or so for the results to come back but please let us know what you find out. truly hoping and praying that it comes back benign. we all care about your sweet little one! sending hugs ~ carrie with pixie and zowi

kjc · 05-04-2012, 05:07 AM

I think too it would be wise to inform the first vet of Baxter's condition. Hopefully it will be a wake up call for him and he will take his clients' concerns more seriously in the future and prevent this from happening to others...

Anytime anything affects an animal's mobility and/or quality of life, it is a serious concern and requires a vet's undivided attention.

Kudos to you for getting a second opinion! Praying for Baxter for the best possible outcome and a speedy, complete recovery....

ladyjane · 05-04-2012, 05:10 AM

First of all, take a deep breath. Your post says that he has cancer, yet then you said you are waiting for biopsy results. This may not be cancer at all...and that is what I will be praying for.

Good for you....so glad that you were an advocate for your pup and went for a second opinion!

maggiefromnj · 05-04-2012, 09:00 AM

I wouldn't bother speaking to the first vet. I would send a letter explaining that you weren't satisfied with his care and sought another opinion. Enclose a copy of the report showing it was cancer. Tell him how lucky ALL of you are that you pursued it. If he works for a practice, and is not a sole practitioner, I would send the letter to the main partners so they know. I'm sure the practice would like to make sure this doesn't happen again.

Hopefully he will be fine. We've all seen dogs getting around just fine on 3 legs, I'm sure he will adjust to losing a toe without too much trouble. He will be happy when it doesn't hurt anymore. Good luck to you both.

BlueBelle · 05-04-2012, 10:01 AM

I am so glad that you went with your gut and had him seen by another vet. Hopes and prayers are for a benign biopsy.
You may have just saved your pups life.

Yorkiemom1 · 05-04-2012, 12:42 PM

When you notify the first vet that you need Baxters records sent to the second vet ASAP, you can go on to explane why you are leaving his practice. Do it in writing and as suggested, send it to the practice so all the partners are aware of the issue. And of course, if they are a member of the BBB, you need to send in a review there also. Your persistance, attentivness, and resolution to get a satisfactory answer from a vet that at the very least, showed some concern about this lesion on Baxter, has saved Baxter's foot, leg, or even possibly his life. Job well done, Sir!

05-03-2012, 04:50 PM	#16
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	I'm so sorry to hear this. Sending positive thoughts to you and Baxter. __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

05-03-2012, 05:46 PM	#18
Lil Sis Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,008	Wow! I am so amazed that you just knew something was wrong. You saved his life! How powerful that must make you feel! I know this is scary, but until you get the results you don't know what you are dealing with... So let's pray for the best! I am praying that it is the best case ! __________________ Shinja mom to Remy lil Sis to Bailey and Sammy

05-03-2012, 05:59 PM	#19
carmen in nj Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hopatcong, NJ, USA Posts: 4,615 Blog Entries: 74	so sorry, I feel for you and Baxter, sending lots of prayers your way .. hugs, __________________ My Etsy shop is OPEN... Carmen in nj

05-03-2012, 06:50 PM	#20
Jacksmom052709 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,044	Baxter is so handsome! I am glad that you went with your instincts and took him to another vet. If I were you, I would call the first vet and let them know what the diagnosis is! Saying lots of prayers for you and Baxter and hoping that this is benign. Please keep us posted. __________________ ~Lori ~ Mom to fur babies Jack, Izzy & Jada & their kitty siblings, Mr. Poops, Milo, Pearl & barn kitty Nanny.

05-03-2012, 07:22 PM	#21
DBlain Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oakland County MI Posts: 6,190	sometimes just getting the right diagnois is the hardest part of the battle, kudos to you for noticing the problem so quickly. The good news is it has not spread to the bone. How long do you have to wait for the results of the biopsy? Thoughts and prayers are headed your way. Baxter is sure a cute little fellow. __________________ Lola my amazing little yorkie-pom Donna

05-03-2012, 05:03 PM	#17
Sammy Mommy Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Posts: 3,896	Sending good thoughts, prayers and hugs for you and Baxter.

05-03-2012, 07:54 PM	#22
AllDogBoots Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 7,984	I am so sorry to read this about Baxter and am praying for better results. __________________ I'm Karen - Devoted Mama to the Drama Boyz - Cooper & Max www.alldogboots.com

05-03-2012, 08:23 PM	#23
Ahis_Mama Living In Paradise! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ewa Beach on the island of Oahu Posts: 3,588	I hope the results are positive. You are being the best daddy you can be right now. I know it's hard not to worry. Prayers for you and Baxter. *hugs __________________ Aloha & Have a wonderful day! Roni~ Ahi Shibi Roxie Heart Alize & Prada

05-03-2012, 08:25 PM	#24
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: with my yorkie baby Posts: 10,141 Blog Entries: 1	I'm so sorry to here the news about Baxter. Hopefully its nothing serious to worry about and the worse thing that will need to happen is a toe amputation (which is not a big deal, honestly). Keep us updated. After looking at your pictures I thought the one of you in the green shirt looked familiar. Didn't you used to be on here a long time ago before you got Baxter? Your SN was Mikey or something similar. I remember a picture of Baxter in an army green bag in your car. Is that you? If so its nice to see you back here, I just wish it were under better circumstances. Good luck with Baxter, I know how much you love him Edit to add: Call that first vet and tell him what an A$$ he is for not being more concerned over the toe and that its a good thing you took Baxter to another vet right away, especially since you caught it before it spread. __________________ Kellie and Morgan Last edited by kalina82; 05-03-2012 at 08:27 PM.

05-04-2012, 04:19 AM	#25
zowiandnikasmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: illinois Posts: 902	michael, i am so sorry to hear baxter's diagnosis. how terribly scary. i completely understand that you're a basket case right now and we are here to talk to anytime you need us! my heart just breaks for you. i'm so happy to know that you have caught this very early and that will give you the best outcome possible. losing a toe (or even a leg) wouldn't be so bad if it means saving his life from cancer. baxter is very lucky to have you and he is such a cutie pie! thanks for sharing the pics of him and taking him in saving him from a life of living in a cage. you and baxter will most definitely be in my thoughts and prayers. i will be checking in on him so please keep us posted. depending on the type of biopsy it could take a couple days to a week or so for the results to come back but please let us know what you find out. truly hoping and praying that it comes back benign. we all care about your sweet little one! sending hugs ~ carrie with pixie and zowi __________________ My Princess Zowi 1/21/01 My Precious Pixie 5/28/10 My Little Angel Nika 4/16/04-8/29/10

05-04-2012, 05:07 AM	#26
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	I think too it would be wise to inform the first vet of Baxter's condition. Hopefully it will be a wake up call for him and he will take his clients' concerns more seriously in the future and prevent this from happening to others... Anytime anything affects an animal's mobility and/or quality of life, it is a serious concern and requires a vet's undivided attention. Kudos to you for getting a second opinion! Praying for Baxter for the best possible outcome and a speedy, complete recovery.... __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

05-04-2012, 05:10 AM	#27
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	First of all, take a deep breath. Your post says that he has cancer, yet then you said you are waiting for biopsy results. This may not be cancer at all...and that is what I will be praying for. Good for you....so glad that you were an advocate for your pup and went for a second opinion! __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

05-04-2012, 09:00 AM	#28
maggiefromnj YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: nj Posts: 497	I wouldn't bother speaking to the first vet. I would send a letter explaining that you weren't satisfied with his care and sought another opinion. Enclose a copy of the report showing it was cancer. Tell him how lucky ALL of you are that you pursued it. If he works for a practice, and is not a sole practitioner, I would send the letter to the main partners so they know. I'm sure the practice would like to make sure this doesn't happen again. Hopefully he will be fine. We've all seen dogs getting around just fine on 3 legs, I'm sure he will adjust to losing a toe without too much trouble. He will be happy when it doesn't hurt anymore. Good luck to you both.

05-04-2012, 10:01 AM	#29
BlueBelle Donating YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA, USA Posts: 1,190	I am so glad that you went with your gut and had him seen by another vet. Hopes and prayers are for a benign biopsy. You may have just saved your pups life. __________________ "I do not at all understand the mystery of grace-only that it meets us where we are but does not leave us where it found us"-Anne Lamott

05-04-2012, 12:42 PM	#30
Yorkiemom1 Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 9,462	When you notify the first vet that you need Baxters records sent to the second vet ASAP, you can go on to explane why you are leaving his practice. Do it in writing and as suggested, send it to the practice so all the partners are aware of the issue. And of course, if they are a member of the BBB, you need to send in a review there also. Your persistance, attentivness, and resolution to get a satisfactory answer from a vet that at the very least, showed some concern about this lesion on Baxter, has saved Baxter's foot, leg, or even possibly his life. Job well done, Sir!