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05-04-2012, 01:26 PM | #31 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Baltimore, MD.
Posts: 1,078
| You were so smart to continue to pursue this. Thank goodness you did! Please keep us updated. You are both in our prayers!
__________________ Kim- Mom to Lola, Mia, Allie, and Lucy, always in my heart |
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05-04-2012, 04:20 PM | #32 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2012 Location: Tupelo, MS
Posts: 10
| I appreciate all of your comments so much! I've definitely felt like a wreck this week, but having my feelings validated by you guys greatly helps. I actually did have an account on this forum years and years ago, probably even before I got Baxter. I don't think I have access to the same email address, so I just created a new login. I have peeked in periodically in the forums over the past few years, but just as an observer. I'm not sure how I'm going to approach the issue with the first vet. He actually goes to Doggie Daycare at that first vet's office and I really like that particular service they provide. They're the only ones in town that provide an active Day Care where he is taken outside multiple times and gets to play with other dogs the whole time. And yes, they are still working on the biopsy and they haven't officially diagnosed the type of cancer yet. The vet did say that there are cancerous cells and that the pathologist would determine the type. As of today, the vet says that the with the cells in the sample that they took, they were able to rule out 3 (or 4, I don't remember) types of tumors. They said there there is tumor activity in the tissue and they would need a bigger sample to make a diagnosis. The vet said that they only took a sample from one location, but that it is still possible that there are other pockets of cells from the other types of tumors. Basically, he said that they didn't feel comfortable taking a bigger sample yet, because they would have to take a large portion of his toe and they might as well take the whole toe if they wanted to go that route. He says that the pathologists recommendations were to keep him on anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory medication for the next week and then let the vet look at it then. He did say to check on it in the morning and at night and call him if I notice any changes at all. He said amputation may be premature since we don't know what type of tumor it is. So that's good news. It's in the early stages and the vet and pathologist feel like it's treatable. We're not out of the woods yet, but I feel better that they didn't come back and say it was the worst case scenario!
__________________ _____________________________ Michael, Dad to Baxter (06/06/05) |
05-04-2012, 05:00 PM | #33 | |
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I would try to find a new vet as they are more interested in making $$$ than treating your little boy. Is there an ASPCA type place in your area with an animal clinic? I find that thr non-profits care more about your animal than the private practice vets. I take Miles to the bideawee vet in NY. They are wonderful. Bideawee's programs: adoption, veterinarians, education, pet memorial I hope you have a similar organization in your area? You must!! | |
05-04-2012, 07:58 PM | #34 |
Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota
Posts: 10,732
| I am so sorry you and Baxter are going through this and I will pray that it is not malignant and that he will be fine. Hugs to you and I hope to hear good news soon! It's unbelievable that your vet was not concerned with Baxter's foot. Thank goodness you took him to another and have caught it in time!
__________________ Custom doggie dresses and vests Memory is a country where I can go to see your face - but where do I go when I miss your embrace? |
05-05-2012, 10:37 AM | #35 |
Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas
Posts: 21,173
| It was such a good thing that you pursued a second opinion. Keeping your little guy in my thoughts for the best outcome.
__________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel |
05-05-2012, 10:47 AM | #36 |
Paris: Always in my ♥ Donating YT Member | Hugs to you and that cutie Baxter! |
05-05-2012, 11:05 AM | #37 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SoCA
Posts: 1,895
| I'm really sorry that Baxter and you are going through this. I pray that the dx will be very hopeful. As for the first vet, I would talk with him face to face and very calmly tell him how disappointed you are that he did not investigate this problem further. He is a jerk but if you like the doggie day care then just let him know that he did not do his job and hopefully he will do better when the next patient has a problem. Best of luck to you both.
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05-06-2012, 08:51 PM | #38 |
Love My Little Cuties Donating Member Administrator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charleston, IL
Posts: 9,899
| I'm so sorry that you and Baxter are going through this. The pictures make it look painful. I'm so glad you knew to go with your gut and get a second opinion. You caught it so early and took your pup to the vet quickly! Props to you! I'll be keeping you both in my thoughts.
__________________ Jenni Finnigan & Gwenndilyn Forever in my heart |
05-06-2012, 09:27 PM | #39 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Idaho
Posts: 4,544
| So glad to hear you found a vet who was more concerned with Baxter then the last one. I will be Praying for good news. |
05-07-2012, 05:44 AM | #40 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 10,534
| Oh my gosh, poor you, poor Baxter! I hope to read better news as the week goes on! You are such a good Daddy, being so attentive to your baby and knowing something was not right and taking him to the vet right away. I'll keep you both in my prayers as you wait for answers and treatment.
__________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz |
05-07-2012, 08:35 AM | #41 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ohio
Posts: 7,946
| I commend you for being such a diligent owner. Be assured Baxter will be in my prayers right now.
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05-22-2012, 06:01 PM | #42 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: At Home
Posts: 8,386
| I am just checking in on Baxter to see how he is doing.
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05-23-2012, 06:27 AM | #43 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2012 Location: Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Posts: 18
| Michael and Baxter, Kristy and I are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers! I am so proud of how persistent you were with his diagnosis. You knew something wasn't right and you got him the help he needed. Keep us posted and continue to be strong! |
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