heartbreaking news for chester
 

Chester went in for his teeth cleaning today and during anesthesia he was having trouble with his breathing, the vet done a chest xray and he has a mass above his heart and it is pretty big. The vet has never seen anything like this. I will get a ultrasound hopefully next week to get a little more information. Im so sad and upset and IM in shock, he is so healthy and hasn't shown any signs of anything. I don't know what I will do without him, my life will never truly be the same again. The vet said it is not fluid it is solid, which isn't good. The outcome doe not look good. I probably would not do chemo and surgery isn't a option, it would be to risky

I am so sorry to hear this about Chester. I got a lump In my throat reading this. I pray that it turns out to be something not as bad as originally thought. I am praying that it will turn out ok.

Sending you hugs xx

I am so sorry . . .hugs

I am praying for Chester, hope you get more positive news (((HUGS)))

I'm so sorry.

Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry to hear this! I hope, somehow, that the news won't be as bad as you're expecting. Please update us when you can, and know you're in my thoughts.

I am so sorry. Prayers for Chester.

So sorry to hear this for Chester. Hugs.

I'm very sorry to hear about Chester. I'll keep you both in my thoughts and prayers.

Very sorry about little Chester. Maybe this is something he can live with if benign. Holding good thoughts for you and Chester

I am praying for Chester and you.....

I am so sorry

I'm so sorry... praying for Chester.

Prayers up for both of you, I'm so sorry.

Praying for Chester the ultrasound gives positive news.

I will keep you and Chester in my prayers.

Thinking of you and Chester.

I'm very sorry. I pray the results of the ultrasound bring you more hope.

Lot's of prayers going out for Chester.

Prayers....:(

Prayers for you and Chester! Keep us posted. Hope the ultrasound is more encouraging!

Sending prayers!

I'm so sorry for Chester. Will pray for you both.

The ultrasound vet has not called back so Im sure it will not be until next week, is there anything I should ask her. Im hoping its on my day off. I do hate waiting that's for sure

I hope they get back to you soon.

My late Molly had a few medical problems, and it was discovered that she had
Mediastinal Lymph Node cancer. This was between her heart and lungs, and does affect the breathing.


I pray that Charlie will be ok.

Prayers going up for Chester and you.

So sorry to hear this news.

It is very frustrating to wait and not have all the answers. Is the ultrasound vet a board certified vet radiologist? If you have that option available for Chester, that would be the best way to have the study done. Do you have a major veterinary hospital in your area?

I would talk to the vet and tell her you are very scared to know that something terrible could be wrong with Chester. Ask her to please explain things to you so you will understand ALL of the information and whether there can be a next step.
1. what is this mass? Can they tell you from just the ultrasound or will a biopsy be needed?
2. Once you know what it is, you can find out if it is treatable.
3. What is the treatment (if it is treatable) and what is the prognosis and cost of the treatment. What will Chester's life be like after treatment?

It is never easy to weigh all the information and make a decision for our pets. But, I know that you will make the best choice for him. Having trouble breathing under anesthesia when fluids are being run may not mean that he will be in trouble just yet. Try to take it one step at a time...stay optimistic...all you can do is make the decisions as best you can with each step. Please know that there is no wrong answer! You will know what is best for him once you have more information from your vet. Keep us posted.