>>Update in post 41<< Bad news from the vet today.

[RoyS]

So very sorry to hear this.

I clicked 'like' out of solidarity and support. What a wonderful friend and life you have had with him. My little girl (my only 'child') Lillibelle is the light of my life. These creatures are angles sent to bring so much love, grace and joy into our life.

My prayers and well wishes are with you, Duffer and family,

Roy

 

[REM 3200]

Prayers for Duffer and you and family.

 

[PALADIN85020]

Beautiful dog. That is sad news, for sure.

We went through the same thing with our superdog Joe two years ago, and we had no alternative but to euthanize him when the pain became more than he, and we, could bear.

Pets will give us heart-wrenching sadness when they go or are about to. Still, we should be happy that they have been with us, no matter how short their allotted time. They give us great joy that is worth the pain when their time has come. Always treasure the memories - they will forever live in our hearts and minds.

I wish you the best, and hope the problem is solvable - my thoughts are with you.

John

In memory of Joe

 

[hoosierone]

When I lost my 9 year old boxer, one thing that gave me consolation was that I had seen to it he had a good life. At the end, I held him as the vet did the job.

 

[16thVACav]

I hope you get good news today.

 

[Bugkiller99]

What a handsome fella! Hoping for good news.

 

[vigil617]

I "liked" the pictures of that fine-looking canine, Hillbilly.

I hope for good news today too.

 

[rwsmith]

Awwwwwwww.....

.....Sweet Doggy! The hardest thing about loving a pet is that one day you are going to have to love hem enough to let them go.

 

[Mike 139]

Good looking Lab there, hope the Vet can him going again.... I lost my GSD two years ago this month... He was 12.5....Heart Failure.

Be strong, stay Safe.

 

[7tenz]

Can't "LIKE" that

"Like" in this case is an expression of our sympathies. Gun owners can go at each others throats over gun stuff but we band together over family and pets.

Here's hoping for the best outcome for Duffer. A real heart throb.

 

[Hillbilly77]

May 1 update:

I just talked with the vet. He said Duffer's blood test shows elevated white blood count and lymphocytes - both could indicate cancer or an infection.
We will continue the meds and monitor him over the weekend.

On a positive note, the swelling in his neck has noticeably gone down after just 2 days so we are hopeful.
After a bit more time on the antibiotics we'll discuss when will be best to perform a biopsy to know for sure.

Until then, we wait.

 

[transit]

That sounds pretty optimistic for infection vs. cancer, if you're seeing response to the antibiotics.

Hang in there Duffer!

 

[Rustyt1953]

That is encouraging news. I'll keep watching this thread and hoping for the best.

 

[Bugkiller99]

Sounds cautiously optimistic. Remain hopeful.

 

[bamabiker]

We'll keep our fingers crossed.
We lost our Tink to cancer last year. Still miss her.

 

[doublesharp]

praying hard.

 

[M29since14]

Sounds like potentially good news. I always prefer to be optimistic. Let's hope for the best for your buddy!

 

[kmyers]

Sad to hear about Duffer, looks like a great dog. I gave a like for the fine pictures of a nice looking fuzzy buddy will be hoping and praying for the best for him.

 

[lrrifleman]

Here's hoping that Duffer only has a nasty infection!

 

[walkin jack]

Heavy prayers for a good outcome. He is one magnificent looking fella. I know you all must be worried about him. I am too.

 

[Huski92]

Good luck. Amazing how attached we get to them.


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[Fishslayer]

Paws crossed here.

 

[Doug M.]

Fine looking dog - hoping for the best for you both.

 

[Bob L]

Prayers for Duffer and his entire family, for a good outcome.