Guest katieandpadfoot Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 My wonderful big boy Padfoot. Has not been feeling well. Yesterday they found a mass in his small intestines. Now it could just be some junk backed up. But they did a biopsy, to see if it is cancer. My sweet boy is only 7. He is still eating (not a lot, but eating) and going to the bathroom. So it's not blocked. He is my first grey and I've never been through anything like this before. Except in humans. If anyone as advice for questions that might help me talk to the dr more knowledgeable that would be much appreciated. I did ask if he as an elevated white blood cell count and he does not. Thanks so much in advance to everyone!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjgrey Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I don't have any advice to offer, but will send lots of positive thoughts for you and Padfoot. I know how terrifying it is to wait for answers. Valerie w/ Cash (CashforClunkers) & Lucy (Racing School Dropout)Missing our gorgeous Miss Diamond (Shorty's Diamond), sweet boy Gabe (Zared) and Holly (ByGollyItsHolly), who never made it home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AngelPup Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Prayers being sent for you and your pooch! Good luck with everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Sending lots of prayers out to you and Padfoot. Please keep us posted. Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cdholl Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Hope it's nothing...warm fuzzies sent your way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 sending prayers! :Hope Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Keeping your big, sweet boy in our prayers, and hoping for a positive update! Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djsgreys Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Hoping its nothing. Deb, and da Croo In my heart always, my Bridge Angels - Macavity, Tila the wannabe, Dexter, CDN Cold Snap (Candy), PC Herode Boy, WZ Moody, Poco Zinny, EM's Scully, Lonsome Billy, Lucas, Hurry Hannah, Daisy (Apache Blitz), Sadie (Kickapoo Kara), USS Maxi, Sam's Attaboy, Crystal Souza, Gifted Suzy, Zena, and Jetlag who never made it home. http://www.northernskygreyhounds.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Oh my goodness. Lots of prayers for your boy, and hugs for your worried self. Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Good thoughts for Padfoot. I hope whatever the mass it, it's treatable. Love his name. Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Prayers going up from KY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Lots of prayers for your boy. Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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greytpups Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest undergreysspell Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Prayers for you and Padfoot . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Good thoughts for your boy. Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Keeping you and Padfoot in my thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kaiandsam Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Good thoughts and prayers coming your way. Padfoot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINMANPDX Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Hoping things improve quickly for padfoot. Theresa (Tess) Mom to Elliott (Sol Flasher) and Lea (PTL Lea) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinggreysslp Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Sending prayers for Padfoot. Cosmo (Fuzz Face Cosmos), Holmes (He's a Dream), Boomer (USS Baby Boomer), Ella and missing our angels Clay (Red Clay), Train (Nite Train), Trip (Bock's Teddy Bear),Larry (Bohemian Frigid) and Jimmy (Bohemian Raw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Please keep us updated Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Thinking good thoughts for your boy. Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest june Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Sending lots of prayers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJNg Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Was the mass found on ultrasound? Did he have a biopsy done through endoscopy or surgery, or was it an aspirate? Hopefully it's nothing serious, but even if it's cancer, it may be very treatable, so try not to get discouraged. Some intestinal tumors can be surgically removed with good margins and have a good long term prognosis. It really depends on exactly what the mass is, where it's located, and how extensive it is. Since he just had a biopsy and didn't have the mass removed, I'm assuming he hasn't had an exploratory surgery done. Depending on what the biopsy shows, it's possible that may be the next step to consider. Even if it's not cancer, an exploratory surgery may be helpful if it looks like an abscess or granuloma. My mixed breed Corey had a cancerous tumor removed from his cecum (appendix) in 2008. He had a recurrence involving the small intestines in 2010 and had another surgery to remove several new tumors. He's still doing well now at almost 12 years old and has been on a new cancer medication called Palladia since the recurrence. Jennifer & Willow (Wilma Waggle), Wiki (Wiki Hard Ten), Carter (Let's Get It On), Ollie (whippet), Gracie (whippet x), & Terra (whippet) + Just Saying + Just Alice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alichou Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Sending lots of prayers and positive thoughts to you and your baby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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