Guest larock Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 (edited) Our 11 year old Walter is having surgery tomorrow to have a cancerous tumour removed from his back leg. It's not huge and it's been there for a while - we all thought is was a harmless cyst which he seems to have several of. I can't remember exactly what kind of cancer the vet said it was - but it have to come off none the less. Any way, that's not really what's troubling us. The albumin levels (protien) in his blood have been decreasing and he's been losing weight for no appearant reason (1.5 lbs in the last week alone). We've done all the usual tests for parasites, blood in the urine, blood in the fecal, a bile test for the pancreous - all normal or negative. His liver and kidney values are good also. I asked about Ecoli and the vet said if it was ecoli, something else would be causing it (somewhat grey savvy vet who doesn't mind the fact that I am tremendously bossy and outspoken). So tomorrow, while they remove the lump, they will do an ultrasound and then an endoscopic biopsy of his intestines. We're trying to be cool about this and are hopeful that it's something that can be corrected with medication and diet...still, part of me is terrified he has something more serious going on in there... Walter is our first greyhound and my husband's heart dog...we just lost our Wardy in November and I'm not sure we could handle another loss so soon... Please keep him in your thoughts, Edited February 8, 2008 by larock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Burpdog Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Sending prayers! Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Sending prayers for Walter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Sending prayers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tydyelady Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Thoughts and prayers and hugs for you and Walter. Quote Mom to Toley (Astascocita Toley) DOB 1/12/09, and Bridge Angel Opie (Wine Sips Away) 3/14/03-12/29/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KRKWMU Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I'm so sorry! We'll be thinking of Walter and your family tomorrow. Let us know how things go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Oh Lynn and David, good positive thoughts for Walter, from your pals John E and Paul. Quote 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...
Guest trevdog Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Sending lots of prayers.....losing weight is not a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JenZ Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Oh, Lynn-! Our thoughts and prayers are with Walter for his surgery... please keep us posted. Okay, I haven't been checking GT as much as I should, I see....and in the meantime you adopted another houndie! Congrats!!!!!! Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest whatahound Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Sending prayers and positive thoughts to Walter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Machbragal Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Keeping him in my prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Sending my prayers and white light. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Please keep us updated! Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest laceyj Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Praying for Walter, for an uneventful surgery. Hoping the biopsy reveals something easily treated. :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundlov Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Any news? Quote Mary in Houston Everyone has a photographic memory, but not everyone has film. LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LolasMom Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Sending prayers and well wishes to you, Walter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustysMom Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 prayers for Walter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte_gracie Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Sending good thoughts and prayers for you and Walter. I hope everything goes well today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HeatherDemps Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 I hope the surgery goes very well for Walter today. Please keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Hoping all goes well today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KRKWMU Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Just checking in to see how things went. I've been thinking about him today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MZH Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 I know how scary surgery and also the weight loss can be. Marcia and Cullen, who can empathize completely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Just checking in to see if the surgery is over... hope it went well. Keeping Walter, you and your family in my thoughts... :goodluck :grouphug Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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