Guest egg Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Ow. I am so sorry Jen. We're thinking good thoughts for Shanti and you at this time and hoping for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShantisMom Posted July 19, 2008 Author Share Posted July 19, 2008 Thank you for all the thoughts. I am crying right now. Oh how I wish they are SO wrong. I can't even convey how much I hope they are wrong. As Shanti lays here beside me so peacefully, I am crushed knowing how much pain medicine she is on. And what could be happening. There are so many words that are, not allowed, that are going through my head. Ironically, I ran into Sharon, my adoption rep for Shanti. We had a nice talk. She gave me her un-censored true beliefs. I really appreciate that!!!! They were right along my thinking path. GT's support means the world to me!!!! I can't convey that enough. Family does not always get it. I just thought this was fixable. Now, I am not so sure. I have put her through so much torture, I don't know how much more I can do. I love my girl with all my heart. She is MY heart dog. I don't know how to go on with out her. I hope they are wrong and something good comes out of this on Monday. Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Tears have been flowing here too. You have fought so hard for Shanti, your love for her shines through your posts. Whatever the final outcome is, know that she loves you so much and she knows you are trying so hard to help her. Praying on Monday you will get news that this is all just a very bad dream and they can help your baby girl get better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest charmsmom Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Jenny, I've been following along, but have not posted until now. I've been praying for Shanti all the while, though. I'm so sorry to hear about this possible diagnosis and praying that they are wrong. You will be in our thoughts. Give her lots of extra love, and don't feel bad. There is nothing you did wrong or could have done differently. She knows you love her and are doing your best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KRKWMU Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I never thought this could be cancer! I hope you get good news from the team of vets. Are they thinking it could be anything else? We'll be sending good thoughts and "NO CANCER" chants to Shanti. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest luvRgreys Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I just came across this thread. Read the whole thing, and when I got to CANCER it was such a shock! The last thing I would have thought.. Staph made sense to me, I am just sick to my stomach over this. Please know that you and Shanti are in my prayers. If I can do anytrhing I will, just ask. If tears would help, the help would be massive. You are being such a great mom. Wish I could say/do more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShantisMom Posted July 19, 2008 Author Share Posted July 19, 2008 I never thought this could be cancer! I hope you get good news from the team of vets. Are they thinking it could be anything else? We'll be sending good thoughts and "NO CANCER" chants to Shanti. There is a slim chance that is is a degenerative joint condition. But, that does not usually put bone cells in the lymph nodes. Plus the suspicious chest xray. But...there is a chance. If it is just a joint problem, that can more than likely be fixed with surgery. I just came across this thread. Read the whole thing, and when I got to CANCER it was such a shock! The last thing I would have thought.. Staph made sense to me, I am just sick to my stomach over this. Please know that you and Shanti are in my prayers. If I can do anytrhing I will, just ask. If tears would help, the help would be massive. You are being such a great mom. Wish I could say/do more. She has a staph infection too. Her tail and belly are staph. Her staph infection came out of the immune suppression to fix her joint. Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Oh Jenny I'm just catching up on everything. Shanti is always in our prayers, and now we'll just add more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShantisMom Posted July 19, 2008 Author Share Posted July 19, 2008 We appear to be winning the battle of the Staph infection. I cleaned her tail today and re-wrapped. HUGE improvement. She did not get up, so I put some paper towels down and cleaned it on her bed. That no longer hurts her. She no longer cares if I clean, wrap or mess with it. It has to stay wrapped for a bit for protection if nothing else. Here is todays improvement. And a fun picture, just because. I laughed at this. They were all laying down with paws over the stairs, but I moved for the camera. Nala always hopes for food and moved! Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tricolorhounds Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Tail does look sooooo much better... and the picture of the family... A-Dorable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Shanti's tail looks MUCH better Love the picture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Jenny, many prayers that she will be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest koolaidnconner Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Hoping and praying a good diagnosis is around the corner....This waiting is a horrible thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackandgrey Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Shanti that beautiful girl is still in my thoughts as are you. I can't imagine how hard this has been for you. Quote Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShantisMom Posted July 20, 2008 Author Share Posted July 20, 2008 (edited) OKAY....RESULTS ARE BACK IN....READY...... NOT CANCER!!! She has a fungal infection. I th ink it was called coxemia mitoses or something that sounds a lot like that. Treatable!!! I was left a message, he said there is a lot he needs to talk to me about so I will get more detail on Monday. We did a fungal panel in December and it came up negative. Her chest x-rays that were suspicious he said then 2 things can cause it, fungal and cancer. She had tested negative for fungal which is why the prime suspicion was cancer. The lymph node culture showed fungal spores. So I will have a plan of attack on Monday. Right now I am SO RELIEVED!!! If I could do back flips, I would! :bounce1 :clap :banana Edited July 20, 2008 by ShantisMom Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileysLegacy Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 OMG I just got home from a long day and this is the best possible news I could have read!!!!!!!!! :yay HAPPY TEARS HERE!!!! Please give Shanti, Nala and Asti a huge kiss from me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MAXNAV Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 WHOO HOO!!! That is wonderful news. Give Shanti a big hug from me and Navigator. Her tail looks so much better. And that group photo............. priceless. Doreen & Navigator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShantisMom Posted July 20, 2008 Author Share Posted July 20, 2008 Same here! He won't get to talk to the oncologist until Tuesday on this either. I wish I talked to him and not just a voicemail. But I am thankful he left me that news. Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LindsaySF Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 WOOT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 That's wonderful news!!!!!!!!!! :yay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KRKWMU Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 WOW!!! Great news!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest luvRgreys Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Yahoo!!!!! Coccidomycosis It's Valley Fever. When I worked for a lung specialist we treated patient's for this!!! Here's a link for humans http://www.valley-fever.org/valley_fever_org_research.html Maybe you will find some interesting facts!! Made my evening!!! to you and Shanti!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShantisMom Posted July 20, 2008 Author Share Posted July 20, 2008 Yahoo!!!!! Coccidomycosis It's Valley Fever. When I worked for a lung specialist we treated patient's for this!!! Here's a link for humans http://www.valley-fever.org/valley_fever_org_research.html Maybe you will find some interesting facts!! Made my evening!!! to you and Shanti!! Well I'll be! We tested for that. I wonder why it did not show up. I am baffled at why in December it was negative and now positive. THANK YOU! Off to find out all I can on that. Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tricolorhounds Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Best new EVER :yay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greypuppyluv Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Glad to hear it's not cancer! When you mentioned it was fungal, my first thought was Valley Fever. Here's a link to Dr. Stack's website where she gives information: Valley Fever Yahoo!!!!! Coccidomycosis It's Valley Fever. When I worked for a lung specialist we treated patient's for this!!! Here's a link for humans http://www.valley-fever.org/valley_fever_org_research.html Maybe you will find some interesting facts!! Made my evening!!! to you and Shanti!! Well I'll be! We tested for that. I wonder why it did not show up. I am baffled at why in December it was negative and now positive. THANK YOU! Off to find out all I can on that. Different labs? Quote Paula & her pups--Paneer (WW Outlook Ladd), Kira & Rhett (the whippets)Forever in my heart...Tinsel (Born's Bounder - 11/9/90-12/18/01), Piper, Chevy, Keno, Zuma, Little One, Phaelin & WinnieGreyhound Adoption Center ~ So Cal rep for Whippet Rescue And Placement For beautiful beaded collars, check out my Facebook page: The Swanky Hound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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