Rickiesmom Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Poor Bumper. Sending prayers there is a treatment plan that will have him home and feeling much better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MyBoys Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Many prayers and healing thoughts for sweet Bumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trihounds Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 Thank you all so very much for the support! I truly appreciate it UPDATE Bumper's spinal fluid came back with high concentrations of lymphocytes, narrowing the diagnosis to most likely be autoimmune, but we're having the fluid sent to Colorado for a test against Lymphoma anyway. That would just not be good but the neurologist feels with Bumper's age at 4.5, it is likely more of an autoimmune issue. Could potentially be viral. I am told Bumper is able to stand, is on day 2 of steroids, but is still in a lot of pain. As the costs mount daily, I will likely get him tonight and care for him at home. I am sure he'll be happier this way as well and I already know the difficulty will be keeping him quiet. I'll X-pen him around his bed! Thanks again GTers, please keep sending the healing light for the swelling to subside and Bump to be comfortable and cozy at home. Quote Doe's Bruciebaby Doe's Bumper Derek Follow my Ironman journeys and life with dogs, cats and busy kids: A long road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greymama002 Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Continued for Bumper is is soon out of pain and recovering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kydie Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Healing white light from weatern Pa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Come on, Bumper, please get better for your people! Quote 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...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Poor baby! I'll keep Bumper in my prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Annie Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Oh no, I'm so sorry Bumper is still having difficulty! It is terribly difficult to see our pups in pain!!! I'm sending up prayers for a clear and easily treatable diagnosis! Please keep us posted on his progress... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 There is *always* white light for all who need it! The candle will concentrate on a comfortable and cozy Bumper. Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dawn Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Derek, Sending TONS of white light Bumpers way!!! Keeping you all in our thoughts Dawn & Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Betty Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Prayers and white light go out to Bumper. And many healing thoughts. Betty, CJ & Misti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest longdoglady Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Prayers for gorgeous Bumper. Will be checking in on him, do so hope he is more comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 There is *always* white light for all who need it! The candle will concentrate on a comfortable and cozy Bumper. Keeping Bumper in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 continued white light for Bumper! by chance, have you done a complete tick borne disease panel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LANDOLISA Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 White Light and Prayers coming from West Virginia... Good Luck Bumper :candle :hope :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trihounds Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 I appreciate the continued concern for our boy! Unfortunately he won't be coming home tonight as he still cannot walk on his own and needs 2 people to take him out with the sling. My DW is out of the country and Bump is still having loose stool problems. And today, he is refusing even cooked chicken from the supermarket, SOOOOOOO, I am heading to the vet tonight, will not see him as I don't want to give him the wrong message and get him excited for nothing, BUT I'll bring him some of his own food, which is a commercially prepared raw food that he hoovers up like there is no tomorrow. The bone in it should also help firm up his stools. I did ask the vet tech about bringing raw and she said it was fine. continued white light for Bumper! by chance, have you done a complete tick borne disease panel? Yes, Bump was tested 6 months ago and was positive for Babesia. We treated with 2 shots of Imidocarb. Hopefully he improves with his own food and the swelling subsides some such that he's able to come home tomorrow. Thank you all again, so much, for your thoughts and prayers. Quote Doe's Bruciebaby Doe's Bumper Derek Follow my Ironman journeys and life with dogs, cats and busy kids: A long road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Hope Bump continues to improve and can be home with you soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Annie Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I am sorry your boy won't be coming home tonight. Canyon wouldn't touch the "hospital" food either. I brought him some of his own and fed it to him by hand... I think he felt safer then, and ate it all. I'll be keeping Bumper in my prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 more I am sorry he won't get to come home today, hopefully, he will eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Positive healing thoughts sending for Bumper.... Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trihounds Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 UPDATE Well, I said I wouldn't go see him while at the vet as I didn't want to get him excited, but it sounded like he needed a boost, so I did. The good news is that Bump hoovered his raw food immediately! The bad news is that he really did not look like himself at all. It was all he good do to keep his head up. No tail wag, no paw. He does have a Fentnyl patch on as well as Gabapentin, so i think he is a bit 'out of it', but I can't say I walked away thinking he is doing really well. He was curled up in the bed and not moving, or as the vet would describe 'resting comfortably'. So frustrating and I feel SO bad for him. He is receiving fantastic care so I at least don't have to worry about that. Nevertheless, he still needs a lot of help to guide him through this. Thank you GTers! Quote Doe's Bruciebaby Doe's Bumper Derek Follow my Ironman journeys and life with dogs, cats and busy kids: A long road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest paulamariez Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Sending loads of healing prayers, love and light to your precious Bumper. Tiger, Bueller and Domino are sending him some healing doggie kisses as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 All drugged up, poor beastie. Continued prayers that he improves and can come home with you soon. Quote 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...
maryz Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Sending prayers and healing thoughts for Bumper. Quote Mary, mom to kitty Rebel.Always missing Sherri (SO DELICIOUS) (12/6/2005-8/29/2018) kitties Marley (4/2000-12/3/2015) and Beady (4/1998-2/24/2006) and Dalmatian Daisy (7/25/1984-5/13/1999). The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not - Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamngrey Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 sending tons of prayers your you and Bumper Quote Cassie: Pikes Clara Bell Swoop: My Man Swoop BRIDGE ANGELS Psi:WD'S Aleford 3/17/00-4/25/10 Snowman: Gable Snowman 1/9/96-2/14/08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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