Patsy Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Renewing white light for thinking processes as well as The Wabster! Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamngrey Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Keeping an eye on wabi's progress. Have no words of wisdom but wanted to add prayers 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...
Xan Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 I have one natural vet asking why I'd want to treat it at all, since it's benign. I haven't heard back from the vet yet about what kind of epulis it is, or what she thinks is the next step. The types really do vary in terms of treatment, so that's important info to make a decision based on. I'll call her tomorrow. There's another vet in the area who uses Chinese medicine, which is also interesting to me. Meanwhile, Wabi continues to snarf up dandelions, and be her normal goofy self! My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 (edited) The natural vet might have a point, as long as it's not causing pain or interfering with anything.can it grow or is it as big as it will get? Edited September 1, 2011 by robinw Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 Robin, I don't know if it will get super big, but it is still growing. It does bother her some. I've noticed that she won't play with toys, and I've noticed her come to a complete halt and sit still (a pain sign for her) after play-biting at some gopher dirt outside. When it's bumped, it gets cherry red, and that can't feel good. It's not in the way of eating, yet (?), but if it keeps growing, it will be eventually. There are three different kinds, and they have different growth styles and rates. I still don't know what kind it is. I've just left another message with the vet who did the biopsy to talk to her more about it. I'm in no hurry to be putting her under and cutting at her, that's for sure! But, if it's a type that can take over her jaw, invading bone, then the sooner we get it, the less radical surgery will be necessary. Blegh. My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 If it's bothering her and it's continuing to grow...well, that's not good. guess that's when you don't want to just leave it. Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 FWIW, if you do have it removed, which sounds like a good idea, see if you can have it done by a board certified dental surgeon. They do much more of this kind of thing than a general practitioner, and as a result the procedure and recovery are likely to be as easy on Wabi as they can be. They probably work with a dedicated anaesthesiologist as well, which is another consideration. Don't know about where you are, but here the cost difference between the regular clinic and the specialty clinic for dental procedures isn't that much and the outcome makes it well worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 Good thought, Rickiesmom. I'll look into that. Thanks! My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dramaqueen Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Poor baby! Hope all goes well with her. Looks like some sort of an abcess from a bad toth? Maye a gum infection? Please let us know what happens. My prayers to St Francis are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytkidsmom Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 More hugs to you from VA... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 She's ... gone! I'll write in Remembrance later, but now I'm just ... oh, you know. I know you do. My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cello Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I am so sorry Xan. I don't know what to say. Just so sorry. Carol Ann Molly Weasley Carpenter-Caro - 6 Year Old Standard Poodle. Gizzy, Specky, Riley Roo & Lady - Our beloved Greyhounds waiting at the Rainbow Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Oh no! Speechless, crushed for you and yours and all of us who adored her and watched the story unfold from the very beginning. Sweetie, I have it on best authority that The Bridge had fields and fields of fresh dandelions . . . . snarf to your heart's content. Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycezmom Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 We are heartbroken for you and for ourselves as well. Wabi has always, and will forever, be a bright star within our world. Run free and whole pretty girl... The more I see of man, the more I like dogs. ~Mme. de Staël Missing my Bridge Angels Ryce, Bo, Jim, Miss Millie, Miss Rose, Gustopher P Jones (Pimpmaster G), Miss Isabella and Miss Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss. I feel so very blessed to have met her. She sure was something special. Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 Thank you so much. I'm such a mess. I've got her Remembrance thread up here. No pics yet, but maybe later. My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Such sad news indeed. Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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