juliemac Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Peanut --- we're all praying for you to get better! gentle hugs from Illinois, sweetie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 No tumor! Her belly is filled with fluid no sign of blood. There are some spots on her spleen, that can be indicative of her body fighting or it could be lymphoma. But, there are no other outward signs, all nodes are normal. Temp is still normal. The Dr who did the ultrasound was puzzled by what he saw and what her blood values show. So,on Dr Couto's recomendation, we did the test for Addison's. Miki gave her a shot of prednisone to guard against her crashing (in case it is lymphoma) and we put her on doxy in case it's TBD. Now, we wait and watch. She came home and immediately picked up her baby and looked at Grandy daring her to come closer. lol She ate her full dinner which is the first in many. I'm relieved, but worried. Derek Trihounds stopped by this morning and gave Peanut a dragon stuffy. She loves it! I'll try to get a picture of her skinny self with it. Derek, you don't know this but dragons are a special symbol for me. Thank you from both of us. Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychip1 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Funny about the dragon...always nice to get such signs... Best of luck for Peanut.....we continue to send good thoughts. Robin, EZ (Tribal Track), JJ (What a Story), Dustin (E's Full House) and our beautiful Jack (Mana Black Jack) and Lily (Chip's Little Miss Lily) both at the BridgeThe WFUBCC honors our beautiful friends at the bridge. Godspeed sweet angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackandgrey Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 No tumour is a good thing! Hopefully you can just go forward with treatment now. I bet it has been a very long day for you Janet! Hugs for you and the Nut. 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...
4My2Greys Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 That was so sweet of Derek. I'm glad to hear the bit of good news there is and hoping more will follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trihounds Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Woo Hoo! I'm glad she liked the dragon and you know what? There was 0 hesitation about the dragon....passed on a ton of other things and the instant me and that dragon connected, it was done!! haha! I'm glad she's feeling a bit better. Hope it continues and you'll get more good news in the days to come. Squirt tells Peanut she can pull through and that she can fight it too! 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...
Batmom Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Oh my word. Hope she continues to feel better and that you can get to the bottom of things. 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 bethac Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Adding my prayers for Peanut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 No tumour is good. Dragons are good. Eating supper is good. Sending all sorts of good thoughts for the 'Nut. Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 :yay Dragons are great! They share their strength and energy, and build confidence. :yay Dylan came home with a dragon stuffy when we adopted him. He was a spook. He spent the first three days home pacing he house with the dragon stuffy clenched in him teeth, watching us in case we tried anything untorrid toward him. After three weeks, he decided we were OK, he tore up the dragon stuffy and never looked back. Yup, dragons rule! Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 Well, when she chews up that dragon and spits him out we'll know we are good. That's what Peanut does to all of her stuffies, chews little holes in them and spits the skin out. Then she pulls the guts out little by little. By the time she's done said stuffie will have 20 or 30 tiny holes in it, yet the squeaker will be safe inside or deposited gently on the floor. Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Glad to read a somewhat positive update. Now...get some rest Janet!!! 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...
Guest PhillyPups Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 No tumor = good news!!! Never before have I wished for something as treatable as a TBD, but I am now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Well, when she chews up that dragon and spits him out we'll know we are good. That's what Peanut does to all of her stuffies, chews little holes in them and spits the skin out. Then she pulls the guts out little by little. By the time she's done said stuffie will have 20 or 30 tiny holes in it, yet the squeaker will be safe inside or deposited gently on the floor. We have flat stuffies too. All four here are guilty of relishing in stuffy guts. Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Glad to hear she is feeling better. ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 for something very treatable and--I hope--not too serious. Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Glad to hear she ate & hoping for a treatable disease Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I just saw this this morning! I'm so sorry to hear that Peanut has been so ill and worrying you so much. Nice to arrive in time to hear the good news that there is no tumour and your vets think it's something treatable!! AND that she ate her dinner! That's good news. I hope she continues to do well. Well, when she chews up that dragon and spits him out we'll know we are good. That's what Peanut does to all of her stuffies, chews little holes in them and spits the skin out. Then she pulls the guts out little by little. By the time she's done said stuffie will have 20 or 30 tiny holes in it, yet the squeaker will be safe inside or deposited gently on the floor. That's so sweet! I can picture her doing that. The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartdogs Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Glad to read that Peanut is feeling better. Here's hoping she keeps getting better & you can rest too. Will keep both of you in my thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 We had a good night, slept right through. She ate some, but not a lot however it was canned plus kibble. We ran out of cooked beef chunks so I guess I better get busy and cook today. She's had her second dose of doxy and had some pepcid earlier. The test for Addison's will be back later today. Depending on that, Dr Couto had some other suggestions for tests we can run. I'm home with a nasty fibro flare up that started last week. So we will just hang out, snuggle and wait. Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest patgam Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Glad to hear that there is no tumor and Peanut is feeling somewhat better. Sorry Janet that you are having a fibro flare up. Gentle hugs for all of you. Glad to hear that there is no tumor and Peanut is feeling somewhat better. Sorry Janet that you are having a fibro flare up. Gentle hugs for all of you. sorry for the double post, fingers are not working today! pat g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geostar Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Hugs to Peanut that she is feeling better! Prayers for her, and you, too..with your condition.. Know we are all there for you.. -star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 We had a good night, slept right through. She ate some, but not a lot however it was canned plus kibble. We ran out of cooked beef chunks so I guess I better get busy and cook today. She's had her second dose of doxy and had some pepcid earlier. The test for Addison's will be back later today. Depending on that, Dr Couto had some other suggestions for tests we can run. I'm home with a nasty fibro flare up that started last week. So we will just hang out, snuggle and wait. Sending healing energy and warm snuggles your way. Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 A quick update to tell you what are in our plans today and later this week if needed. Today I'm getting a urine and fecal sample. These weren't on the list as everyone was thinking tumor. We are looking for for excessive protein loss through kidneys, common with lyme's and other tick nephropathy. Plus the fecal to rule out any parasites that can complicate an already existing any primary GI disease such as some sort of protein losing enteropathy. Dr Couto suggested we do an aspirate of the irregular shaped areas on her liver, he isn't concerned about the ones on her spleen though?? But, that is only if the Addison's test is normal. Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Well, when she chews up that dragon and spits him out we'll know we are good. That's what Peanut does to all of her stuffies, chews little holes in them and spits the skin out. Then she pulls the guts out little by little. By the time she's done said stuffie will have 20 or 30 tiny holes in it, yet the squeaker will be safe inside or deposited gently on the floor. You do realize that when that happens photographical evidence will need to be provided of said actions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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