charbess Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Seems like only yesterday I was posting and crying about Charlotte who was diagnosed with either IBD or lymphoma. We said goodbye to her in July. Now the fates have seen fit to visit a similar ailment on 12 1/2 year old Bess. She is losing weight rapidly and her appetite is iffy at best and nonexistent at worst. Visit to regular vet showed anemia, visit to ER vet yesterday for an ultrasound resulted in this: ULTRASONOGRAPHIC FINDING: # of Films: Written: 10/30/2013 Liver The liver appeared diffusely normal; the liver margins were smooth. Gallbladder The gall bladder appeared normal-the visible biliary tree is not dilated. Spleen The spleen appeared normal. Right Kidney The right kidney had good corticomedullary distinction; Smooth capsule; there were no nephroliths and the renal pelvis was not dilated. The right kidney measured:7.3 cm Left Kidney The left kidney had good corticomedullary distinction, Smooth capsule; there were no nephroliths and the renal pelvis was not dilated. The left kidney measured:6.12 cm Urinary Bladder The urinary bladder appeared normal; no urolith or masses seen. Right Adrenal The right adrenal was normal size and shape measuring:0.55 cm Left Adrenal The left adrenal-caudal pole-wider then normal but normal shape ;measured 1.3 cm Stomach The stomach appeared normal. Small Intestines There as a focal intestinal mass lesion obliterating the normal layers; measured 1.11 cm in wall thickness; surrounding mesentery appeared hyperechoic; small traces of free fluid in the area. Colon The colon appeared normal. Pancreas The pancreatic region appeared normal. Lymph Nodes There was no obvious mesenteric or sublumbar lymphadenopathy. Any interpretations appreciated. We are not going for a surgical biopsy. Even if we wanted to we have been told the anemia would retard healing. Right now our goal is comfort and love. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Batmom Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I'm sorry to see this. I hope you can get her eating decently and keep her comfortable for some good time yet. 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...
GreyPoopon Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I'm so sorry. I hope you have a good bit of happy time left. Quote 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I am sorry to read about Bess, it is just not fair. Spoil and love your girl and I truly hope you have good quality time left to make memories. Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cometdust1 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 So sorry you are facing this again so soon. Not fair at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I am sorry this is happening again. Not fair at all. Sending lots of prayers for Bess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I'm sorry to hear about your Bess. Quote Laura, mom to Luna (Boc's Duchess) and Nova (Atascocita Venus).Forever in my heart, Phantom (Tequila Nights) and Zippy (Iruska Monte). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Oh no! I'm so sorry to see this. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I am so sorry! Sadly, I know how you feel. I lost Fletcher four months ago to hemangiosarcoma, and Molly is having surgery on Monday for a tumor on her spleen. I hope you have a lot of quality time ahead with Bess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charbess Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share Posted November 2, 2013 I am so sorry! Sadly, I know how you feel. I lost Fletcher four months ago to hemangiosarcoma, and Molly is having surgery on Monday for a tumor on her spleen. I hope you have a lot of quality time ahead with Bess. Molly and you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Quote 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...
Guest OurGreytLife Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I am so very sorry that you are going through this again. It is not fair. We lost our dearly beloved greyhound, Marty, to intestinal tumors in 2005. He had just turned 5 years old. He suddenly lost weight and as the week progressed, he became sicker despite the medications. We then did an ultrasound which showed numerous tumors in his intestinal tract. My husband and I elected exploratory surgery and told our vet that if it was cancer to not wake Marty. We wanted to be sure because he was young and so full of life before his sudden illness. I cry as I write this. He was such a special boy. My heart and thoughts go out to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charbess Posted November 4, 2013 Author Share Posted November 4, 2013 I am so very sorry that you are going through this again. It is not fair. We lost our dearly beloved greyhound, Marty, to intestinal tumors in 2005. He had just turned 5 years old. He suddenly lost weight and as the week progressed, he became sicker despite the medications. We then did an ultrasound which showed numerous tumors in his intestinal tract. My husband and I elected exploratory surgery and told our vet that if it was cancer to not wake Marty. We wanted to be sure because he was young and so full of life before his sudden illness. I cry as I write this. He was such a special boy. My heart and thoughts go out to you. Thank you so much. I take it you did not wake Marty up after the surgery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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