chickentikka Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 Oh Wendy I'm sorry, praying for a more positive outlook on Monday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fee Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 Just seen this, Wendy, I don't know what to say, I'm so sorry Sending every positive thought I can find for you and Dolly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houndzrus Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 So sorry Wendy, i don't know what else to say. Lots of love from all of us here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merledogs Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 I don't know what to say except I am so so sorry It takes a very very special person to do what you do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amanda72 Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 Wendy I am so sorry, thinking of you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackmagic Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 so sorry Wendy. Thinking of you and Dolly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrackenMc Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 So very sorry Hope there is something they can do to help your girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rudi Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 Oh no, I'm so sorry Positive thoughts for the MRI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruby1Nic Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 I really am so very sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendbert Posted June 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 Well Dolly Doodle is home It's all changed again. I saw Malcolm when I went to get Dolly and he showed me the x-rays. The mass is huge, over twice the size of her heart and from the top of her rib cage down to her tummy. He showed me where the airway was being blocked by the mass and how difficult it is to see what its attached to. He tried doing ultra sound from a different angle to the xrays to see if that helped but it didn't make the view any clearer. He then spoke to a couple of specialists, who are experts at imaging. I've googled them (like you do ) NICOLETTE HAYWARD BVM&S DVR DipECVDI MRCVS European Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging KIT STURGESS MA VetMB PhD CertVR DSAM CertVC MRCVS RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Medicine (Internal Medicine) Apparently, when Malcolm emailed them both the x-rays they got very excited about them and want to see Dolly at Anderson Sturgess in Winchester next week. One of them specialises in endoscopy and the other in ultra-sound and they think that between them, they can a) get a better view and b) using the appropriate needle, get a sample of the mass. The problem Malcolm had was that to take a sample when he couldnt see clearly would have potentially punctured the lung or caused a bleed. So, we're not going for MRI on Monday now but instead will go to Winchester on Tuesday. If they can't get a clear enough view again, then we'd need to go for a CAT scan which would have to be done at the RCVS in London. As for the mass, Malcolm said without a biopsy its hard to be sure, but cancer can't be ruled out due to the rate its grown. Having said that, her white blood cells were fine and she doesn't present any other symptoms. It could be a foreign body thats got lodged in the airway and then infected, which is possible considering Dolly's previous stair/carpet/table eating months ago. After all that, I still don't really know what's going to happen longer term. Until they have better scans they can't say whether the mass can be removed. Dolly in herself is actually quite perky considering, although did have a huge coughing fit when I went in to get her, although Malcolm said she'd been quiet in her kennel. She has had some supper and is now asleep on the sofa Once again, my vets have been fantastic and I trust them completely to make the right decisions for Dolly. We've come home with Metacam and anti-biotics and Dolly has got some childrens Benelyn to sooth her sore throat. Thank you all so very much for the good thoughts. You have all been so supportive, esepcially this last year and it really does mean a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobean Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 It helps when you know your girl is in very good hands. Wishing her all the very best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranirottie Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 to both of you x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 It helps when you know your girl is in very good hands. Wishing her all the very best. Was going to say the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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