Mrs Mop Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Merlin started to have water problems so took him to the vet, after several tests and a course of antibiotics he still wasn't right so he had a scan. Merlin is in the early stages of renal failure, he is going for another scan on Friday to see what the changes are. As you know Ellie has a tracheotomy in, this doesn't stop her, she is still a normal dog. This was put in in January when 2 lumps were taken off her back. Since then Ellie has had another 4 lots of lumps taken off, the last today. Every one has been a mass cell tumour. I don't know how long Ellie can carry on with this and I am worried sick so had a good talk with the vet yesterday as it is only 3 weeks since the last one was taken off. Stuart said that they can do tests to see if she has cancer anywhere but his experience they are not reliable and dosn't recommend them. The time to do tests i when they are needed and not put her through anything more until then. Even if they find something, there is very little they can do. Not sure how long I can cope with Ellie having so many lumps taken off but they can't stay on to grow. At the moment she is happy and full of life but each time a lump is taken off, it will affect her. Thankfully Joe seems to be stable and Gracie is still a pain in the butt but still going strong at 17 years old. I have been missing posts I shouldn't, now you know why and will probably continue to miss them for some time, please forgive me if I do, my mind is on other things, my sick dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickentikka Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 for Ellie and Merlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacobean Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 for you all. You just concentrate on you and yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesB Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Ah heck Sending good thoughts for Ellie and Merlin, and sending you a big Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranirottie Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Margaret. We talked about this the other night and you know that I am always on the other end of the phone for you. keep your chin up mate x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilly1712 Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Oh no, sorry to hear about Merlin and Ellie Lots of good thoughts for them both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abby Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Very sorry to hear about Merlin and Ellie. Sending lots of for you all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merledogs Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Sending lots of for you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel n Hardy Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 For Ellie For Merlin and especially for you right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndwoman Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Obviously understand what you are going through It's bad enough having one poorly dog but when you have to worry about two it is so stressful Sending lots of good thoughts to you and yours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purrpuss Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 for all the Mop family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReikiAnge Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Margaret, I'm so sorry you have such worries with both Merlin and Ellie Will keep you all in my thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yantan Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 for you all. You just concentrate on you and yours. That's good advice from Michelle. I'm sending for you all too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyfudge Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 Sending hugs Margaret thinking of you xxxxxxxxxxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incapuppy Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 Thinking of you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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