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| EnchantedWoodsGirl |
Posted - Apr 07 2008 : 7:48:45 PM
My dog had two swollen (golf ball size) lymph nodes on his neck. Vet found swollen lymph nodes all over his body. They did a large amount of blood work to rule out lymphoma- I don't think this is what he has - he has been fine until today, and he is not acting sick. I personally think he has either an allergic reaction to something or an infection someplace although he is not running a temperature. They aspirated fluid from the lymph nodes to send out. Bagel is 4 yrs old and I took in in as a boarding dog for a girl that wanted to travel and only wanted her dog 3 months out of the year - he deserved a permanent home and I gave him that. I love him dearly. So please girls all your prayers are needed that bagel will be fine and this will not be cancer - The vet clinic will need to put me on their payroll soon 
K
They tested for lymes and erliosis - they were negative but then a tech told me they are not always correct with the test they run in the office.
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
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| EnchantedWoodsGirl |
Posted - Apr 09 2008 : 11:21:47 PM
Talked to my regular vet tonight and she is going to speak to oncologist to see if there is a connection between his symptoms and ehrlicheosis - I still think that is what is going on. His glands seem to be coming down slowly. I know my dog does not have cancer, I strongly feel this - intuition. I am going to take him on Saturday and have my regular vet look him over.
Keep on praying praying praying and sending the BLUE HEALING LIGHT.
Love
K
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
Farmgirl Sister #59
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| Alee |
Posted - Apr 09 2008 : 9:19:30 PM
Oh Kathy- I am so sorry to hear about the diagnosis, but if anyone can pull her dog through- you WILL! Give that cute fur baby a hug from Sky-Dog and me! We will be thinking about you two often!
Alee
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| EnchantedWoodsGirl |
Posted - Apr 09 2008 : 12:48:55 PM
All your messages bring hope to Bagel and me - He is an angel dog to be sure - Corgi's are special little dogs with hearts the size of a St. Barnard - I refuse to give in to negativity - he is eating well today and taking his doxycycline and pain med and his herbs.
I did fill out the application for financial aid for chemo should we decide to go that route.
My fur children are my life
K
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
Farmgirl Sister #59
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| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - Apr 09 2008 : 12:16:44 PM
Here here! Bagel is very lucky, Kathy, and don't give up hope. The best thing we can do for our beloved pets is to care for them, love them--you're doing all that and more. Poor Bagel, buddy--give him love from the Lynch fur clan...
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Apr 09 2008 : 12:12:05 PM
I am so sorry and sad for you both, Kathy. I'll keep you both in my thoughts and prayers. Bagel has a wonderful pet 'mom' who loves him and is doing everything possible for him. Keep us posted.
Farmgirl Sister #50
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| blueroses |
Posted - Apr 09 2008 : 11:27:44 AM
Kathy,
I'm so sorry. I hope the treatments that you choosewill work for Bagel or that you do find some help in paying for care. Thinking and praying for you both.
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| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Apr 09 2008 : 09:31:10 AM
hope your little guy does better. hugs to you and Bagel.
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| wooliespinner |
Posted - Apr 09 2008 : 05:20:33 AM
kathy
so sorry to hear the news. If in fact the diagnosis is not good he has a wonderful owner to take take of him. Your little buddy was given a wonderful home with you. He knows you love him and thats all that matters. I hope you get lucky with the treatment you are trying and it works. Good luck to you. Keep us posted and I will pray for little Begal. Animals are a true gift.
take care
Linda
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| EnchantedWoodsGirl |
Posted - Apr 08 2008 : 10:45:49 PM
Dr called and said aspirate taken from lymph nodes showed lymphoma and some immature cells. Bloodwork was all okay - I an stunned. I have opted not to do chemo therapy, I do not have $7000 for this- I got her to give me doxycycyline for possible tick borne disease which can mimic lymphoma. He took first doxy tonight. I may wait a day or two before starting pred as that will be my other option in addition to herbs- His nodes are still swollen and she said to be sure to give him his pain meds. I thought I had come across a site that helped people pay for the cancer trmt for their pets, I will need to find it. I hope the antibiotic does some good and i see improvement. This just all came on so suddenly and I am so very sad.
Hugs
K
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
Farmgirl Sister #59
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| EnchantedWoodsGirl |
Posted - Apr 08 2008 : 11:36:08 AM
No news yet today (I hate the waiting) but I am researching and will not do chemo - I believe in holistic medicine without a doubt. Perhaps I will do some prednisone - but no chemo - nothing radical -
He is eating fine and drinking cold water with some drops of herbal tinctures, right now we are using violet leaf, chickweed and I added some lemon balm today - There seems to be a herbal remedy out of Australia I believe that I may try, it is a mixture of herbs also in liquid form -
So far this is the list of good herbs for cancer in dogs-
goldenseal, dandelion, echinacea, calendula, red clover, burdock root - and I already know how effective chickweed is on the immune system and also wild wood violets are used in cancer treatment and research as is believe it or not, ground ivy - glechoma hederacea AKA Creeping Charlie.
Most importantly, I believe in the healing power of love and (yes Patricia, your blue light or white light as it may be)light - I believe the power to heal is within us all.
Keep the prayers coming - add me in too as I do not need a fibro relapse.
Has anyone ever used Essiac for their dog?
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
Farmgirl Sister #59
http://enchantedwoodmusings.blogspot.com/
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| Utahfarmgirl |
Posted - Apr 08 2008 : 11:26:47 AM
blue light....blue light....blue light....blue light....blue light...
Love,
Patricia
Proud Farmgirl Sister #19
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| CountryBorn |
Posted - Apr 08 2008 : 06:17:07 AM
Kathy, I pray that your little Corgi Bagel(love that name) is fine. It could be a reaction to some kind of bite. I hate to have to say this, but, it could well be lymphoma. They seldom show any signs of it intil those big lymph nodes appear. My dachshund Barney was only 4 when he was diagnosed with lymphoma. We went the chemo route and he had a good year of being his happy self. I truly mean it, I pray that your dog doesn't have it and maybe he doesn't, it could be other things. Just be prepared. Please let us know how he makes out.
Prayers,
Mary Jane
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| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - Apr 08 2008 : 05:51:59 AM
Oh, poor baby. I'm hoping for the best...sounds like allergic reaction to me, too...but best to get a thorough check up. Let us know!!!
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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| Shirley |
Posted - Apr 07 2008 : 11:57:18 PM
Bagel will be in my thoughts and prayers
shirley
owner of 2 corgis |
