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Barnyard Buddies:  buttercup- kidney cancer  |
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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 Posted - May 30 2010 : 08:31:08 AM
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i went to do chores yesterday am and she was down. i had the vet come. he palpitated her. she has lost the calf and reabsorbed it. so she is open. while he was checking he found her 1 kidney 3 times normal size. he believes that there is a growth obstructing flow of urine from kidney to bladder. she is off food and water. was out on grass this am. have not seen her eat or drink for 24 hours. i am going to kfc for advise also. any thoughts sooo appreciated. right now its not looking good for her sincerely sad sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farmgirl #1014
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
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Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
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Posted - May 30 2010 : 09:00:27 AM
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I am so very sorry, I hope she does not suffer, I know you will make the right desion, as quickly as possible, hugs to you
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
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grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
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Posted - May 30 2010 : 11:04:05 AM
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My heart is breaking for you Sherrye and for Buttercup. I have faith in you that you will handle all with care, loving and grace. Whatever time you have with her will mean the world to you both and just know that you will be in my prayers, thoughts and heart. It is never easy to have to go thru this - that is why each minute with our four legged family members is a gift.
Hugs and Light to you.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - May 30 2010 : 11:22:17 AM
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hi teresa and grace. she is up and walking. my question still is.. if he palped 2 months ago and it was not there. maybe i may be able to reverse it if its not cancer. i am feeding rolled comfrey leaves and warm molasses water. i at least have till tues. to try to help her get better. could the kidney have a twist from the moving things around when we first palped her 2 months ago? thanks for the support girls sherrye any ideas helpful
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - May 30 2010 : 1:47:33 PM
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So Sorry for Buttercup.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - May 30 2010 : 2:16:59 PM
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Sherry, I'm so sorry. I don't understand what's going on but I hope you can get her better. If not, I know you will do the right thing.
Kris
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - May 30 2010 : 3:24:52 PM
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well she did get up and go to the water trough today. she only lapped up water. but she did get water in her. i made a concoction for her kidney. i used dandilion root comfrey root garlic molasses vit b 12 and saw palmetto i also added colostrum from 09. she loved it. took it from the turkey baster. i think its some sort of irritation. but i know little. i am trying anti inflammatory herbs. have not seen her eat. may buy some calf starter for her. what do you all think? sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
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Posted - May 30 2010 : 3:33:36 PM
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Sherrye - cow are not an animal I have raised so I would not feel qualified to assist with herbal remedies - I hope someone else can give you advise for Buttercup. How old is buttercup?? Her age would depend on giving her any milk replacement - anyone past the age of nursing will not benefit from milk. Would she take a mash of grains, molasses and apple vinager? That would give her energy to eat maybe some hay - I would suggest not loading her up with too much if she is also not pooping - you could sour her stomachs and then you have big problems. Hope you get some help... I will still be praying for you two.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
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knead2garden
True Blue Farmgirl
359 Posts
Ashley
Spring City
TN
USA
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Posted - May 31 2010 : 05:14:38 AM
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Ohh, I hope things work out. Sending high hopes your way.
~Ashley
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2010 : 06:51:50 AM
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i agree grace, i did give the dandelion comfrey mix. i had gone to kfc and used there stress plan for her. i have not gone down yet today farm girls.i am going to hope that this will clear. live each day i1 at a time. in my heart i know she is probably in real trouble. its so sad when i see a beautiful young animals have this happen. if it is cancer then dang. i believe cancer is caused by the bodies inability to cope with the man made chemicals. first cells have no name, they can be anything. then they get assigned a job. if a nose cell comes in contact with a chemical it gets hurt. its not dead. if it can still replicate it may bond randomly with a finger cell. they join try to reproduce. PROBLEM ..also if a chemical comes into the body and can not be handled by killer cells. the body will take it, store it in fat cells to protect and preserve the body. this causes obesity in people who may not eat that much. if they diet when fat is emulsified for removal it releases the chemical. hence body gets sick trying to lose weight. kfc suggested a scan. if she is doing good tomorrow i might check on cost. she is a fine cow. not a lot of milk but she loves me and i her. thanks for the support. i must say this is difficult. happy days on the farm are a little down sherrye
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gypsy goat
True Blue Farmgirl
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mary jo
michigan
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Posted - May 31 2010 : 5:05:41 PM
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oh sherry i am so sorry about all the trouble you are having-i will be thinking of you often. i know how attached i get to my critters-so hard when they are having a hard time
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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Posted - May 31 2010 : 8:27:08 PM
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thanks girls, she was up and out today. she drank water and ate some hay. still lifting back leg up. some poo. still giving the comfrey dandie tea. tomorrow hoping to draw blood to see if she has kidney failure. thanks for the support. i am attached to her. so hoping for good news sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - May 31 2010 : 10:26:44 PM
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Sherry, I am so sorry! Hugs!
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
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amomfly
True Blue Farmgirl
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Angie
LaGrange
IN
USA
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Posted - Jun 01 2010 : 01:42:30 AM
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I am so sorry Sherry!
I will be praying and thinking of you both often.
God Bless
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wooliespinner
True Blue Farmgirl
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Linda
Manchester
Ohio
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Posted - Jun 03 2010 : 07:20:01 AM
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Sherry sending my prayers to you and Buttercup. Is there anyway they can do a test or ultrasound to figure this out or even bloodwork ? Anyway good luck and hope you figure this all out.
Hugs to you both.
Linda
Raspberry Run Farm
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2010 : 07:33:39 AM
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hi farm girls, thanks so much for the support. she is doing ok this am. we drew blood yesterday am. waiting on labs now. they will show if she is in renal failure. if not that kidney that is swollen may die and the other take over. IF its not a cancer tumor. not sure i can come up with the money for a scan. will wait to see what we find in blood. i am sure its more money than i have right now. so we will see later today the verdict on blood. so far no fever, no chunks in urine ph is good no ketones in urine so now we wait. thanks for checking back happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2010 : 3:58:05 PM
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labs came back. she is not in renal failure. her bun was good her creatine was good. her cbc is good. only needs magnesium.no high white cell count. no infections. so reason for double size normal kidney with scar tissue none. no answer. she is up and grazing lightly. so it may be fixable. a ultrasound scan is $200.00 to $300.00 dollars. so not sure i can swing it yet.we shall see. she is open and came into heat. so sad she lost her baby. wondering if she was never bred. he had a hard time palpitating her. took a long time to think he found a calf. that was her first palpitation 2 months ago. maybe he was wrong and she was not pregnant. so if i do an ultrasound i will also have them look at her uterus and girl stuff. so were are still hopeful. happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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Posted - Jun 03 2010 : 5:00:06 PM
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so i found a local vet with a ultrasound machine mobile. he is coming tomorrow at 3 to check kidney and uterus. hope we learn something. happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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Farmtopia
True Blue Farmgirl
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Zan
New York
New York
USA
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2010 : 06:00:18 AM
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vet came. the ball is a cyst. when he checked her her bowel has broke down now and her cervix. so he thinks the cancer has grown all over in her. she was shaking and in pain.we gave her paon meds last night, so we will put her down today. sooo very sad. sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
2804 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2010 : 07:11:57 AM
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Oh Sherrye - my heart is breaking for you and your sweet ButterCup... You are doing the loving and right thing but I know it still just kills us to do that. It is never easy but she is lucky to have such a loving two legged friend. I will keep you both in my prayers and I am hugging you from a distant and wished I could hold your hand thru this - I am so so so sorry....
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.artfire.com
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wooliespinner
True Blue Farmgirl
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Linda
Manchester
Ohio
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Posted - Jun 04 2010 : 09:27:57 AM
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Sherry my tears and hugs are with you. I am so sorry for the both of you.
Linda
Raspberry Run Farm
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gypsy goat
True Blue Farmgirl
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mary jo
michigan
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Posted - Jun 04 2010 : 2:28:23 PM
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i am so sorry about your poor cow. i will be thinking of you often in the days to come. take care my friend much love
farmgirl#1362 whatever you are be a good one-abe lincoln |
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Farmtopia
True Blue Farmgirl
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Zan
New York
New York
USA
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Barnyard Buddies: buttercup- kidney cancer |
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buttercup- kidney cancer
