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    Kia at the Whitecoats - Lymphoma

    Update:
    It's Lymphoma and the prognosis is 3 weeks. The vet and I agree that chemo isn't a good option, so we're going to go by a 'Quality of Life' chart, keep her as comfortable as possible, and spoil her like crazy.

    Kia could use some good vibes.

    I noticed a loss of appetite and some swelling on her neck. Turns out that all of her llymph nodes are enlarged. They are sending the cells to pathology and will do some bloodwork and other tests in house. We'll know more in 24-48 hours.


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    Good vibes on the way to Kia.

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    Prayers, vibes, love, healing thoughts ... all I can think of for your beautiful, special girl.

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    Aww, sending prayers her way! I hope it is nothing major, she looks great for such an old girl, hard to believe she is - what is it, 14 or 15 now?
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    She's 15! When she had her teeth cleaned a couple of months ago the vets were very impressed with how great she was doing for her age. So whatever this is came on quick.

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    Hopefully it is something easy to treat - I know whenever I have gone to the doc for most anything they palpate the lymph nodes!
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    Gentle hugs Kia. Hope you feel better very soon.
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    Any news yet, Kimmie?
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    It's Lymphoma and the prognosis is 3 weeks. :-( The vet and I agree that chemo isn't a good option, so we're going to go by a 'Quality of Life' chart, keep her as comfortable as possible, and spoil her like crazy. ❤️

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    Quote Originally Posted by ramanth View Post
    It's Lymphoma and the prognosis is 3 weeks. :-( The vet and I agree that chemo isn't a good option, so we're going to go by a 'Quality of Life' chart, keep her as comfortable as possible, and spoil her like crazy. ❤️
    Aww, so sorry to hear this. This is what took my family's last Saint Bernard, and it came on even more suddenly, one day she seemed fine, and the next she was stumbling on the stairs, and that was it.

    She's had such a good, long run with you, so spoiling her a little extra won't be a hardship!
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    Quote Originally Posted by ramanth View Post
    It's Lymphoma and the prognosis is 3 weeks. :-( The vet and I agree that chemo isn't a good option, so we're going to go by a 'Quality of Life' chart, keep her as comfortable as possible, and spoil her like crazy. ❤️
    I am so sorry. I hope that Kia continues to enjoy life for all the rest of her days.
    The 3-weeks is just a best guess. I hope that she has longer with you.
    You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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    Heartbreaking. Kia, special, special, beautiful girl, no other like you. You will be missed so very much. Sending much love & loving hugs across the many miles for you and your Kimmy.

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