Good Thoughts for Dasher?

[dukedogsmom]

We just got back from the vet. I didn't want to worry anyone sooner. He's got a lump on his back foot. It's just behind the pad of the paw. I feel like a bad mom because I didn't examine his paw better. This lump stays pink and I had thought it was because of him scratching out all the time. I've been watching the lumps everywhere else :( About a month ago, I took him to the vet for a sore on top of his foot that wouldn't get well. He was put on antibiotics. The sore got well but the lump is still there. Some cell samples were taken today. Results will be back next week. Vet said there were some questionable cells he couldn't identify. Depending on those tests, he might have to have his toe amputated. As long as they get everything, I don't care if that happens. It's on the outside so it won't be too awkward like being a middle toe. I just don't want to lose another dog to cancer :( Everyone, be sure to examine every inch of your dogs.

[Cincy'sMom]

Lots of prayers and postive thoughts for Dear Dasher.

[shais_mom]

prayers on the way!

[Freedom]

Prayers from RI! Here's hoping it's something easily dealt with!!!

[Queen of Poop]

Prayers for Dasher.

[cassiesmom]

Prayers for Dasher and mom too

[caseysmom]

Prayers for Dasher.

[loveallfurryfriends]

Sending lots of good thoughts & prayers. Big Bear Hugs for Dasher & Mommy :)

[carole]

Val all fingers and paws crossed here for the all clear for Dasher.

[Karen]

Prayers for Dasher!

[WELOVESPUPPIES]

Thinking of you Dasher. ((hugs))

[pitc9]

{{HUGS}} and prayers for Dasher and you Val!!

Read this thread about my sister's dog....
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=136342

[critter crazy]

Prayers for you and Dasher.

[4 Dog Mother]

Val, I am so sorry to hear this. Good thoughts and prayers coming to you and Dasher!

[Catlady711]

I hope that lump turns out to be nothing serious! The waiting for the results is the really hard part. Hopefully the results come back very quickly and will ease your mind.

[lizbud]

Prayers & positive thoughts for Dasher. I hope it's something that can
be easily fixed.

[K9soul]

Val, you and Dasher are in my prayers. I know how frightened you are. I also know how torturous it is waiting for test results. I just know your boy is going to be ok. I'll be checking back and praying for good news.

[Grace]

Prayers and good thoughts for both of you.

[jennielynn1970]

I hope the tests come back that it's nothing serious. Prayers on the way for you and Dasher.

[robinh]

Lots and lots of prayers coming your way from me and the kids.

Robin

[Catty1]

Prayers for you and dear Dasher!

[Ginger's Mom]

More prayers on the way.

[Felicia's Mom]

Good thoughts and vibes for Dasher!

[kallisto4529]

Oh Val I am so sorry you have to worry about this, lots of positive thoughts and tons of prayers for both of you.

[kittycats_delight]

All the good thoughts & prayers in the world we are sending to you and Dasher from Italy. Try not to worry too much and be optimistic that the results will be good ones.

(((hugs))) to you both
Michelle

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Oh Val, I am sorry to read about Dasher. Will be sending you both lots of positive vibes

[cloverfdx]

Good vibes on the way for you both Val {{Hugs}}.

[ChrisH]

Prayers and positive thoughts on the way for sweet Dasher.

[chocolatepuppy]

Pawsitive thoughts and prayers headed Dasher's way.

[ramanth]

Prayers for Dasher!

[joycenalex]

i'm keeping dasher in my prayers. when will the vet be calling you val? ((hugs))

[loveallfurryfriends]

Just checking back to see if there was any news. Keeping my fingers crossed.

[kallisto4529]

Hey Val, any news yet on the results??? Still saying prayers and sending positive thoughts.

[captain]

Hey Val,
I just saw this thread ........... {{{hugs}}}
Let us know, OK?

[anna_66]

Val, how's Dasher?

[Bengalz]

Val,

I've just seen this thread and hope the news will turn out well for you and Dasher. Please give him a hug for me.

[4 Dog Mother]

Thinking of you and Dasher, Val.

[dukedogsmom]

No news yet :( I called about an hour or so ago. They didn't tell me if the tests were in or not. They said someone would call me back. I wasn't too worried until now. So, either they really haven't heard or it's bad news and the vet will call and tell me what needs to be done.

[chocolatepuppy]

Val, hopefully it's just taking a while for the results. I'll be hoping and praying the results are good.

[dukedogsmom]

I talked to the vet last night. Nothing conclusive came from the test. So, it's antibiotics for another week. If the swelling doesn't go down, he'll be brought in for an exray to see if the lump is going into the bone. He said he's seen both types of lumps so we'll just have to wait and see. Thanks for your kind words and concern.

[loveallfurryfriends]

I'll keep my fingers crossed that the antibiotics work. Sending good thoughts and vibes to you and Dasher :)

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Big hugs for Dasher and his Mom

[4 Dog Mother]

Oh, I hate those words, let's wait and see! I am not the patient type. Hope all goes well and the lump goes away or isn't anything to worry about.

[ChrisH]

Prayers and positive thoughts continuing for you dear Dasher. {{hugs}}

[robinh]

Lots of prayers and good wishes coming from the furkids and I.

Robin

[pitc9]

{{{HUGS}}} and prayers to you and Dasher!!

[Daisy and Delilah]

Sorry I'm just seeing this :( Thoughts and prayers going out to both of you right away :(

[K9karen]

The wait is torture. Praying the antibiotics clear up Dasher's lump and all will be well. Keeping you and Dasher in my thoughts, always, Val.

[dukedogsmom]

Looks like I'll be taking him in for an ex-ray. I checked his toe today and the sore on top has opened back up and is draining something between clear/bloody stuff. I'm not worried about his toe coming off as much as I'm worried about him being there with his separation anxiety and knowing how he feels about being kenneled. He totally destroyed my metal kennel I had. I don't want him to go backwards in the progress we've made. I get sick just thinking of him there.

[chocolatepuppy]

Oh Val, great big {{{hugs}}} to you. This has to be so hard for you. I won't say Lacey has separation anxiety but she cannot be kenneled. She has however been left at the vets, in a kennel, many times. Maybe it's just different. Hopefully if Dasher has to stay a bit he will be fine. I am keeping him in my prayers.

[cloverfdx]

Both you and Dasher will be in my thoughts Val {{Hugs}}.

[wolf_Q]

I hope everything will be ok for sweet Dasher. Thinking of you both!

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Poor Dasher :( I am sure he will be fine if he has to be kennelled and think how happy he will be to see you again.

(I will never forget Archie's face when we picked him up from the kennels the first time "wow!!! you came back for me" just about summed it up)

[cyber-sibes]

Adding our prayers for Dasher.

[cassiesmom]

Adding our prayers for Dasher.
I am too.

[dukedogsmom]

Thanks guys. We need a heart icon. That means a lot. He's got an 8am appointment Thursday for an ex-ray. If the lump does need removing, his toe will have to go because there's not enough skin around it to seal it up. I've ordered a bite not collar from Jeffers which should be here in 2-3 days. I don't want that cone thing stressing him out even more. I'm hoping if they do need to do surgery, I can drop him off Saturday morning after work. I won't have to be back to work until Tuesday night.

[captain]

Val,
{{{great big hugs}}}
Dasher be good for Mummy!

[jewellnz]

Aww poor dasher, i hope all goes well with his surgery, fingers and all paws crossed here, HUGS, for you both.

[Cincy'sMom]

Here's hoping for good news Thursday. Thoughts and prayers coming your way.

[loveallfurryfriends]

I am thinking about you & Dasher, and keeping my fingers crossed that everything goes well :)

[chocolatepuppy]

Pawsitive thoughts and prayers for Dasher Thursday morning. Hang in there Val.

[kittycats_delight]

We are thinking of you both Val & Dasher. Lots and lots of good thoughts and pawsitive vibes being sent out.

(((HUGS)))
Michelle

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Hey Dasher and Mom! Just checking in so you know we are all thinking of you

[loveallfurryfriends]

Dasher, just wanted to let you know that we are thinking about you!

[dukedogsmom]

Sorry I didn't update sooner. I got home yesterday morning and couldn't get warm. Took a nap and woke up sick with either stomache virus or food poisoning. The good news is nothing is eating into the bone. The bad news is he has a biopsy next Thursday. I have to drop him off in the morning and leave him all day :( I talked to the vet tech about him not liking being kenneled and his separation anxiety. I found out the kennels are more like small runs and she said she'd give him meds, if needed. So that relieves me a little.

A little funny thing that happened. The vet tech was getting ready to take Dasher back for ex-rays and she pulled out this pink bunny stuffie and squeaked it, then set it on the exam table, which is considerably taller than Dasher. She was saying if he behaved while being ex-rayed, he could have that bunny. She'd no sooner gotten the sentence out of her mouth when he jumped up and took that bunny off the table. Was very cute. He was a good dog. She bragged on how he was one of the best ones ever. Of course, that made me proud.

[cassiesmom]

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[caseysmom]

That sounds promising so far, what a cutie, I think we need a picture with that pink bunny.

[dukedogsmom]

That sounds promising so far, what a cutie, I think we need a picture with that pink bunny.
LOL. That bunny is already missing one ear. I'll try to get one before he tears it up too much more.

[Catty1]

Prayers for Dasher - he sure wasn't waiting for that bunny! :D

Even with humans, doing a biopsy on a 'thing' like that is very routine. I hope it turns out to be very treatable, whatever happens.

{{{{hugs}}}}

[Husky_mom]

good boy Dasher!!...*pat pat*.....

((hugs to you both))

[Ginger's Mom]

Not sure how I missed the update, I've been looking for one. Well, I am glad to hear that the news today was good, and of course he was a good boy. :) Dasher was very anxious to give that bunny a new home.

[dukedogsmom]

Here's Dasher with his one eared bunny. He just loves it.
http://www.boomspeed.com/dukedogsmom/021608_3.jpg
http://www.boomspeed.com/dukedogsmom/021608_4.jpg

[robinh]

OMG, he's so cute with his bunny! Good boy, Dasher! :D

You know it is very difficult to get a toy worn just right. It's hard work. We have a one eared pink pig. Molly and Carly will take turns carrying the silly thing around. Haven't got the heart to even buy a new one, they love it so much.

Lots of prayers coming from me and the kids for both you and Dasher!

Robin

[loveallfurryfriends]

Dasher, I just want to give you a big bear hug! Adorable :)

[Pawsitive Thinking]

That vet tech sounds like she knows what she is doing!

Kisses to handsome Dasher

[CathyBogart]

Good thoughts for both of you, Thanks for keeping us posted. :)

[sabies]

Good thoughts coming your way from me too.

[ramanth]

Dasher is so cute with that pink bunny of his. :D