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03-21-2009, 05:27 PM
Christmas_Hamster

Pics and sad news

My pup, Blue isn't doing so well. After a vet visit it was determined that Blue has a ruptured spleen. The rupture was very small and he is bleeding out slowly. As of right now he doesn't seem to be in pain. He will be put to sleep when he does seem to be suffering, don't worry about that. Here are some pics and videos...

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03-21-2009, 05:28 PM
Christmas_Hamster

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03-21-2009, 05:32 PM
AllAmericanPUP

I'm very sorry to hear this:( He sure is beautiful
03-21-2009, 05:37 PM
Christmas_Hamster

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShYKHtzK1Uo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UVgc8xmdoA

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Originally Posted by AllAmericanPUP

I'm very sorry to hear this:( He sure is beautiful

Thanks, I'll tell him. :)
03-21-2009, 05:57 PM
Seravieve

He sure is a unique looking dog. I've never heard of a ruptured spleen. Is there nothing that can be done for him? I too am very sorry to read this.
03-21-2009, 06:03 PM
Christmas_Hamster

It just means that his spleen has a small hole or tear in it. Judging by how he is till going it is probably very, very small. At this stage there isn't anything that can't be done except keeping him comfortable and happy.
03-21-2009, 06:09 PM
Lori Jordan

Im so sorry to hear that dear Blue is sick,I absoloutly love the eyes..
03-21-2009, 06:18 PM
chocolatepuppy

I'm sorry about Blue.:( He is one of my favorite PT pups. He's so handsome. I hope he still has a long time with you. Such nice pictures.:)
03-21-2009, 08:24 PM
luvofallhorses

I'm so sorry. :( Blue also is one of my favorite pt pups. I hope he has a lot of time left with you. (((hugs)))
03-21-2009, 09:15 PM
Alysser

I am so sorry he was diagnosed with this. Blue is such a gorgeous boy, he seems to enjoy life to the fullest. How old is he? Blue, remember you are always loved here by us and by your loving family. :love: Handsome, sweet boy.
03-21-2009, 10:46 PM
MonicanHonda

Aww, I'm so sorry about Blue. He's a gorgeous dog. I know how it feels to know the end result. *HUGS* We'll all be okay. He'll live a happy rest of his life.
03-21-2009, 11:26 PM
rg_girlca

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Originally Posted by Grace

Why can't the Vet simply remove the spleen? It happens with humans frequently - we can live without a spleen. Aren't dogs able to do the same?

Yes they can. It's called a Splenectomy as my girlfriend had it done years ago with her dog Max, due to cancer. Thankfully it was caught in time and didn't spread and Max lived to almost 14 years old. He was a German Shepherd.

IMO, I would get a second opinion and see what options are out there to help your beautiful Blue. My concern is that, right now it's a small bleed, but what if the spleen tears open more and he starts to bleed to death. I don't want to put a scare into you or put a downer on your thread, but I just can't believe there is nothing that can be done for him. Unless you can tell me otherwise.
03-22-2009, 12:16 AM
Zippy

Blue is a beauty as alwas.So sorry to hear that your beautiful cutie pie is sick.
:(
I will keep Blue and you in my thoughts and prayers.
03-22-2009, 08:22 AM
K9soul

My RB boy Willie had cancer found in his spleen at 10 years old and his spleen was removed. He made it through well and survived on to 13. I do hope Blue can be helped, he is a stunning boy and obviously well loved.
03-22-2009, 08:38 AM
Casper

I'm sorry to hear about your big guy. :(
I have always loved seeing pictures of him, he is just so handsome with those stunning blue eyes. Assuming these pictures are recent, he certainly looks like he is doing well for now! I love the picture of him looking back at the camera with a "smile" on his face.
Please give him some extra loving from me, will you? :-)
03-22-2009, 08:59 AM
Daisy and Delilah

Blue is a gorgeous fella. I love all the pictures of him. He is a big sweetheart. I hope his vet can just remove the spleen and he gets to stay around for alot longer.:)
03-23-2009, 04:44 PM
Christmas_Hamster

If we had known earlier then a splenectomy could have been arranged. Right now he has bled out too much, his age seems to be affecting him more then it should be. If we went ahead with it chances are he would still die (possibly sooner) and he would only be able to enjoy a little quality of life, if any. I really want to do anything to make him better but sometimes the best way to help them is to make them comfortable.

Blue is seven years old, at age six (for his size) they are considered seniors.

He is still going strong, still smiles, still eats, still drinks, still goes to the washroom, still wants to cuddle and he is still going. Until it seems painful or seems to be too much we will let him live.
03-23-2009, 04:49 PM
Roxyluvsme13

I'm so sorry about Blue. He's such a pretty boy and it sucks so much that he's sick. (((HUGS))) to you and Blue; you'll be in my thoughts.
03-24-2009, 10:10 AM
Daisy and Delilah

Blue will have to be checked by his vet to see if he could withstand the surgery. All organs must be functioning properly. Perhaps his vet can determine that he is sound enough to still have the surgery. What breed is he? Some breeds live to the early twenties. I have two senior girls myself. Delilah will be 10 this year and Daisy is 8.

Does his vet think it's too late? I hope you can have him around for alot longer. Best wishes for him.
03-24-2009, 11:51 AM
lute

I'm so sorry to hear about Blue. Why can the spleen not be removed? 7yrs is not that old.
03-24-2009, 01:01 PM
Husky_mom

I´m so sorry to hear the sad news....

Blue is also one of my faves.. I love him so much!!.. he´s so unique and seems a cuddlebug...

wishing you and him the best and wishing his time is a reaaaally long one...

larger breeds are considered "older" sooner than small breeds... Sibes are considered to have a life span of 10-12.. I´ve had them up to 14 ;)
03-24-2009, 01:51 PM
Lori Jordan

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larger breeds are considered "older" sooner than small breeds... Sibes are considered to have a life span of 10-12.. I´ve had them up to 14 ;)

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There is always a chance,I would speak to another vet and see what could be done,My RB Anna was 13 years old when she had a tumor removed.She did fine through Surgery,And she lived for 6 months after,Mind you she did have Cancer,And in the end it was not the Cancer that we had to let her go,She lost her back end...

I wish you and Blue the best,And i wish you many more years with your Boy!