Sherman #369 He is gone.

[anna_66]

Hey Pat, how's the handsome man of yours doing today? Better I'm hoping.
Let us know when you can.

[cyber-sibes]

I've been ckecking about other vet hospitals here. The vets I am using do referrals to Ocean State Hospital, who are all specialists. Sandi(Freedom) had her Sugar's cataract surgery there & said they are very good, of course $$$ too. and our current vet also mentioned Angell Memorial, if we wanted to have more extensive procedures done.
Saw my cousin over the 4th, he took his lab to West Bridgewater Vet Hosp, which isn't too far from here. He said within minutes they diagnosed his dog for a condition that his reg. vet couldn't for over a year. My other cousin works with people from RI, checked with them yesterday & several mentined Mt. Hope vet hosp, at the north end of the island.

Some of Sherman's tests came back, (with some unexpected results) and they are waiting for the results from one more. We are going back in this morning in about 45 minutes. Today is my b-day, and the best present I can think of would be that they figured this out & my boy is gonna be alright! I'll post an update.

[pitc9]

Oh Pat... please wrap your arms around yourself and squeeeeze, that hug was from me.

Still praying for Sherman! Can't wait to hear from you when you get back from the vets. I hope they are able to give you a wonderful Birthday gift!

[cyber-sibes]

short update....

New x-rays still show fluid in lungs now spreading, although more diffuse than before, could be that it's breaking up, but the vet was not happy about it at all...all other organs look fine. Some other things regarding bloodwork they did not expect to see, don't want to get into it here.
He's going over the xrays & test results with the senior vet, & still waiting to hear about the fungal panels...We should be getting additional calls from them today with more info.

At this point, we are hoping it is fungal, it would explain the odd assortment of Sherms' symptoms.

I have called our old vet in Ohio to see if he is seeing any animals with similar symptoms showing up there. His receptionist said it sounds like one other dog they are seeing, but who knows. He's calling back later.

[gemini9961]

Still thinking of Sherman and you too Pat. I really hope that these vets can figure it all out. Poor boy, if only he could talk and tell them what's going on.

[Ginger's Mom]

Oh Pat, I am so sorry this hasn't been sorted out yet. I will continue to keep you and Sherman in my prayers.

[Jadapit]

I'm so sorry Sherman still isn't feeling well. I know how hard it must be on you. You both will be in my thoughts and prayers.