Binxie, all night long....:(

[Dakota's Mommy]

I'm so sorry to hear you were sick Binxie Boy! I'm glad to hear you're feeling better! Hopefully those darn white coats figure out what's going on and get on the ball! You need to be all better! We love you special boy!

[Cinder & Smoke]

We jest heard from Mr. Binx's MawMee...

Dr. Grady, the Boss Doc at the Clinic,
took a big *peek* in Binxster's mouff on Saturday.
He thunk there was "NO Problemo" in the immediate future - nuffin to get reel wurried bout. Binxy *snorez* like a freight train; but he's not gonna have any breathin or chokin problems.

Miz Johanna had a chat wiff the Toofy Doc (Doc Auvil) an got herself "appointed" as the Offishul Seckatairey to write sum letters to both Vets and Hoomin Docs; to try an find SUMbuddie who has seen this problem Binx has wiffa tooferz gettin covered up wiffa gumz...

So MawMee Johanna now has a MISSION - she's makin notes bout what to put inna Introductory Letter to send out to the Vet Skewelz anna Hoomin Doc Skewelz.

As fur da Binx ~
he's doing purdy well wiff eatin his krunchiez;
duz a reelee MEAN SQUEEK onna squeekie toy;
an finished off wiff sum *snorrin* onna kowch!

Az far as da Binx is concerned - Life Is GUD!!

[captain]

Oh Johanna - a lawyer on a MISSION!!!!! Heaven help those Vets!

So glad you got some positive news. I would like to offer taking your letter to the specialist University Vet near me in Aussie.
Even though they are not in the US, maybe they have seen something like it ......................

[lbaker]

whew! Thanks for the uppity date Phred. YOU GO Johanna, show 'em what a woman on a mission can do Gud boy Binx..

[mugsy]

You go girl....kick some veteranary butt!!!

[cloverfdx]

glad to hear Binx is feeling better and good luck with the white coats Johanna, i am hoping you get some positive feedback soon.

I would like to offer taking your letter to the specialist University Vet near me in Aussie.

yep i was going to offer as well, you just never know

[Albea]

Johanna:
Here's the address and phone number for Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine:
200 Westboro Rd.
North Grafton, MA 01536-1895

(508) 839-5395.
www.tufts.edu/vet

They are wonderful and have the most advanced research programs. They might help you with an answer to Binxy's problems.
Big hug to the precious boy.

[slick]

After reading that sad post about Maggie Mae, it's good to see some good news. Keep it up and good luck Johanna.

[Cataholic]

Hi guys,

Thanks for the supportive posts...I will take any and all offers of assistance, no matter where in the world it takes us, seriously! If you 'foreigners' would get me ANY name/contact, I would be forever in your debt!!!

No stone unturned, none!!!

Johanna

[Logan]

Johanna,
Could you provide a pretty detailed description of what your vets are describing? That would give me something to share with my vet, who is considered an expert in many surgical procedures, and if he doesn't know, he might know someone who does. Either email me or send me a PM, or post it here. Maybe even a sample of the letter you are sending out would help. We'll be seeing him either later this week or next week and I would be glad to get him involved.
Logan

[Cataholic]

Good thinking, Logan. I will post it here, in case anyone can utilize the information. AND, I will be happy to send photographs to anyone.

Binx has a condition called gingyval hyperplasia (sic). It is an uncontrolled growth of the gums, both upper and lower. He has teeth inside these gums, but unable to come out through them. His upper gum prolly has, at a minimum, 4 inches of excess gum. It is not elephantitist (an original thought), and it did not repond to surgical removal. Well, it did, but, it grew right back- in less than 6 weeks, and then some. It is not cancerous, and he has had numerous biopsies.

The periodontist we see (hooman) said the reason it grew back is because the growth is coming from the bone plate, not the gum itself. I think I have some more literature at home, that gives some more details, so, tomorrow, I will update this.

The next procedure is to take a small section, 1-2 inches, and do a flap, and scrape the actual bone...down to the periodontal ligament, and see what that does to the growth.

The periodontist thinks human people may be the focus, as does the vet. This just might be too rare for the run of the mill vet clinic, even with a specialty in dental.

Anyone that has anything, please feel free to contact me!!! Thanks
Johanna

[Sudilar]

Wow, this must be even rare for humans! Do any of his littermates have this problem? Poor Binxy!

I pray that you find someone who can help Binx very soon!

[cloverfdx]

i will go and see the best vet in our city tomorrow and see if i can get any informations for you johanna (i am hoping Dr Sheedy will know somthing or know somone that may be able to help in some way)

hears praying for some answers soon

[dukedogsmom]

Glad to hear you're feeling a little better Binx. Stay away from those items not meant for eating Hope your health continues to improve.

[pitc9]

Good Luck!