Oz has lymphoma

[wolf_Q]

I'm very sorry to hear this. Oz is one of my favorite PT pups, he looks like such a sweet guy. I hope everything will go well with his treatments. Love the pic of him with the blue bandage, there's just something extra special about those blue eyed dogs isn't there?

[Moesha]

I hope that the chemo works well for your Oz. I have a friend that has a 3 year old Basset that was diagnosed with lymphoma a couple of months ago. Last week they got the news that Wilson was in complete remission. He still has a few more chemo treatments to go though. Keep us posted!

[ParNone]

No new news on Oz. Still no bad side effects from chemo thank goodness. Go back for next chemo treatment this Friday.

Thanks Amy! Yep there is definitely something special about the blue-eyed ones. I've never spent so much time looking into one dog's eyes as I do with Oz. The window to the soul those dog's eyes. I'd do the same with Gull, but he turns his head away, if you stare at him for too long. He must be hiding something.

Thanks Moesha! Success stories give me a lot of hope.

[Catty1]

That pic of Oz with the blue bandage...the look on his face with those sad and puzzled eyes and the ears turned back a bit just makes me want to hug and hug him and say "It's all right baby, mommy loves you!"

What an expressive face! I am sure it has been used to his advantage before the this illness.

Hopefully the chemo will keep doing its thing, and Oz will be bouncy in no time.

[Alysser]

No new news on Oz. Still no bad side effects from chemo thank goodness. Go back for next chemo treatment this Friday.

I'm glad he hasn't had any bad side effects yet, this thread is so upsetting, I wish you guys didn't have to go through this. Keep strong, Oz, we love you! He looks handsome as ever in that picture, even with the bandage.

LOL, yeah I remember things no one else would. But I really enjoyed those, they were very cute.

[Bonny]

Oz looks handsome with his blue bandage. It is good the kemo is shrinking the tumors. Good thoughts & prayers being sent Oz's way.

[ramanth]

Oh lovely OZ! I'm so sorry he's sick. I hope the Chemo works. Fingers and paws crossed. Lots of love, prayers, and healing vibes for the handsome boy. *hugs*

[KYS]

I am sadden to hear about Oz, but thankful to hear he is not suffering ill side effects. I hope he will be remission soon and have a long life ahead of him.
Hugs

[anna_66]

Oh what a gorgeous picture. He's such a handsome boy. I'm very glad to hear he's not having any bad side effects. Many hugs!

[ParNone]

Thanks for the continued hugs and prayers ya'll...

Well not so good news today. We finally got the results of that one blood test and Oz has t-cell lymphoma. This one is more resistant to treatment over time and has lower remission rates, once it does go into remission. They started him on a new treatment so I guess we'll see.

While the back room of this vet clinic is a bit scary for him, Oz has decided the waiting room, where you get to meet and greet with other puppers and kitties, more then makes up for it. That Oz, if there was a beauty pageant for Dogs, he'd win Mr. Congeniality.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear about Oz. I'll keep him in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[bckrazy]

Yay Oz! I'm sooo glad you're feeling better. What a sweet boy... he deserves to meet n greet as much as his heart desires.

Is Oz really gaining weight from the steroids or from all of the yummy treats you're giving him, be honest? haha. The weight is a good thing, I think. If he isn't feeling well, it won't be a biggie if he loses a couple of pounds, which it would if he was lean.

[ParNone]

Hiya bckrazy! Well I can't swear to it , but I'm pretty sure I'm not feeding anymore treats. He just seems to be ravenously hungry since he started on the steroids. Thought he and Gull were gonna have a dog fight over a plastic TV food tray the other day, just cuz it smelled like gravy. There wasn't a drop left on it. That's all very unlike Oz. So I'm going with the steroid excuse for now.

Went to the vet last Friday and everything was still status quo and he finally maintained his weight without gaining anymore. 3 more treatments and we're done. Yeah!

Saw the most gorgeous Rough Collie in the waiting room. I think he and Oz recognized they were Collie cousins, cuz it was love at first sight. Wish I had a camera to video tape the Rough bouncing up and down with his front paws like a horse cuz he wanted to play so badly with Oz.

[Cincy'sMom]

Although I haven't posted I hav been following this thread. So sorry to hear the bad news Thoughts and prayers for Oz and the your whole family.